Located in North Carolina’s “land of rhythm and roots,” Shelby is located west of Charlotte. This town is big on events, and there’s something new happening nearly every weekend.

The list, compiled by WorldAtlas, featured 9 entries, six of which were located in WNC. Here's what they said about each WNC town, plus the full list.

Of the seven towns on the WorldAtlas list, four are located in WNC, including Sylva, Bryson City, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock. What to do in Sylva WorldAtlas called Sylva a "charming getaway." ...