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Great Smoky Mountains National Park which includes a waterfall
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Cataloochee Valley showing a house and a garden
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East Tennessee Off Road ATV Guided Experience

East Tennessee Off Road ATV Guided Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 15 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥12,729 per adult
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Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Activity duration is 365 days
7.6 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥2,569 per traveler
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Pigeon Forge: Impossibilities Magic and Mind-Reading Show

Pigeon Forge: Impossibilities Magic and Mind-Reading Show

Activity duration is 1 hour and 21 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥4,831 per adult
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Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥2,570 per adult
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Marshall: French Broad Whitewater River Rafting Experience

Marshall: French Broad Whitewater River Rafting Experience

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥9,888 per adult
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What to do in North Carolina Mountains

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Biltmore Estate featuring a park, a statue or sculpture and interior views

Biltmore Estate

Wander through gardens and lush grounds, tour the grand mansion and learn about the history of this opulent estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

Biltmore Estate
Harrahs Cherokee Casino

Harrahs Cherokee Casino

Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Grandfather Mountain which includes mountains as well as an individual male

Grandfather Mountain

Walk the Mile High Swinging Bridge, hike along one of the many trails and visit the nature museum at this remarkable mountain near Linville, North Carolina.

Grandfather Mountain
This image I created on campus at Appalachian State University mainly because I liked the way the trees were uniformly spaced apart and obviously deliberately and decoratively planted that way by someone in a way that they thought would be the best choice to garden the campus. This image looks beyond the trees though and shows the town of Boone through scattered buildings of apartments, classes, and downtown, all falling between the trees and the mountain view. This image encapsulates Boone’s almost perfectly balanced ratio of humanity and nature, while the human elements in the image are prevalent through the buildings, they are still overpowered/being seen through nature, which is exactly how I view Boone. #appalachianechoes

Appalachian State University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Appalachian State University, during your trip to Boone. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

Appalachian State University
8/11/2017

Beech Mountain Resort

Hit the slopes in Banner Elk with a visit to Beech Mountain Resort. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

Beech Mountain Resort
Alumni Tower

Western Carolina University

Explore the campus of Western Carolina University, during your travels in Cullowhee. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Western Carolina University
Awesome experience ~ soaking in natural hot mineral water..

Hot Springs Resort And Spa

You can take time to visit Hot Springs Resort And Spa during your travels to Hot Springs. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.

Hot Springs Resort And Spa
The Orange Peel

The Orange Peel

The Orange Peel is just one of the places to see in Asheville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

The Orange Peel
Mini fair and Biltmore square mall

Asheville Outlets

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Asheville Outlets during your trip to Asheville. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene.

Asheville Outlets

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in North Carolina Mountains

Asheville

Downtown Asheville

4.5/5(969 area reviews)

Travelers to Downtown Asheville praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Pack Square and Wicked Weed Brewing.

Downtown Asheville
I search for interesting businesses in the middle of nowhere. Hole is in an isolated area of the go to city of Asheville,NC. Go here for your donuts.

West Asheville

The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to West Asheville. A stop by New Belgium Brewing Company or French Broad River might round out your trip.

West Asheville
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Biltmore Village

Adjacent to the Biltmore Estate entrance, this small village boasts the stunning Cathedral of All Souls and a lively commercial district with eclectic shops and restaurants.

Biltmore Village
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South Slope Brewing District

While visiting South Slope Brewing District, you might make a stop by sights like The Orange Peel and Wicked Weed Brewing.

South Slope Brewing District
If you’re in Asheville definitely check out White Labs! They’re a company specializing in yeast and sell to many of the top breweries. They opened a restaurant and their menu is full of all sorts of delicious foods and drinks that are made from...their yeasts! #trovember #asheville #food

East End - Valley Street

While visiting East End - Valley Street, you might make a stop by sights like McCormick Field and Memorial Stadium.

East End - Valley Street
This photo was taken from the window of a room in the Biltmore Village Hotel. The hotel and staff were fantastic and the estate grounds are beautiful. The grounds are huge so make sure you give yourself at least four days if you want to see them all. All the restaurants on the estate are "farm to table" and the winery offers free tastings. #BvSApplication

Historic Montford

5/5(34 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Historic Montford, Riverside Cemetery and Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Montford

Popular day trips from North Carolina Mountains

Hendersonville

Hendersonville

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Greeneville

Gatlinburg featuring forests and a small town or village

Gatlinburg

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Fletcher

Lake Lure

Lake Lure

Townsend which includes a house, tranquil scenes and forests

Townsend

Dillard

Dillard

Grandfather Mountain showing mountains and forests

Blowing Rock