One of the World’s Longest Continuously Marked Footpaths The Appalachian Trail is one of the longest continuously marked footpaths in the world, measuring approximately 2,185 miles in length. The legendary footpath travels through wild places, rural communities of America, and on the edge of one of the most populated areas in America. Its close proximity to …
Big Pillow Brewery” Hot Springs welcomes its first brewery, Big Pillow Brewing HOT SPRINGS – While Asheville is known as Beer City and seemingly has a brewery around every corner, Madison County does not have as many places to sit down and sip a brew. Now though, residents have another spot where they can grab …
Live Music at Zumas Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 9 are live music nights at Zuma Coffee. Come early for dinner and a good seat. Open Mic nights on Wednesday feature a rotation of talented local musicians in a variety of genres. Thursday is reserved for bluegrass as Marshall resident and bluegrass …
Laurel River Trail The 3.6-mile Laurel River Trail in Pisgah National Forest (trail #310) near Hot Springs is definitely one of the flattest hikes in our mountains – with plenty of mountain scenery along the way. It is a delight for those of us that love the sound of river rapids and lush mountain woodlands. …
The Spa Whether you are looking for a way to simply enjoy a relaxing end of a day or have finished hiking a stretch of the nearby Appalachian Trail, you can soak in the natural hot mineral waters in Hot Springs, NC, at the Hot Springs Resort and Spa. The clear carbonated waters are world …
Local Trout Fishing Got a yen to fly fish? Bear River Lodge features over three miles of private trout stream for your enjoyment. In addition to having a “National Heritage” Trout Stream right outside our gates. The French Broad River, just a few miles away, is a ideal place to go after small mouth bass …