Asheville 2009 Official Visitor Guide - (Page 32) village with its council house, sweat lodge, ceremonial grounds, craftsmen and storytellers. Open mid-May to mid-Oct. ExploreAsheville.com what’s online Planning a trip to the Asheville area? Then, look no further than ExploreAsheville.com. Asheville’s official tourism Web site highlights What To Do, Where To Eat and Where To Stay, in addition to offering seasonal happenings, itineraries and an annual calendar of events. The Web site’s photo gallery will give you a sneak peek at some of the interesting attractions, and the packages and coupons will help make your Asheville adventure just the way you like it. Be sure to sign up for The Asheville Traveler e-newsletter to get up-to-date info on events, news and special deals in the Asheville area. Orchard at Altapass 1025 Orchard Rd., Blue Ridge Parkway MP 328.3, Spruce Pine (approx. 1 hour from Asheville), 828.765.9531, 888.765.9531, altapassorchard.com. Unspoiled family fun! Enjoy free local music Wednesday through Sunday, arts and crafts demos, butterfly and herb garden tours, storytelling, hayrides, apples in season, fudge and other goodies. Open late May-early Nov. The Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual 645 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee (45 miles from Asheville), 828.497.3103, cherokee-nc.com. This co-operative is a wonderful place to shop for traditional and contemporary crafts and fine art by over 300 potters, painters, basket weavers, wood carvers and other Eastern Band Cherokee artisans. Visit the Web site for seasonal hours. Sliding Rock - A Natural Water Slide Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Forest (approx. 45 minutes from Asheville), 828.877.3265. The king of swimming holes in the mountains near Asheville, this 60-foot natural water slide down a well-worn slab of rock was providing summertime entertainment long before water slides became standard fare. Open May-Sept. U = handicapped-accessible, $ = admission charged Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln., US 321, Blowing Rock (approx. 2 hours from Asheville), 828.264.9061, 800.526.5740, tweetsie.com. This Wild West theme park features a three-mile steam-powered train ride through the scenic North Carolina mountains. Shopping, live entertainment, amusement park rides, Deer Park and special events throughout the season. Visit the Web site for seasonal hours. See Our Ad on page 31. 32 http://www.exploreasheville.com/ http://www.tweetsie.com
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