Seven out of 12 towns on this list of "off the beaten path" choices in N.C. were located in the Western region. Here's why.

North Carolina offers incredible hiking trails near the Blue Ridge Mountains, where you can enjoy small-town charm and nature's beauty. Asheville, Hendersonville, and Beech Mountain are top spots ...

North Carolina is home to plenty of well-known ... Writers appreciated Bryson City for its closeness to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and abundant, beautiful wilderness areas.