Stay at Bear Den on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Over 400 acres located in the Pisgah National Forest at Mile Post 324.8. Campers, tents, full hook-ups, modern bath houses. Our Creek Side Cabins are fully furnished including hot tub, cable TV and phone.
Orchard at Altapass is a historic landmark on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Mile Post 328.3. Week-end family entertainment of mountain music and dancing featuring special musical guests. Mountain art and crafts are displayed. Bill Carson, Altapass historian, delivers the Altapass history as you wind through acres or orchard on a hay wagon. The vistas are breathtaking.
[ Visit Orchard at Altapass ]
Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine - You'll find treasures that will last forever and have an experience to match. Gem Mountain has been featured on the Discovery and Travel channels. There are covered flumes so you can gem mine rain or shine.
[ Visit Gem Mountain ]
Tweetsie Railroad, Carolina's original family theme park. Enjoy riding the train on a three-mile journey around the park. During your train ride, bandits attempt a robbery but the good guys prevail. Other park features are the county fair rides, magic shows, and a petting zoo. The chair lift will take you to the Kid's Fun Park.
[ Visit Tweetsie Railroad ]
Have a true holiday adventure at Sugar Plum Christmas Tree Farm. Enjoy an old fashioned hay ride around this 130,000 frasier fir tree farm where you can select and cut that perfect Christmas tree and find unique tree decorations at the Christmas Shoppe. Don't miss a visit with Santa and hot cider.
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