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ASHEVILLE,
NC
Bear
Creek RV Park & Campground - Ext. Rt. 191 from Parkway; I-40 Exit
47; or I-26 Exit 2, 3 miles north of Parkway off Rt. 191. 5 mins. Biltmore
House. 90 full hookups, paved sites, pool, laundry. Open year around.
828-253-0798 or 800-833-0798.
Carolina
Fabric Outlet - Largest selection of dress fabric and upholstery in
North Carolina. Exit Asheville, NC I-40 Exit 59. Swannanoa 828-686-3336.
Country
Inn & Suites - Brand new! Exit #2 off I-26. Across from Biltmore
Square Mall. 2 room suites & 2 room whirlpool suites. Close to
Biltmore House. 828-670-9000.
Hampton
Inn Biltmore Square Mall - Enjoy Asheville's finest award-winning
hotel. Free breakfast bar, indoor pool, spa, and fitness center. In-room
brewed coffee and free USA Today. Near Biltmore Estate and attractions.
Located on I-26 exit 2 or I-40 exit 47. Coming from Parkway, milepost
393.5 to 191 North. Call 828-667-2022.
Mountain
Springs Cabins/ Chalets - Adjacent Parkway at Mt Pisgah Hwy 151 or 15
miles west of Asheville and Biltmore Estate. Porches overlooking mountain
stream. Fishing, tubing, picnicking, grills, mountain trails, fireplaces
and cable. Horseback riding, balloon rides & golf nearby.
828-665-1004.
BALSAM,
NC
Balsam
Mountain Inn - 1/4 mile from Parkway. Just off US 23-74 at Balsam.
Historic...Beautiful... Enjoy our porch rockers, fireside, mountain view
& bountiful southern meals. (828) 456-9498, Box 40A, Balsam, NC 28707.
balsaminn@earthlink.net
Moonshine
Creek Campground - S. at Balsam exit on US 23-74. Left at Balsam, 1/2
mi. RV & tent, full hookups, hot showers. Quiet, cool & secluded
on rambling creek. AAA. Box 10, Balsam, NC 28707. (828)586-6666. www.moonshinecreekcampground.com
BANNER
ELK, NC
Holiday Inn Banner Elk - Boon area, located 7 miles from Grandfather Mtn and the Parkway. Full service restaurant & lounge, heated pool. Pet friendly rooms. (877) 877-4553. www.holidayinnbannerelk.com
Smoke
Tree Lodge - 12 miles south of Boone on Hwy 105. Nestled at the foot
of Grandfather Mtn. Condo-apts, heated indoor pool, ESPN, Jacuzzi, saunas.
(800) 422-1880. www.smoketree_lodge.com
BEECH
MOUNTAIN, NC
Condominium
And Chalet Rentals - By the day, week or month - kitchens, full
linens, fireplaces, whirlpools, country club access (golf, tennis, heat.
Pools, family activities) Coolest locations in south. Call 1-800-692-2061
or 828/387-4251. 503 Beech Mtn. Pkwy. (next to Fred's General Mercantile)
Beechwood Realty.
BLOWING
ROCK, NC
Chetola
Resort - Spacious rooms, suites and condominiums. Manor House
Restaurant, Synder's Soda Shoppe. Indoor pool, massage therapy, boating,
racquetball and more. Mid-week value rates Nov.-May. N. Main St.
1-800-chetola. www.chetola.com
Cliff Dwellers Inn - 1 mile south of Parkway off Hwy. 321. Big rooms, y'all love the views. Ref/coffee maker. www.cliffdwellers.com (800) 322-7380 or (828) 295-7987.
Hemlock Inn & Suites - 134 Morris St. Downtown, 2 miles from Parkway. Open all year. Walk to shoppes, restaurants. www.hemlockinn.net (828) 295-7987.
Mountainaire
Inn & Log Cabins - Quaint clean rooms, log cabins, fireplaces,
Jacuzzis, porches, smoke free. Cable color TV. Walk to shopping.
828-295-7991.
BOONE,
NC
Hidden
Valley Motel- Birds, blooms and butterflies in the Foscoe Valley. Hwy
105 south between Boone and Banner Elk. Call 828/963-4372.
High
Country Inn - Newly redecorated & refurnished. Geno's Restaurant
& Sports Lounge. Indoor/outdoor pool, hot tub & fitness center.
Showtime & cable TV. 120 rooms, 6 king rms. w/fireplaces, 2 suites
w/Jacuzzi, 2 log cabins. 828-264-1000 or 800-334-5605.
KOA
Kampground - From Boone, 194N 3 miles. Left on Ray Brown Rd. 1 mile.
Beautiful view. Rec room, mini golf, laundry. 123 Harmony Mtn. Lane,
Boone, NC 28607. 828-264-7250.
Mountain
Villa Motor Lodge - Highway 321 South, Boone NC. Quiet location with
excellent view. Jacuzzi, cable, pool & many other amenities.
1-800-525-5861.
NC High Country Host - 1700 Blowing Rock Rd., Boone, NC 28607. (900) 438-7500. judy@highcountryhost.com
BREVARD,
NC
Cradle
of Forestry - Historic site Hwy. 276 milepost #412. Movie, trails,
exhibits, train, helicopter simulator, craftsmen. (828) 877-3130. www.cradleofforestry.com
BRYSON
CITY, NC
Fryemont
Inn - Overlooking the Smoky Mtn. Natl. Park. In the Natl. Register of
Historic Places. 37 rooms and 7 suites. Dining-Lodging, Bryson City, NC.
(828) 488-2159. (800) 845-4879.
Nantahala
Village Mountain Resort & Meeting Center - A unique mountain
resort on 200 acres overlooking the Smokies. 50 cabins, 11 lodge rooms,
restaurant, pool, horses, rafting, meeting/banquet facilities. Great
vacation base. Open Mar. -Dec. Call for directions. (800) 438-1507.
BURNSVILLE,
NC
Alpine
Village Resort - 1 & 2 bedroom condos. Great views. Tennis, heated
pool/summer, cable TV, special golf fees. 3 miles west of Parkway, exit
Buck Creek Gap Hwy. 80. No pets. 828/675-4103.
Mountain
Laurel Retreat - 2 rental cabins off Parkway 8 mi S. of Little
Switzerland. 3800 ft. Private mountain top overlooking Mt. Mitchell/Black
Mtn. Range. Call Susan or Jim Wilburn for brochure.
Ridgetop
Cabins - Family vacation hideaway in the NC mountains. Secluded cabin
rentals with fireplace on the Blue Ridge Pwy (Milepost 342, between Mt.
Mitchell and Little Switzerland) on trout pond. Kitchen, fireplace, deck.
3800 feet. Pets welcome. The Hubbards. For brochure, write Rt. 5, Box 643,
Burnsville, NC 28714 or call (828) 675-5511. www.ridgetopnc.com
CHEROKEE,
NC
Newfound
Lodge - We're on the river! Private Balconies, Heat, Air, Phone,
Cable, 3 Restaurants, 3 Gift Shops, Texaco, Outfitters Store, Fishing, 1/4
mile to outdoor drama & Indian Village. 34 Hwy 441 N. 828-497-2746.
Oconaluftee
Indian Village - Share the rich history and traditions of the Cherokee
at this replica of a Cherokee community of the 1750s. May 15-Oct. 25.
Qualla
Motel - US Hwy 441, entrance to Parkwy, Great Smoky Mtns &
Harrah's Casino. Rooms have 2 beds, showtime tel and pool. 828-497-5161.
CHIMNEY
ROCK, NC
Bubba
O'Leary's General Store & Outfitters - Visit Bubba the yellow
Labrador at his old timey General Store and enjoy a 10¢ cup of coffee,
penny candy, or a 6 1/2 oz. Coke while you play checkers. Also visit
Bubba's expanded Outfitter's across Main Street on the banks of the Rocky
Broad River. Bubba can outfit you from head to paw for all your mountain
adventures. Downtown Chimney Rock. 828/625-2479.
Chimney
Rock Park - Scenic attraction near Asheville. Incredible 75-mile view,
3 trails to 404-ft. waterfall, 26-story elevator inside mtn & more.
800-277-9611. www.chimneyrockpark.com
FLEETWOOD,
NC
River
Farm Inn - Romantic getaway on New River. 2 elegant suites on top of
barn; 1 carriage suite; log house. Jacuzzi; gas logs or fireplace,
kitchen, dining and sitting area, AC, washer/dryer, TV. Excellent area to
bike, hike, canoe, kayak. 336/877-1728.
www.riverfarminn.com
Wolf
Den Cabins - Secluded, private, year round mountain retreat. Three
newly constructed cabins. 5 miles from Parkway. 1 mile from New River. www.wolfdencabins.com.
Call 1-866-WOLFDEN.
FLETCHER,
NC
Rutledge
Lake Travel Park - From I-26 in Asheville, take Airport Rd., Exit 9.
Go east 1 mile to Rutledge Rd., right 1 mile to travel park on left. 75
sites, full hookup, laundry, fishing, canoe rentals, natural trail,
furnished cabin. Close to Biltmore House. 828/654-7873,800/368-3209.
GLENDALE
SPRINGS, NC
The
Gathering Place on the Blue Ridge- "A Motel with the Hospitality
of a Country Inn." Featuring Friends & Family Restaurant. Family
owned. Adjacent to Parkway, at MP 259 & Northwest Trading Post. Inn
features rooms on one level, cable, AC. Cabins available. All with rocking
chair views. 336/982-3289. Res. 800/819-7643. www.gatheringplace.com
Glendale
Springs Inn & Restaurant - 1892-7414 NC Hwy. 16. 1/3 mile from
Pkwy., MP 259. 9 guest rms. w/private baths, brkfst., tv. Fine dining.
800-287-1206.
Mountain
View Lodge & Cabins- Vacation
with your pet at this peaceful & friendly retreat at Parkway MP 256.
B&B plus 1&2 br cabins. Open all year. 800-903-6811. www.mtnviewlodge.com
HENDERSONVILLE,
NC
Days
Inn Hendersonville-102 Mitchell Dr. Parkway & Biltmore Estate 20
miles ¥ Chimney Rock 15 miles ¥ Sandburg Home 8 miles ¥ Restaurants
nearby. Major credit cards. Call (828) 697-5999.
Historic Johnson Farm - 3346 Haywood Rd., Hendersonville. Open Tues-Fri: 9-2:30, guided tours at 10:30 & 1:30. $3/$2 farm artifacts & antiques. (828) 891-6585.
Make
your Lodging, Dining and Theatre RESERVATIONS! 1-800-828-4244 www.historichendersonville.org
Open 7 days a week, the Visitors Information Center, 210 South Main
Street, Hendersonville, NC.
HIGHLANDS,
NC
Robert
A. Tino Gallery - Paintings that uncover the landscape of the heart is
a quote that best describes the works of this nationally acclaimed artist.
The farm setting of this gallery has the perfect ambience to make guests
feel welcome and comfortable while browsing through watercolors and
prints. Whether you're an avid art collector or just browsing, you'll
enjoy a visit to the Robert A. Tino Gallery. 381 Main Street, Highlands,
NC. 28741. 828/526-0667.
HOT
SPRINGS, NC
Little
Creek Outfitters - Trail Riding, Horseback riding in the Pisgah
National Forest near Max Patch. 828/622-7606. info@littlecreekoutfitters.com
www.littlecreekoutfitters.com
LAKE
LURE, NC
Lake
Lure Golf & Beach Resort - The Blue Ridge Mountains deliver you to
a golfer's paradise with two distinct championship 18 hole golf courses,
and 27 miles of shoreline on beautiful Lake Lure. We also have three
restaurants, a lounge, fitness center, marina, tennis courts, three pools
and a private beach, all located adjacent to the shores of a 1600 acre
mountain lake. Variety of accommodations available. Open all year. Call
800/260-1040 or 828/625-3016. www.lakeluregolf.com
/TD
LINVILLE,
NC
Grandfather
Mountain - It's nature on a whole different level! The highest
swinging footbridge in America, native wildlife, picnicking, hiking. US
221 & MP 305. 800/468-7325.
LINVILLE
FALLS, NC
Humpback
Hollow Cabins - Cozy mountain cabins with fireplace, full kitchens.
Linville Falls Gorge Wilder-ness area and skiing nearby. Just off the
Parkway at Milepost 317.4. Pets ok year round.
828/766-6555; 888-263-3632.
Linville
Caverns - NC's only show
cavern. Guided tours show you the inside of a mountain. Unique gift shop.
Very reasonable rates. Open daily Mar.-Nov. Weekends only Dec. - Feb. Exit
Parkway at Linville Falls Village & south on US 221. 800-419-0540.
Parkview
Lodge - Milepost 317.4 500
ft. south of Parkway on US 221. Private Guest Rooms, one bedroom suite and
secluded cabins available. Color TV, Swimming Pool, Crafts, Wine &
Beer Shop. Free continental breakfast with guest room. Open All Year.
828-765-4787; 1-800-849-4452.
LITTLE
SWITZERLAND, NC
Alpine
Inn - 14 rooms "clinging enchantingly to the side of Grassy
Mt." Magnificent views, private baths, balconies, optional breakfast,
sunrises, peaceful, absolutely unique, very reasonable rates! 1 mile fm.
Parkway, exit milepost 334. (828) 765-5380.
Big
Lynn Lodge - AAA Historic Country Inn. Scenic views of mountains,
valley & Blue Ridge Parkway. One of the few old fashioned places that
gives you lodging & meals (evening & breakfast) for one low
package price. 3200 ft elev. 1 1/4 mile E of Parkway. Exit at Spruce Pine,
on NC 226A near milepost 331. Open April 15 to Nov. 5. 40 units. PO Box
459. (828) 765-4257; 1-800-654-5232
Emerald
Village - Real mines, mine tours, & gem mining. Other free
displays: railroad, music museum, wildlife. Toll free: 877/389-4653.MP334.
Mt
View Motel - On crest of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Open all year. Fifty
mile ridgetop view 95 ft. off Parkway. PO Box 266.828/765-4233.
Switzerland
Cafe & General Store - Hwy. 226A, 226A Milepost 334. Across from
Post Office. Serving lunch daily; dinner Fri., Sat. Beer/wine license.
Call (828) 765-5289.
Switzerland
Inn And Chalet Restaurant - A little bit of Switzerland in NC.
Fantastic mountain views, rooms, suites, cottages, dining, shopping,
tennis. Located directly on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Little
Switzerland exit near Parkway Milepost 334. Switzerland, NC 28749. (828)
765-2153.
MAGGIE
VALLEY, NC
Abbey
Inn Motel - Closest (2 mi.) to the Pky. Toward Maggie (MP 455.7)
Magnificent views from your room, porch or our grounds at 4000' high.
Peaceful comfort. Full cable, free HBO, phones & fridges in rooms.
Some full kitchens. Picnic area. (800) 545-5853.
Jonathan
Creek Inn & Maggie Valley Villas - MP 455.7 AAA 3Diamond Rated
Creekside and Hot Tub Rooms, Creekside & Mountain View Villas, Indoor
Heated Pool, Children's Play Area. 1-800-577-7812.
www.jonathancreekinn.com
Maggie Mountain Villas & Chalet - Very comfortable lodgings with all amenities for a carefree vacation. Gorgeous Smoky Mountain Country Club Estates. Pets welcome. www.maggiemountain.com
Microtel
Inn & Suites - Hwy 19. 4 miles from Pkwy. 48 rooms. Open all year.
Suites available with fridges/micro. Indoor pool & hot tub. Rates vary
by season - $29 to $99 a couple. AAA & AARP discounts. For
reservations call 800-752-6230.
The
Original Dish Barn - Hwy. 19 & 276 between Maggie Valley &
Lake Juanaluska, 2 million dishes, Oneida Stainless Pottery Concrete Yard
Orn. Rock, Shell & Gem Shop.
MARION,
NC
The
Cottages at Spring House Farm -Restored 1826 farm house-92 acres.
Private and secluded cottages with fireplaces and Jacuzzis. Trout fishing,
hiking, massage and afternoon tea. 877-738-9798 year round.
MITCHELL COUNTY, NC
Laurel Oaks Farm Log House & Chalet - Fully equipped, outstanding mountain views - kick back and relax! Call 1-800-528-7356. Mitchell County Location.
Mitchell County, NC - Exit milepost 331. Gem mining, gem & mineral shops, specialty mineral & gem festival, rhododendron festival, indoor ice skating rink, white water rafting, Appalachian Trail. For more information, call 1-800-227-3912 or 828-765-9483.
MOCKSVILLE,
NC
Comfort
Inn - I-40. Exit 170. 82 rooms, pool, cable TV, Cont. Breakfast. Data
port phones. (336) 751-7310. (800) 852-0035.
MOUNT
AIRY, NC
Comfort
Inn - 1-77, Exit 101 (Hwy I-74) to Exit 11 (601S). Blue Ridge Parkway
10 mi. 100 rooms, pool, cable TV, Cont. Breakfast. Direct: (800)627-1667.
Nat:(336)789-2000.
ROARING
GAP, NC
High
Meadows Inn - 10486 Hwy 21S. 3.5 miles south of Parkway MP 229. 38
clean spacious rooms with good views. Restaurant adj. Cable TV.
800-585-6309
SPARTA,
NC
Alleghany
Inn - 8 mi from Blue Ridge Parkway exit mi post 229.5. N on US21 6 mi
to New River. Cable tv, craft shops and 3 golf courses nearby. 531 N Main
St., PO Box 995, Sparta, NC 28675. (336)372-2501.
Inn
of the Red Thread Bed and Breakfast - located between MP 231 & 232
off Pkwy at Vestal Road. Call 336-372-8743. for information and/or
reservations or see us at www.innnoftheredthread.com
SPRUCE
PINE, NC
Bear Den Creekside Cabins - On the Blue Ridge Parkway at MP 324.8. All amenities, jacuzzis, decks, fireplaces. For 2 to 10. www.bear-den.com (828) 765-2888. Res. recmd.
Bear Den Campground - On the Blue RIdge Parkway at MP 324.8. Complete facilities, serving the south for over 41 years. www.bear-den.com (828) 765-2888. Scenic beauty.
Pinebridge
Inn - Unique schoolhouse hotel/conference center. Rated 3 diamond AAA.
CB. Sports center adjacent. 5 miles off Parkway, Spruce Pine.
800-356-5059.
Woody's
Cottages - MP 331, NC 226 N. Aprx. 3 mi. to Dale Rd., left 1 mi. Fully
furn. Open Apr-Nov. Wooded country setting. Cable TV. Conv. to shops,
restaurants. 828/765-2418. jwoody@mitchell.main.nc.us
SWANNANOA,
NC
Gene
Lummus Harley Davidson- 1000 US Hwy 70 Swannanoa NC - 3.5 mil. east of
parkway between exits 55 and 59 off of I-40. Motorclothes, parts, sales,
and service!
VALDESE,
NC
From
This Day Forward - Outdoor drama Fridays-Sundays, July-August.
500-seat amphitheater, group rates available. (828) 874-0176.
VALLE
CRUCIS, NC
Mast
General Store - Est. 1883; listed Nat. Register of Historic Places.
Authentic & Nostalgic Emporium located 8 mi. from Boone, Hwy. 194.
(828) 963-6511.
Whispering
Waters Lodge - Secluded mtn B&B, easy to explore area, full
gourmet breakfast. Relax in comfort. 828/963-4783 for brochure &
reservations. Lynn & Brad.
WAYNESVILLE, NC
Rivermont Cabins - Smoky Mtn. - Blue Ridge. River frontage. 9 cabins on 70 acres, hiking, fishing, tubing. email vacation@rivermont.com. web: www.rivermont.com (888) 648-6373.
WEST JEFFERSON, NC
Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks - 9930 Hwy 16 South Parkway. MP 261. West Jefferson, NC 28694. Locally owned. Phone: (336) 982-3060. Fax: (336) 982-3042.
WILKESBORO,
NC
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