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Sliding Rock
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
No need for fancy water parks when you have 11,000 gallons of water per minute flowing over a 60-foot rock into a six-foot-deep pool of clear water...
Swimming
The Orchard at Altapass
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
There's no better place to learn about Appalachian culture than at the Orchard at Altapass. First, there are the extraordinary hayrides where guides tell engaging traditional stories. Listen to authentic...
Farm
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
Outer Banks, North Carolina
A visit to the Old Kentucky Home and boarding house where Thomas Wolfe was raised create the perfect environment for understanding Wolfe's contributions to American literature....
Special Collection
History Museum
Historical Landmark
Biltmore Estate
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
The Biltmore House ranks high on Asheville's must-see list. At four acres (that's just the house, not the grounds!) it's America's largest privately owned home. If you like architecture...
Historical Landmark
Looking Glass Falls
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
If you drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway and US 276, you'll have no doubt why Transylvania County is known as the "Land of Waterfalls." One of the most popular...
Hiking
Roadside Landmark
Forest Discovery Center
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
This forest conservation educational center is a small treasure. Kids go underground to see what lives under the forest floor, scramble around finding animals for a scavenger hunt, and play...
Science & Nature Museum
The Health Adventure
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
This modest-sized, hands-on, health-and-science museum is scaled just right for young kids. They're drawn to PlaySpace, an enclosed area for kids under 6, where they'll stage...
Science & Nature Museum
Malaprop's Bookstore
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
Malaprop's is a hip place for book-loving kids and adults in the heart of downtown Asheville. With an eclectic selection of books, knowledgeable booksellers, and a large café, it's...
Bookstore
Boutique
Appalachian Craft Center
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
Downtown Asheville has a lot of great stores where you can buy traditional crafts made by local artists. One of the best is Appalachian Craft Center. You'll find quilts, homemade...
Boutique
French Broad Rafting Expeditions
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
For an adventurous take on family bonding, take a whitewater rafting trip over the French Broad River. Tailor your adventure to your family's tastes and...
Rafting
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