If you’re visiting the southeastern U.S. and want to see the glorious colors of fall foliage, here's a little secret: Black Mountain, North Carolina.

Black Mountain, North Carolina, is the perfect vacation destination for families seeking a mix of the great outdoors, small-town charm, really good food, and cultural experiences.

Thanks to ongoing clean-up efforts, more state parks have fully or partially been reopened, as have sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway. They were temporarily closed due to impacts from Hurricane Helene.