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Cataloochee Trail

Landmarks – Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

Inscription. An old Indian path, across mountains used, by early settlers and, in 1810 by Bishop Asbury. Trail passed nearby. , Erected 1959. (Marker Number P-50: ), , Location. 35° 31.392′ N, 82° 58.867′ W. ... More on HMDB

Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker

Landmarks – Lambsburg, Virginia

View the newest Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker in the United States (installed on Memorial Day 2005 - May 30). The Blue Star Memorials were first conceived after World War II to honor veterans. They were later changed to all memebers ... More on Virginia.org

Goldhagen Studios

Art Museums – Hayesville, North Carolina

Morganton Farmers Market

Food Shopping – Morganton, North Carolina

Smith-McDowell House Museum

Museums – Asheville, North Carolina

I plan to come back and visit again during History Alive in October! More on TripAdvisor

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  • Before John and I headed to the Biltmore House, we stopped in at the Smith-McDowell House only a few minute... More on igougo

  • It was a great house lots of history. The scenery around the house was so pretty. More on TripAdvisor

New River State Park

National And State Parks – Jefferson, North Carolina

The variety of water, Claytor Lake, the New River, Foster Falls and Chestnut Creek, and the many beautiful... More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • If you want home style cooking, then Greenfield Restaurant is a good bet. More on Epinions.com

  • This trail is awesome and beautiful! We walked the entire trail with pleasure, road bikes on some of it and... More on Yahoo! Travel

Boone Trail Highway Marker

Landmarks – Hillsville, Virginia

Between 1913 and 1938, the Boone Trail Highway Memorial Association placed cast iron markers throughout the United States. This was an effort to help promote coast to coast highway improvement, tourist travel, patriotism, rememberance ... More on Virginia.org

NCSU Traverse Wall

Things To Do – Statesville, North Carolina

This is a man-made concrete slab about 10 feet tall and maybe 200 feet long. The wall itself is a retaining wall used to hold back a lot of dirt. Hand and foot holds have been permanently glued on. Avoid using the top of the wall. ... More on RockClimbing

Springhouse

Things To Do – Maggie Valley, North Carolina

Springhouse - Think of Springhouse as a guaranteed hangover. And we mean that in the best possible way. Located at 2914 Soco Rd, it’s open all night, so it’s a pretty good bet that you’re going to be feeling ... More on clubzone

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

Things To Do – Franklin, North Carolina

Located 4 miles north of Franklin at the foot of Cowee Mountain just off Highway 441,, Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine is open 7 days a week from 9:00 a. m. until "The Last Person Leaves". Two covered fl... More on Franklin-chamber.com

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  • Located 4 miles north of Franklin at the foot of Cowee Mountain just off Highway 441,, Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine is open 7 days a week from 9:00 a. m. until "The Last Person Leaves". Two covered flu... More on Franklin-chamber.com

Statesville Country Club

Golf Courses – Statesville, North Carolina

Built in the current location in 1964, the course has well grown-in charm without the'stale' view of most newer courses. More on golflink.com

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  • Joined SCC a year ago and have found this to be one of the jewels of North Carolina. The club itself features everything - full banquet facilities, full service resturant and bar/lounge along with ... More on golflink.com

  • Statesville Country Club is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Statesville, North Carolina. This medium-length layout has 3 sets of teeboxes for a fun, but challenging golfing experience. ... More on TheGolfCourses.net

Arbys

Restaurants – Asheville, North Carolina

Eurest Dining

Restaurants – Yadkinville, North Carolina

Souper Sandwich

Restaurants – Asheville, North Carolina

Souper Sandwich is located in North Carolina. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine American dishes. More on Open List

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  • The decor is bright spotless and tidy with white counter and chairs. Souper Sandwich serves daily breakfast and lunch. Breakfast fare includes freshly baked muffins pastries and breads. They serve ... More on Yahoo! Travel