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Travel + Leisure named Boone, NC, the best small mountain town in the U.S. for 2025. The publication highlighted Boone's vibrant culture and recovery from Hurricane Helene. A month after Asheville ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Tucked into the ribbons of Appalachia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone is one of North Carolina’s hidden gems, a small mountain enclave ...

One year after Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact, the resilience of Western North Carolina is as clear as the crisp mountain air. As the Blue Ridge Mountains prepare for their annual autumn ...

Many Western NC towns that would normally see a surge of tourists for fall leaf season are not only recovering from the storm’s aftermath but also struggling due to the drop in visitors. As Western ...

WorldAtlas writers included Boone, Bryson City and more on a list of the "coolest" NC towns for a 2025 summer vacation.

As Western North Carolina recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, many restaurants and small businesses who rely on tourism dollars during the fall foliage travel season are struggling.