We're lucky enough to spend part of every summer in the Smokey Mountains. These are some of our favorite spots.
It's not a trip to North Carolina without a trip to Hazelwood Soap Co. I love their Restoration Cream and handcut bars of soap.
Body Care Lotions | Natural Soy Wax Candles | Luxury Bar Soap
This is a great date night spot! The onion soup is to die for!
The Sweet Onion Restaurant In Waynesville, NC
If you're in Asheville, drop by Lexington Glassworks to view some beautiful works of art and see a glass blowing demo.
Lexington Glassworks | Glassblowing Asheville NC
New Morning Gallery is an iconic spot to see all kinds of art ranging from paintings to jewelry to ceremics and more. I rarely leave without finding a treasure.
New Morning Gallery
You can't go to Asheville without doing a tour of the Biltmore Estate. Make sure you don't skip the gardens!
Biltmore
Highlands is a quick, beautiful drives from Asheville and is home to some really cute shops and cafes.
Highlands, NC | RomanticAsheville.com
We've been mining gems at the Maggie Valley Gem Mine since the first time we visited Asheville! It's loads of fun for kids and adults.
Home | Blue Earth Traders Rock Shop & Gem MIne Maggie Valley, NC
Sun Sohovich is one of my favorite artists! She has a small gallery on main street in Waynesville. It's on the second floor and is easy to miss, but it's worth the trip!
SUN sohovich - About the Artist
Strolling along Lake Junaluska is peaceful and serene.
Lake Junaluska
Haywood Smokehouse is a great place to take your family. The food & the hospitality are both great!
Haywood Smokehouse
It's an easy hike to Soco Falls and it's just beautiful!
Soco Falls - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
This farmer's market is darling! There's beautiful artisans and plenty of tasty treats!
Haywood's Historic Farmers Market - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
There are a few locations of Mast General Store and they're all worth stopping in! You'll see exactly what you expect when you picture a general store. It's charming!
Mast Collection Apparel & Goods | Mast General Store
100% worth a visit!
APPALACHIAN CRAFT CENTER
There is so much beautiful art to be found in Asheville!
Downtown Asheville Art District | Asheville, NC's Official Travel Site
I have never left Woolworth with empty hands.
Woolworth Walk - Art Gallery and Crafts Emporium
Sweet treats that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
French Broad Chocolate
The molasses cookies are to die for. My kids love the grilled cheese.
Well-Bread Bakery
If you're into fine pens/paper/stationary, give Origami Ink a visit. The staff is fantastic and give great recommendations.
Fine Writing Artisan Desktop | Origami Ink | Asheville
We have a whole series of these iconic Austin prints.
Hole in the Wall. 5" x 7". Austin Texas. Watercolor Painting. Art Print Guadalupe. UT Austin. Live Music. Texas. Beer Joints. Jim Koehn Art
Chef's Table is small, so be sure to make a reservation. We make a point to have dinner here every time we visit.
The Chef's Table
Sauced is my go-to after dinner spot in town mostly because they have a jukebox. :)
