Blue Ridge Mountains Vacation Planner

For planning a mountain vacation in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountain Host Visitors Guide and web site, www.ncblueridge.com, are portals to a wealth of vacation planning information. Natural beauty, family fun and pampered relaxation are all part of a visit to Asheville NC or one of many surrounding small mountain towns such as Black Mountain NC, Lake Lure NC, Hendersonville NC, Mars Hill NC, Spruce Pine NC, Brevard NC, Saluda NC and Hot Springs NC.

For mountain accommodations, travelers can choose a mountain campground, a Blue Ridge cabin or cottage, a Blue Ridge rental property, a romantic bed-and-breakfast, a charming historic inn, the famed Grove Park Inn, or one of many Asheville hotels. Biltmore Estate, Chimney Rock and Grandfather Mountain are top mountain attractions that offer varied activities, perfect for family adventures or a romantic getaway.

For mountain sports enthusiasts, outdoor adventures abound via the Appalachian Trail, Lake James, Linville, Nantahala, and Pisgah National. The Blue Ridge Mountains are full of art and craft galleries, traditional music venues and diverse arts festivals, restaurants serving locally grown foods, historic sites and museums.

Travel The Blue Ridge Parkway

Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2010, the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway is known as “America’s Favorite Drive” and is the scenic way to reach many charming towns and vistas in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 469-mile Parkway is a both a picturesque byway and a spectacular national park, complete with hiking trails, towering trees, diverse wildlife and cultural points of interest.

Many attractions in the Blue Ridge Mountains are easily accessed from the Blue Ridge Parkway: Linville Falls, the Museum of North Carolina Minerals, Mount Mitchell State Park, Craggy Gardens alive with Rhododendron, the Folk Art Center, and Mount Pisgah. Mountain visitors can learn more about mountain attractions and regional history through the programs and exhibits of The Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center just east of Asheville NC on the Parkway.

The Mountain Metropolis of Asheville NC

The Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina are anchored by the hip, mountain city of Asheville, known for its resort and spa atmosphere. Key elements of an Asheville vacation are visits to The Biltmore Estate, the NC Arboretum, the Grove Arcade, the Smith McDowell House, and the Thomas Wolfe Memorial.

Historic Asheville’s streets are lined with inspiring architecture and sculpture, delicious restaurants, and locally owned shops and galleries. Asheville is a town filled with music, including "Shindig on the Green" the singing/dancing event that takes place on the town square on Saturday nights in the summer. When the sun sets, Asheville really shines--with great dining, theater, brewpubs and music from blues to bluegrass to symphonic.

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