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Andrews Geyser
Popular streamside wooded picnic area alongside national forest service lands. In 1885
Old Fort, NC Historical MarkersLittle Switzerland Vacation Rentals
Mountain cabins near Little Switzerland completely furnished with fireplaces, lots of glass, wood, paneling, large decks with panoramic views at 3,800 foot elevation. Home brew and organically grown vegetables available seasonally. Tennis &
Little Switzerland, NC BusinessesTimberline Properties, Inc.
Featuring weekly and monthly rentals of spectacular fully furnished vacation homes in the most sought after locations. Choose from 20 unique homes acommodating from 2 to 12
Little Switzerland, NC BusinessesEmerald Village
Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 1 hour from Asheville, NC, is Emerald Village, NC's #1 gem mining attraction! Go underground in a real mine at the NC Mining Museum. See old mining equipment and displays, and enjoy the splashing waterfall!
Little Switzerland, NC Other AttractionsShortoff Mountain
Located south of Table Rock in the wilderness area. The 400 foot wall presents classic face and crack climbs on the Carolina and Gold Coast walls with excellent exposure. Pisgah National Forest, Grandfather Ranger District.
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Old Fort Golf Course
The course has penncross bentgrass greens and Bermuda grass fairways. It is reasonable tough and challenging but enjoyable to play.;Back (70.7 rating, 126 slope); Forward (2914 yards, 68.1 rating, 121 slope); ;Open year-round, ;828/668-4256 or 4261, Fax: 828/668-7000, ;
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Mountain View Motel & Restaurant
Clean, comfortable, and reasonable lodging. Motel restaurant with spectacular views serves lunch and dinner. Panoramic view from balcony. Open year round. Near junction of NC 226 and Blue Ridge Parkway in Little Switzerland.
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Robardajen Woods Bed & Breakfast
Located near beautiful Lake James, the property features four cabins, baths, cable TV, a/c, complete kitchen, swimming pool and front porch with rockers.
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Old Fort Golf Course
Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:
Lucky Strike Gold & Gem Mine, Campground
Pan for gold in a stream that was mined in the early 1800s or look for gemstones in our flumes. Dining and gift shop on site. 51 campsites, 26 are full hook-up with electric, water and sewer, and 25
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