French Broad Mensa of Western North Carolina

S.I.G.H.T.
(Service of Information, Guidance, and Hospitality to Travelers)

Welcome Traveling Big Yellow M Members!


Western North Carolina is one of the most beautiful areas in the United States. There are waterfalls, hiking trails, spectacular scenery, many forms of entertainment, excellent golf courses, Mount Mitchell (the highest peak east of the Mississippi River--just under 400 feet taller than Mount Washington), the WNC Fly Fishing Trail, ziplining, whitewater rafting, the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, the Cherokee Indian Reservation, casinos, interesting places, great food, some top notch breweries, and so much more to do and see.

Here is a list of some of our local attractions for your viewing and planning pleasure. Come visit us!

If your visit coincides with any of our French Broad Mensa group events, please come have fun with us (Mensa ID required)!

Regional Attractions

The attractions in this first section span more than one state or more than one county.

The North Carolina Section of the Appalachian Trail


The Appalachian Trail


Blue Ridge Parkway


The Blue Ridge Parkway


Cherokee Indian Reservation (Jackson and Swain Counties)


The Cherokee Indian Reservation


Great Smoky Mountain National Park


The Great Smoky National Park


Great Smoky Mountain Railroad


The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad


Blue Ridge Craft Trails


The Blue Ridge Craft Trails



More Attractions — by County

Buncombe County

Biltmore Estate


Biltmore Estate


Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce


Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce


Explore Asheville


Explore Asheville


Black Mountain and Swannanoa


Black Mountain and Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce


North Carolina Arboretum


North Carolina Arboretum



Cherokee County


Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce



Andrews County


Andrews County Chamber of Commerce



Clay County


Clay County Chamber of Commerce



Graham County


Graham County Chamber of Commerce



Haywood County


Haywood County Chamber of Commerce



Folkmoot



Henderson County


Henderson County Chamber of Commerce



Jackson County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center


Jackson County Chamber of Commerce


Judaculla Rock Petroglyph


Judaculla Rock


Mountain Heritage Center


Mountain Heritage Center


John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center


John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center


Jackson County Green Energy Park


Jackson County Green Energy Park



Macon County

Franklin Chamber of Commerce


Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce



Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts


Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center


Highlands Chamber of Commerce



Madison County


Madison County Chamber of Commerce



McDowell County


McDowell County Chamber of Commerce



Mitchell County


Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce



Polk County


Tryon



Rutherford County


Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce


Chimney Rock State Park


Chimney Rock State Park



Swain County/Bryson City


Swain County Chamber of Commerce



Transylvania County


Transylvania County Chamber of Commerce


Brevard


Brevard Chamber of Commerce



Yancey County Chamber-Commerce


Yancey County Chamber of Commerce