2008 Asheville Visitor Guide - Any Way You Like It - (Page 25) The Golf Course at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa 290 Macon Ave., 828/252-2711, 800/438-0050, groveparkinn.com. Designed by Donald Ross, The Grove Park Inn’s golf course has been rated among the top 10 U.S. courses 100 years or older by Golf Digest. Fully-equipped carts come with the Uplink GPS system; walking permitted after 1 p.m. $ See our ad on page 2. the course offers a Scottish Highland look with its rolling terrain and beautiful maintained bent grass from tee to green. $ Grandfather Mountain US 221 & Blue Ridge Parkway at MP 305, Linville (75 mi. from Asheville), 828/733-4337, 800/468-7325, grandfather.com. The highest peak in the Blue Ridge and a globally recognized nature preserve. Endless vistas, Mile High Swinging Bridge, bears, cougars, otters and eagles in natural habitats, picnicking, the south’s best hiking trails. Visit our Web site for seasonal hours. $ See our ad on page 27. what to do day trips Cherokee Welcome Center 498 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee (48 mi. from Asheville), 800/438-1601, cherokee-nc.com. Make your first stop in Cherokee at our new welcome center. Get assistance with your questions, directions, tickets for shows and attractions. You can also pick up other local information and brochures. See our ad on this page. Mount Mitchell Golf Club 11484 State Hwy. 80 S., Burnsville, 828/675-5454, mountmitchell golfresort.com. The course is mostly flat with bentgrass from tee to green. Received a 4 1/2star rating from Golf Digest’s “Places to Play.” Ranked in top 10 public courses in the state by North Carolina magazine. $ Great Smoky Mountains National Park Oconaluftee Visitor Center, US 441 N., Cherokee (55 mi. from Asheville), 828/497-1904, nps.gov/grsm. The nation’s most popular park extends 70 miles along the North Carolina/ Tennessee border and contains over 500,000 acres of protected forest. The Mountain Farm Museum is a display of historic farm buildings. Ghost Town In The Sky Hwy. 19, Soco Road, Maggie Valley (34 mi. from Asheville), 828/9261140, 800/446-7886, ghosttown inthesky.com. Surrounded with breathtaking views in a beautiful mountain setting, Ghost Town is a timeless, family theme park located in the heart of Western North Carolina. Open late May-Oct. $ See our ad on page 26. Reems Creek Golf Club 36 Pink Fox Cove Rd., Weaverville, 828/645-4393, reemscreekgolf. com. Golf Digest “Places to Play” four-star rating. Designed by Hawtree & Son of Oxford, England, Historic Hendersonville & Village of Flat Rock Visitor Center, 201 S. Main St., Hendersonville (22 mi. from All Aboard! Asheville Historic Trolley Tours offers one-of-a-kind, fully narrated sightseeing tours of historic Asheville. See the major points of interest in the area and learn about its history. It’s a great way to get an overview of the city. Asheville’s best tour! For schedules, trolley stops and ticket locations, call Toll-free or visit us online. 888/667-3600 www.ashevilletrolleytours.com Cherokee Cultural Partners Welcome to Cherokee, NC. Disconnect from today’s fast-paced world and enter another, thousands of years old. Experience Cherokee history and culture brought to life in awe-inspiring ceremonial dance, ancient artifacts, stirring legends, nationally renowned theatrical performances and traditional Cherokee arts and weaponry by today’s Cherokee Master Artists. Don’t miss this season’s special events and attractions. Now that we’ve captured your imagination, don’t make us come after the rest of you! 800/438-1601 www.cherokee-nc.com exploreasheville.com 25 http://www.groveparkinn.com http://www.grandfather.com http://www.cherokee-nc.com http://www.ghosttowninthesky.com http://www.ghosttowninthesky.com http://www.ashevilletrolleytours.com http://www.cherokee-nc.com http://exploreasheville.com
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