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Download this free sightseeing tour of the Golden Triangle of Western North Carolina, including movie locations, natural features, parks and other points of interest in Asheville, Brevard, and Hendersonville. See TravelByGPS.com for more information.
America's Castle, the Biltmore Estate, is still family owned and operated for visitors to explore. Several movies were filmed here, including: Hannibal (2001), Patch Adams (1998), My Fellow Americans (1996), Richie Rich (1994), Mr. Destiny (1990), The Private Eyes (1980), Being There (1979), and The Swan (1956). (less) America's Castle, the Biltmore Estate, is still family owned and operated for visitor...(more)
Black Mountain
The movie 28 Days starring Sandra Bullock was filmed during the summer of 1999 at the Blue Ridge Conference Center near Black Mountain, NC. (less) The movie 28 Days starring Sandra Bullock was filmed during the summer of 1999 at the...(more)
Carl Sandburg Home
Pulitzer Prize winner Carl Sandburg lived here in Flat Rock, North Carolina, just south of Hendersonville. His home is a National Historic Site on 267 acres with 14 different ecological zones from lake to marsh, meadow and Big Glassy Mountain (elev. 2,783 ft.). Hike the easy lake trail or moderate mountain trail to the top of Big Glassy. Be sure to see the handsome descendants of prize-winning goats raised by Mrs. Sandburg. Summertime theater and story-telling is a special treat at this national park, open year round. (less) Pulitzer Prize winner Carl Sandburg lived here in Flat Rock, North Carolina, just sou...(more)
Chimney Rock
Last of the Mohicans featured the spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails, and 404-foot waterfall of Chimney Rock State Park. Ride the elevator to the top of the famous monolith or explore endless trails. (less) Last of the Mohicans featured the spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails, and 404-f...(more)
Dupont State Forest
Scenes from The Hunger Games were filmed at DuPont's Hooker Falls and Triple Falls. Hike to these locations from the parking area on Staton Road. See over a dozen waterfalls and 90 miles of trails within the 10,000 acre forest. (less) Scenes from The Hunger Games were filmed at DuPont's Hooker Falls and Triple Falls. H...(more)
French Broad River
Put-in for 7-mile float trip on the French Broad River. The third oldest river in the world (after the Nile and the New Rivers) originates near Brevard and travels north through Asheville before turning west to Tennessee. (less) Put-in for 7-mile float trip on the French Broad River. The third oldest river in the...(more)
Jump Off Rock
Jump Off Rock scenic overlook in Laurel Park, just ten minutes from downtown Hendersonville, offers a panoramic view the Blue Ridge and Pisgah Mountains. (less) Jump Off Rock scenic overlook in Laurel Park, just ten minutes from downtown Henderso...(more)
Lake Lure
Firefly Cove was the primary filming location for the 1987 blockbuster movie Dirty Dancing. Lake Lure is just five minutes drive from Chimney Rock Park. (less) Firefly Cove was the primary filming location for the 1987 blockbuster movie Dirty Da...(more)
Mt Pisgah
On Mt Pisgah, especially when the leaves turn in the Fall, the view from The Blue Ridge Parkway is stunning. Called "America's Favorite Drive," the 469 mile Blue Ridge Parkway is part of the National Park System running through the Appalachian Mountains to the Great Smoky Mountains, traversing Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. (less) On Mt Pisgah, especially when the leaves turn in the Fall, the view from The Blue Rid...(more)
NC Arboretum
Inspired by Frederick Law Olmsted, the "Father of Landscape Architecture," the North Carolina Arboretum cultivates connections between people and plants through creative expressions of landscape stewardship. Adjoining the Blue Ridge Parkway in South Asheville, the 434 acre state arboretum has 65 acres of cultivated gardens, 10 miles of hiking and biking trails and two education and exhibition centers. (less) Inspired by Frederick Law Olmsted, the "Father of Landscape Architecture," the North ...(more)
Sliding Rock
Sliding Rock is a 50 foot natural water slide that ends in a 7 foot deep pool of water in Pisgah Forest. (less) Sliding Rock is a 50 foot natural water slide that ends in a 7 foot deep pool of wate...(more)
Brevard Music Center
A summer music center, BMC draws 400 talented students from all over the world to master classes taught by musicians of international renown. From June to August, students and teachers perform more than 80 concerts ranging from jazz to opera, chamber music and full symphony productions under the artistic leadership of Keith Lockhart, conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra. (less) A summer music center, BMC draws 400 talented students from all over the world to mas...(more)
Entertainment
Flat Rock Playhouse
Flat Rock Playhouse, North Carolina's State Theater, has its mainstage theater and youth theater in Flat Rock just south of Hendersonville. In 2011, it opened a 250 seat theater in Downtown Hendersonville as its third venue. FRP stages professional productions of Broadway musicals, dramas and comedies during its annual 8-month season. (less) Flat Rock Playhouse, North Carolina's State Theater, has its mainstage theater and yo...(more)
Category: Entertainment
Real Estate
Cummings Cove
Sheltered by the Blue Ridge Mountains and bordered by the French Broad River, Cummings Cove Golf and Country Club is a welcoming community surrounded by natural beauty - a place to live and play and thrive. (less) Sheltered by the Blue Ridge Mountains and bordered by the French Broad River, Cumming...(more)
Category: Real Estate
Resort
Grove Park Inn
Pharmaceutical baron, E. W. Grove had designed and built Asheville's Grove Park Inn as an extraordinary health resort for the well-to-do. Amenities include european spa facilities and sports complex. (less) Pharmaceutical baron, E. W. Grove had designed and built Asheville's Grove Park Inn a...(more)
Category: Resort
Sports
Asheville Outdoor Center
Take-out for 7-mile trip. River outfitter and raft guide services available. (less) Take-out for 7-mile trip. River outfitter and raft guide services available.
Category: Sports
Transportation
Asheville Regional Airport
Situated near the center of the "Golden Triangle," Asheville Regional Aiport is WNC's major commercial airport offering flights on Delta, USAir, United and Allegiant Airlines. (less) Situated near the center of the "Golden Triangle," Asheville Regional Aiport is WNC's...(more)
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