North Carolina

Explore Western North Carolina: Family Fun for Everyone


Maggie Valley, NC

A few weeks ago my family and I were invited to visit Western North Carolina and attend Haywood County's inaugural Fire & Ice Mountain Winterfest taking place in the towns of Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton and Clyde. First, let me tell you about the area and many attractions offered, then read on for a detailed account of our experience.

Haywood County has 554 scenic square miles of beautiful mountains and countryside. The town we visited during our stay, Maggie Valley, is located in the heart of Western North Carolina. Maggie Valley is surrounded by the ridges of the ancient Blue Ridge and Great Smoky mountains and offers many family-friendly attractions. Ghost Town in the Sky is a wild-west theme park with "rides fit for the youngest buckaroo to the bravest outlaw" and also features staged gunfights, live music, crafts, food and fun during the spring, summer and fall. In the winter the Cataloochee Ski Area is open, the Southeast's longest operating ski resort. With 14 slopes and trails, Cataloochee has fun for skiers and snowboarders, offering slopes for both novice and expert skiers.Read more

Hit the Slopes in North Carolina Mountains Before Season Ends


Cataloochee Ski Area

With Excitement of Winter Olympics Upon Us, Enjoy Some Snow Time Yourself at Cataloochee Ski Area

FEBRUARY 2009—As the Winter Olympics begin, reminding us of the fun and excitement of snow sports, now's the time to get in on the action. You don't need to spend an exhorbitant amount of money or an entire day just traveling to fulfill that need for speed.

Centrally located and easily accessible by car from many locales in the Southeast, Maggie Valley, North Carolina, is home to Cataloochee Ski Area. So don’t delay and miss out on one last weekend of great fun and runs on the slopes; log onto www.VisitNCSmokies.com today to find the perfect accommodations and any other information you'll need to make your trip to Haywood County, N.C., a memorable one.Read more

Engaged Over the Holidays?

by jessica on Sat, 2010-01-02 05:00


centerpiece

If you got engaged over the holidays, the Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte has a wedding experience designed for the eco-friendly. It includes everything from an organic wedding cake and plantable reception décor to linens woven from recycled plastic material.

Something Green takes advantage of the Charlotte area's culinary products while also creating environmentally-responsible receptions. Reception flowers and keepsakes are no longer wasted resources - centerpieces are placed in compostable paper mache containers and take-home gifts are plantable herb gardens.Read more

Win a Girlfriend Getaway in the Great Smokies!

by jessica on Mon, 2009-12-07 05:00


Girlfriends Getaway

Are you daydreaming of getting away from it all for a few days? Here's your chance! You and three of your closest girlfriends can indulge in some and relaxation in the beautiful mountain setting of Western North Carolina, thanks to a sweepstakes now being offered by the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority.

Visit www.visitncsmokies.com/sunrisesweepstakes, enter some basic information and you'll be entered to win a three-day, two-night getaway for four to Maggie Valley, N.C. This vacation prize package is valued at $1,200 and includes lodging at Boyd Mountain Log Cabins and two days of lessons, rentals and lift tickets for four at Cataloochee Ski Area (one of the top ski destinations in the Southeast). When you arrive, you and your friends will receive a Spa Gift Bag which includes a pair of terry spa slippers for each guest, assorted lotions, bath salts, body wash, soy candle, a soothing sounds CD, and a $20 gift card to a local wine cellar. Read more

Eco-Conscious Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte Now Accepting Reservations


Ritz-Carlton Charlotte

The eco-conscious Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte will begin accepting reservations today (July 24th) for stays beginning October 1, 2009. With construction and operations designed to attain LEED Gold certification, the contemporary hotel features 146 technologically-advanced guest rooms, a 13,000 square-foot penthouse Wellness Center with Aqua Lounge and saline-treated swimming pool, street-side BLT Steak restaurant, and more than 12,000 square-feet of meeting and conference space.Read more

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