As soon as the fall leaves start to hit the ground, the apples are ready to be picked. The crisp temperatures of North Carolina make it a great place to find the fruit in different varieties, including over 40 styles. The most common, however, are Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Rome Beauty, and Stayman. Like parts of Georgia and Virginia, Western North Carolina is the main … [Read more...] about Where to Go Apple Picking in North Carolina
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North Carolina’s Most Charming Mountain Towns (That Aren’t Highlands)
The mountains of North Carolina are dotted with quaint towns but it seems that Highlands gets much of the acclaim. But it's far from the only one. Between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, visitors will find charming downtowns with local shops and restaurants as well as cozy inns and cabins. Our favorite North Carolina mountain towns have plenty of … [Read more...] about North Carolina’s Most Charming Mountain Towns (That Aren’t Highlands)