Travel This Small Town Is a Hidden Gem in the North Carolina Mountains—and It’s the Perfect Fall Escape October 14, 2025 12:03 am httpswww.facebook.comtravelandleisure 0 Min Read SHARE Banner Elk has some of the best fall foliage in North Carolina, plus apple orchards, Grandfather Mountain views, and seasonal festivals. And it’s just 1.5 hours from Asheville. This post was originally published on this site Previous Article Woman pinned in car, killed in US-31 crash near Holland Next Article Who was in Trump’s special envoy that secured a ceasefire, hostage release?