BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — A hiker died Wednesday morning after falling off the side of Glen Burney Trail in Blowing Rock, the Watauga Democrat reported. At approximately 9 a.m. on Wednesday, emergency ...

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum, with regional cultural exhibits. Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, with trails and the historic Manor House. Storie Street Grille, with "refined local cuisine." ...

WorldAtlas named seven Western North Carolina towns among the nine most scenic in the state. The towns are Blowing Rock, Bryson City, Highlands, Lake Lure, Saluda, Banner Elk and Hot Springs.