5 best hikes near Asheville in Western NC: Waterfalls, swimming, high elevation. Iris Seaton, Asheville Citizen Times. Updated Tue, June 11, 2024 at 2:45 PM UTC. 4 min read.

Banner Elk — positioned near mountain ski resorts — ranks No. 6 on a list of top getaway spots boasting access to slopes and nearby activities. The results come from USA Today’s 10Best ...