Joyce’s guidebook

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Joyce’s guidebook

Adventure

French Broad Adventures is very close to the house and has several super fun adventures such as River Rafting, Ziplining, canyoneering, and climbing adventures. * It's best to make a reservation a few days in advance.
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French Broad Adventures
12 Good Adventures Ln
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French Broad Adventures is very close to the house and has several super fun adventures such as River Rafting, Ziplining, canyoneering, and climbing adventures. * It's best to make a reservation a few days in advance.
Great place to horseback ride in the mountains. They have short 1-hour rides with some nice long range views. They also have longer 3-hour rides. There is one ride that takes you to a gem mine to see what you can find. They are near us, 15 minutes away. Reservations recommended.
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Sandy Bottom Trail Rides
1459 Caney Fork Rd
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Great place to horseback ride in the mountains. They have short 1-hour rides with some nice long range views. They also have longer 3-hour rides. There is one ride that takes you to a gem mine to see what you can find. They are near us, 15 minutes away. Reservations recommended.
They offer Zipline Canopy Adventures, a Treetop Adventure Park and other adventures
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Adventure Center of Asheville
85 Expo Dr
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They offer Zipline Canopy Adventures, a Treetop Adventure Park and other adventures
Slide down a large rock outcropping in a mountain River. Very fun. Water is cold, but refreshing in summer. While you are there check out the waterfalls in the area.
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Sliding Rock
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Slide down a large rock outcropping in a mountain River. Very fun. Water is cold, but refreshing in summer. While you are there check out the waterfalls in the area.
Fun/Relaxing Tubing down the French Broad River in South Asheville.
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Zen Tubing
1648 Brevard Rd
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Fun/Relaxing Tubing down the French Broad River in South Asheville.
Skiing and Tubing in season
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Лыжный курорт Вулф Ридж
578 Valley View Cir
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Skiing and Tubing in season
Whitewater and Family Rafting - near Marshall
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Blue Heron Whitewater
35 Little Pine Rd
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Whitewater and Family Rafting - near Marshall
The Gorge is America's Steepest and Fastest Zipline Canopy Tour! The Gorge offers a unique and thrilling tree-based zipline canopy adventure in the famous Green River Gorge in Saluda, North Carolina. Ranked one of USA Today's 10 Best Aerial Adventure Parks. A little over an hour away.
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The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour
166 Honey Bee Dr
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The Gorge is America's Steepest and Fastest Zipline Canopy Tour! The Gorge offers a unique and thrilling tree-based zipline canopy adventure in the famous Green River Gorge in Saluda, North Carolina. Ranked one of USA Today's 10 Best Aerial Adventure Parks. A little over an hour away.
Nantahala Outdoor Center - The French Broad River Outpost is only 5 minutes from us! Family-friendly rafting trips. Explore the 3rd oldest river in the world running thru the Pisgah National Forest.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Nantahala Outdoor Center - The French Broad River Outpost is only 5 minutes from us! Family-friendly rafting trips. Explore the 3rd oldest river in the world running thru the Pisgah National Forest.

Sightseeing

Max Patch is a mountain bald located along the Appalachian Trail. It has gorgeous, 360-degree, long-range views of the Appalachian Mountains. It is a nice place to bring a blanket and have a picnic or lay in the grass and enjoy the view. It is an easy 1.7 mile loop trail from the parking lot. There is a small parking lot available at Max Patch below the bald. However, this lot fills up quickly (especially on weekends). There is parking along the road nearby, but please only park in designated areas. Max Patch is about 1 hour away.
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Макс Патч
Max Patch Road
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Max Patch is a mountain bald located along the Appalachian Trail. It has gorgeous, 360-degree, long-range views of the Appalachian Mountains. It is a nice place to bring a blanket and have a picnic or lay in the grass and enjoy the view. It is an easy 1.7 mile loop trail from the parking lot. There is a small parking lot available at Max Patch below the bald. However, this lot fills up quickly (especially on weekends). There is parking along the road nearby, but please only park in designated areas. Max Patch is about 1 hour away.
Hot Springs is a quant little mountain town along the Appalachian Trail and French Broad River. It is known for it's famous mineral hot springs. Be sure to check out the Hot Springs Resort and Spa where you can soak in a mineral water hot tub along the river.
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Hot Springs
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Hot Springs is a quant little mountain town along the Appalachian Trail and French Broad River. It is known for it's famous mineral hot springs. Be sure to check out the Hot Springs Resort and Spa where you can soak in a mineral water hot tub along the river.
Visit the highest peak east of the Rockies. Mount Mitchell is along the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 355. There is a trail leading to a viewing tower with breathtaking 360-degree views of distant mountains. There are picnic tables, a restaurant, gift shop, and lots of other trails. Wear Layers of clothes and bring an extra jacket. It can be cold and windy at that elevation.
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Mount Mitchell
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Visit the highest peak east of the Rockies. Mount Mitchell is along the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 355. There is a trail leading to a viewing tower with breathtaking 360-degree views of distant mountains. There are picnic tables, a restaurant, gift shop, and lots of other trails. Wear Layers of clothes and bring an extra jacket. It can be cold and windy at that elevation.
Craggy Gardens is at Milepost 364 along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It has trails that lead thru Rhododendron thickets to a viewing area pinnacle. There are other trails that lead to a mountain bald and a picnic area. There is a visitor information center there. Wear layers or bring an extra jacket as weather can be colder, windy, and very changeable at these high elevations
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Craggy Gardens
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Craggy Gardens is at Milepost 364 along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It has trails that lead thru Rhododendron thickets to a viewing area pinnacle. There are other trails that lead to a mountain bald and a picnic area. There is a visitor information center there. Wear layers or bring an extra jacket as weather can be colder, windy, and very changeable at these high elevations
Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are stunning views, trails, and picnic areas.
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Блю Ридж Парквей
3884 Blue Ridge Parkway
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Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are stunning views, trails, and picnic areas.
Magnificent. Largest House in the U.S. Interesting History.
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Билтмор
1 Lodge St
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Magnificent. Largest House in the U.S. Interesting History.
Near Sliding Rock and "Pretty Place"
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Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276
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Near Sliding Rock and "Pretty Place"
Beautiful Falls in the Linville Gorge area. Access off of Blue Ridge Parkway north of Spruce Pine.
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Водопад Линвилл-Фоллс - тропа и водопад
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Beautiful Falls in the Linville Gorge area. Access off of Blue Ridge Parkway north of Spruce Pine.
Very nice hiking trail not far from Mars Hill College. Beautiful hike thru a meadow and woods to the top of Bailey Mountain. 2 miles to top. Near the beginning of the trail is a great swinging bench beneath a beautiful shady old oak to sit and enjoy the view. Great family hike. Has porta-potty. Dogs welcome.
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Bailey Mountain Preserve - Smith Farm
889 Forest Street
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Very nice hiking trail not far from Mars Hill College. Beautiful hike thru a meadow and woods to the top of Bailey Mountain. 2 miles to top. Near the beginning of the trail is a great swinging bench beneath a beautiful shady old oak to sit and enjoy the view. Great family hike. Has porta-potty. Dogs welcome.
Hike one of the most scenic sections of the Appalachian trail. Then stop in Hot Springs for lunch or dinner.
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Аппалачская тропа
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Hike one of the most scenic sections of the Appalachian trail. Then stop in Hot Springs for lunch or dinner.

Relaxation

Enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating soak in warm mineral water hot tubs along the river. Also offers massage therapy. Reservations recommended.
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Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge St
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Enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating soak in warm mineral water hot tubs along the river. Also offers massage therapy. Reservations recommended.
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The Salt Spa of Asheville and Himalayan Salt Cave Sanctuary
473 Hendersonville Rd
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The Asheville Salt Cave, Mammam (Turkish baths), and Spa is a good place to destress and detox and recharge.
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Asheville Salt Cave | Massage & Salt Spa Therapy
16 North Liberty Street
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The Asheville Salt Cave, Mammam (Turkish baths), and Spa is a good place to destress and detox and recharge.

Food scene

This is a local hangout in downtown Marshall. They serve good coffee and takeout food. Some days they have live music.
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Zuma Coffee
7 N Main St
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This is a local hangout in downtown Marshall. They serve good coffee and takeout food. Some days they have live music.
Locally owned Brewing company, Tap room, and Pizza kitchen. Good Pizza and local brews. Outdoor deck overlooking the river. Live music on Friday nights starts at 6pm and goes till 8 or 9 pm. Every 2nd & 4thTuesdays are Trivia night. Every 1st & 3rd Tuesdays are are Open mic night. Downtown Marshall.
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Mad Co. Brew House
45 North Main Street
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Locally owned Brewing company, Tap room, and Pizza kitchen. Good Pizza and local brews. Outdoor deck overlooking the river. Live music on Friday nights starts at 6pm and goes till 8 or 9 pm. Every 2nd & 4thTuesdays are Trivia night. Every 1st & 3rd Tuesdays are are Open mic night. Downtown Marshall.
Drinks, English-style Pub Food, Music, and Games in Mars Hill.
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Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery at Mars Theatre
70 S Main St
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Drinks, English-style Pub Food, Music, and Games in Mars Hill.
Excellent food, wine, and service in a small historic building in downtown Marshall. They are doing outdoor dining now. Reservations suggested as they fill up quickly.
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Star Diner
115 N Main St
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Excellent food, wine, and service in a small historic building in downtown Marshall. They are doing outdoor dining now. Reservations suggested as they fill up quickly.
Japanese, Sushi, Asian cuisine in Weaverville, NC
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Soba Sushi and Noodles
76 N Main St
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Japanese, Sushi, Asian cuisine in Weaverville, NC
Vegan and Gluten-free recipes in downtown Marshall.
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The Sweet Monkey Cafe & Bakery
133 S Main St
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Vegan and Gluten-free recipes in downtown Marshall.
Homestyle country cooking with Vegetarian/Vegan options. Outdoor dining. Sometimes live music (call for info)
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Marshall's Main Street Cafe
18 N Main St
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Homestyle country cooking with Vegetarian/Vegan options. Outdoor dining. Sometimes live music (call for info)
Quirky decor, but great food. Local Favorite in Weaverville.
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Кафе Stoney Knob
337 Merrimon Ave
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Quirky decor, but great food. Local Favorite in Weaverville.
Great Pizza in Weaverville. Live music on weekends.
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Blue Mountain Pizza
55 N Main St
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Great Pizza in Weaverville. Live music on weekends.
Fantastic Barbeque! Famous for being one of the best in the nation! Located in the River Arts District in Asheville. 35 minutes away.
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12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy St
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Fantastic Barbeque! Famous for being one of the best in the nation! Located in the River Arts District in Asheville. 35 minutes away.

Asheville Tours

Asheville is a very interesting (and haunted) town!
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Asheville Ghost Tours: Oldest & Original
80 Broadway St
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Asheville is a very interesting (and haunted) town!

Art

The River Arts District is a neighborhood in Asheville with a thriving Art scene and galleries.
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Район Ривер Артс
3 River Arts Pl
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The River Arts District is a neighborhood in Asheville with a thriving Art scene and galleries.