Long known as a breeding ground for great artisans and craftsmen, original works of art and paintings grace the walls and shelves of our area art galleries and boutiques. Interested in antiquing? Look no further than our local shops to purchase the old world furniture that makes North Carolina the furniture capital of the United States. Pick up a jar of local honey or homemade jam, grown and made in our lush green mountains.

Crave culture? Take in a play in one of our two area playhouses, or go to the nearby Brevard Music College to hear and see a symphony, concert or musical. Watch the fireworks and mingle with friends over food and drink while listening to the Charleston Symphony under the stars every Independence Day. Travel the world in the privacy of one of your neighbor’s homes while enjoying an evening of Chamber music, good company and gourmet themed food. After a show, try one of our many fine restaurants and experience Southern hospitality at its finest.

Enjoy all four seasons in our beautiful mountain paradise. From the temperate, cool summers surrounded by wildflowers to our mild winters with just enough snow to bring out the children in all of us…. From the blooming native flame azaleas, rhododendron and mountain laurel in the spring to the warm, crisp colors of the changing leaves in the fall… we welcome you and invite you to experience our cool mountain paradise firsthand. We guarantee that you won’t want to leave!