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
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
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
Tucked into a historic neighborhood, a backyard in Forsyth County holds hundreds of Southern wildflowers collected by one wild flower woman.
John Champlin has traveled across the state — and the nation — in search of hard-to-find spots that serve an unforgettable hot dog. After 11 years, what he’s discovered goes way beyond the bun.
In the early 20th century, textile mill owners sponsored baseball teams, providing entertainment for their employees and nurturing a passion for the game that’s been handed down through generations of North Carolinians.
Our writer reflects on where his love of vinyl began, and how the snap, crackle, and pop of a needle sliding across a turntable will always satisfy his soul.
