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Daytripping: Natural Wonders and Cultural Excursions

In close proximity to many of the treasures of Western North Carolina, ASH GROVE is the perfect base for exciting day trips.
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 downtown brevard nc Our small town has big offerings. The old-fashioned downtown, which features gift shops, antiques, dining, chocolatiers, art galleries and more, makes shopping here irresistible.

Dining options range from traditional Southern to Japanese to Mexican to Chinese to fresh local fish, beef and produce. Beer, wine and liquor are available in restaurants and local ABC stores.
 
The arts scene in Brevard includes live theatre & performances, music, crafts and fine arts. The Brevard Music Center and The Paul Porter Center showcase nationally known musical entertainment.

Be sure to venture to Brevard College or Silvermont to catch a glimpse of Brevard's famous white squirrels.

Between downtown and Ash Grove is the Scenic 276 Arts Corridor, a treasure-trove of fine artists & craftsmen, shopping and dining.



"Any Way You Like It". This phrase captures the essence of fun, funky, sophisticated Asheville, which is less than an hour's drive from Ash Grove.

Here you will find excellent shopping, fine dining, theatre, concerts, museums, and nightclubs.  For great family entertainment in summer check out The Asheville Tourists minor league baseball club. 

The North Carolina Arboretum is home to hundreds of native plant species, Segway tours, special exhibits, and more.

One of the largest outdoor music, entertainment and arts festivals in the Southeast, Bele Chere, is the last weekend in July.
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Biltmore
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A not-to-be-missed site is the magnificent Biltmore Mansion, grounds, winery and farm. Check for special events including wine tastings, jazz festivals, and events to celebrate the seasons.
Cherokee, NC
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 Immerse yourself in the ancient, land-honoring culture or make your way to the Harrah's Cherokee Casino for an exciting day trip. Tour the recreated mid-18th century village, shop for arts and crafts, and go see the educational and heart-rending drama, "Unto These Hills".


Cultural Activities
In additional to our natural beauty, the beauty of art can be found in our music, theatre and museums. Live performances are brought to the stage by the Brevard Little Theatre and the Flat Rock Playhouse (the state theatre of North Carolina). The past comes to life at the Allison-Deaver house, a circa 1815 mountain homestead, and at the Transylvania Heritage Museum. Literary history can be found at the nearby Carl Sandburg Home and the  Thomas Wolfe Memorial.   In addition, there are many festivals, street fairs & celebrations. See the current events calendar brought to you by our local newspaper, The Transylvania Times.


Blue Ridge Parkway near Ash Grove Outdoor Activities & Attractions
Some of the best hiking & mountain biking  trails in the Eastern United States are located in Dupont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest just minutes away from Ash Grove.  The Davidson River, one of the top fly-fishing destinations in the Eastern US, is located in Pisgah  Forest.  Take Craig Miller's Land of Waterfall Tours to some spectacular falls that are not on the map. Visit the Cradle of Forestry historic site.  Do not miss a trip down Sliding Rock, nature's waterslide, or a zipline through the trees.  There are 7 golf courses within an hour of ASH GROVE, including Connestee Falls, Sherwood Forest, and Etowah Valley.  Close by are horseback riding canoeing, kayaking & tubing, swimming, Chimney Rock Park, Linville Gorge, Grandfather Mountain Caesar's Head, Gorges State Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Several ski areas are 1-3 hours away.  Seasonally, the Blue Ridge Corn Maze is great family fun.  Also, while in the area, check out PARI, a former NASA tracking station that is now an astronomical institute with tours, educational programs and star-gazing in the mountains.
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