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Waterfall in the Pisgah National Forest

              Barkwells is located in the heart of the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains, a vacation mecca of outdoor activities and breathtaking natural beauty. Within about 20 minutes you can tour the spectacular Biltmore Estate or drive scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, hike in the Land of the Waterfalls, or stroll through Historic Hendersonville. Whether you like to brave the whitewater, hike the trails with your dog, bike the Parkway or stroll through the shops, it's all here. For more information, all the help you need is at your fingertips- click on the links below:

Asheville:
Asheville.com
ExploreAsheville.com
Romanticasheville.com

Hendersonville:


Carl Sandburg Home  -Connemara 

HistoricHendersonville.com

Great Smoky Mountains Golf:
GreatSmokiesGolf.com

Brevard:
VisitWaterfalls.com


Triple Falls Dupont State Forest

Dining:

You will find fabulous dining options in the Asheville area.

Independent restaurants abound with diverse and exciting

dining experiences. We are glad to recommend, but here's

a place to explore on your own:

Asheville Independent Restaurant Association

 

Here are some of our favorite special places:

The Biltmore Estate   

Flat Rock Playhouse

Chimney Rock Park  

                             

Appalachian Trail

Lake Lure          

                         

NC Arboretum
 

Spring at the Arboretum entrance

 Great hiking for dogs and people!


Blue Ridge Parkway  BRP hotline 828-298-9398

WNC Agricultural Center

French Broad Rafting


For more info on things to do and places to go:  Mountain Express

                                                                            Bold Life

                                                                            Romantic Asheville

Outdoor gear outfitters, fishing licenses and discount camping supplies -

Diamond Brand Outdoors, Arden, North Carolina NC



290 Lance Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-891-8288
Fax: 828-891-9955