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Gem Mountain – Located at Milepost 330.9. Mine trips to an active mine. Flume mining at its best. Picnic area, gem & jewelry store, general store, ice cream and free fluorescent mineral display. Make your gems into jewelry. People’s choice for gem mining! Open March-December, Monday-Saturday from 10-5. (828)… Read More
Glen Maury Park & Campground is just 5 miles from Parkway Milepost 45.6 in Buena Vista, VA. 315 acres with 52 sites or 250 units, group camping. Full hookups or tent camping. All sites are first-come, first-serve. Clean modern facilities. Olympic size swimming pool. LP gas available. (800) 555-8845. Read More
Grand Caverns – America’s oldest continuously operated show cave voted #2 in U.S. by Parade magazine. Experience nature’s handiwork. Open daily. The aboveground park offers hiking trails, biking, fishing, swimming, miniature golf and shelter rentals. www.grandcaverns.com (888) 430-CAVE. Read More
Grandfather’s lofty heights offer guests opportunities for rejuvenation, excitement and family memories in a natural haven that will endure forever. Marvel at 360-degree views from the Mile High Swinging Bridge, stand eye-to-eye with bears, cougars, otters, eagles and deer in natural habitats and interact with our friendly, knowledgeable staff. Two… Read More
The 66th annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games are scheduled for July 8-11, 2021! America’s finest gathering of Scottish Clans. Music, dancing, pageantry, athletic & children’s events. www.gmhg.org (828) 733-1333. Read More
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad – 15 miles from Blue Ridge Parkway MP 469.1. Round-trip scenic excursions take you from historic depot through the beautiful countryside. Variety of train excursions & special event trains. Dine in First Class Cars or take it all in while riding in an open air gondola!… Read More
Explore Greensboro, NC featuring over 135 attractions, where the fun never ends. Centrally located in North Carolina’s picturesque heartland, it’s the perfect place to relax and be immersed in entertainment. Dine with a selection of more than 500 restaurants. Feel at home with more than 90 accommodations to choose… Read More
Gross’ Orchard & Apple Valley Homeplace – Vacation Home Rental. Open year round. $75 per couple per night. Mountain grown fruit & produce. Apples grown in the shadow of the Peaks of Otter in Bedford, Virginia. U-pick or U-select. Apple Festival on the 3rd Saturday in October. Call (540)… Read More
Join us on Saturday, October 29, 2022 for a Halloween Dance Party with Whitetop Mountain Band. Tickets are $12, available online and at the door. Friends & Fixtures card holder tickets are $5-$8, available at the door. The Whitetop Mountain Band is a family-based band from the highest mountains of… Read More
Hampton Inn & Suites Biltmore Area is just 2.5 miles north of Milepost 393.6 on Highway 191. Downtown Asheville and Biltmore Estate are just minutes away. Relax by our outdoor fire pit or grab a drink at our lobby craft beer and wine bar. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet and… Read More