Hague’s guidebook
City
Asheville is a city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for its vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence. The newly built and renovated Asheville Art Museum is a must-see. The vast 19th-century Biltmore Estate displays artwork by masters like Renoir. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums, and in the nearby River Arts District, former factory buildings house artists' studios.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Asheville is a city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for its vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence. The newly built and renovated Asheville Art Museum is a must-see. The vast 19th-century Biltmore Estate displays artwork by masters like Renoir. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums, and in the nearby River Arts District, former factory buildings house artists' studios.
Greenville is a city in South Carolina. It’s home to the Greenville County Museum of Art, with works by Southern artists spanning several centuries. Exhibits at the Upcountry History Museum tell the story of upstate South Carolina. Falls Park on the Reedy has riverside gardens, a suspension bridge and waterfall views. Multi-use trails wind around lakes and hills in Paris Mountain State Park, north of the city.
210 locals recommend
Greenville
Greenville is a city in South Carolina. It’s home to the Greenville County Museum of Art, with works by Southern artists spanning several centuries. Exhibits at the Upcountry History Museum tell the story of upstate South Carolina. Falls Park on the Reedy has riverside gardens, a suspension bridge and waterfall views. Multi-use trails wind around lakes and hills in Paris Mountain State Park, north of the city.
Neighborhoods
The quaint Village of Tryon is located on the first rise of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tryon is known for its wonderful people, outdoor activities, mild climate, small town shops, great restaurants and a rich equestrian history. Typically, quirkiness is regarded as intangible, but in Tryon's case it is palpable.
89 locals recommend
Tryon
298 North Trade StreetThe quaint Village of Tryon is located on the first rise of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tryon is known for its wonderful people, outdoor activities, mild climate, small town shops, great restaurants and a rich equestrian history. Typically, quirkiness is regarded as intangible, but in Tryon's case it is palpable.
Saluda, North Carolina, is a mountain oasis, with a picturesque Historic Downtown surrounded by rugged and accessible wilderness. Saluda’s unique history begins with the downtown district, perched at the top of the steepest railroad grade in the United States. Saluda is the premier destination for road biking in the Southeast. It has world-famous whitewater, amazing fly fishing, and hundreds of waterfalls within striking distance.
77 locals recommend
Saluda
Saluda, North Carolina, is a mountain oasis, with a picturesque Historic Downtown surrounded by rugged and accessible wilderness. Saluda’s unique history begins with the downtown district, perched at the top of the steepest railroad grade in the United States. Saluda is the premier destination for road biking in the Southeast. It has world-famous whitewater, amazing fly fishing, and hundreds of waterfalls within striking distance.
As traditional small towns go, Landrum is a Southern classic. Set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it lures visitors with its gently rolling hills, scenic horse pastures and a historic downtown lined with restaurants, gift shops and antique stores.
The charming ambiance and community spirit of the town have made it a destination for vacationers looking for a quiet spot in the South Carolina foothills to relax and enjoy beautiful mountain views. In the summer, the town center comes alive with concerts at its historic train depot.
65 locals recommend
Landrum
As traditional small towns go, Landrum is a Southern classic. Set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it lures visitors with its gently rolling hills, scenic horse pastures and a historic downtown lined with restaurants, gift shops and antique stores.
The charming ambiance and community spirit of the town have made it a destination for vacationers looking for a quiet spot in the South Carolina foothills to relax and enjoy beautiful mountain views. In the summer, the town center comes alive with concerts at its historic train depot.