Banner Elk, NC, is a mountain resort town just 75 miles north of Asheville. It has a tiny population of 1,338, approximately less than 1.5% of Asheville's population. Located in the heart of Blue ...

Sunset at Cowee Mountain Overlook deserves its own special category of natural wonder. As the sun dips toward the horizon, the sky becomes a canvas for colors that seem almost artificially enhanced – ...

The second quarter of 2025 welcomed new restaurants, breweries and bars in Asheville, as well as some that have reopened after Tropical Storm Helene.

Asheville is working to continue to boost tourism, on which the town's economy heavily relies, following Helene. Here's what CNN writers loved about the area. What to do in Asheville, NC CNN ...

New hotel occupancy numbers are out, and they continue to show the tourism slide that Asheville locals already sense nearly nine months after Helene.

The Asheville Citizen Times compiled an unofficial 2025 Asheville Ice Cream Trail Guide, featuring places to purchase ice cream, gelato, and other cold and frozen treats.

The July 4th holiday falls on Friday this year. Plan your holiday fun with this listing of festivals and fireworks shows across WNC.

Cava, a Mediterranean restaurant in Asheville's Biltmore Village, has reopened after being damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Cava is donating $5,000 to BeLoved Asheville and Buncombe County Long ...

This hidden gem in the High Country serves up cool temps, charming shops, and easy access to unforgettable outdoor fun.