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North Carolina Attractions
Biltmore Estate; Asheville, NC
America's most-visited winery demonstrates how Biltmore's fine wines are made and offers complimentary wine tasting for guests aged 21 and older. Antler Hill Village provides a relaxing place for dining, shopping, historical exhibits, and new ways to experience Biltmore's hospitality. Outdoor activities showcase the estate's natural beauty, while the Inn on Biltmore Estate offers the ultimate getaway with Vanderbilt-inspired hospitality.
Cherokee Historical Association; Cherokee, NCUnto These Hills
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park; Chimney Rock, NC
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and spend time with family and friends. The Park, located 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, offers the best of the mountains in one place – spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, a variety of special events such as guided hikes and workshops, and of course, Chimney Rock. The Park is the centerpiece of the still-developing Chimney Rock State Park. Pet-friendly.
Grandfather Mountain; Linville, NC
 Grandfather
Mountain; Linville, NC Known for its spectacular views and the famous
"Mile High Swinging Bridge", Grandfather Mountain is also home to
seven different natural habitats that allow visitors to see and
photograph native species such as black bears, otters and cougars
"up close and personal!" When combined with some of the best walking
and hiking trails in the South, Grandfather Mountain offers adventure
and excitement for the whole family.
Whether you're seeking a challenging trek through the mountains, an educational experience in a natural setting or just an incredible place to picnic, be sure to include your "Grandfather" in your vacation plans.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad; Bryson City, NC
Be sure to call ahead for advance reservations and details about our special events calendar. Premier special events include; NEW FOR 2012 DINOSAUR TRAIN this July and August and your favorite PEANUTS Gang return with Charlie Brown's "The Great Pumpkin Patch Express". Of course the favorite holiday tradition "The Polar Express" returns this winter!
Museum of the Cherokee Indian; Cherokee, NC
 From
its extensive collection of artifacts to the high-tech displays
that help bring them to life, this museum is dedicated to "perpetuate
the history, culture, and stories of the Cherokee people". Totally
renovated in 1998, the museum maintains permanent exhibits, archives
and promotes educational programming and artists' series as well
as publishing The Journal of Cherokee Studies. This non-profit center
relies on admission revenues and gift shop sales and provides an
invaluable resource to scholars and historians. Whether you're interested
in past history or modern happenings, the Museum of the Cherokee
Indian will give you a new perspective on an ancient people.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
 The
original whitewater outfitter, Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) offers
whitewater rafting on six southeastern rivers: the Nantahala, Pigeon,
French Broad, Ocoee, Chattooga, and Nolichucky. Rafting is a great
vacation activity for families, friends, couples, and groups. We
offer kid-friendly and novice rafting, as well as action-packed
trips with a little more adventure.
Our riverside campus on the Nantahala also offers kayak and canoe instruction, kayak lake tours, restaurants, lodging, group programs, hiking and walking trails, an outfitter's store, mountain bike rentals, races and festivals, and more. Founded in 1972, NOC has earned an international reputation for the quality of our staff and programs.
Old Salem Museums and Gardens; Winston-Salem, NC
You'll step back in time more than 200 years during your visit to this Moravian congregational country trading town. Old Salem is considered one of the most authentic living history sites in the nation; well documented history is brought to life through costumes and demonstrations of traditional, everyday activities such as shop-keeping, trading and commerce. First founded in 1766, Old Salem has remained an important link with the past and continues to delight visitors to its charming houses and streets. Stroll through a colonial-era business district that seems as vital today as it must have two centuries ago and get a glimpse of a less hectic pace of life. Don't miss such delights as the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, Winkler's Bakery and other shops, restaurants and gardens that offer a unique perspective on this period of American life.
Tweetsie Railroad; Blowing Rock, NC
Take an exciting ride into the Wild West! Enjoy a scenic and action-packed three-mile train ride through the Blue Ridge mountains behind one of Tweetsie's historic coal-fired narrow-gauge steam locomotives. Since Tweetsie Railroad opened in 1957, generations of visitors have enjoyed North Carolina's first theme park.
Take a spin on the amusement rides at the Country Fair and enjoy live entertainment throughout the park. Ride the chair lift up to Miner's Mountain for gem mining and the Deer Park Zoo. Browse through unique shops and places to eat. Tweetsie Railroad -- it's a memorable experience for the whole family!
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Located
in Asheville, North Carolina, Biltmore includes America's
largest home, Gardens, Antler Hill Village and Winery, and the Inn on Biltmore
Estate. Built in 1895 by George W. Vanderbilt, 250-room Biltmore
House was inspired by European châteaux. Magnificent gardens, designed
by Central Park landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, range
from formal to more natural settings. One of the country's finest
native azalea collections, an award-winning rose garden, and the
outstanding conservatory attract visitors to the gardens.
As the lights dim you are transported back to the beginning of time, through the pageantry of one ofthe longest running outdoor dramas in the U.S., now revised to better portray the unique story of the Cherokee from a historical perspective. The play traces the Cherokee people through the eons, through the zenith of their power, through the heartbreak of the Trail of Tears, ending in the present day, where the Cherokee people continue to rewrite their place in the world . . . A place based on traditional Cherokee values and modern sensibilities.
Climb Aboard for Rail Adventure and See the Smokies in Style! That’s an invitation to a delightful journey by train along the colorful countryside of the Western North Carolina mountains! Old-time train travel that takes you through some of the most beautiful country imaginable. All trains depart out of Bryson City, NC. Enhance your adventure by combining a daytime train excursion with whitewater rafting -- from rails to river, you'll make unforgettable memories with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. 
