Attractions There’s lots to do and see in the North Carolina mountains. So, make a day or a week of it! Here are some great things you can experience while visiting the area and our neighboring states. Categories
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Barter Theatre
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Drive Time: 90+ min.
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Experience the magic of
live, professional theatre at Barter,
where magic happens every day as it
has for the last 70 magical years.
Located two and a half hours north of
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock Stae Park.
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Biltmore
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Drive Time: 30-60 min.
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Biltmore in Asheville, NC offers
America’s largest home, gardens,
winery, outdoor activities, and a four-
star inn on 8,000 acres in the Blue
Ridge Mountains. Pair a visit to
Biltmore with a visit to Chimney Rock
for the perfect weekend getaway.
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Broad River Gems and Mining Co. Mineral Museum area, Jewelry, gemstones and gifts. Rock, mineral and fossil specimens. Meteorites, mounted insects. On-site mining, and fossil dig.
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Drive Time: < 30 min.
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Canopy Ridge Farm Zip Line Park, Tube & Kayak Center Step into adventure... soar through the trees, gain a new perspective and have a truly unique, exciting experience in nature. The 40-acre zip line park consists of 6 zip lines that are each designed with exhilarating features, including Zip Zilla which is close to 1000 feet long and engineered for speed. Great fun for all ages!
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Drive Time: < 30 min.
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Cedar Creek Stables Cedar Creek Stables offers trail rides from 1 to 1-1/2 or 2 hrs in length and are safe for all riders ages 6 and up and all riding skill levels from beginner level to expert. All of our rides have creek walks and go through the mountains. We also offer pony rides for children under 6, fishing, picnicking and gem mining.
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Drive Time: < 30 min.
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Huck Finn Rafting Adventures Come experience the power and beauty of the historic French Broad River in Hot Springs, North Carolina. We are a family owned and operated business with over 25 years' experience. Our most important trip is yours.
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Drive Time: 60-90 min.
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North Carolina Arboretum The Arboretum focuses on the education, economic development, research, conservation, and garden demonstration with respect to landscape, architecture, and plant sciences.
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Drive Time: 30-60 min.
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The Health Adventure The Health Adventure, founded in 1968, is a health and science museum for children and today’s families, dedicated to improving health awareness, promoting wellness lifestyles, and increasing science literacy through programs and exhibits.
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Drive Time: 30-60 min.
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The Orchard at Altapass The Orchard at Altapass is an Appalachian cultural and historical center celebrating the people, music, art and natural beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains in North Carolina. Built by the Clinchfield Railroad over 100 years ago, the Orchard sits right on the Blue Ridge Parkway providing some of the most amazing scenery in the Appalachian Mountains.
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Drive Time: 60-90 min.
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Western NC Nature Center An indoor/outdoor facility designed to serve the conservation community of western NC.
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Drive Time: 30-60 min.
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