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Folk Art Center/Southern Highland Craft Guild

Museums – Asheville, North Carolina

Houses a changing exhibition gallerywhich shows traditional and contemporary crafts of regional national and international significance. ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Roanoke - A Railroad Town The David R. and Susan S. Goode Railwalk

Trains – Roanoke, Virginia

Inscription. In recent years, Roanoke has shed its image as a “railroad town” as others have surpassed the railroad as the major employer. However, without the N&W, Roanoke might not ha... More on HMDB

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  • A unique tribute to Roanoke�s strong rail history, the railwalk was completed and dedicated in 2007. David ... More on Roanokeva.gov

Beagle Ridge Gardens and Herb Farm

Gardens – Wytheville, Virginia

Our 14 theme display gardens showcase herb and perennial collections. Stroll through the gardens, enjoy tea on the patio and watch the hummingbirds feast on the flowers. The gardens are alive with colorful plants, butterflies and ... More on Virginia.org

Salt Trail

Things To Do – Glade Spring, Virginia

Turn around and go back up the trail to Glade Spring-a gentle uphill climb. More on TrailLink.com

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  • Trestles are new, and trail is well maintained. More on TrailLink.com

  • The trailhead in Glade Spring is a little difficult to find. It is a the end of a spur that come off the main Norfolk Southern line. From the Glade Spring Exit off I-81, take Hwy 9l north toward Gl... More on TrailLink.com

Fotheringay

Landmarks – Elliston, Virginia

Inscription. Fotheringay was the home of George Hancock (1754-1820), a colonel in the Virginia Line during the Revolutionary War and aide-de-camp to Count Casimir Pulaski. He later served in both the Virginia House of Delegates and ... More on HMDB

Kephart Shelter via Kephart Prong

Parks – Cherokee, North Carolina

This was one of the nicest most peaceful hikes I've taken. More on Trails

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  • A great trail for children because there's plenty to look at and the trail More on Trails

  • This was one of the nicest most peaceful hikes I've taken. You cross the r More on Trails

Penguin Club Inc

Things To Do – Salem, Virginia

Milan Tobacconists Inc

Things To Do – Roanoke, Virginia

The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly (and almost always smoking cigars). if you don't smoke, they have a lot of magazines in there too. More on insiderpages.com

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  • I love this shop. They have a wide selection of cigars, nice humidors, and other smoking accoutrements. They also have nice leather armchairs to relax and have a puff in. The staff is very knowledg... More on insiderpages.com

Lost Creek

Campgrounds – Benton, Tennessee

15 sites on 5 acres; 3 tent, 12 RV/tent. Bath: vaulted toilets, no showers. More on AAA.com

Presbyterian Historical Society

Museums – Waynesville, North Carolina

Hardtimes Road

Parks – Asheville, North Carolina

Great six mile loop when you combine it with the Arboretum. More on Trails

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  • For most cyclists, the name of this ride does not denote its nature. This popular route is none too hard as it climbs the same spine as the Blue Ridge Parkway. Youll pass a spring (look for the pip... More on Trails

Lake Winfield Scott

Nature Scenery – Suches, Georgia

'Lake Winfield Scott' is an mountain pond located south of Blairsville, Georgia in Union County. The lake, which is owned and managed by the U.S. Forest Service, is the source of Cooper Creek. It is the centerpiece of the Forest ... More on Wikipedia

Phillips' Smoky Mountain Restaurant

Restaurants – Robbinsville, North Carolina

Home Style Cooking. More on Visitnc.com

el Chapala Mexican Restaurant

Restaurants – Asheville, North Carolina

Luigis Exquisite Italian Cuisine

Restaurants – Roanoke, Virginia

Luigis is a great italian restaurant that looks really small, but it is one of the best places to go for a really nice dinner. More on insiderpages.com

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  • There are great dessert selections that include spumoni and house... More on 10Best.com

  • Fine italian gourmet cooking is served at this fine dining favorite. The menu offers tasty pastas, as well as savory veal and shrimp scampi. ... More on 10Best.com