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| • Asheville and the Central Mountains • Smokies • High Country |
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Biltmore Escape
to George Vanderbilt’s 8,000 acre estate featuring 250-room Biltmore
house and acres of gardens.
Chimney Rock Park Hike
around this stunning mountain attraction or take the 26-story elevator
to the top.
The Health Adventure Let
your imagination run wild as you learn about health and science in interactive
and ever-changing exhibits for the whole family.
Colburn Earth
Science Museum Learn about plate tectonics, Western North Carolina’s
mining history, and more with hands-on activities and exhibits.
Smith-McDowell
House Museum Tour this
National Historic Landmark with grounds designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and
rooms decorated in styles from 1840 to 1900.
LaZoom Comedy Tours of Asheville NEW Hop aboard the big, purple, bio-diesel-fueled fun bus and learn the history of Asheville liked you’ve never heard it before! Seasonal.
Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville NEW Hop aboard one of Gray Line’s nostalgic RED trolleys for a fully narrated journey, highlighting the history, homes and hot-spots of this “city of surprises.”
Nantahala Outdoor
Center (NOC): French Broad River Rafting
NEW
This free-flowing river is ideal for families and young teens, with moderate Class II and III rapids.
Thomas Wolfe Memorial Visit
the house that inspired Wolfe’s autobiographical novel, "Look Homeward,
Angel".
Emerald Village Tour
the underground Bon Ami Mine at the NC Mining Museum, enjoy the splashing waterfall,
and search for real gems at the Gemstone Mine. Seasonal.
Rockhouse Vineyards Enjoy
a selection of meticulously crafted wines at this cozy family winery (age 21
and over) or wander ten acres of vineyards. Seasonal.
Lake Lure Tours Relax
in a covered tour boat while your skipper guides you past local attractions and
landmarks. Seasonal.
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The Museum of the Cherokee Indian Learn
about the Cherokee Indian through high-tech exhibits and ancient artifacts.
Smoky Mountain Trains Museum Explore
the museum’s extensive collection of locomotives, engines, train cars and
more.
Wildwater Rafting Trip Bounce,
splash, and laugh your way down eight exciting miles of whitewater with the
Southeast’s most experienced rafting company. Seasonal.
Nantahala Outdoor
Center (NOC) Raft Trip Raft
at your own pace with National Geographic Adventure and Good Morning America’s #1
Vacation with a Splash. Seasonal.
Smoky Mountain Jet Boats Whiz
through scenic Lake Fontana on a jet boat or hike and swim in Forney Creek. Seasonal.
Dillsboro River Compay Raft
Trip Step
into the captain’s seat as you and your family navigate the Tuckaseegee
River. Seasonal.
Great
Smoky Mountain Fish Camp with Tubing Enjoy
a relaxing three-hour tubing ride along the Little Tennessee River. Seasonal.
Oconaluftee Indian
Village Experience life in a 1750 Cherokee village. Seasonal.
Ghost Town in the Sky™ Step
back in time to the Wild West at this family-friendly theme park. Seasonal.
Rose Creek Mine Search
for rubies, sapphires, and more at an interactive gem mine. Seasonal.
Mountainside Theatre:
Unto these Hills... A Retelling See one of the longest,
continuously performed outdoor dramas in the U.S. Seasonal.
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Linville Caverns Marvel
at the caverns’ elegant shapes, textures, and colors. Seasonal.
Grandfather Mountain Admire
360-degree views from the highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range.
Banner Elk Winery Sip
wine at Avery and Watauga counties’ first commercial winery (ages
21 and over).
Mystery Hill See
water flow uphill, a ball roll uphill, and gravity defied in the gravitational
vortex and visit the Heritage and Artifact Museum.
Tweetsie
Railroad Hop
aboard the historic steam locomotive train for a fun-filled Wild West
journey. Seasonal.
Loafers Glory
Rafting & Tubing Float down a
lazy river or upgrade to a funyak or raft. Seasonal.
The
Historic Orchard at Altapass Storytelling Hayride Enjoy
storytelling hayrides, traditional mountain music and dancing, nature
walks, and more. Seasonal.
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