Visit Haywood

06/05/2026

From first light to golden hour, Haywood County puts on a show all summer long. 🌄✨ Come see it for yourself.

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06/04/2026

Summertime is back in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina! The mountains appear blue because specific oak and poplar trees here emit a chemical called isoprene to protect them against excessive heat.

Photo Credit: Asheville Pictures

06/04/2026

Looking for a place to stay this summer? ☀️ What began as Furry’s Lodge in 1946 has entered a new era as The Wildrest Hotel. 🌲✨ Just minutes from Downtown Waynesville and Frog Level, this thoughtfully restored mountain retreat offers the best of both worlds—close to the action, yet tucked away enough to relax and unwind.

06/03/2026

😍 = you looking at this view

📍 Cowee Mountain Overlook | Haywood County, NC

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06/02/2026

Looking for inspiration for your next mountain getaway? ✨ Travel creator Lexie Zarycki spent a long weekend exploring Maggie Valley and Haywood County—from cozy cabin stays and local coffee shops to scenic Blue Ridge Parkway drives and festivals. Her itinerary is packed with ideas for making the most of summer in our mountain towns. 🏔️💙

Read her guide and start planning your own Haywood County adventure. 📖

Organic Beans Coffee Co.
Joey's Pancake House
Pops Butts on the Creek
Valley Tavern
Brickhouse Burgers & Pizza
Bear Run Cabins, Maggie Valley, NC
Maggie Valley Fly Shop
Frog Level Brewing Company
Boojum Brewing Company

Explore Maggie Valley! Memorial Day Weekend Guide with a complete 4-night, 5-day itinerary featuring outdoor adventures, food and more.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Looking to fill your June calendar? ☀️⛰️ Haywood County, NC is packed with can’t-miss summer events. From mountain street dances to Jeep festivals, wellness weekends, and hometown celebrations, there’s something happening all month long.
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Plan your visit and see all upcoming events at: VisitHaywood.com/events 📆

05/31/2026

Sunday is for slowing down and taking in the views. 🌄 What's your favorite scenic spot in Haywood for a Sunday drive? 🚗✨

05/29/2026

Join us where the sounds of Appalachia echo through the peaks at Cold Mountain Music at Lake Logan this weekend! 🎻🌄 Hope to see you all there!

Learn more at: coldmountainmusic.org

05/29/2026

Kick off your weekend with a delicious Southern-style feast at Southern Porch in Canton, NC 🍽️ 🍻 Think savory collards, deviled eggs, creamy pimento mac & cheese, and so many more comforting flavors that taste just like home.