Asheville, North Carolina

Martin Luther King Jr. Park

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

Best Western-Asheville Biltmore

Three miles from Biltmore Estate, within walking distance of more than 50 shops, restaurants and attractions. Newly renovated, featuring Decades Bar &

Stuart Nye Hand Wrought Jewelry

Since 1933

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'