Uncover Asheville and North Carolina’s unique art, literature, history, movies, and legends.
Museums & Historic Sites
From spooky houses and cemeteries to modern art and dinosaur bones, visit AVL's top museums and historic sites.
Murals & Urban Art
Say hi to Dolly Parton or a 10-foot rooster. Find fairy doors and learn more about Asheville's mural artists.
Bookstores
Shop for books in a champagne book bar, a queer & feminist co-op bookstore, & a bookshop where they used to auction cows.
Shakespeare In The Park
In the warmer months, attend free Shakespeare in the Park performances under the stars by the Montford Park Players.
Haunted Houses
Uncover Asheville's most haunted houses and places, including schools, cemeteries, famous attractions, and more.
NC Civil War Sites
North Carolina played a major role in the American Civil War. Discover important sites and battlefields across the state.
Asheville & North Carolina Books, Movies, Gifts, And Legends
Books Set In Asheville
Explore some of the best books set in Asheville, fiction and nonfiction included.
Asheville Authors & Writers
These are just a few of the local authors and their books that add to Asheville's literary canon.
Books About North Carolina
Uncover historical fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, and mystery books set in and about North Carolina.
North Carolina Authors
Along with fantastic authors from Asheville, meet even more famous NC authors and their books.
Movies Filmed In Wilmington
With one of the biggest filming studios east of California, uncover top movies filmed in Wilmington, NC.
NC Legends & Cryptids
If you love creepy stories, dive head first into NC's urban legends, including ghosts, cryptids, and monsters.
Gifts For Bear Lovers
In honor of our black bears, shop for the best bear-themed gifts for friends and family.