North Carolina Mountains, NC

Travel Guide

Grandfather Mountain showing a suspension bridge or treetop walkway as well as an individual male
Great Smoky Mountains National Park which includes a waterfall
North Carolina Arboretum
Cataloochee Valley showing a house and a garden
Mingo Falls

Where to stay in North Carolina Mountains

Asheville

Downtown Asheville

4.5/5(969 area reviews)

Travelers to Downtown Asheville praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Grove Arcade and Pack Square.

Downtown Asheville
I search for interesting businesses in the middle of nowhere. Hole is in an isolated area of the go to city of Asheville,NC. Go here for your donuts.

West Asheville

The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to West Asheville. A stop by New Belgium Brewing Company or French Broad River might round out your trip.

West Asheville
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Biltmore Village

Adjacent to the Biltmore Estate entrance, this small village boasts the stunning Cathedral of All Souls and a lively commercial district with eclectic shops and restaurants.

Biltmore Village
Rainy day in the Appalachian Mountains.

Wolf Laurel

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Wolf Laurel, Hatley Pointe Ski Resort and Big Bald are top sights worth seeing.

Wolf Laurel
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Mirror Lake

5/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Mirror Lake, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Country Club.

Mirror Lake
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Bear Lake Reserve

While visiting Bear Lake Reserve, you might make a stop by sights like Tuckasegee River and Bear Creek Lake.

Bear Lake Reserve
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
4 out of 5
777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC
The price is SAR 191 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 191
SAR 354 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,028 reviews)
"The view was beautiful in the mountains"

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
4 out of 5
290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, NC
The price is SAR 894 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
SAR 894
SAR 1,179 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Asheville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"My wife and I absolutely loved our time at GPI. We will most likely return for another "dose" of that good care wee received from the folks there. Such a blessing it was."

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
2.5 out of 5
1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC
The price is SAR 334 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
SAR 334
SAR 372 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,592 reviews)
"Fairly priced the staff was great couldn’t have asked for better"

Reviewed on 20 February 2025

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
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The Highlands at Sugar by Capital Vacations
The Highlands at Sugar by Capital Vacations
3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive, Banner Elk, NC
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (709 reviews)
Close, clean, and properly priced.
"Great value and proximity to the mountain. The units are quite dated, but very clean. We would stay here again for the price."

Reviewed on 20 February 2025

The Highlands at Sugar by Capital Vacations
Smoketree Lodge by VRI Americas
Smoketree Lodge by VRI Americas
3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105, Banner Elk, NC
Stay at this 3-star ski aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Sugar Mountain Resort and Grandfather ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (220 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable! Will definitely book again!"

Reviewed on 9 February 2025

Smoketree Lodge by VRI Americas
Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley by Capital Vacations
Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley by Capital Vacations
3.5 out of 5
127 B Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star golf condo in Sapphire. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (390 reviews)
"We were suprised how much space we had! Bed super comfortable, clean. Will stay again!"

Reviewed on 13 February 2025

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley by Capital Vacations
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Popular places to visit

Biltmore Estate featuring a park, a statue or sculpture and interior views

Biltmore Estate

5/5(1,849 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Biltmore Estate, a well-known green space in Asheville. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and lively festivals.

Biltmore Estate
Harrahs Cherokee Casino

Harrahs Cherokee Casino

4/5(1,041 reviews)

Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Grandfather Mountain which includes mountains as well as an individual male

Grandfather Mountain

4.5/5(254 reviews)

Explore Grandfather Mountain, a popular spot to commune with nature in Linville, and enjoy the mountain views. You can seek out the area's hiking trails and ski slopes.

Grandfather Mountain
This image I created on campus at Appalachian State University mainly because I liked the way the trees were uniformly spaced apart and obviously deliberately and decoratively planted that way by someone in a way that they thought would be the best choice to garden the campus. This image looks beyond the trees though and shows the town of Boone through scattered buildings of apartments, classes, and downtown, all falling between the trees and the mountain view. This image encapsulates Boone’s almost perfectly balanced ratio of humanity and nature, while the human elements in the image are prevalent through the buildings, they are still overpowered/being seen through nature, which is exactly how I view Boone. #appalachianechoes

Appalachian State University

4.5/5(363 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Appalachian State University, during your trip to Boone. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

Appalachian State University
8/11/2017

Beech Mountain Resort

4.5/5(113 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Banner Elk with a visit to Beech Mountain Resort. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

Beech Mountain Resort
Alumni Tower

Western Carolina University

4.5/5(131 reviews)

Explore the campus of Western Carolina University, during your travels in Cullowhee. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Western Carolina University