Services & Attractions in North Carolina
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ASHEVILLE,
NC
Asheville East KOA - Exit 59 off I-40 big rigs & tenters. Welcome wooded sites, with pool, lake & river fishing. 800-KOA or (828) 686-3121, 7208 Hwy 70E, Swannanoa, NC 28778. www.ashevilleeastkoa.com
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.
Shoji - Asheville's only Japanese Style Day Spa - Hot tubs, yoga and more! 828-299-0999. Five minutes from downtown. www.shojiretreats.com
BALSAM,
NC
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
Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk - Boone area, located 7 miles from Grandfather Mtn and the Parkway. Full service restaurant & lounge, heater pool. Pet friendly rooms (877) 877-4553. www.bestwesternbannerelk.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
Alpine Village Inn - 297 Sunset Dr. Open all year. Reasonable rates. Quaint cozy rooms in the heart of town. AC/CCTV & phones. Morning coffee, fireplaces, jacuzzi. 828-295-7206. www.alpine-village-inn.com
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.
Mystery Hill - 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. Family fun center. Feel the strange pull. Hall of Mystery Appalachian Heritage Museum artifacts. Museum open all year. 828-263-0507. info@mysteryhill-NC.com
Riverside Log Cabins - 129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. 828-263-0507. One and two bedroom units. www.Riversidelogcabins.com Open all year. Close to attractions.
BOONE,
NC
Best Western Blue Ridge Plaza - Hwy 421 Boone. 5 mi. from the Parkway. Brand new! Indoor pool, gift shop, micro/fridge & coffee maker in every room. Cont. breakfast, suites with fireplaces/jacuzzi. www.bestwesternboone.com (888) 573-0408 toll free.
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
Inn at Brevard - Lodging, dining, cocktails, B&B European cuisine. 15 antique furnished rooms. Breakfast. 410 E. Main St, Brevard, NC 28712. 828-884-2105, www.innatbrevard.8m.com and brevard@citcom.net
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
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.
Riverbend Lodging - New rooms on river, 1 cabin, 1 cottage. Micro/fridges/coffee. 470 Hwy 19. (877) 272-3125 www.riverbendlodging.com
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.
BRP Milepost 342
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 493 Ridgetop
Lane,
Burnsville, NC 28714 or call (828) 675-5511. www.ridgetopnc.com
CHEROKEE,
NC
Newfound Lodge - We're on the river! Private Balconies with low speed rocking chairs, Phone, coffee, maker, fridge, Cable, 2 Restaurants,, a Big Boy and Peter's Pancakes and Waffles. 3 Gift Shops, a Citgo Station with Mini Mart, Outfitters Shop, Fishing, 1/4 mile to outdoor drama & Indian Village. 2 miles to Harrah's Casino. 192 Tsali Blvd (441 N) for info: 828-497-2746. For reservations: 1-800-514-9901
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.
Ramada Limited - 196 Paintown Rd., PO Box 1390, Cherokee. Free breakfast, casino shuttle, micro-fridge, heated pool, award winning property. 100 yards from casino. (888) 849-5263.
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
FLETCHER,
NC
Blue Ridge Cabins - Fletcher MP 388.8. South. Rustic cabins with modern amenities, 9 miles from downtown Asheville. 828-654-0539 or 877-902-2246. www.brcabin.com
GLENDALE
SPRINGS, NC
Mountain
View Lodge & Cabins- MP 256.
Secluded B&B lodge plus five duplex cabins w/kitchenettes, full
bathrooms, linens furnished. Genuine North Carolina hospitality for a
relaxing "get away." See local wildlife up close! Open all year.
Great for large families & group retreats. Smoking outside only.
MC/C/AMEX. Pet friendly! 336-982-2233 or 800-903-6811. www.mtnviewlodge.com
HENDERSONVILLE,
NC
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.
LAUREL SPRINGS, NC
Bluffs Lodge and Restaurant - MP 241 in Doughton Park. Charming hillside Lodge w/comfortably furnished rooms. Homemade Southern Highland specialties served in the Restaurant. Service station & gift shop are located by the Restaurant. 336-372-4499 www.blueridgeresort.com May-Oct
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 Cabin Rentals - Luxury cabins with private hot tub. Easy access to Parkway, Grandfather Mtn, Linville Falls/Cavern. www.linvillecabinrentals.com
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
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
Crabtree Meadows Picnic Store & Gift Shop - MP 339. Distinctive handmade gifts, regional crafts & camping supplies. The Picnic Store has soups, salads, sandwiches and beverages and we will pack a picnic lunch "to go" for you. 828-675-4236 www.blueridgeresort.com May-Oct
Emerald
Village - Real mines, mine tours, & gem mining. Other free
displays: railroad, music museum, wildlife. Toll free: 877/389-4653.MP334.
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
Boyd Mountain Log Cabins - Secluded on 130 acres near Maggie Valley with fireplaces, AC, cable TV, Offering fishing, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding facilities. Open all year. (828) 926-1575.
Jonathan
Creek Inn & Maggie Valley Villas - MP 455.7 AAA 3 Diamond 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 800-308-1808 / 828-926-4258.
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.
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
Quality
Inn - I-40. Exit 170. 82 rooms, pool, cable TV, Cont. Breakfast. High
SPeed Internet. (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.
PLUM TREE, NC
Toe River Lodge - One of a kind, family owned & operated B&B, restaurant, outdoor store & campground. 828-765-9696. vance@toeriverlodge.com for more information.
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.
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.
WILKESBORO,
NC
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