Sightseeing in Western North Carolina

The Biltmore Estate

Explore America's largest home on 8000 acres.
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www.biltmore.com/partners/

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The Blue Ridge Parkway

Enjoy "America's Favorite Drive." Take a walk at Craggy Gardens, Devil's Courthouse, Graveyard Fields, and more!
https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/

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Asheville Brewery Tours

Here for the beer? ​Choose from walking or mobile tours 7 days a week
 www.ashevillebrewerytours.com

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Waterfalls

There are many waterfalls in the mountains of western NC. Several are accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
http://www.ncwaterfalls.com/brp1.htm

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Cataloochee Valley

The Cataloochee Valley is laced with abundant wildflowers and wildlife. Elk have been reintroduced to this area, and can be spotted best at dusk and dawn. This hidden gem has a interesting history, original settlement buildings, hiking trails, and streams suitable for fishing.
​www.visitncsmokies.com/attractions/cataloochee-valley/

LaZoom Comedy Tours

Offers both family friendly and B.Y.O.B. bus tours with a 
comedian on board.
www.lazoomtours.com

The Folk Art Center

Home of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, showcasing
​traditional & contemporary crafts of the Southern Appalachians.
www.southernhighlandguild.org/folk-art-center

The North Carolina Arboretum

Acres of cultivated gardens and groomed trails feature
some of the most beautiful, botanically-diverse plants
​in the region. Watch for special events.
www.ncarboretum.org

Max Patch Hike

Max Patch has sweeping views and hiking trails.
​It's great for a day trip, take a  picnic!
www.visitnc.com/listing/Qniz/max-patch-mountain

Literary Tours

Are you are reader? Check out this literary walking tour around Asheville and learn more about Fitzgerald, Dykeman, Wolfe, Sandberg, O'Henry and more.
www.avllitmap.com/tour/

ASAP Farm Tours

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) is
a nonprofit offering guided tours, demonstrations,
​hands-on activities, and tastings with regional farmers.
www.asapconnections.org/events/asaps-farm-tour

Gray Line Trolley Tours

Asheville's most popular sightseeing tours, you're free to
​hop on and off around town.
www.graylineasheville.com