Alice’s guidebook
Nature
The Blue Ridge Parkway-- federal park land and oldest mountains in the world! You can’t really go wrong anywhere along the parkway, whether to drive and watch the sunset or set out to hike and find a swimming hole. The farther south you go, the higher the elevations get (that’s why the French Broad River-3rd oldest river in the world!- runs South to North). Do a search for swimming holes online to find one that looks like it’s your style (distance, size, crowded or secluded, etc.). Quick note: in winter some sections of the parkway are closed off for safety.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayThe Blue Ridge Parkway-- federal park land and oldest mountains in the world! You can’t really go wrong anywhere along the parkway, whether to drive and watch the sunset or set out to hike and find a swimming hole. The farther south you go, the higher the elevations get (that’s why the French Broad River-3rd oldest river in the world!- runs South to North). Do a search for swimming holes online to find one that looks like it’s your style (distance, size, crowded or secluded, etc.). Quick note: in winter some sections of the parkway are closed off for safety.
Rivers--The French Broad is just down the mountain (1 mile) and there are several tubing and kayak/paddleboard/etc rental places right there, including River Link/FB Outfitters, Zen Tubing, and Sky Tubing.
There are also several other rivers within 40-90 minute range that you can check out if you want more rapids or different scenery. The Green River is gorgeous.
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French Broad Outfitters
704 Riverside DrRivers--The French Broad is just down the mountain (1 mile) and there are several tubing and kayak/paddleboard/etc rental places right there, including River Link/FB Outfitters, Zen Tubing, and Sky Tubing.
There are also several other rivers within 40-90 minute range that you can check out if you want more rapids or different scenery. The Green River is gorgeous.
Richmond Hill Park--It’s 0.9 miles from the house. It has a lot of walking and biking trails, and an extensive disc golf course.
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Richmond Hill Park
300 Richmond Hill DrRichmond Hill Park--It’s 0.9 miles from the house. It has a lot of walking and biking trails, and an extensive disc golf course.
Art
This gallery is just spectacular, with artists from the area and beyond with beautifully curated exhibits that are updated frequently. It's 3 stories of art!
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Blue Spiral 1
38 Biltmore AveThis gallery is just spectacular, with artists from the area and beyond with beautifully curated exhibits that are updated frequently. It's 3 stories of art!
Sightseeing
One of the largest houses in North America with gorgeous landscaping and gardens at various points in the year.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StOne of the largest houses in North America with gorgeous landscaping and gardens at various points in the year.