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Some of many other activities available nearby include
golfing,
horseback
riding,
hiking,
rafting,
fishing etc. Here are just a few suggestions:
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Carl Sandburg Home National
Historic Site www.nps.gov/carl
Carl Sandburg, American poet,
historian, author, and lecturer spent the final 22 years of his long
and productive life at his estate, Connemara, in Flat Rock, NC.
81 Carl Sandburg Lane
Flat Rock, NC
For additional information call
(828) 693-4178
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Biltmore Estate
www.biltmore.com
A working estate that would
sustain itself and benefit the community. America’s largest home.
Acres of gardens, parklands, and managed forests. A country retreat
for friends and family. This was George Vanderbilt’s vision for
Biltmore Estate more than 100 years ago, and it lives to this day.
1 Approach Road
Asheville, N.C. 28803
800-624-1575 or 828-225-1333
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Chimney Rock Park
www.chimneyrockpark.com
Chimney Rock Park is the natural
fulfillment of your trip to the mountains. Take a deep breath of
refreshing mountain air, become invigorated by our hiking trails, and
let your cares fade away in the cool mists of Hickory Nut Falls.
Highway 64/74A
PO Box 39
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
1-800-277-9611
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Lake Lure
www.lakelure.com
Lake Lure is located in the
scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Along with the
small towns of Chimney Rock, Bat Cave and Gerton, Lake Lure is part of
Hickory Nut Gorge, a 14-mile valley with spectacular scenery and great
opportunities for relaxation and fun.
2771 Memorial Hwy.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Toll-free: 1-(877) FUN-4-ALL
(1-877-386-4255)
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Historic Johnson Farm
www.mountainwonders.com/johnsonfarm
Located four miles north of
Downtown Hendersonville, Historic Johnson Farm was a late 19th-century
tobacco farm that became a popular summer tourist retreat. Today the
farm is owned by the Henderson County Public Schools and is operated
as a heritage education center and farm museum.
3346 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
828-891-6585
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NC Arboretum
www.ncarboretum.org
The Arboretum focuses on the
education, economic development, research, conservation, and garden
demonstration with respect to landscape, architecture, and plant
sciences.
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Asheville, NC 28806
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Public Golf Courses
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MEADOWBROOK GOLF COURSE
6400-yard,
18-hole course, Practice range, putting green, golf shop, and snack bar.
1211 Meadowbrook Road
Green Creek, NC
828-863-2690
www.meadowbrookgolfclub.com
RED FOX COUNTRY CLUB
Semi-private18-hole championship course, clubhouse, and pro shop.
77 Club Road
Tryon, NC 28782
828-894-8251
www.redfoxcclub.com
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CEDAR CREEK STABLES
Lake Lure, NC
828-625-2811
PISGAH FOREST STABLES
Pisgah Forest, NC
828-883-8258
GREEN RIVER COVE
RIDING PROGRAM
Tuxedo, NC
828-692-5706 |
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BRADLEY FALLS
At Big and
Little Bradley Falls, find hiking trails, rushing rivers, spectacular
waterfalls, and a deep gorge. Trails are primitive -- proper attire
recommended. Some trails, especially on the rocks near falls, can be
dangerous. Use caution and do not climb on rocks or go too near falls.
Parking area on right on Holbert's Cove Road, 3.2 miles from brick columns
at Saluda Mountain Lodge at Exit 59 off I-26.
Holbert's Cove Road
Saluda, NC
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GREEN RIVER GAME LANDS
Two
public-access areas for hiking, picnicking, swimming, tubing, kayaking,
canoeing, and fishing. Map of hiking trails available at Polk County
Visitor's Center.
800-440-7848
http://www.eco-wnc.org/grg/
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NORMAN WILDER FOREST
This beautiful natural resource consists of 185 protected acres of mature
third -growth, mixed-hardwood forest located on the steep slopes of Little
Warrior Mountain. Trails provide hikers with a leafy canopy of shade trees
and stunning views of sheer rock walls. Bridges and steps on trails make
this a most enjoyable, moderate hike of approximately two to three miles.
Parking is available at the trailhead on Hwy 176 or on Tau Rock Vinyard
Road.
Click
for a full-page map
Pacolet Area Conservancy
828-859-5060
www.pacolet.org
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WILDERNESS COVE
Rentals for tubes, canoes, fun-yaks, and rafts.
Shuttle service.
193 Green River Cove
Saluda, NC 28773
828-749-1037
www.camptheusa.com/NC/SilverCreek/
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GREEN RIVER GAME LANDS
Henderson and Polk Counties
800-440-7848
LAKE ADGER
Public boat ramp, boating, fishing, and swimming.
Personal boat needed to access lake.
Silver Creek Road (off Hwy 9)
Mill Spring, NC
www.lakeadger.com
Trout Report
LAUGHTER POND
Public fishing. Fishing Tackle Loaner Program.
Highway 108 near Polk Middle School
Mill Spring, NC |
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