Attractions

Hiking
Scenic Drive
Waterfalls
White Water Rafting
Golfing
Biking Trails
Local Parks
Horseback Riding
Tennis
Rock Climbing
Fishing
Hunting
Skiing

Hiking (top)

Blue Ridge Parkway
There are hundreds of hiking trails off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Our rental is only 5 mins from the parkway entrance. Trails for this area are MP 312-412.
http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/nctrails.htm

Mount Mitchell
Close to our rental, Mount Mitchell is the eastern United States highest mountain. Experience a wonderful drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Mount Mitchell State Park. A great place to have a picnic and walk on the surrounding trails.
http://www.americasroof.com/nc.shtml

Guided Hikes
Rock n Water Adventure Outpost
424 Wolf Laurel Road.
Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
828-689-3354
Tons of hikes to choose from!!!!
www.yearroundadventures.com
Email: info@yearroundadventures.com

Botanical Gardens
151 Weaver Blvd
828-252-5190
This ten acre area features native flora of NC in a natural setting. Gardens open daylight hours. Visitors Center: check times.
http://www.ashevillebotanicalgardens.org/

North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
828-665-2492
Series of magnificent gardens reflecting the heritage & culture of the mountains. Miles of woodland trails open daily. Visitors Center: Call for hours.
http://www.ncarboretum.org/

Laurel River Trail
There are also loads of places to picnic and swim in the Laurel River located in Hot Springs, NC. You can also walk the seven-mile flat trail along the river. Hot Springs is about 30 minutes from our rental house. Take 26-east (19/23 south) to exit 19 toward Marshall. Make right on US-25 N / US-70 W and follow straight to Hot Springs. You can find the Laurel River trail on the map at the ranger’s station in town.
This is a very beautiful place to spend the day!!!

Scenic Drive (top)

The Blue Ridge Parkway
"America's Favorite Drive" winds its way 469 miles through mountain meadows and past seemingly endless vistas. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads and historic structures complement spectacular views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys.

The Parkway incorporates several recreation areas, some exceeding 6,000 acres. These parks within the Parkway have visitor centers, camp grounds, picnic areas, trails and, in many instances, concessionaire-operated lodges, restaurants, gas stations and other facilities.
www.blueridgeparkway.org

Waterfalls (top)

Land of Waterfalls
Visit over 250 majestic waterfalls throughout Transylvania County. We're in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains where the air is cool, the waters are pure, and the welcome is warm!
http://www.visitwaterfalls.com/

North Carolina Waterfalls: A Hiking and Photography Guide (Paperback)
By Kevin Adams
Excellent book that details all the waterfalls in our area and how to find them. Absolutely worth buying if you are planning an excursion to sightsee many different waterfalls in the area.
www.amazon.com

Sliding Rock
1-800-648-4523 or 828-877-3265
Test your sense of adventure at this popular natural water slide fueled by 11,000 gallons of water a minute! Wear old jeans or shorts for the 150-foot long ride down slick rock into a six-foot-deep pool of chilled mountain water. And for safety's sake, there's a life- guard or two watching the fun and aiming to keep it that way.

White Water Rafting & River Tubing (top)

Rock n Water Adventure Outpost
424 Wolf Laurel Road
Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
828-689-3354
This section of the Nolichucky River is exciting enough for adults, but mild enough to take the kids or grandma along. At our Nolichucky outpost you can spend the day at their private beach swimming and tubing.
www.yearroundadventures.com
Email: info@yearroundadventures.com

Huck Finn Rafting Adventures
PO Box 366
Hot Springs, NC 28743
877-520-4658
Rafting@HuckFinnRafting.com

Golfing (top)

Reems Creek Golf Club
36 Pink Fox Cove Road
Weaverville, North Carolina 28787
Real Estate Office: 828-645-3110
Pro Shop: 828-645-4393
Email: rcgcproshop@charterinternet.com
or: rcgcsales@charterinternet.com
www.reemscreekgolf.com

Biking Trails (top)

Guided Biking Tours
Rock n Water Adventure Outpost
424 Wolf Laurel Road
Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
828-689-3354
www.yearroundadventures.com

Mountain Biking in Western North Carolina
http://www.mtbikewnc.com/

Arboretum
http://www.ncarboretum.org/

Local Parks (top)

Beaver Lake
Merrimon Avenue
Walking, biking, boating, picnicking, duck feeding

Lake Louise
Merrimon Avenue
Walking, biking, play ground, duck feeding, picnic area with BBQ

Horseback Riding (top)

Rock n Water Adventure Outpost
424 Wolf Laurel Road
Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
828-689-3354
This is a true mountain stable with an extensive trail system and beautiful horses which we hand select to fit your style.
www.yearroundadventures.com

Shaker’s Ridge Riding Stables
4407 Chapel Hill Road, Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 656-2652
At Shakers Ridge, you will tour an actual working horse farm. You will ride over a 110 acre farm at whatever pace you feel confident. Also has trout fishing, swimming and hiking on the retreat.
www.skakersridge.com

Biltmore Estate
Your one-hour ride begins at the Deerpark Carriage and Trail Ride Barns (located right across from Deerpark Restaurant). Call 800-624-1575 for more information or reservations.
www.biltmore.com

Tennis (top)

Weaver Park
Located off Merrimon Ave. in north Asheville
The park features a lighted ball-field, concession, a basketball court, playground, tennis courts, picnic shelter, a trail and a restroom. To reserve the picnic shelter contact Senior Opportunity Center, 828-350-2062.

Rock Climbing (top)

Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School
Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School is the south’s only AMGA Accredited Guide Service. They offer rock climbing, ice climbing guiding and rock climbing courses across North Carolina. A great and exciting way to see the Mountains! FMG also offers a teen adventure summer camps June through August. We only use American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) trained and certified Instructors and Guides. No other guide service in the Southeastern USA upholds this incredibly high standard. Excellence in Rock Guiding and Instruction since 1994.

The South’s only AMGA Accredited Guide Service. AMGA Certified Instructors or Guides on every trip. No experience necessary

Toll Free: 1-888-28-GUIDE (48433)

Fishing (top)

Guided Fishing
Curtis Wright Outfitters (10 mins from our rental)
24 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787
828-645-8700
info@curtiswrightoutfitters.com
http://curtiswrightoutfitters.com

Guided Fishing
Rock n Water Adventure Outpost
424 Wolf Laurel Road
Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
828-689-3354
Oar Rig Fishing. Fish for small mouth bass from a whitewater raft equipped with bow and stern swivel seats and a center mount guide seat. Please note all fishing trip prices do not include fishing licenses. For NC or TN a license must be purchased according to the type of your trip.
www.yearroundadventures.com

Guided Fishing
Asheville Drifters- 828-215-7379
Asheville Drifters, LLC is a professional fly fishing guide service specializing in float trips on the South Holston, Watauga and French Broad Rivers for trophy trout and small mouth bass. Asheville North Carolina is our hub, providing us year round access to some of the best tail waters and freestone rivers in the country. If stalking wild trout on foot is what one prefers, we also have skilled guides to take anglers into Pisgah National Forest to fish the smaller streams. Not only do our guides know where the big fish live, they are also excellent fly casting instructors. We provide transportation to and from the river, hot-gourmet streamside lunch, drinks, necessary fishing gear and the fishing trip of a lifetime.
Email: info@ashevilledrifters.com

Big Ivy Fishing Lake
1169 Barnardsville Hwy
Barnardsville, NC 28709-9700
(828) 626-2943. Barnardsville is known for some of the best fishing in the area.

North Carolina Resource Commission
The best resource for hunting, fishing, and boating information, educational programs, WILD products, and other wildlife services for the citizens and visitors of North Carolina.
http://216.27.49.98/index.htm

Hunting (top)

Guided Hunting
Curtis Wright Outfitters (10 mins from our rental)
24 N. Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787
828-645-8700
info@curtiswrightoutfitters.com
http://curtiswrightoutfitters.com

Go to Asheville.com for a complete guide of the hunting seasons in this area.
http://www.asheville.com/activities/hunting.html

Skiing & Snow Tubing (top)

Wolf Laurel Slopes (closest to our rental)
Tubing available, Phone - 800-817-4111
Closest ski resort to our rental. About a 20-30 minute drive.
http://www.skiwolflaurel.com/

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort
Tubing available, Phone - 800-784-2768
http://www.skisugar.com/liftrides/

Ski Beech
Tubing available, Phone - 800-438-2093
http://www.skibeech.com/

Cataloochee Ski Resort
Tubing available, Phone - 800-768-0285
http://www.cataloochee.com/

Appalachian Ski Mountain
Phone - 800-322-2373
http://www.appskimtn.com/

Sapphire Valley
Phone - 828-743-1164
http://www.skisapphire.com/

Scaly Mountain Snow Tubing
Phone - 828-526-3737
http://www.scalymountain.com/

Hawksnest Ski Resort
Ski Hawks Nest, Phone - 888-429-5763
http://www.skihawk.com/

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