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| Activities here in Asheville are Many and varied, Antique shopping, white water rafting, or just sit on your porch at The Pines and watch the world go by. |
Antique shops abound, with Lexington Park in downtown Asheville and Cherry Street in Black Mountain
the best known areas. For more information stop in the Asheville or Black Mountain Visitors Centers.
the best known areas. For more information stop in the Asheville or Black Mountain Visitors Centers.
The Asheville area is a haven for mountain biking. Click the
Ridge Parkway. Also click on MTB WNC for other mountain
biking information or Call the Asheville Visitors Center for more
information. (828) 258-6109. Or contact Ski Country sports for
all your biking needs while here in Asheville
Ridge Parkway. Also click on MTB WNC for other mountain
biking information or Call the Asheville Visitors Center for more
information. (828) 258-6109. Or contact Ski Country sports for
all your biking needs while here in Asheville
their crafts. Downtown Asheville, Biltmore Village, Black Mountain and Tunnel Road
offer a concentration of craft shops, many with exhibits and demonstrations. The Folk
Art Center is on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mountain Festivals and Events lists art and
craft fairs held throughout the year. Stop by Asheville or Black Mountain Visitors
Centers for more information.
offer a concentration of craft shops, many with exhibits and demonstrations. The Folk
Art Center is on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mountain Festivals and Events lists art and
craft fairs held throughout the year. Stop by Asheville or Black Mountain Visitors
Centers for more information.
Powhatan, on NC 191 in the Pisgah National Forest has a sand beach, fishing, swimming, camping and picnicking. No boats
available. Lake Lure, on US 74 about 30 minutes southeast of Asheville, has trout, bass, bream and water sports. Power boats
available. Rivers and streams: There is an abundance of well stocked rivers and highland streams within easy distance of
Asheville. Take a kid fishing at Morgan Mill Trout Fishing resort. For more information about fishing in our area, Click the fishing
link above for a list of fishing guides in our area and check out North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for regulations
and information.
available. Lake Lure, on US 74 about 30 minutes southeast of Asheville, has trout, bass, bream and water sports. Power boats
available. Rivers and streams: There is an abundance of well stocked rivers and highland streams within easy distance of
Asheville. Take a kid fishing at Morgan Mill Trout Fishing resort. For more information about fishing in our area, Click the fishing
link above for a list of fishing guides in our area and check out North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for regulations
and information.
The rolling terrain of our mountains presents golfers with hundreds of lush,
Asheville/Buncombe County include: Asheville Municipal (828) 298-1867;
Black Mountain TBrookwood (828)684-6278; French Broad (828)669-2710;
he rolling terrain of our mountains Golf Center (828) 687-8545; Golf Center
Smoky Mountain Goloe (828) 258-0123 or stop by the www.golfasheville.net
Asheville/Buncombe County include: Asheville Municipal (828) 298-1867;
Black Mountain TBrookwood (828)684-6278; French Broad (828)669-2710;
he rolling terrain of our mountains Golf Center (828) 687-8545; Golf Center
Smoky Mountain Goloe (828) 258-0123 or stop by the www.golfasheville.net
Mt. Cammerer | Clingmans Dome | Looking Glass | Roan Mountain | NC Arboretum |Chimney Rock |
Graveyard Fields | Cradle of Forestry | Mountain Biking | Craggy Gardens | Asheville Botanical
Garden | Urban Trail | Black Balsam Knob | Devil's Courthouse or hikers may want to contact the
Carolina Mountain Club, the Sierra Club or local outfitters. 100 Favorite Trails can be purchased at
area visitors centers. The U.S. Forestry Service provides trail maps for a small fee, (828) 253-2352.
Graveyard Fields | Cradle of Forestry | Mountain Biking | Craggy Gardens | Asheville Botanical
Garden | Urban Trail | Black Balsam Knob | Devil's Courthouse or hikers may want to contact the
Carolina Mountain Club, the Sierra Club or local outfitters. 100 Favorite Trails can be purchased at
area visitors centers. The U.S. Forestry Service provides trail maps for a small fee, (828) 253-2352.
There are stables in the Asheville area that offer trail riding led by experience guides. Some stables also
offer multi-day trail rides and pack trips in the surrounding mountains. Please contact Big Pine Ranch at
828-649-3176. Or Sandy Bottom Trail Rides at 828- 649-3464. Or Riverside Riding Stables at
828-288-1302.
offer multi-day trail rides and pack trips in the surrounding mountains. Please contact Big Pine Ranch at
828-649-3176. Or Sandy Bottom Trail Rides at 828- 649-3464. Or Riverside Riding Stables at
828-288-1302.
Asheville Every Saturday night during July and August folks gather for a
Shindig-on-the-Green at City-County Plaza in the middle of town. Drop by for some fine Or join
Shindig-on-the-Green at City-County Plaza in the middle of town. Drop by for some fine Or join
Includes the following listings: All Souls Episcopal Church in Biltmore
Village, designed in Gothic style by Richard M. Hunt, 1896; The Basilica of St.
Lawrence at 97 Haywood Street, with the largest unsupported dome in North
America, designed by Rafael Guastavino, 1909; Grove Arcade, faced with cream
glazed Terra cotta, 1929. Douglas Ellington's design of City Hall, City-County Plaza,
1928; First Baptist Church at Oak and Woodfin Streets, 1926- and S&W
Cafeteria, 1929 added a significant art deco influence to the city. Biltmore House,
Thomas Wolfe House and Smith-McDowell House are on the register and listed in
the Attractions section. Several neighborhoods are National Historic Districts.
Contact the Historic Resources Commission, (828) 259-5836 for more information.
Village, designed in Gothic style by Richard M. Hunt, 1896; The Basilica of St.
Lawrence at 97 Haywood Street, with the largest unsupported dome in North
America, designed by Rafael Guastavino, 1909; Grove Arcade, faced with cream
glazed Terra cotta, 1929. Douglas Ellington's design of City Hall, City-County Plaza,
1928; First Baptist Church at Oak and Woodfin Streets, 1926- and S&W
Cafeteria, 1929 added a significant art deco influence to the city. Biltmore House,
Thomas Wolfe House and Smith-McDowell House are on the register and listed in
the Attractions section. Several neighborhoods are National Historic Districts.
Contact the Historic Resources Commission, (828) 259-5836 for more information.
The mountains of North Carolina are one of the richest areas in the continental
United States for gemstones and minerals. Visitors at gemstone mines sift
through buckets of dirt to discover their own treasure. Click here for information
on Spruce Pine Gem Mine or For more information, stop by or click here
Asheville Visitors Center.
United States for gemstones and minerals. Visitors at gemstone mines sift
through buckets of dirt to discover their own treasure. Click here for information
on Spruce Pine Gem Mine or For more information, stop by or click here
Asheville Visitors Center.
The highest slopes in Eastern America are close to Asheville. Natural snow
is enhanced with man-made snow to keep the base deep. Wolf Laurel (828)
689-4111 and Cataloochee 1-800-768-0285 are closest. Sapphire Valley (828)
the Banner Elk/Boone region including Beech (828) 387-2011 and Sugar
Mountain (828) 898-4521.
is enhanced with man-made snow to keep the base deep. Wolf Laurel (828)
689-4111 and Cataloochee 1-800-768-0285 are closest. Sapphire Valley (828)
the Banner Elk/Boone region including Beech (828) 387-2011 and Sugar
Mountain (828) 898-4521.
Choose a raft, kayak or canoe and ride the white water rapids. The rivers of Western North
Carolina and the Tennessee border offer Class l-Y difficulty of rapids for the white water rafting
enthusiast. Outdoor outfitters offer trips ranging from half day to full weekend. Try the Nolichucky
and French Broad Rivers to the north, or the Nantahala, Ocoee, Chattooga and Green Rivers to the
west and south. Click NOC for Whitewater rafting or click this link for Calm water Canoe trips or
Call the Asheville Visitors Center for further information. (828) 258-6109.
Carolina and the Tennessee border offer Class l-Y difficulty of rapids for the white water rafting
enthusiast. Outdoor outfitters offer trips ranging from half day to full weekend. Try the Nolichucky
and French Broad Rivers to the north, or the Nantahala, Ocoee, Chattooga and Green Rivers to the
west and south. Click NOC for Whitewater rafting or click this link for Calm water Canoe trips or
Call the Asheville Visitors Center for further information. (828) 258-6109.
For more information about climbing click this
link for ClimbMax Climbing Center is a full
service indoor/outdoor climbing facility with
guided outdoor tours available. ClimbMax is a
great place for parties and corporate programs.
link for ClimbMax Climbing Center is a full
service indoor/outdoor climbing facility with
guided outdoor tours available. ClimbMax is a
great place for parties and corporate programs.
| Come see our minor league team play at McCormick Field |
Grab your friends and family and create a summer
adventure you won't soon forget.
adventure you won't soon forget.
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