With some great road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up everything that Spruce Pine, 20 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here ought to be Pisgah National Forest, Emerald Village and Penland School of Crafts. Fletcher is another popular option. It’s 20 miles away and has a variety of interesting things to see and do. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Biltmore Park Town Square and Unity Center are only the start.