Sightseeing in Western North Carolina
The Biltmore Estate
Explore America's largest home on 8000 acres.
www.biltmore.com/visit |
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/ |
Asheville Brewery Tours
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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 |
Cataloochee ValleyThe 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
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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 ToursAsheville's most popular sightseeing tours, you're free to
hop on and off around town. www.graylineasheville.com |
