Greenville Magazine - June 2008 - (Page 72)

if you love to shop T INN on CHURCH Located in the heart of downtown Hendersonville, the Inn on Church provides a memorable getaway just a short drive away. Our 88-year-old historic Select Registry B&B features 21 beautifully appointed guest rooms, while our award-winning restaurant and wine list add enjoyment to any stay. Come discover what we have to offer 7 days a week. (800) 330-3836 www.innonchurch.com o capture the uniqueness of the region, don’t waste your time in chain stores and shopping malls. The Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual Inc., a co-operative where Cherokee artists practice traditional crafts and produce works that are the envy of collectors worldwide, has been in operation since 1946. This co-operative is sure to offer collectibles you’ll be proud to display or give to friends. And, for both the musically blessed and the interested browser, Song of the Wood in Black Mountain offers a showroom of hammer dulcimers, bowed psalteries, harps and other instruments that serve as examples of master craftsmanship, even to the untrained eye. Browse the instruments or talk to whoever’s working that day to discover some of the history behind these useable works of art. For more unique shopping:Visit one of Asheville’s many galleries and boutiques, including – but certainly not limited to – The Swan’s Nest, Merletti Fine Lace and Linens, Recollections and L.O.F.T. visit the Estate’s breathtaking gardens and award-winning winery. Biltmore offers something for even the most casual history buff. Also capturing the romance of a bygone era is the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, which offers scenic ventures over 53 miles of track, two tunnels and 25 bridges during 4-4.5 hour roundtrip and dinner excursions. A ride on this railroad offers a grand overview of the glorious landscape of Western N.C. Other sites for lovers of the past: Asheville Ghost Trolley, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Historic Johnson Farm, Montford Historic District, Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Riverside Cemetery and North Carolina Literary Trails the kids if you’re looking to entertain W Because Truly if you’re a history buff can’t pass Biltmore. Great Design Youto Georgeup a visit toone of Tour Vanderbilt’s 250-room home see first-hand how Transcends Time America’s most illustrious families Interior Design Custom Treatments Fine Furnishings Accessories lived. While you’re there, also be sure to estern North Carolina offers plenty of opportunities for kids to play and learn at the same time.Visit the interactive Colburn Earth Science Museum, the Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center or the Wheels Through Time Museum, the world’s largest collection of rare American motorcycles and cars, for a fun learning experience for the whole family. Other kid-friendly fun: Asheville’s Fun Depot, the beach at Lake Lure, Food Lion Skate Park, and Tweetsie Railroad Interiors 864.757.9714 www.legacyinteriorssc.com 72 Greenville MaGazine | May/june 2008 http://www.innonchurch.com http://www.innonchurch.com http://www.legacyinteriorssc.com

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Greenville Magazine - June 2008 Contents From the Publisher My Greenville Everyday Heroes Tackling Diversity Greenville’s Gone Global In The Lead From the Pros Anderson Suburban Sprawl Wellness The REAL State of Real Estate Something to Bark About Minority-owned Business A Look Back 1-Tank Trips Private School Resource Guide After Hours The Bulletin Around Town Viewpoints

Greenville Magazine - June 2008

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