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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
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
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
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
ClimbMax
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
ClimbMax boasts challenging climbing walls on the inside and outside of its downtown building. Outside, intrepid teens climb a wall that tops off on the roof. Inside are a variety...
Climbing
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
La Zoom Tours
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
There's no more enjoyable way to get to know Asheville than aboard the big, purple, art-deco, bio-diesel-fueled bus. The tour guides tell the story of Asheville's past...
Sightseeing Tour
Western North Carolina Nature Center
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
Get to know the plants and animals that live in the Appalachians at the WNC Nature Center. Interactive education programs that bring kids up close...
Nature Center
Wildlife Sanctuary
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
Emerald Village
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
The North Carolina Mountains are famous for gems, and Emerald Village is a fun place for kids to get their hands on some. The mine tour takes families through an...
History Museum
Special Collection
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