GHOST
TOWN IN THE SKY
"
WHAT:
A Western-theme amusement park with more
than 30 rides and shows on top of a mountain.
WHERE: Maggie Valley
HOURS: Open 7 days a week, May 6-Oct
29.
COST: $19.95 for ages 10-up, $13.95
for ages 3-9. Covers all rides & shows.
INFORMATION: Call (800)446-7886 or
visit us at www.ghosttowninthesky.com |
CHIMNEY
ROCK PARK
WHAT:
A privately owned Natural Heritage site
with hiking trails and spectacular views
of Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Falls.
WHERE: Chimney Rock
HOURS: Tickets are sold 8:30 a.m.-5:30
p.m. daily, weather permitting. Park remains
open 1 to 1 1/2 hours after the last
ticket is sold.
COST: $10.95 for adults, $5 for children
6-12; free for kids under 6.
INFORMATION: Call (800) 277-9611
or visit us at www.chimneyrockpark.com |
CLIMBAX
WHAT:
An indoor climbing center featuring instruction
& indoor & outdoor climbing situations.
WHERE: 43 Wall Street, downtown Asheville.
HOURS: Open this spring 3-10 p.m. Tuesday
and Thursday; noon-10 p.m. Wednesday and
Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 1-6 p.m.
Sunday. Call for summer hours.
COST: Prices range based on
the type of climb, starting at $8 for unroped
bouldering at a low height for non-members.
INFORMATION: Call (828)252-9996. www.climbax.com |
PISGAH
CENTER FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION
WHAT:
An environmental education
center with indoor exhibits and outdoor
trails, nature programs and live trout in
outdoor pools. Free admission.
WHERE: Pisgah Center for Wildlife
Education.
HOURS: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. all year long.
COST: Free Admission.
INFORMATION: Call (828)877-4423 or
visit us at http://www.ncwildlife.org |
WNC
NATURE CENTER
WHAT:
A zoo-like facility featuring a variety
of reptiles, insects and mammals on view,
and educational programming.
WHERE: 75 Gashes Creek Road, east
Asheville
HOURS: Open 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily,
year-round.
COST: $4 for adults, $3 for senior
citizens 65-up, $2 for children 3-14.
INFORMATION: Call (828)298-5600 http://www.wncnaturecenter.org |
SMOKY
MOUNTAIN GOLD & RUBY MINE
WHAT:
Operation teaches visitors about the region's
gem and mineral heritage and gives them
an opportunity to pan for rubies and sapphires.
WHERE: Cherokee
HOURS: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily, April-November
COST: $4-$10, depending upon type
of gem and amount to be mined.
INFORMATION: Call (800)438-1601 or
visit us at www.cherokee-nc.com
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