The Hiawassee River Valley was once home to hundreds of Cherokee, a history that comes to life at the Cherokee County Historical & Art Museum and five other interpretive sites.
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Archives for Family Fun
Mount Mitchell State Park
Natural Heritage.
Burnsville, Exhibits, Family Fun, Museums, Natural Wonders, and Outdoor Recreation.
Burnsville, Exhibits, Family Fun, Museums, Natural Wonders, and Outdoor Recreation.
Mount Mitchell, easily accessible off the Blue Ridge Parkway, is the highest mountain east of the Mississippi River and the centerpiece of North Carolina’s first state park.
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Hickory Nut Gorge
Rushing waters, rocky cliffs, a giant waterfall, lake views and pristine forests make Hickory Nut Gorge a popular destination for hikers, leaf-peepers, and photography buffs.
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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Enjoy 75-mile views from atop this ancient monolith that soars 1,200 ft above the valley floor. Park includes elevator access, hiking trails, waterfall, and children’s trail.
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Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center
Open year round, the museum exhibits reflect western NC history from the pioneer era through the early 20th century, with programs, reenactments, and festivals.
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Linville Caverns
Enchanting Linville Caverns offers tours of incredible "rooms" and fanciful underground labyrinths that have been carved in the subterranean rock by slowly moving groundwater.
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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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Hot Springs
The warm waters of the springs, the rush of the French Broad River, the Appalachian Trail, and a rich music tradition combine to attract visitors to Hot Springs.
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South Mountains State Park
Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to this park, considered the state’s most rugged with its 80-foot waterfall, more than 45 miles of trails, and cold mountain streams.
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NC Arboretum
Natural Heritage.
Asheville, Exhibits, Family Fun, Museums, Natural Wonders, and Outdoor Recreation.
Asheville, Exhibits, Family Fun, Museums, Natural Wonders, and Outdoor Recreation.
Considered one of the finest public gardens in the Southern Appalachians, the Arboretum emphasizes connections between local culture and the landscape.
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