Read More: 25 of the Most Amazing Winter Hikes in North Carolina Wilkes CountyĮxperience: Grab a mocha latte from Anchor Coffee in North Wilkesboro before clipping into your mountain bike and hitting the trails at W Kerr Smith Lake.
If you are a movie buff, you must check out the Henry River Mill Village in Hildebran, a film location for The Hunger Games!ĭrink: Morganton is home to several incredible breweries that should be at the top of the list for day trips in North Carolina! Fonta Flora is a brewery located in downtown Morganton, but their dreamy Whippoorwill Farm location is perfect for relaxing in the beauty of Burke County. They include Valdese, Connelly Springs, and Rutherford College. It’s great for a ride or walks and just outside downtown!Īnother great reason to visit Morganton is for all the surrounding towns in Burke County. Across the Linville Gorge from there, Table Rock and Hawksbill offer an opposite perspective of the Linville River, Linville Falls, the Chimneys, and other beautiful spots.įor a flatter road, check out the Catawba River Greenway. For those looking for an adventure (including a bumpy ride!), make your way out to Wiseman’s View for some epic mountain views. As the gateway to Linville Gorge Wilderness, Morganton boasts premium hiking trails.Įasier hikes include Linville Falls. Read More: Winter in Boone (20 Great Activities, Snow Tubing, and More!) Blowing RockĮxperience: Morganton is a North Carolina mountain town and perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Stay: The best way to turn this North Carolina day trip into a weekend stay is by booking the Horton Hotel downtown or one of these Airbnbs near Boone. Make sure to carve out a couple of hours to spend at Booneshine for a pint and some beer cheese. Truly a four-season destination, Boone offers snow tubing, hikes to awesome spots like Otter Falls and Rough Ridge, and the opportunity to drink some good beer.Įat: From incredible pasta at Basil’s and unique meats at The Cardinal, there are just so many delicious restaurants in Boone. Read More: The Best NC Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes BooneĮxperience: Boone is one of our favorite small towns in North Carolina, mainly because of all the hiking and waterfalls found here. For more affordable and private options, we’ve curated a list of cabins near Asheville. Stay: Keep yourself central by checking into Hotel Arras or bathe in luxury at The Omni Grove Park Inn. Our favorites include the South Slope Brewing District’s Twin Leaf and Bhramari, the OG of Asheville beer also known as Highland (near the WNC Nature Center), and Wedge over by the River Arts District.Įat: You can’t go to Asheville without a visit to Hole for some fresh doughnuts, a sweet treat from French Broad Chocolates, and a biscuit from Biscuit Head.Īnd that’s just for quick bites! We’ve covered more Asheville restaurants to cover nearly every other time to eat! Soak up some culture at the Asheville Art Museum and make a plan to brewery hop throughout the town. There are plenty of places to enjoy live music as well. You can hike the many trails here and explore waterfalls or dive into the arts in the River Arts District. Live music at Asheville’s ChowChow FestivalĮxperience: One could definitely spend an entire day just at Biltmore (especially during Christmas at Biltmore), but there are so many different ways to enjoy Asheville.