Things
to do and places to go in WNC
Asheville
Art Museum
Located in the Pack Place Arts, Education, and Science
Center.
The museum offers one of the finest collections of 20th
century American
art in the Southeast. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.
- 5 p.m. Sundays 1-5 p.m. (828)253-3227
Biltmore
Estate
Located on U.S. 25 three blocks north of Exit 50 on
I-40.
The 8,000 acre estate features America's largest residence,
gardens, and a winery. Hours: 9 a.m - 6 p.m. Open year
round except Christmas,
Thanksgiving, and New Years Day.
(828)255-1700 or (800)543-2961
Admission is charged.
Chimney
Rock Park
Located at Hwys. 74-A & 64 (25 miles southeast of
Asheville)
Enjoy a 75 mile view of the Blue Ridge and walk the
trails to
Hickory Nut Falls. Ticket window open 8:30- 4:30 p.m.
(828)625-9611 or (800)277-9611
Admission is charged.
Conemara,
The Carl Sandburg Home
3 miles south of Hendersonville in Flat Rock.
A beautiful 263 acre estate where the poet raised prize
winning goats.
Hours: Open daily, guided tours given daily except Christmas.
(828)693-4718 Nominal fee charged.
Folk
Art Center
Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, just east of Asheville
Home to the Southern Highland Craft Guild, includes
museum galleries,
craft exhibits, demonstrations, and a sales shop.
Open daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. April-December & 9 a.m.
- 5 p.m. January-March.
(828)298-7928
Grandfather
Mountain
Located on U.S. 221 between the Parkway and Linville,
exit milepost 305.
Features incredible views, the Mile High Swinging Bridge,
native wildlife (bears), hiking trails and a theatre.
Open daily 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
1-800-468-7325 Admission is charged.
The
Health Adventure
Located in the Pack Place Arts, Education, and Science
Center.
A hands-on health and science museum featuring educational
exhibits
for the entire family. Hours : Tuesday-Saturday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays 1-5 p.m (June-October) (828)254-6373
Mount
Mitchell State Park
Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, exit milepost 355.
Mt. Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi
River, featuring
a lookout tower, restaurant, and picnic areas.
Open daily.
(828)675-4611
North
Carolina Arboretum
Located at 100 Frederick Law Olmstead Way,
south of Asheville.
Features magnificent gardens and miles of woodland trails.
Trails Open Daily 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
(828)665-2492
Thomas
Wolfe Memorial
Located in downtown Asheville, 52 N. Market Street.
The boyhood home of the author Thomas Wolfe (Look
Homeward, Angel) is currently closed for tours (for
repairs) but the Visitor Center is open.
Call for hours. (828)253-8304
Zebulon
Vance Birthplace
Located at 911 Reems Creek Road near Weaverville.
Vance Birthplace is the reconstructed 1830s mountain
farmstead where Zebulon Vance, NC's Civil War governor
was born.
Hours: April-October Tues-Sat
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m.
November-March
Tues-Sat 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday 1-4 p.m.
(828)645-6706
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