Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 1 hr 23
Botanical Gardens At Asheville (13 min.) A half-mile trail meanders through these gardens that feature 600 species of Appalachian plants. Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (6 min.) Shopping and mountain River Arts District (14 min.) Art Great Craggy Mountains (32 min) Mountain range & recreation spot known for hiking seasonal rhododendron gardens & striking views. Folk Art Center (4 min.) Galleries of traditional & modern Southern Appalachian crafts with a library & gift shop. Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (6 min.) Heritage region known for its many recreational & cultural activities from nature walks to museums. Lazoom Tours (13 min.) Beer Thomas Wolfe Memorial (11 min.) Memorial museum in the childhood home of writer Thomas Wolfe with exhibits & educational programs. Western North Carolina Nature Center (6 min.) A zoo exploring flora & fauna of the Southern Appalachian region with more than 60 animal species. The North Carolina Arboretum (19 min) Arboretum in a forest with mountain views gardens & a bonsai exhibit plus hiking & biking paths. Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (33 min) Information center offering history guides maps & mountain views close to trails & a picnic spot. Biltmore Estate Winery (22 min.) Historic winery & vineyards at the Biltmore Estate featuring tours & complimentary tastings. Basilica Of Saint Lawrence (11 min.) Iconic basilica noted for its domed ceiling with guided & self-guided architecture tours available. Asheville Pinball Museum (12 min.) All-you-can-play arcade featuring 75 pinball machines & classic video games plus beer & soda. |