There are many attractions in and around Asheville. Some world famous. All are
within a days drive of your home at The Pines Cottages. It will take a week or more to
see them all. Please click on any of the links below for more information.
within a days drive of your home at The Pines Cottages. It will take a week or more to
see them all. Please click on any of the links below for more information.
Mon.-Sat.,.10-5, Sun., 1-5. Free. (828) 253-7651.Click Link above for more information.
Downtown-151 Haywood st., off exit 4C, I-240. Open daily except
Thanksgiving, Christmas day and New Years Day. 8:30 - 5:30
weekdays, 9 - 5 weekends. (828)258-6100. Follow visitor information
signs. Click link above for more information.
Thanksgiving, Christmas day and New Years Day. 8:30 - 5:30
weekdays, 9 - 5 weekends. (828)258-6100. Follow visitor information
signs. Click link above for more information.
On Haywood Street near the Chamber of Commerce. The major
entertainment facility for Western North Carolina. Business office open
Mon.Fri.,-8:30-5; ticket office open Mon.-Fri., 10-5:30, Sat., 114. (828)
259-5736. Click on link above for more info.
entertainment facility for Western North Carolina. Business office open
Mon.Fri.,-8:30-5; ticket office open Mon.-Fri., 10-5:30, Sat., 114. (828)
259-5736. Click on link above for more info.
McCormick Field off Biltmore Avenue/US 25. A farm team of the
Colorado Rockies. Season runs April through Aug. Admission. (828)
258-0428. Click link above for more information.
Colorado Rockies. Season runs April through Aug. Admission. (828)
258-0428. Click link above for more information.
Asheville. This 8,000-acre estate features America's largest residence,
Biltmore House, a 255-room French Renaissance chateau built in 1895
by George Vanderbilt. A visit to Biltmore House, with its original
collection of 50,000 artworks, furnishings and antiques, includes living
areas, bedrooms, recreation areas, kitchens, and servants' quarters.
Enjoy Biltmore's gardens, and award-winning wines at the Winery or the
estate's three restaurants. Located on US 25 three blocks north of exit
50 on 140. Ticket office open 9-5, Biltmore House open 9-6. Open
year-round except Thanks giving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Children 9 and under admitted free with parent. Admission. (828)
255-1700, 1-800-543-2961.
Biltmore House, a 255-room French Renaissance chateau built in 1895
by George Vanderbilt. A visit to Biltmore House, with its original
collection of 50,000 artworks, furnishings and antiques, includes living
areas, bedrooms, recreation areas, kitchens, and servants' quarters.
Enjoy Biltmore's gardens, and award-winning wines at the Winery or the
estate's three restaurants. Located on US 25 three blocks north of exit
50 on 140. Ticket office open 9-5, Biltmore House open 9-6. Open
year-round except Thanks giving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Children 9 and under admitted free with parent. Admission. (828)
255-1700, 1-800-543-2961.
Located a mile from the Eastern Continental Divide and a short drive from Asheville, Black
Mountain is widely known for its antique shops and large denominational conference centers
which attract more than 150,000 guests a year. Four major conference centers are within two
miles of the town. Quaint antique and craft stores, unique restaurants, and historic Cherry
Street make Black Mountain an inviting tourist destination. For more information click link above
or, contact the Visitors Center in Black Mountain. Exit 64 off 1-40. (828) 669-2300.
Mountain is widely known for its antique shops and large denominational conference centers
which attract more than 150,000 guests a year. Four major conference centers are within two
miles of the town. Quaint antique and craft stores, unique restaurants, and historic Cherry
Street make Black Mountain an inviting tourist destination. For more information click link above
or, contact the Visitors Center in Black Mountain. Exit 64 off 1-40. (828) 669-2300.
Asheville. Adjacent to the Biltmore Estate entrance, the Village consists of
restored English-style houses that now contain intriguing shops and
galleries. George W. Vanderbilt intended this turn-of the-century
construction as a model village. Click Link above for more information.
restored English-style houses that now contain intriguing shops and
galleries. George W. Vanderbilt intended this turn-of the-century
construction as a model village. Click Link above for more information.
This scenic Parkway winds 470 miles along the highest ridges from the
Shenandoah to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Camping and
picnic facilities are open May 1 through Oct. The Parkway intersects Asheville
at Highways 25, 70 and 74, offering spectacular views heading north or south
from Asheville. The Parkway is open year-round, weather permitting in winter.
Free. (828) 298-0398.
Shenandoah to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Camping and
picnic facilities are open May 1 through Oct. The Parkway intersects Asheville
at Highways 25, 70 and 74, offering spectacular views heading north or south
from Asheville. The Parkway is open year-round, weather permitting in winter.
Free. (828) 298-0398.
Asheville. This ten-acre area of native plants is
located just off Broadway on Weaver Blvd. Open
daylight hours. Free. (828) 252 5190.
located just off Broadway on Weaver Blvd. Open
daylight hours. Free. (828) 252 5190.
Located at the North Carolina entrance to both the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Cherokee history, culture and art is
presented at several museums and attractions on this 55,000-acre reservation. At
the year round Museum of the Cherokee Indian, audiovisual presentations and
numerous displays tell the Cherokee story. Admission charged. The Oconaluftee
Indian Village recreates a living Cherokee community hundreds of years old.
Guided tours, admission charged. Open mid-May through late October. The
acclaimed outdoor drama "Unto These Hills" tells the history of the Cherokee.
Nightly, except Sunday, mid-June through late Aug., admission charged. The
Indian-owned-and-operated Oualla Arts and Crafts cooperative is free and open
year-round. Cherokee Travel Promotion office, 1-800-438-1601.
National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Cherokee history, culture and art is
presented at several museums and attractions on this 55,000-acre reservation. At
the year round Museum of the Cherokee Indian, audiovisual presentations and
numerous displays tell the Cherokee story. Admission charged. The Oconaluftee
Indian Village recreates a living Cherokee community hundreds of years old.
Guided tours, admission charged. Open mid-May through late October. The
acclaimed outdoor drama "Unto These Hills" tells the history of the Cherokee.
Nightly, except Sunday, mid-June through late Aug., admission charged. The
Indian-owned-and-operated Oualla Arts and Crafts cooperative is free and open
year-round. Cherokee Travel Promotion office, 1-800-438-1601.
US 74 and 64, SE of Asheville. High above Hickory Nut Gorge, a 26-story
elevator ride through solid granite takes you to the Sky Lounge, just minutes
from Chimney Rock, with its breathtaking 75-mile view of the Blue Ridge.
Scenic nature trails lead to Hickory Nut Falls. Complete facilities. Admission
charged. Open year round except Christmas and New Year's Day. Ticket office
opens at 8:30, closes at 4:30 EST, 5:30 daylight savings time. Park closes
1-1/2 hours after ticket of office closes. (828) 625-9611, 1-800-277-9611.
elevator ride through solid granite takes you to the Sky Lounge, just minutes
from Chimney Rock, with its breathtaking 75-mile view of the Blue Ridge.
Scenic nature trails lead to Hickory Nut Falls. Complete facilities. Admission
charged. Open year round except Christmas and New Year's Day. Ticket office
opens at 8:30, closes at 4:30 EST, 5:30 daylight savings time. Park closes
1-1/2 hours after ticket of office closes. (828) 625-9611, 1-800-277-9611.
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. Three miles south of
Hendersonville at Flat Rock. A 263-acre farm where this famous poet and
biographer spent his later life with his wife, who raised prize-winning
goats. Scheduled guided tours. Ages 17-61 nominal fee. Daily except
Christmas. (828) 6934178.
Hendersonville at Flat Rock. A 263-acre farm where this famous poet and
biographer spent his later life with his wife, who raised prize-winning
goats. Scheduled guided tours. Ages 17-61 nominal fee. Daily except
Christmas. (828) 6934178.
On US 276, 4 miles south of mile post 412 on Blue Ridge
Parkway. Visitor Information Center, exhibits, interpretive
film, guided tours, restored historic buildings from late
1800s, early 1900s forestry exhibits, restored steam
locomotive, and gift shop. Nominal fee. Open May to late Oct.
(828) 877-3130.
Parkway. Visitor Information Center, exhibits, interpretive
film, guided tours, restored historic buildings from late
1800s, early 1900s forestry exhibits, restored steam
locomotive, and gift shop. Nominal fee. Open May to late Oct.
(828) 877-3130.
Located 25 miles north of Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway, milepost
363 to 369, the large Craggy Dome area offers hiking trails, picnic sites
and a Visitor's Center, open May through October. Parkway open
year-round, weather permitting. Free. (828) 298-0398.
363 to 369, the large Craggy Dome area offers hiking trails, picnic sites
and a Visitor's Center, open May through October. Parkway open
year-round, weather permitting. Free. (828) 298-0398.
Outstanding collection of early twentieth century architecture including structures of
national significance. Guided walking tours available. For times, call (828)255-1093 or
(828)254-2343. Maps for the self-guided Urban Trail are available at the Visitor's Center.
Over 100 retail shops including crafts and antiques. 40 diverse restaurants. Special
events and festivals.(828)251-9973.
national significance. Guided walking tours available. For times, call (828)255-1093 or
(828)254-2343. Maps for the self-guided Urban Trail are available at the Visitor's Center.
Over 100 retail shops including crafts and antiques. 40 diverse restaurants. Special
events and festivals.(828)251-9973.
Operated by NC Dept. of Agriculture. A modern, year-round facility with
retail and wholesale produce, crafts and ornamental plants. Also has a
garden center and restaurant. Located on NC 191 with easy access from
1-40 and 1-26. Open daily. Free. (828) 253-1691.
retail and wholesale produce, crafts and ornamental plants. Also has a
garden center and restaurant. Located on NC 191 with easy access from
1-40 and 1-26. Open daily. Free. (828) 253-1691.
Located 3 miles south of Hendersonville on US 25. The State Theatre of NC
presents Professionally produced hit plays and musicals from late May to early
Sept. Evening performances Wed. through Sat. at 8:15, matinees on Thurs.,
Sat. and Sun. at 2:15. Certain shows have Sun. evening performances.
Admission. (828)693-0731.
presents Professionally produced hit plays and musicals from late May to early
Sept. Evening performances Wed. through Sat. at 8:15, matinees on Thurs.,
Sat. and Sun. at 2:15. Certain shows have Sun. evening performances.
Admission. (828)693-0731.
On the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 382, just north of US 70, east of
Asheville. Museum galleries, craft exhibits, demonstrations and renowned
craft shop. Open 9-5 daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New
Year's; extended summer hours. Free. (828) 298-7928.
Asheville. Museum galleries, craft exhibits, demonstrations and renowned
craft shop. Open 9-5 daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New
Year's; extended summer hours. Free. (828) 298-7928.
Linville, US 221and the Blue Ridge Parkway, exit milepost 305. Features
inspirational views from the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains; the Mile
High Swinging Bridge; six environmental habitats displaying native wildlife up
close in a natural setting; a dozen miles of hiking trails; picnic areas; nature
museum and theater showing award-winning movies. Admission charged.
Open daily, 8-dusk, weather permitting in winter. Ticket sales end one hour
before closing. (828) 733-4337, 1-800-468-7325.
inspirational views from the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains; the Mile
High Swinging Bridge; six environmental habitats displaying native wildlife up
close in a natural setting; a dozen miles of hiking trails; picnic areas; nature
museum and theater showing award-winning movies. Admission charged.
Open daily, 8-dusk, weather permitting in winter. Ticket sales end one hour
before closing. (828) 733-4337, 1-800-468-7325.
Extends about 70 miles along the North Carolina-Tennessee border and contains
over a half million acres of protected forest. The most popular National Park in the
country with a resident population of 400 to 600 black bears. Open year-round. Free.
(615) 436-1200.
over a half million acres of protected forest. The most popular National Park in the
country with a resident population of 400 to 600 black bears. Open year-round. Free.
(615) 436-1200.
Departures from Bryson City, Dillsboro, Andrews and Murphy. Seasonal
schedule April through December. Special excursions offered. Admission. (828)
586-8811, 1 800-872-4681.
schedule April through December. Special excursions offered. Admission. (828)
586-8811, 1 800-872-4681.
One of the South's oldest and most famous grand resorts, built in 1913 on
140 acres overlooking Asheville's city skyline and the mountains beyond. Built
of massive granite boulders, the Inn represents a remarkable feat of
engineering. Located on Macon Ave. off Charlotte St. (828) 252-2711.
140 acres overlooking Asheville's city skyline and the mountains beyond. Built
of massive granite boulders, the Inn represents a remarkable feat of
engineering. Located on Macon Ave. off Charlotte St. (828) 252-2711.
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South of Asheville on NC Hwy. 280. Fishing, boating, and recreational facilities.
Power boats not allowed; sailboats welcome. Open year round, 8 to dark.
Modest fees. (828) 684-0376.
Power boats not allowed; sailboats welcome. Open year round, 8 to dark.
Modest fees. (828) 684-0376.
Four miles south of Blue Ridge Parkway on US 221. This brightly-lit cavern
offers many interesting formations and extends deep into the mountain side.
Guided tours. Open daily, March Nov., and weekends only Dec.-Feb.
Admission. (828) 756-4171.
offers many interesting formations and extends deep into the mountain side.
Guided tours. Open daily, March Nov., and weekends only Dec.-Feb.
Admission. (828) 756-4171.
Located off NC 105 in the Pisgah National Forest. A vast and very rugged
terrain. Good hiking trails lead to excellent views of falls and gorge. Open
year-round, weather permitting. Permits required May-Oct. for weekends
and holidays. Free. US Forest Service (828) 768-6062 or (828) 652-2144.
terrain. Good hiking trails lead to excellent views of falls and gorge. Open
year-round, weather permitting. Permits required May-Oct. for weekends
and holidays. Free. US Forest Service (828) 768-6062 or (828) 652-2144.
Near Grandfather Mountain at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 304. Opened
in 1987, this engineering marvel represents the final link in the construction
of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Open year-round. (828) 733-1354.
in 1987, this engineering marvel represents the final link in the construction
of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Open year-round. (828) 733-1354.
Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 355. The highest peak east of the
Mississippi River, this State Park has nature trails, 9 primitive tent sites,
lookout tower, restaurant, picnic area and museum. Open year-round,
except Christmas, if accessible. free. (828) 675-4611.
Mississippi River, this State Park has nature trails, 9 primitive tent sites,
lookout tower, restaurant, picnic area and museum. Open year-round,
except Christmas, if accessible. free. (828) 675-4611.
Regional animal and plant life in a natural environment. Located on
Gashes Creek Road just off Swannanoa River Rd. and adjacent to
Recreation Park. Open winter hours Tues.-Sun., 10 5; summer open
daily. (828) 298-5600. Small admission fee.
Gashes Creek Road just off Swannanoa River Rd. and adjacent to
Recreation Park. Open winter hours Tues.-Sun., 10 5; summer open
daily. (828) 298-5600. Small admission fee.
2 South Pack Square - Western North Carolina's arts and science
center is a focal point of the downtown district. The $14-million
complex includes the Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Gem and Mineral
Museum, The Health Adventure, YMI Cultural Center and the 520-seat
Diana Wortham Theatre. Open year-round Tues.-Sat., 10-5; closed
Sun. and Mon. Additional hours vary by season. Admission. (828)
2574500.
center is a focal point of the downtown district. The $14-million
complex includes the Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Gem and Mineral
Museum, The Health Adventure, YMI Cultural Center and the 520-seat
Diana Wortham Theatre. Open year-round Tues.-Sat., 10-5; closed
Sun. and Mon. Additional hours vary by season. Admission. (828)
2574500.
Covers over 500,000 acres of forest land and spreads over 12 Western
North Carolina counties. Part of this forest, originally a part of Biltmore Estate,
was purchased from George W. Vanderbilt in 1916. Waterfalls, rock slides,
swimming holes, fishing, camping, and picnic areas are all found here. Major
entrance near Brevard where NC 280 intersects US 276. Open year round.
Free. (828) 257-4203.
North Carolina counties. Part of this forest, originally a part of Biltmore Estate,
was purchased from George W. Vanderbilt in 1916. Waterfalls, rock slides,
swimming holes, fishing, camping, and picnic areas are all found here. Major
entrance near Brevard where NC 280 intersects US 276. Open year round.
Free. (828) 257-4203.
Asheville. Riverside cementery is located in the Montford Historic
Distrrict. The cementery features over 87 acres of landscaped grounds.
On Birch St. Burial place of Thomas Wolfe and O. Henry. Free. (828)
258-8480.
Distrrict. The cementery features over 87 acres of landscaped grounds.
On Birch St. Burial place of Thomas Wolfe and O. Henry. Free. (828)
258-8480.
Asheville. 283 Victoria Road, off Biltmore Avenue. Victorian home built ca.
1840 and restored as Asheville's oldest brick residence. Guided tours. Open
year-round. From May 1 to Oct. 31: open Tues.-Sat., 10-4; Sun, 1-4. From
November 1 to April 30: open Tues.-Fri., 10-2. Office hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5,
year-round. (828) 253-9231. Small fee.
1840 and restored as Asheville's oldest brick residence. Guided tours. Open
year-round. From May 1 to Oct. 31: open Tues.-Sat., 10-4; Sun, 1-4. From
November 1 to April 30: open Tues.-Fri., 10-2. Office hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5,
year-round. (828) 253-9231. Small fee.
Asheville. Enter from Woodfin Street beside the Radisson Hotel. Famous
novelist's boyhood home. This is the Dixieland boardinghouse depicted in the
novel Look Homeward, Angel. Tours given. Open year-round, 9-5, Mon.-Sat.; 1-5
Sun. Winter hours: 10-4, Tues.-Sat.; 1-4 Sun.; closed Mon. Nominal fee. (828)
253-8304
novelist's boyhood home. This is the Dixieland boardinghouse depicted in the
novel Look Homeward, Angel. Tours given. Open year-round, 9-5, Mon.-Sat.; 1-5
Sun. Winter hours: 10-4, Tues.-Sat.; 1-4 Sun.; closed Mon. Nominal fee. (828)
253-8304
Experience life as an early pioneer at this State Historic Site. Located on
Reems Creek Road off Hwy. 25 North, near Weaverville. Restored
late-18th-century farmstead of North Carolina senator and Civil War
governor, Zebulon B. Vance, born 1830. From Nov. to March open Tues.-
Sat., 10-4; Sun. 1-4; closed Mon. From April to Oct. open Mon.- Sat. 9-5; Sun.
1-5. Free. (828) 645-6706.
Reems Creek Road off Hwy. 25 North, near Weaverville. Restored
late-18th-century farmstead of North Carolina senator and Civil War
governor, Zebulon B. Vance, born 1830. From Nov. to March open Tues.-
Sat., 10-4; Sun. 1-4; closed Mon. From April to Oct. open Mon.- Sat. 9-5; Sun.
1-5. Free. (828) 645-6706.
Year-round indoor horse and livestock arena seating 3,000. Scheduled horse,
dog, livestock shows and other events. Across from Asheville Airport off I-26.
Admission varies. (828) 687-1414.
dog, livestock shows and other events. Across from Asheville Airport off I-26.
Admission varies. (828) 687-1414.
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