We spent a fall afternoon at Grandad’s Apples in Hendersonville with our third grader, picking apples, choosing a pumpkin from the field and tackling the corn maze. Here is what families should know before visiting this fifth-generation farm.
Sky Top Orchard near Flat Rock, North Carolina, is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, cider doughnuts, mountain views, hayrides, and family fun just a short drive from Upstate South Carolina.
Asheville Regional Airport is growing fast. We flew through AVL to check out the new terminal, parking, nonstop flights, and incredible Blue Ridge Mountain views to see if it’s worth the drive from Upstate South Carolina.
Brevard, North Carolina, is famous for its unusual white squirrels. Discover their fascinating history, why they aren’t albinos, and where you can see them, including Brevard College.
Planning to see Collective Soul at Harrah’s Cherokee? This complete guide covers everything you need for a great concert experience, including driving directions from Upstate South Carolina, parking tips, where to stay, the best restaurants, nearby attractions, and insider advice to help you make the most of your visit to one of the Southeast’s premier entertainment venues.
Country music legend Travis Tritt is headed to Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Event Center on September 19, 2026. Fans from across the Carolinas will have the chance to hear some of his biggest hits while enjoying a concert in the heart of the North Carolina mountains. Here’s what you need to know before making the trip to Cherokee.
A roadside marker in Whiteside Cove tells the story of Barak Norton, one of the area’s earliest settlers. Discover the history of the Norton family, the historic church beside the marker, and the legacy that continues more than 150 years later.
Just an hour from Table Rock State Park, Cashiers Sliding Rock Falls offers a natural waterslide, crystal-clear mountain water, and one of the best swimming holes in the southern Appalachians. Perfect for a summer adventure.
Just outside Highlands, North Carolina, Bust Your Butt Falls is a natural waterslide, swimming hole, and one of the most popular summer destinations in the Southern Appalachians.
The drive between Cashiers and Franklin may be only 12 miles long, but it passes through one of the most beautiful mountain gorges in North Carolina. Discover waterfalls, swimming holes, scenic overlooks, and the rushing waters of the Cullasaja River along this unforgettable stretch of Highway 64.