Last updated on October 24, 2024
While many Western North Carolina towns welcome visitors year-round, fall is the peak season throughout the area, as tourists from around the world flock to North Carolina's mountains and foothills in search of of vibrant fall foliage, rich culture and cool mountains. air.
This year, Hurricane Helene's path of destruction wreaked havoc throughout the area, causing enormous devastation. While many areas are working to pick up the pieces of Helene, there are many WNC towns open and happy to welcome visitors. Traveling to areas of WNC open to the public will not only give you the chance to enjoy fall colors like never before, but you will also directly contribute to the local economy, helping to support areas damaged by Helene.
If you would like to help support Hurricane Helene relief efforts, you can donate to the American Red Cross through a custom linkensuring contributions go directly to the communities where the need is greatest.
Get to WNC
Driving to WNC has improved in recent weeks, but there are still some detours and road closures. please see this report while you plan the best route for your trip. Click here for an interactive map of what's open and what's not in WNC.
Is the Blue Ridge Parkway open?
Known as America's favorite route and a top attraction in the mountains of western North Carolina, much of the Blue Ridge Parkway remains closed to all visitors at this time. But for those looking to catch a glimpse of fall colors, the National Park Service has reportedly reopened 20 miles near Blowing Rock, from mile marker 285.5, at Bamboo Gap, to mile marker 305, near Beacon, as reported Oct. 23. Heights. Read more here.
Open to the public: Biltmore
The Biltmore reopens on November 2 for Christmas at Biltmore. Helene severely damaged Biltmore Village and it is not open at this time.
Open to the public: Haywood County
Five communities make up Haywood County and if you've never been to Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Canton, Clyde or Lake Junaluska, now is the time to explore this magical area. Are you planning a trip to this area? Read about our favorite places at Haywood County.
Open to the public: Jackson County
Every autumn, the mountain towns of ATMsCherokee, Dillsboro and Silva Experience one of the longest leafy seasons in the country, running from early October to mid-November.
Open for business: Highlands
This magnificent getaway destination is one of the highest cities east of the Mississippi River and is located in one of the few temperate rainforests in North America, high in the Nantahala National Forest at the meeting point of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Good restaurants abound in the Highlands and these are some of our favorites. local restaurants to check it.
Open for business: Cherokee
Check out the fall leaves in these towns of Murphy, Andrews, and Brasstown in the Smokey Mountains.
Open for business: Clay County
The magical combination of mountain and lake is made even better with the charming community of Haysville-Clay County.
Open to the public: Watauga
Businesses are up and running and ready to welcome visitors this fall. boon and blowing rock.
Open to the public: West Jefferson
Open to the public: Swain County
Bryson City is a quaint mountain community perfect for leaf peeping through the Great Smoky Mountains, meandering through Nantahala, or hanging out with Santa on the Polar Express.
Open to the public: Transylvania County
Center Brevard, Toxaway Lake and Pisga Forest They are open and ready for visitors. You can check the status of public lands and trails. here.
Open to the public: Graham County
Now is the time to visit the Cherohala Skyway, a National Scenic Byway that passes through the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee and the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina.
Open to the public: Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain will reopen to visitors on Wednesday, October 23 at 9 a.m.
Open to the public: Henderson County
Late fall is one of the best times to visit Hendersonville. Picking apples, gazing at the vibrant red, orange and yellow leaves, and enjoying a winery tour are highly recommended items to check off your to-do list when visiting Henderson County. Do you need even more ideas? Here are our favorite things to do in Hendersonville.
Open for business: Polk County
Now is the time to explore the charming mountain towns of Polk County. Thinking about a weekend getaway to Saluda? Here you have everything you can't miss.
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