North Carolina Mountains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Grandfather Mountain showing a suspension bridge or treetop walkway as well as an individual male
Great Smoky Mountains National Park featuring a cascade
North Carolina Mountains
Cataloochee Valley showing a house and a garden
North Carolina Mountains

Where to stay in North Carolina Mountains

Asheville

Downtown Asheville

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Pack Square and Wicked Weed Brewing.

Downtown Asheville
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West Asheville

The captivating mountain views and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to West Asheville. A stop by New Belgium Brewing Company or Asheville Treetops Adventure Park might round out your trip.

West Asheville
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Mirror Lake

While Mirror Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja River Gorge.

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Biltmore Village

Travellers to Biltmore Village praise its majestic mountain landscape. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Historic Biltmore Village and Cathedral Of All Souls.

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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.

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South Slope Brewing District

If you're spending some time in South Slope Brewing District, The Orange Peel and Wicked Weed Brewing are top sights worth seeing.

South Slope Brewing District
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

4 out of 5
777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC
The price is 2.595.087 ₫ per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
2.595.087 ₫
3.879.393 ₫ total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,000 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time. My only complaint was we had to pay resort fees to use the pool and they closed the pool at 4:30 for a private party."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 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 8.039.003 ₫ per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
8.039.003 ₫
10.268.903 ₫ total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Asheville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We absolutely loved the spa and pool area and the vast array of restaurants."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
Clarion Inn Biltmore Village

Clarion Inn Biltmore Village

2.5 out of 5
234 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC
The price is 1.932.947 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
1.932.947 ₫
2.184.229 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Asheville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,538 reviews)
"The room was clean and updated with comfortable beds and pillows. The breakfast was very good. However, access to the property is difficult. The turn off the main road is a sharp turn with a steep hill and then you have to drive through the narrow, crowded Texas Roadhouse parking lot."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Clarion Inn Biltmore Village
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Swiss Mountain Village

Swiss Mountain Village

3 out of 5
2324 Flat Top Rd, Blowing Rock, NC
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Blowing Rock. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Tweetsie Railroad and Moses Cone Manor are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (67 reviews)
"Nice place to spend your short or long vacation in the summer."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Swiss Mountain Village
Nantahala Cabins

Nantahala Cabins

3 out of 5
580 Nantahala Cabins Ln, Bryson City, NC
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cabin in Bryson City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bryson City Gem Mine and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)
"Wonderful place to just chill and watch the sun set over the mountains. It’s very peaceful and our fur baby enjoyed tracking deer and weasel."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Nantahala Cabins
Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

3.5 out of 5
127 B Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star golf condo in Sapphire. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (412 reviews)
"Was such a beautiful condo with beautiful decks! Definitely a great price and close to everything! We would stay again!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley
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Popular places to visit

Biltmore Estate which includes a statue or sculpture, heritage elements and interior views

Biltmore Estate

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

Biltmore Estate
Harrahs Cherokee Casino

Harrahs Cherokee Casino

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 showing mountains as well as an individual male

Grandfather Mountain

Explore the great outdoors at Grandfather Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Linville. You can seek out the area's hiking trails and ski slopes.

Grandfather Mountain
Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

Explore the campus of Appalachian State University during your trip to Boone. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.

Appalachian State University
Beech Mountain Resort

Beech Mountain Resort

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
Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University

Explore the campus of Western Carolina University during your trip to Cullowhee. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Western Carolina University

Cities near North Carolina Mountains

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Canton

Photo by Scott Blake

Greeneville

Gatlinburg showing forests and a small town or village

Gatlinburg

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Wilkesboro