When you think of the holidays, you think of beautiful lights, holiday cheer…and of course, snow topped mountains! Many people enjoy the mountains during this time of year because they feel that it is very festive. For those who live in North Carolina, many will make the trip to the mountains during November-February. Whether you are going for an extended stay, short visit or perhaps you are there to do some skiing, the mountains are the place to be right now!

North Carolina has the Appalachian Mountains which are a system of mountains which extends to many different states including Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and western South Carolina. In North Carolina, the two favorite areas that many people enjoy visiting and living in are Asheville and Boone.

Asheville, NC is a beautiful city in the mountains of North Carolina. Many people reside there and still, others come every year to visit. Asheville is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains and near the Swannanoa River and French Broad River. There is so much to see and do in Asheville as they have a wonderful historic downtown area that is filled with endless shops, restaurants and nightlife. The Biltmore Estate also resides in Asheville which is the largest privately-owned home in the United States. The Biltmore Estate itself is definitely a sight to see. Asheville also has the University of North Carolina at Asheville which is an excellent college in the North Carolina university system. Many people will travel to Asheville to stay at one of the beautiful inns or bed and breakfasts, shop, sightsee, dine and of course, ski and snowboard. In fact, so many people wish to live in Asheville as it truly has something for everyone. Many residents do live in Asheville and will commute a few miles outside of the city for work. With so much to see and do, Asheville is difficult to dislike!

Boone, NC is also located in the mountains of North Carolina and is almost two hours away from Asheville with a completely different look and feel. The town is the home of Appalachian State University which is another wonderful university in North Carolina. There are many beautiful towns right outside of Boone as well. Boone, NC has a spectacular downtown area lined with shops and restaurants galore. Although university students reside in Boone, many residents live here or own a mountain home in Boone or right outside of Boone. Boone has become a popular place to both live and visit. Between the sightseeing, outlet shopping, dining and fun activities such as white water rafting, skiing and snowboarding, what more could you possibly ask for?

The mountains are a wonderful place to visit and reside.  North Carolina has many wonderful towns and attractions to visit and enjoy! For more information on North Carolina rentals and homes for sale, be sure to contact Henderson Properties.