A warm welcome to Western North Carolina! With easy access to scenic Blue Ridge Parkway drives, shady Great Smoky Mountains National Park vistas and stocked trout fishing on the Oconoluftee River, the small towns of Western North Carolina provide the ideal destination for you next vacation. The ultimate resource of places to stay, eat, explore, and play throughout Western North Carolina. We even highlight exceptional real estate values and finds! We feature advice from the locals, and encourage fans to submit photos, events, and favorite vendors.