A Boone couple converted an old downtown Studebaker dealership into a luxurious hotel where a community gathers under the mountain sky.
Designing High Point: L. Moore Designs
In the epicenter of home furnishings, interior designer Leslie Moore transforms customers' homes with a fresh new style and one-of-a-kind pieces.
Taking The Plunge: WinterFest in Blowing Rock
You don’t have to dress up like the Statue of Liberty, but the curious customs of WinterFest are much more fun if you embrace the madcap spirit and dive right in.
Around Town: Bryson City
The gateway to the Smokies has a mountain of small-town charm and stunning views.
The Toymaker’s Elves
In the 1960s, the Belk department store windows in Thomasville were a Christmas wonderland. Today, a real-life Geppetto brings the wonder of festive shop windows back to life.
An Atomic Tradition in Brevard
A quirky exhibit dedicated to an even quirkier collection brings laughter to the holidays.
Glen Alpine Santa Delivers Good Cheer
Every Christmas, the jolly man with the white beard collecting mail at the Glen Alpine Post Office dons a red suit and becomes Postmaster Santa.
Five Points Restaurant Is a Blue Ridge Treasure
In Asheville, one old-school diner serves up the hamburgers and hospitality that have drawn regulars for nearly 50 years. For those loyal customers, all roads lead to Five Points.
Downtown: Statesville
Horse-drawn carriages, carolers on the sidewalks, storefronts aglow with Christmas lights: In December, downtown Statesville is full of comfort and joy. Even after the season ends, the magic lingers.