The Cradle of Forestry was the site of the Biltmore Forest School, the first forestry school in America. The Center includes exhibits, hiking trails, special events, a movie, and a gift shop.
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Archives for Agricultural Heritage
Mill Spring Agricultural Center
This agricultural center, housed in the Historic Mill Spring School, supports local farmers and agriculture through an on-site produce store, area farmers’ markets, and other projects.
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Historic Johnson Farm
Once a thriving tobacco farm, later a summer boarding house, the Historic Johnson Farm now offers school children and visitors an authentic farm experience.
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Howard Gap Road
A former Native American trail, Howard Gap Road was used by settlers as part of a Drover's Road that ran for 300 miles from Charleston, SC to the Continental Divide.
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Bethel Rural Community
The Bethel Community is surrounded by natural beauty, with Black Balsam Knob, Cold Mountain, and Mount Pisgah providing striking contrast to farmlands and valleys below.
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Historic Carson House
A rare example of an Up-Country plantation house, this was home to the Carson family which played a prominent role in politics and society during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Orchard at Altapass, Blue Ridge Parkway
More than 100 years old, this working apple orchard is also a place where mountain music can be heard during the warm season with dancing, performances, and jams.
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Mast Farm Inn
The Mast Farm Inn is an award-winning historic country inn and restaurant in the Valle Crucis Historical District and has been welcoming guests since the 1800s.
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Gardens of the Blue Ridge
The oldest licensed plant nursery in North Carolina, Gardens of the Blue Ridge supplies wildflowers and native plants to customers in the U. S. and around the world.
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Air Bellows Gap, Blue Ridge Parkway
This overlook provides a long range view of an area of mixed agriculture, with numerous Christmas tree farms dotting the landscape.
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