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Blue Ridge Parkway


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The 469-mile parkway intersects Asheville at US25, 70 and 74, and NC191. Craggy Gardens (MP 364, 25 miles north of Asheville) is an area with hiking trails, picnic sites and a visitors center. The Linn Cove Viaduct (MP 304) is an engineering marvel that wraps around Grandfather Mountain.




Address:
199 Hemphill Knob Road
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828)298-0398
Our Website:www.nps.gov/blri/

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Asheville, NC Rappelling

French Broad River

Buncombe, Transylvania and Madison counties offer 116 miles of scenic river perfect for whitewater activities. Local outfitters: French Broad Rafting Co., 800/570-7238; Southern Waterways, 800/849-1970; Zippy Boat Works, 828/684-5107

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Extended Stay America

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Southern Waterways

Self-guided quiet-water river float trips through Biltmore Estate property in canoes, rafts or kayaks. Fun for all ages as young as 2 years old. Volleyball and riverside picnic facilities are available. Camping riverside now available, tubing also available. Easy highway access off I-240

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Colburn Earth Science Museum

The Colburn Earth Science Museum fosters an appreciation of the Earth and its mineral resources through exhibits, educational programming and the collection and care of specimens. Come explore Asheville'

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Ralph J. Andrews Park

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Lake James State Park

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Boone Jaycee's Park

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Apple Valley Travel Park

94 spacious sites on 10 shaded, beautiful acres. 2 bath houses & lovely dining / recreation hall with fireplace. ...

Paradise off the Parkway

Guest room available in a home just north off the Parkway, mid-point between Blowing Rock and Boone; five minutes from the vi...