Asheville 2009 Official Visitor Guide - (Page 27) Pumpkin Patch Express, The Polar Express™, fall leaf trains and more. Call or visit the Web site for schedule and reservations. See Our Ad on this page. outfitters Acme Motorcycle 1508 Charlotte Hwy., Fairview, 828.628.0058, acmemotorcycles. com. A welcome center, clubhouse and shop of wonders for the motorcycle riding community. A friendly place to find local knowledge about great rides. Vintage rental bikes available, specializing in BMWs. Accessories and service. Huck Finn Rafting Adventures 158 Bridge St., Hot Springs, 828.622.9645, 877.520.4658, huckfinnrafting.com. Guided whitewater rafting (min. age 8) and calm water float trips (min. age 4). Package deals, group rates, scout trips and more. A great day trip only 45 minutes from Asheville in Hot Springs. Our most important trip is yours! Open daily. what to do North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Wy., Blue Ridge Parkway MP 393, 828.665.2492, ncarboretum.org. A 434-acre public garden offering 65 acres of cultivated gardens including a Bonsai Exhibition Garden, 10 miles of forested trails, garden tours, Segway ® tours, art walk and nature activities for children. Cafe and gift shops. Open daily. Visit the Web site for hours. Asheville Outdoors/ Southern Waterways 521 Amboy Rd., 828.232.1970, 800.849.1970, paddlewithus.com. Calm water float trips on the French Broad River through the Biltmore property. Canoes, kayaks, rafts and tubes. Child-friendly adventure. Minimum weight is 35 pounds. Beautiful riverside facilities. Gem mining. Five trip times daily, April-Oct. Nantahala Outdoor Center 13077 US 19 W., Bryson City, 828.488.2175, 888.590.9267, noc.com. Named “One of the Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure. NOC rafts four nearby rivers including Asheville’s own French Broad as well as the Nantahala, Nolichucky and Pigeon. Plan your adventure today! Reservations taken daily. See Our Ad on this page. Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education 475 Fish Hatchery Rd., Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, 828.877.4423, ncwildlife.org. We’ve got the fun and the fish! Tour our exhibits. Walk our trails. Feed the fish. Wildlife education programs for the public and groups are also available. Open daily, except winter holidays. See Our Ad on page 26. Wildwater Ltd. Rafting BioWheels 81 Coxe Ave., 828.236.2453, 888.881.2453, biowheels.com. BioWheels offers bicycle rentals for mountain, road and hybrid bikes; repairs for all models and sales of new bikes and accessories. BioWheels specializes in road, mountain, commuter, touring and kids’ bikes. Multiple locations, 800.451.9972, wildwaterrafting.com. With 38 years of experience, we offer the best whitewater fun in the Asheville area WNC Agricultural Center 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher, 828.687.1414, wncagcenter.org. This year-round indoor horse and livestock facility seats 3,000 for scheduled shows and events. Home of the annual North Carolina (varies) Mountain State Fair. Nantahala Outdoor Center Exciting family adventure in the outdoors! Raft with us on the French Broad, Nolichucky, Pigeon or the Nantahala, and see why National Geographic Adventure named NOC “One of the Best Outfitters on Earth.” Curtis Wright Outfitters, Fly Shop & Guide Service 5 All Souls Crescent, Historic Biltmore Village, 828.274.3471, 877.450.3474, curtiswrightoutfitters.com. Wade for native Appalachian brook trout or float for wily smallmouth bass. Visit one of our three area stores in Asheville’s Historic Biltmore Village, Weaverville and Saluda. Full- and half-day trips. Instruction and gear provided. Open Mon.-Sat. WNC Farmers Market 570 Brevard Rd., 828.253.1691, wncfarmersmarket.org. The market offers retail and wholesale buildings, deli, restaurant and garden center, and features fresh fruits and vegetables, jams, cheese, bakery items, honey, homemade fudge, handmade crafts, flowers, plants and Christmas trees. Visit the Web site for seasonal hours. 888.590.9267 www.noc.com 47403 WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Rd., 828.298.5600, wildwnc.org. The WNC Nature Center is a living museum on 42 wooded acres with over 100 animals native to the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Children and adults learn through interactive exhibits as they touch and experience our rich natural heritage. Open daily, except winter holidays. French Broad Rafting Expeditions 9800 US 25/70 Bypass, Marshall, 828.649.0486, 800.570.7238, frenchbroadrafting.com. Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on Asheville’s own French Broad River just 30 miles from Asheville. A guide in every raft guaranteed! Five and nine-mile whitewater trips or calm water rentals available. See Our Ad on page 26. ExploreAsheville.com 27 http://www.gsmr.com http://www.noc.com http://www.ncwildlife.org http://www.noc.com http://www.frenchbroadrafting.com http://www.ExploreAsheville.com
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