Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 1 hr 31
Folk Art Center (14 min.) Galleries of traditional & modern Southern Appalachian crafts with a library & gift shop. Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (43 min) Information center offering history guides maps & mountain views close to trails & a picnic spot. Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (16 min.) Heritage region known for its many recreational & cultural activities from nature walks to museums. Craggy Pinnacle (44 min) Western North Carolina Nature Center (16 min.) A zoo exploring flora & fauna of the Southern Appalachian region with more than 60 animal species. Mount Craig (1 hr 8) Mountain outdoor recreation and park Catawba Falls Trailhead (18 min) Hiking Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (16 min.) Shopping and mountain Lake Tomahawk Park (11 min.) Scenic park featuring a lakeside trail fishing pier & mountain views plus tennis courts & a pool. Great Craggy Mountains (43 min) Mountain range & recreation spot known for hiking seasonal rhododendron gardens & striking views. Mount Mitchell State Park (58 min) 1 946-acre park on the highest peak east of the Mississippi with camping hiking & panoramic views. Douglas Falls (1 hr 27) Waterfall Swannanoa Valley Museum U0026 History Center (2 min.) Museum in a 1921 firehouse tracing regional history with photos artifacts & temporary exhibitions. Catawba Falls (18 min) Mossy & shady forest trail leading to a series of waterfalls on the Catawba River. |