HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. -- Months ago, a washed-out bridge damaged during Hurricane Helene's flooding temporarily blocked Matthew Rogers from returning to his beloved North Carolina cabin.

If you are looking for a cute and friendly place in North Carolina, head to the "city of four seasons" for quirky museums and year-round activities and fun.

Hendersonville, Biltmore Village and throughout Western North Carolina, as captured in these images. Start the day smarter.