See the 13,000-square-foot mansion of Moses Cone, a textile entrepreneur, conservationist and philanthropist. Also enjoy horseback riding, fishing, cross-country skiing, easy trails and a crafts shop.
Campers love this spot, which includes picnic areas, an amphitheater, campfire programs and canoeing and fishing at Price Lake.
Bring your camera and capture the 360-degree views from the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Grandfather is also a sanctuary where visitors can come eye-to-eye with bears, cougars, otters, eagles and deer.
This spot offers offers gorgeous waterfalls, hiking trails and spectacular views. Try Wiseman’s View, Table Rock, Hawksbill Mountain and Shortoff Mountain for the best views of Linville Gorge.
Flower fans shouldn’t miss Craggy Gardens. The high-elevation summits boast some of the most spectacular floral displays along the Parkway, including a rhododendron garden that bursts with June color.
Did you know Mount Mitchell is the highest point in North America east of the Mississippi River?
The hiking is superb and so is the rock climbing. Instructors are on hand to teach you. Explore the waterfalls and try to find the one where they filmed "The Last of the Mohicans".
This natural water slide is the perfect way to cool off during the hot summer months. Slide down a 60-foot slippery cascade and plunge into cool, refreshing waters.
This spot features cascading waterfalls, scenic hiking trails suitable for all ages, and even an old-fashioned swimming hole.
