Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 1 hr 32
Folk Art Center (16 min.) Galleries of traditional & modern Southern Appalachian crafts with a library & gift shop. Catawba Falls (27 min) Mossy & shady forest trail leading to a series of waterfalls on the Catawba River. River Arts District (23 min.) Art Douglas Falls (1 hr 29) Waterfall Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (18 min.) Heritage region known for its many recreational & cultural activities from nature walks to museums. Great Craggy Mountains (45 min) Mountain range & recreation spot known for hiking seasonal rhododendron gardens & striking views. Thomas Wolfe Memorial (20 min.) Memorial museum in the childhood home of writer Thomas Wolfe with exhibits & educational programs. Mount Mitchell State Park (1 hr) 1 946-acre park on the highest peak east of the Mississippi with camping hiking & panoramic views. Craggy Pinnacle (46 min) Western North Carolina Nature Center (18 min.) A zoo exploring flora & fauna of the Southern Appalachian region with more than 60 animal species. Asheville Pinball Museum (21 min.) All-you-can-play arcade featuring 75 pinball machines & classic video games plus beer & soda. Botanical Gardens At Asheville (22 min.) A half-mile trail meanders through these gardens that feature 600 species of Appalachian plants. Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (45 min) Information center offering history guides maps & mountain views close to trails & a picnic spot. |