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Your Mountain Guide to Accommodations, Services & Attractions in North Carolina |
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ASHEVILLE,
NC
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.
AVERY
COUNTY
From
Linville Falls to Linn Cove Viaduct, you’ll have a great stay in
Avery County...any season! For detailed information about traveling to our
area, visit our website@ www.touraverycounty.com
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.
BANNER
ELK, NC
Smoke Tree Lodge - 12 miles south of Boone on Hwy 105. Nestled at the foot of Grandfather Mtn. Condo-apts, heated indor pool, ESPN, Jacuzzi, saunas. (800) 422-1880. www.smoketree_lodge.com
Sugar
Ski & Country Club - Condo rentals on Sugar Mtn. Amenities include
indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, tennis, convenient access. 800-634-1320,
828-898-9784.
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.
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
Castle
Hotel - Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 288 between Boone, Blowing Rock;
Bavarian Castle, fireplaces, kitchens. 205 Sampson Rd. 28607. Ph. 828
264-4002. Toll Free 888-264-4003. castlehotel.com
Hidden Valley Motel - Birds, blooms and butterflies in the Foscoe Valley. Hwy 105 south between Boone and Banner Elk. Call 828/963-4372. E-mail jiharrison@infoaue.net.
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. wfireplaces, 2 suites
w/Jacuzzi, 2 log cabins. 828-264-1000 or 800-334-5605.
Horn
in the West - Exciting family entertainment. Nation’s third oldest
outdoor drama. Late June through mid-August. Closed Monday. Call 828
264-2120.
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.
BRASSTOWN,
NC
Turned
Bowls, Vases, Pens & many gift items, marquetry, bird feeders,
puzzles, utensils, etc. Craft books— turning lessons. M-F 9-6; Sat 8-6;
Sun 11-5. Round & Smooth Wood Art. (828) 837-8663.
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. 828/675-5365.
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. http://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. http://www.rutledgelake.com/
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. mtnviewlodge.com
HENDERSONVILLE,
NC
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/
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. MP
334. www.emeraldvillage.com
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.www.mountainviewmotel.com
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.
Ghost
Town In The Sky - US 19, Maggie Valley, NC. Re-live the old West,
surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery! Ride the rides, see the shows,
have your picture taken with a gunfighter or saloon dancer—all for one
price. Daily May—October. Fun for all ages! Call 828/926-1140.
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
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.
Riverlet
Motel/Restaurant - Hwy 19, 1/2 mi E. Ghost Town. Rest peacefully in
the mountains & enjoy the sound of rushing water, fishing, htd pool,
HBO. 1-800-691-9952.
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.
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) 672-1667.
(336)789-2000.
Mayberry
Motor Inn - US 52 N Exit 100 N off I77 89E to 52N. Beautifully
decorated, A/C, c/ca tv, pool. Phone (336) 786-4109. No pets; golf
privileges; movie ch.
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.innnofthe
redthread.com
SPRUCE
PINE, NC
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.
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!
TRYON,
NC
Stone
Hedge Inn - Country estate, 28 peaceful wooded acres, mountain views.
4 miles off I-26. Lodging: 6 rooms, full bkfst, cable TV, phone, pool.
Near golf & hiking. Dining, weddings, private parties. 800/859-1974.
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.
WILKESBORO,
NC
Addison
Inn - US Hwy 421N. 20 miles SE of Parkway. Data port phones. Cont.
Breakfast, pool, cable TV. 115 rooms. (336) 838-1000. (800) 672-7218.
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