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The Blue Ridge Parkway Association, founded 50 years ago, is a non-profit organization comprised of businesses serving visitors along the scenic corridor of the Shenandoah National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the tri-state region of Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. The Blue Ridge Parkway, the majestic highland boulevard connecting the Shenandoahs to the Smokies, is America's most popular national park. Blue Ridge Parkway Association members work together to offer more than 22 million annual visitors a broad range of family entertainment, recreation, shopping, lodging, dining and support services in communities along the scenic corridor's 700 mile length. Visitors understand that being a Blue Ridge Parkway Association member means a clear and durable commitment to the traveler's needs, season after season. They respond by coming back . . and by telling their friendsVisit our website to see our on-line directory by milepost!

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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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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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Carolina Mountain Rentals

Asheville and Black Mountain Cabins, views, hot tubs, fireplaces, linens, and much more. Call to reach a live person who cares about you. Only 15

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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'

Asheville, NC Museums

Things to do near Asheville, NC

Creekside Cottage

Two bedroom/1 bath cottage. Living room/kitchen combination, fireplace, tv, telephone. Huge deck. Stream and pond off deck. H...

Boone Golf Club

North Carolina magazine listed Boone Golf Club as one of the top ten best public golf courses in North Carolina in 1998. Boon...

The Mountain House

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick house on Bullhead Road offers hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace and a large back porch w...

Domino's Pizza

Pizza delivery and carryout. Open year round. ...