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Novelist Thomas Wolfe's boyhood home and setting for his 1929 novel "Look Homeward, Angel." Visitor Center offers multi-media presentation and exhibits. Tours of the historic house are offered hourly.

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Southern Waterways

Self-guided quiet-water river float trips through Biltmore Estate property in canoes, rafts or kayaks. Fun for all ages as young as 2 years old. Volleyball and riverside picnic facilities are available. Camping riverside now available, tubing also available. Easy highway access off I-240

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Carolina Mountain Rentals

Asheville and Black Mountain Cabins, views, hot tubs, fireplaces, linens, and much more. Call to reach a live person who cares about you. Only 15

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French Broad River

Buncombe, Transylvania and Madison counties offer 116 miles of scenic river perfect for whitewater activities. Local outfitters: French Broad Rafting Co., 800/570-7238; Southern Waterways, 800/849-1970; Zippy Boat Works, 828/684-5107

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Colburn Earth Science Museum

The Colburn Earth Science Museum fosters an appreciation of the Earth and its mineral resources through exhibits, educational programming and the collection and care of specimens. Come explore Asheville'

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Ramada Plaza Hotel Biltmore West

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Mingo Falls

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Carolina Country Motel

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Mountain Gateway Museum

Displays showcase mountain lifestyle and history from the earliest original inhabitants through the settlement period and int...

Benton Hall

Benton Hall, once known as North Wilkesboro Elementary School and built in 1913, houses Wilkes Playmakers, Inc. (performing a...