Asheville, North Carolina Vacation Rental Property
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Outdoors

 

Hiking

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Huck Finn Rafting Adventures

PO Box 366

Hot Springs, NC 28743

877-520-4658

www.huckfinnrafting.com

 

 

Golfing

 

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

 

Mountain Biking in Western North Carolina

http://www.mtbikewnc.com/

 

Arboretum

http://www.ncarboretum.org/

 

 

Local Parks

 

Beaver Lake

Merrimon Avenue

Walking, bird watching

 

Lake Louise

Merrimon Avenue

Walking, biking, play ground, picnic area with BBQ

 

 

Horseback Riding

 

Sandy Bottom Trail Rides

1459 Caney Fork Road

Marshall, NC 28753-5476

(828) 649-3464

Open Daily 9am-7pm

North Carolina horseback riding and wagon rides for all ages

and riding abilities in the mountains near Asheville, NC.

www.sandybottomtrailrides.net

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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.

www.ncwildlife.org

 

 

Skiing & Snow Tubing

 

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/

 

 

Ice Skating

 

Civic Center

87 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville

828-259-5736

 

First week in December - Last week in January

Cost $5 includes a 2 hour session and rental skates