North Carolina
One of America's best main streets, at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Waynesville's downtown was voted the second best Main Street in America in USA Today's readers' choice awards, and it earns it: a dozen galleries, the Mast General Store, antique shops, and a farm to table and craft beer scene that punches above the town's size.
It also sits at the doorstep of the Great Smoky Mountains, with Cataloochee Valley and its elk herd a drive away.
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Voted #2 Best Main Street in America, with galleries, antiques, and the Mast General Store.
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The Smokies' elk herd, preserved early 1900s buildings, trout streams, and trails.
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The most visited national park in the country, right out the back door.
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An old fashioned mountain hoedown in front of the Historic Courthouse, four Friday nights each summer.
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Housed in the historic Shelton House, with one hour tours of North Carolina craft.
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A United Methodist retreat center on its own lake, with walking trails and gardens open to visit.
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