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Asheville, NC
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Asheville Urban Trail |
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Asheville 28802 • 828-258-0710 |
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Description:
A 1.7-mile walk of historic downtown Asheville can be started from any point along this self-guided trail. Using art, markers along the trail describe the city's coming of age. This trail is a great way to experience the history, art, and architecture of this unique southern city. Guided tours of the Urban Trail are available through the Asheville Area Arts Council; meet at Pack Place |
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Biltmore Estate |
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1 Approach Rd US 25 just north of I-40, Asheville 28803 • 800-411-3812 |
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BILTMORE AREA. Western North Carolina's beloved "castle on the hill" resides on an 8000-acre estate, complete with manicured gardens, woodlands, and an award-winning winery (the nation's most visited). Built in the late 19th-century by George Washington Vanderbilt II, the chateau-inspired home is an opulent example of the wealth acquired during America's Gilded Age. The magnificent 250-room mansion ranks as the largest private residence in the country and offers self-guided tours that can easily last for hours. |
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User Rating: 9.5 / 10
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Nantahala Outdoor Center |
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13077 Hwy 19 W, Bryson City 28713 • 888-905-7238 |
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Description:
Located outside of Asheville in Bryson City. A visit to this area of North Carolina would not be complete without a rafting trip down the French Broad River. The closest store of its kind to Asheville, Nantahala Outdoor Center offers rafting and also features mountain bike rentals, and kayak and canoe instruction. Corporate and youth programs are also available. |
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