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Restaurants & Bars
The Social
The Social is a restaurant bar Asheville NC visitors can add to their list for drinks, atmosphere, and an easy local stop near the mountains.
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Cafes & Bakeries
SWEETEN CREEK COFFEE
Relaxed south Asheville coffee shop serving coffee and food.
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Trails & Hiking
Dry Falls NC – Easy Waterfall Stop Near Highlands
Dry Falls is a short, easy waterfall stop near Highlands, NC, in Cullasaja Gorge.
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Trails & Hiking
Linville Falls NC – Scenic Waterfall Hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Linville Falls, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, has two named trails: one to a series of overlooks, one down to the base of the falls.
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Destinations & Landmarks
Biltmore Estate
America's largest private home, built by the Vanderbilt family. 8,000 acres with gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, winery, restaurants, and outdoor activities. Seasonal events include Spring at Biltmore (March 26 – May 21, 2026) and the new Luminere evening experience.
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Trails & Hiking
Glen Falls NC – Multi Tier Waterfall Hike Near Highlands
Glen Falls is a multi-tier waterfall hike near Highlands, NC.
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Trails & Hiking
Rough Ridge NC – Scenic Viewpoint Hike Near Blowing Rock
Rough Ridge, on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock, is a boardwalk section of the Tanawha Trail near the Linn Cove Viaduct.
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Trails & Hiking
Looking Glass Falls NC – Easy Waterfall Near Asheville
Looking Glass Falls, in Pisgah National Forest, is one of the most photographed waterfalls in the eastern US and is viewable from a roadside overlook.
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Trails & Hiking
Rufus Morgan Falls NC – Quiet Waterfall Hike Near Highlands
Rufus Morgan Falls, in the Nantahala Ranger District west of Franklin, NC, is named for Appalachian Trail pioneer Albert Rufus Morgan.
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Trails & Hiking
Waterrock Knob NC – Scenic Summit Hike Near Cherokee
Waterrock Knob, near the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway, has the highest elevation of any point on the Parkway.
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