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Things To Do In The Asheville Area

Biltmore Estate
Visit Biltmore in Asheville, NC, a National Historic Landmark with America's largest home, gardens, winery, and world-class luxury inn.
*Biltmore Festival of Flowers Video*
 
Grove Arcade
Built by E.W. Grove, the visionary and creator of the Grove Park Inn, the Grove Arcade opened in 1929 and thrived until World War II as one of the country’s leading public markets. The historically renovated Grove Arcade reopened to the public in 2002 as a destination featuring boutique shopping and exciting dining in a beloved downtown architectural wonder. 
 
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Whether you delight in the challenge of a strenuous hike to the crest of a mountain or prefer to sit quietly and watch the sun set, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a myriad of activities for you to enjoy. The hardest part may be choosing which auto tour, trail, waterfall, overlook, or historic area to explore!
 
Blue Ridge Parkway
Experiencing “America’s Favorite Drive” The Blue Ridge Parkway is designed for a slow paced and relaxing drive, revealing the natural and cultural history here in the southern mountains. Winter views can be spectacular before spring leaves come on the trees.
 
Coburn Earth Science Museum
Founded in 1960, the Colburn is WNC's only Earth science museum. Visit our Hall of Minerals, History of WNC Mining exhibit, Weather Climate and You exhibit, cut gemstones, fossils, our Crystal Pocket gift shop and www.colburnmuseum.org.
 
The North Carolina Arboretum

Just as our experience of nature is intimate, visitors to The North Carolina Arboretum connect with plants in personal ways that are as diverse and rich as the land itself. Whether you enjoy strolling through gardens, exploring exhibits, enriching your mind or hiking and biking, the Arboretum offers activities for all ages.

 

Chimney Rock State Park

Chimney Rock is the natural fulfillment of your trip to the North Carolina mountains. Take a deep breath of refreshing mountain air, become invigorated by our hiking trails, and let your cares fade away in the cool mist of Hickory Nut Falls. This is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and spend time with family and friends. Only minutes from Lake Lure, Chimney Rock 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. Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is proud to be part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and is located just 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina.

*Chimney Rock State Park Video*

 

 

North Carolina Gem Mining 

Click the link above for locations for Gem Mining in North Carolina and unleash your inner rockhound!

*Gem Mining Video at Mason Mountain Mine in Franklin, NC*