Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 1 hr 24
Folk Art Center (6 min.) Galleries of traditional & modern Southern Appalachian crafts with a library & gift shop. Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (35 min) Information center offering history guides maps & mountain views close to trails & a picnic spot. Biltmore Estate Winery (23 min.) Historic winery & vineyards at the Biltmore Estate featuring tours & complimentary tastings. River Arts District (15 min.) Art Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (8 min.) Heritage region known for its many recreational & cultural activities from nature walks to museums. Botanical Gardens At Asheville (14 min.) A half-mile trail meanders through these gardens that feature 600 species of Appalachian plants. Basilica Of Saint Lawrence (12 min.) Iconic basilica noted for its domed ceiling with guided & self-guided architecture tours available. Great Craggy Mountains (35 min) Mountain range & recreation spot known for hiking seasonal rhododendron gardens & striking views. Western North Carolina Nature Center (8 min.) A zoo exploring flora & fauna of the Southern Appalachian region with more than 60 animal species. Asheville Pinball Museum (13 min.) All-you-can-play arcade featuring 75 pinball machines & classic video games plus beer & soda. The North Carolina Arboretum (19 min) Arboretum in a forest with mountain views gardens & a bonsai exhibit plus hiking & biking paths. Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (8 min.) Shopping and mountain Thomas Wolfe Memorial (12 min.) Memorial museum in the childhood home of writer Thomas Wolfe with exhibits & educational programs. Lazoom Tours (14 min.) Beer |