Explore our towns

A charming mountain town at the eastern edge of the Swannanoa Valley, known for its craft shops, galleries, restaurants, and easy access to the Blue Ridge.

A tiny village in the Hickory Nut Gorge and gateway to Chimney Rock State Park - famous for its towering rock spire, Hickory Nut Falls, and the Rocky Broad River running through town.

A serene mountain cove just north of Black Mountain, home to Montreat College and the historic conference center, ringed by stone architecture and trailheads into the surrounding peaks.

A historic railroad town reinventing itself as a trail town — gateway to Pisgah National Forest singletrack, waterfalls, and small-batch makers.

A friendly valley community between Black Mountain and Asheville, home to Warren Wilson College and a growing local business scene.