Being a chic boutique hotel in Boone means lavish rooms with exposed brick, a rooftop lounge, and views of downtown and the surrounding mountains.
611 West King Street
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 832-8060
thehorton.com
Located in the middle of Pisgah National Forest overlooking the Blue Ridge, this inn is a remote retreat for those looking for a true getaway.
Canton, NC 28716
Call for exact directions.
(828) 235-8228
pisgahinn.com
This 100-year-old retreat prides itself on its preserved architectural details — and modern luxuries.
1525 NC Highway 107 South
Cashiers, NC 28717
(800) 648-4252
highhampton.com
Since 1892, this rustic inn has been treating guests to breathtaking views of Hickory Nut Gorge, Chimney Rock, and the Rocky Broad River.
910 Main Street
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
(828) 625-2999
theesmeralda.com
In a Napa-style setting surrounded by mountains, this farm stay is a perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature.
214 Half Mile Drive
Highlands, NC 28741
(855) 271-7246
oldedwardshospitality.com/half-mile-farm
For thrill seekers looking to get away, this inn offers UTV tours on old logging roads that were once used to haul chestnut and other timber off of Bald Mountain.
5860 Bald Mountain Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 536-4140
northcarolina-mountain-vacation.com
The best way to warm up after leaf peeping? By the fire, of course. All seven rooms boast fireplaces — perfect backdrops for curling up with a good book.
92 Daisy Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-3089
andonreidinn.com
This historic bed and breakfast puts guests in the heart of downtown Blowing Rock, steps away from restaurants, shops, and galleries.
203 Sunset Drive
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 295-9703
ragged-gardens.com
This iconic Asheville stay needs no introduction — it’s been a go-to mountain destination for folks (including, ahem, presidents) for more than a century.
290 Macon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
(800) 438-5800
omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park
De-stress in one of this retreat’s treetop soaking cabanas, each of which features a stand-alone tub, soothing bath salts, and views of Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains.
171 Lakeview Lodge Drive
Bryson City, NC 28779
(828) 202-4162
lakeviewatfontana.com
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