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Area Attractions
The Biltmore
Estate
Four of
the most fascinating acres at Biltmore Estate are all under one
roof. America's largest home boasts 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, an
indoor pool, bowling alley, priceless art and antiques. Biltmore
House received its first guests in 1895 on Christmas Eve. The facts
and figures of the estate have amazed guests ever since.
For Biltmore Estate information,
call 800-624-1575 or 828-225-1333 or visit
www.biltmore.com.
For Inn on Biltmore Estate reservations, call 800-624-1575 or
828-225-1600.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway can be a whole new experience, with
the foliage gone, providing whole new vistas in the crisp and clear
winter months. The Parkway's 350 miles of hiking trails can also be
a pleasure to enjoy when temperatures are cooler.
So as not to be disappointed when
planning a winter drive, call the Blue Ridge Parkway's 24-hour
information line at 828 298-0398 for the latest road conditions or
visit
http://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm
for general information about traveling on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Chimney Rock
Park
Chimney
Rock Park is the natural fulfillment of your trip to the mountains.
Take a deep breath of refreshing mountain air, become invigorated by
the hiking trails, and let your cares fade away in the cool mists of
Hickory Nut Falls. This is the perfect place to reconnect with
nature and spend time with family and friends. The Park, located 25
miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, offers the best of the
mountains in one place-spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for
all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, a variety of special events and much
more.
For more information, call
828-625-9281 or visit the park online at
www.chimneyrockpark.com.
Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain, a popular North Carolina attraction, is the
highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range and a globally
recognized nature preserve. Standing head and shoulders above the
surrounding region, be struck with awe by 360-degree views of
mountain ridge after mountain ridge retreating to the horizon, and
discover sanctuary for the human spirit.
For more information, call
828-733-4337 or 800-468-7325 or visit
www.grandfather.com.
Great Smoky
Mountains National Park
Ridge
upon ridge of endless forest straddles the border between North
Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World
renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life, the beauty
of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of
Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America’s most
visited national park.
Great Smoky
Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of
maintained trails ranging from short leg-stretchers to strenuous
treks that may require backcountry camping. But hiking is not the
only reason for visiting the Smokies. Car camping, fishing,
picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are popular
activities.
For more
information, call
865-436-1200 or visit
www.gsmnp.com.
Mount Mitchell
State Park
At
the crest of the timeworn Black Mountains lies the summit of Mount
Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi. For those who
ascend this mighty peak, what looms in the horizon is a feast for
the eyes – breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, rolling
ridges and fertile valleys. Forested and forever misty, 1,878-acre
Mount Mitchell State Park will provide you with some of the most
tranquil moments you’ll ever experience.
For
more information, call 828-675-4611 or visit
www.ncsparks.net/momi.html.
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