Attractions & Destinations
For visitors in search of novelty and adventure, the North Carolina mountains and foothills provide an unparalleled diversity of experiences. No two visits are ever the same.
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Biltmore Estate
The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC remains America's largest privately owned home and one of the state's most enduring attractions.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is America's most visited National Park unit and is known as "America's favorite drive."
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Chimney Rock State Park
Standing atop Chimney Rock, an ancient granite monolith overlooking Hickory Nut Gorge, visitors are awed by the breathtaking view.
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The North Carolina Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, NC is one of the finest public gardens in the Southern Appalachians.
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Qualla Arts and Crafts
Visitors to Cherokee, NC will find top-quality, handmade Cherokee work at the Qualla Arts and Crafts gallery.
Traditional Artists
- Gary CardenSylva, NC (Jackson County)
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- "The first stories that I heard weren't at a storytelling festival," writes Gary Carden, "nor were the storytellers on a stage duded out in overalls and bandanas. When I was a child, I heard stories at family reunions, funerals, and weddings."
- Visit the Traditional Artist Directory
