In Hurricane Helene-struck Western North Carolina, the town of Cherokee was more fortunate than many neighboring towns and has quickly gotten back on its feet to welcome back travelers for the fall ...

Two museum attractions located in Western North Carolina made 10Best Readers' Choice lists for 2025. USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice lists are made up of reader-voted winners, chosen from a list ...

Living culture: Cherokee Nation offers immersive attractions, artisan markets, and cultural classes that celebrate and preserve traditions while welcoming visitors to experience them firsthand.

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. In Hurricane ...