"The Ultimate Guide to Asheville & the Western North Carolina Mountains is the regional guidebook to Asheville and vast mountain region of North Carolina. In print since 1998, this latest up-to-date edition written by a local author Lee James Pantas is a wonderful resource for vacation or relocation planning. An easy-to-use, superbly indexed guide that covers every aspect of Asheville as well as in-depth coverage of all of the other 70 cities and towns, from the foothills to the highest peaks, including Boone, Hendersonville, Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton and Waynesville"--Amazon.com.

Nestled in the amethyst-tinged Blue Ridge Mountains, this eclectic town in Western North Carolina has been called many things. Asheville is known as “Land of the Sky,” “Beer City, USA,” “Paris of the South,” and “Climate City,” among other monikers. Whatever you call Asheville, one thing is certain: once you visit, it’s hard to escape its charm. Consider 100 Things to Do in Asheville Before You Die your handy guide for digging into all the highlights and lesser-known adventures this incredible city has to offer. Though more than 92,000 people live here, you’d be hard pressed to find a more intimate and community-driven city. Tour America’s largest private home, the Biltmore. Dine at the restaurants of numerous James Beard Award-winning chefs who oversee innovative menus that reflect Asheville’s inventive spirit without abandoning their roots. Follow the trails through lush forests that beckon visitors, and revive your soul with an almost endless display of music and art. Local journalist Kristy Tolley is your source to make the most of your visit. This book provides insider tips and itineraries for enjoying all the “musts” within this eclectic city. With outdoor adventures, restaurants, shopping, and a thriving arts and music community—there’s something for every type of traveler.

"A beautiful young woman dies from a fall in Asheville's greatest hotel ... and the Pink Lady is said to still wander the massive halls of the Grove Park Inn. A building is constructed on the grounds of a miserable, ancient cemetery ... now they say you can still hear strange noises at night in the halls of Clyde A. Erwin High School. In 1908, a group of prisoners finally comes to Christ ... after being terrorized at night by a spook in the Buncombe County Jail. A distraught mother hangs herself from the rafters of a looming Beaucatcher Mountain bridge ... and the legend of Helen is born. These stories and more can be found within the pages of this remarkable book. A surreal mixture of history and myth, it searches for the fading morsels of truth while examining the feasts of folklore. These are the tales that linger in the minds of Asheville, as old and flavored as the mountains themselves. From secret chambers in aged castles to cryptic etchings on forgotten tombstones, this mountain town is filled with the lore and intrigue of the mysterious side of life."--Publisher description

With Explorer’s Guides, expert authors and helpful icons make it easy to locate places of extra value, family-friendly activities, and excellent restaurants and lodgings. Regional and city maps help you get around and What’s Where provides a quick reference on everything from tourist attractions to off-the-beaten-track sites. From America’s most popular national parks to the sands of the Outer Banks to the cool peaks of the tallest mountains in the East, writer/photographer Jim Hargan covers everything worth seeing and doing in his home state. Explore wilderness areas on bicycle or by kayak, visit sleepy hamlets or lively downtowns, enjoy fine dining or country cooking on your quest for the authentic Tarheel experience.

For people just starting to play, disc golf can become an exciting and addictive sport to play for a lifetime. Avid disc golfers often find playing a challenging test of both physical skill and mental determination. Disc golf is a "greener" sport than most, and has fewer barriers to entry than traditional golf and other recreational sports. It is also one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. The Definitive Guide to Disc Golf provides readers all the essential information they need to get started playing disc golf, but it is much more than just a basic "how to" manual – it is a thoughtful, fascinating, and thoroughly enjoyable exploration into the history, nature, science, and skills of disc golf. Featuring more than 80 instructional photos, this is a comprehensive book about disc golf that would be enjoyed by all players, from beginners to aspiring professionals.

In-depth coverage of all of the cities and towns, from the tiniest villages to the major cities of Asheville, Boone, Hendersonville, Hickory, Lenoir, Morganton and Waynesville. More than 50 cities from the foothills to the highest peaks are presented along with recommended restaurants, accommodations, key facts, local attractions, and things to see and do. Complete coverage not only of attractions, accommodations and restaurants but also valuable relocation information, festivals and events, things to do, outdoor recreation from camping to whitewater rafting, kid's activities, daytrips, history, tours, shopping and much more.

Guide to the Historic Architecture of Western North Carolina