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Biltmore Estate is elegance at its best and definitely a must-see if you’re visiting. Mountain Springs has fantastic discounts on tickets – great two day passes for the price of one. Call us for more information.
www.biltmore.com |
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Chimney Rock Park is a 1000-acre scenic attraction with spectacular hiking trails. It’s located 25 miles southeast of Asheville near Lake Lure in the NC mountains, nestled in Hickory Nut Gorge between the towns of Lake Lure and Bat Cave. The park welcomes leashed and vaccinated pets.
www.chimneyrockpark.com |
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Grandfather Mountain is one of the most biologically diverse mountains in the world; designated by the United Nations as an International Biosphere Reserve. Feel the rush when you cross the 228′ suspension bridge that spans an 80′ chasm at more than 1 mile in elevation. The park is accessible to guests with disabilities.
www.grandfather.com |
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Elijah Mountain Gem Mine in Hendersonville, NC, gives you the chance to become a prospector from the 1800′s. Gems that are found daily include Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Quartz crystals, Citrine, Amethyst, Garnets, Aventurine, Sodalite, Opal, Fluorite, Aquamarine & many more! The flumes are covered for your comfort and for rain or shine mining.
www.elijahmountain.com |
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Great Smoky Mountain Railroad travels through fertile valleys and down into mountain gorges. It offers 4 – 4.5 hour round-trips and special events in the beautiful Western North Carolina Mountains. Depot is in Bryson City, NC. Enjoy great dinner, mystery and Polar Express Tours, too.
www.gsmr.com |
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The Grove Park Inn is a resort that overlooks Asheville’s skyline and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Built in 1913, the Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places and it’s also home of the famous Gingerbread House competition. It features a very attractive golf course and spa that is just as wonderful.
www.groveparkinn.com/Leisure |
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The Asheville Urban Trail is an entertaining, informative and artistic walk through Asheville history. Take a tour through 1.7 miles of architecture and memories from earlier times in this engaging mountain city.
www.asheville.com/news/urban.html |
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Asheville Haunted Tours is a hair-raising 90-minute tour into the spirit realm of this town. You’ll hear about haunted buildings in the downtown area, a brutal murder & the young victim that still haunts the building it occurred in, and the old county jail where 6 legal hangings & several lynchings occurred.
www.ashevilleghostandhaunt.com |
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Basilica of St. Lawrence is a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church in downtown. It was built in 1905 by Spanish architect Rafael Guastavino along with his fellow architect R. S. Smith. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and was elevated in status to a Minor Basilica in 1993 by Pope John Paul II.
www.saintlawrencebasilica.org |
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The River Arts District is the first, largest, & most walkable tour of working artists’ studios in the region. The Stroll takes place in 19 historic buildings along the French Broad River. Receive artists’ demonstrations and hands-on activities throughout the weekend. The trolley comes here.
www.riverartsdistrict.com |
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Grove Arcade opened in 1929 & thrived until World War II as one of the country’s leading public markets. It was built by E.W. Grove, the visionary & creator of the Grove Park Inn. The historically renovated Grove Arcade reopened to the public in 2002 as a destination featuring boutique shopping & exciting dining in a beloved downtown architectural wonder.
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Black Mountain College Museum tells the story of this fascinating institution, beginning in 1933. Legendary even in its own time, BMC attracted and created maverick spirits, some of whom went on to become well-known and extremely influential individuals in the latter half of the 20th century. Even decades after its closing in 1957, the powerful influence of BMC continues to reverberate.
www.blackmountaincollege.org |
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Historic Biltmore Village today is truly one of the South’s most unique touring & shopping environments. It was built in the late 1890′s as a classic planned community at the entrance to George Vanderbilt’s Biltmore Estate. Because of its history, range of unique locally-owned retailers, and its fine restaurants, Historic Biltmore Village has an international reputation.
www.biltmorevillage.com |
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Henderson County and The Village Flat Rock, home of the famous Apple Festival, are ideally located for exploring the town and surrounding country with varied attractions, festivals, recreational activities, historical sites, golf courses, family activities and historic district restaurants. We can plan a day trip for you.
www.historichendersonville.org/attractions_flat_rock.htm |
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Flat Rock Playhouse, the State Theatre of North Carolina, is a great visit if you like live plays. Considered one of the “Top Ten Theaters in the Country”, the Playhouse produces Broadway quality plays. The eight month season includes world premieres and standard Broadway musicals, comedy, and drama.
www.flatrockplayhouse.com |
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Connemara, in Flat Rock, NC, is the historic home of the famous writer, folk singer, social activist and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet & biographer Carl Sandburg. After he died on June 22, 1967, his wife Lilian determined that his legacy and home should be preserved forever. This is a great attraction for the whole family.
www.nps.gov/carl/index.htm |
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Shindig on the Green is one of Asheville’s finest traditions, celebrating the musical heritage and mountain culture of Western North Carolina throughout the summer. With a main stage show as well as informal jam sessions, there’s something for everyone at Shindig on the Green – the fun starts around 7 PM on select dates during the summer.
www.folkheritage.org/shindigonthegreen.htm |
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The Asheville Drum Circle is a 9-year tradition and the coming together of local citizens to dance and play music. Bring a percussive instrument and join in the fun and dancing. Located in Pritchard Park every Friday night til it’s too cold. Crowd favorite. Check out the YouTube clips!
www.romanticasheville.com/drumming_circle.htm |
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In Black Mountain in the lovely Swannoa Valley, take a walk through historic downtown and discover numerous unique gift shops, galleries, upscale restaurants, and Appalachian-style craft stores with local craftsmen often demonstrating iron works, dulcimer making, and throwing pottery. Enjoy a wide variety of nightly music at one of our famous venues.
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