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Huntfish Falls
Hiking area
👍👍 Had a lot of fun jumping from the falls into the water. Be careful because it is easy to slip and fall on the wet rocks. There are a few spots where the water is deep enough to swim in, but it is very cold. The hike to the falls is not bad, but coming back can be difficult if you're not in the best...
4.80 (87 reviews)
(~8.34 km from centre)
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Boone Fork Parking Area
Hiking area
👍👍 At mile marker 300 this is the starting point for a number of great hikes. Boone Scout Trail which is about 7.6 miles RT to the summit of Callowat Peak. Or turn right and co.e down The Cragway to do a 4 mile loop. The Nuwati trail to story teller rock offers awesome views at the end. All good!...
4.60 (82 reviews)
(~9.97 km from centre)
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Wildcat Lake
Lake
👍👍 Thankful for a safe and clean place to enjoy with my family and it is free!!
4.50 (82 reviews)
(~9.12 km from centre)
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Gragg Prong Falls Parking
Hiking area
👍👍 Great hike mostly under rhododendrons, with creek crossings, a series of nice water falls, and where there are no rhododendrons you can find trillium, irises, and all kinds of forbes. On the way back, we saved ourselves two fords and followed an existing goat path, staying on the creek side. Plan mo...
4.60 (66 reviews)
(~7.17 km from centre)
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Mildred the Bear Wildlife Habitats
Zoo
👍 It was great to see such large enclosures for the animals. The paths to the enclosures are steep..you'll definitely get your exercise..
4.60 (64 reviews)
(~2.99 km from centre)
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Crossnore Weavers & Gallery
Museum
👍👍 Such a lovely gallery. The weavers room is amazing especially when the weavers are doing their craft. They have wonderful art pieces but I especially love the textiles they sell that are made there. There is something for every color scheme in homes. From the beautiful greys to the colorful yellows...
5.00 (38 reviews)
(~7.18 km from centre)
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Sugar Top Resort
Condominium complex
👍👍 This is my second time stay in this resort and each time has been amazing. The condos are spotless and beautiful. The views are breathtaking and in every direction you look. The drivers that do the pickup and drop off service are my favorite. They are all so nice and so personable. We will try to al...
3.90 (378 reviews)
(~6.2 km from centre)
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Green Mountain Creek Falls
Scenic spot
👍👍 This is a beautiful small waterfall easily accessible at the road side. For those that want to see a beautiful waterfall without the hike this is a great choice! It is also a beautiful scenic ride to get to it which is a plus!
4.40 (63 reviews)
(~9.82 km from centre)
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Pilot Ridge Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 Pilot Ridge Overlook is an early morning destination for those wanting amazing sunrise photos. All I can say is wow. Get there early as you will probably be sharing it with others. This is well worth the drive to get photos or just share a beautiful sunrise with someone special.
4.80 (37 reviews)
(~9.03 km from centre)
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Avery County Museum
Museum
👍 We traveled to Newland, NC for the Heritage Festival. While we weren't overly impressed with the festival, we did visit the Avery County Historical Museum.
The local museum is housed in the old Avery County Jail, built in 1912. Its purpose is to collect, preserve and display all vital information,...
4.80 (31 reviews)
(~5.47 km from centre)
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Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Tourist attraction
😠 Terrible experience. Having to ride on the shuttle to get here instead of driving your own car only to get to the road to go up the mountain and learning from the bus driver that the shuttles aren't allowed on the main road so we had to go off roading up the mountain shows how little regard is given...
4.10 (34 reviews)
(~2.58 km from centre)