A road trip-themed roundup of 10Best Readers' Choice lists included several options right here in Western NC. Here's why.

Western North Carolina boasts four top-rated road trip destinations according to USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice. The Blue Ridge Parkway secured the third position for best scenic drive.

Two Western North ... Forest ranked 8th best in the U.S. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City was named the 9th best scenic train ride. Two Western North Carolina favorites were ...

Two Western North Carolina favorites were chosen for summer ... Making the top 10 list of best hiking trails at No. 8 in the country, Bridal Veil Falls is in DuPont State Recreational Forest ...

Small businesses in Western North Carolina, such as French Broad Chocolates, can still use help as the area rebuilds from Hurricane Helene. Tim Robison for French Broad Chocolates Although it’s ...

Multiple Western North Carolina locations have been voted best in the nation for road trip options, according to this year's USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice roundup. WNC's wins in the category ...

Summer tourism in Western North Carolina—hiking ... Still, tourism workers are doing their best to navigate uncharted waters. “We have a saying in the raft,” said Woody Woodruff, a guide ...

Cornelius Elementary is a public school located in Cornelius, NC, which is in a large suburb setting. The student population of Cornelius Elementary is 567 and the school serves K-5. At Cornelius ...

Even more shops, restaurants and art galleries in western North Carolina that are open to visitors or have online stores can be found at shopwnc.com. If you don’t see your favorite spot on the ...