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Blue Heron Whitewater Choose your perfect trip on the French Broad River. Located between Marshall and Hot Springs, NC just 25 minutes from Asheville and 45 minutes from Chimney Rock.
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Drive Time: 30-60 min.
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Cedar Creek Stables Cedar Creek Stables offers trail rides from 1 to 1-1/2 or 2 hrs in length and are safe for all riders ages 6 and up and all riding skill levels from beginner level to expert. All of our rides have creek walks and go through the mountains. We also offer pony rides for children under 6, fishing, picnicking and gem mining.
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Drive Time: < 30 min.
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Creasman Farms Grab your pick sacks, bring the kids and enjoy a day at the farm! You can come pick your own apples from July through November. We also have pumpkins, gourds, and beans for picking. Kids love visiting all the animals we have on the farm! We have geese, ducks, and goats.
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Drive Time: < 30 min.
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Etowah Valley Country Club Inn
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Drive Time: 30-60 min.
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Fox Mountain Guides Fox Mountain Guides is the Southeast’s only Climbing School to gain Accreditation from the American Mountain Guides Association and the only guide service allowed to lead climbs within Chimney Rock Park.
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Grandad’s Apples N’ Such Come spend your day picking, walking, enjoying good food and atmosphere. Pick your own or we will have it picked for you. We gladly let you mix and match your varieties. Inside our barn you can find delicious apple pies, carmel apples, fresh cider (made here), local honey, local canned goods, such as apple butter, chow chow, etc., local crafts and fall merchandise. We also grow other things like pumpkins and mountain cabbage. Open every day, August through mid- November.
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Drive Time: < 30 min.
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Huck Finn Rafting Adventures Come experience the power and beauty of the historic French Broad River in Hot Springs, North Carolina. We are a family owned and operated business with over 25 years' experience. Our most important trip is yours.
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Drive Time: 60-90 min.
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Lake Lure Adventure Company We offer watersking, wake boarding, wake surfing, boat Rentals, picnics and fishing. Let our knowledgeable and USA Waterski certified staff take you and your family on a memorable ski trip. We are trained to get those first time skiers up as well as give instruction more experienced skiers. Our luxurious Pontoon boats are perfect for cruising the lake, swimming, fishing or taking in the scenery. All rentals come equipped with floats and a cooler. We offer delicious picnic lunches! Hourly and half-day rates available. Reservations are suggested to ensure availability. See you soon for some fun in the sun!
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Drive Time: < 30 min.
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Lake Lure Tours Hidden away among the towering Blue Ridge peaks is a sparkling jewel--Lake Lure, North Carolina. And, its waiting for you to discover. See the area from a whole new perspective as you tour the lake on a guided pontoon boat ride.
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Drive Time: < 30 min.
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Lost Colony Cabin & Little Creek Stables Overnight lodging in a very rustic cabin and horse boarding in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Drift back in time and forget the "high speed access" of everyday life. Bring your horses and ride the 15 miles of trails. This private setting on 35 acres has a pond out the back door and adjoins Chimney Rock Park. Mountain views and creeks through out property. You get the whole place to yourself. **This cabin needs 4 wheel drive or ride your horse in. Little Creek Stable is 2.5 mile from the cabin. Negative Coggins required.**
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Drive Time: < 30 min.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
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Drive Time: 90+ min.
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NCOutdoors.com Everything you want to know about fun in the great outdoors of North Carolina in one convenient place! |
Riverside Riding Stables Offers guided trail rides, and 2 hour river rides, where you can swim with your horse. Year-round vacation fun in the Western North Carolina mountains.
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Drive Time: < 30 min.
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Ventures, Inc. Ventures, Inc., Birding and Natural History Tours led by Chimney Rock Park\'s Ornithologist, Simon Thompson. Offers a wide range of popular day and weekend trips throughout the Carolinas, with a unique blend of birds, butterflies and wildflowers. we Also offers a wide range of tours both within the United States and many other countries. (828) 859-0382
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Waterfall Tours and Hikes Let us show you some of the majestic waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams and panoramic vistas of the Southern Appalachians.
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Drive Time: 30-60 min.
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Wildwater Rafting Wildwater Ltd. is widely recognized as one of the finest whitewater rafting outfitters in the country. For 30 years, our attention to detail has made us a leader in the outdoor adventure industry.
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Drive Time: 90+ min.
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