Mountain Getaway Guidebook
Resort Amenities
The Sapphire Valley Resort Community Center is open daily, Call 828-743-7663.
This is the 'resort concierge desk' where you can get information on trips and purchase tickets for the many activities offered by Sapphire Valley. Resort fee is $2 per day, 3 day minimum.
There are socials, television viewing rooms, a gift shop, trip and event reservations, a library, board games, puzzles, book exchange, area information and special events.
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Sapphire Valley North Carolina
127 Cherokee TrailThe Sapphire Valley Resort Community Center is open daily, Call 828-743-7663.
This is the 'resort concierge desk' where you can get information on trips and purchase tickets for the many activities offered by Sapphire Valley. Resort fee is $2 per day, 3 day minimum.
There are socials, television viewing rooms, a gift shop, trip and event reservations, a library, board games, puzzles, book exchange, area information and special events.
Sightseeing
Visit Biltmore, America's Largest Home, built by George Vanderbilt. Explore the 8000-acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC.
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Biltmore Estate Drive
Biltmore Estate DriveVisit Biltmore, America's Largest Home, built by George Vanderbilt. Explore the 8000-acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC.
Lake Toxaway is a mountain haven for swimming, skiing, sailing, and fishing. Just across its upstream dam lies Lake Cardinal at 65 acres in size, which provides additional opportunities for water-based recreation.
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Lake Toxaway
Lake Toxaway is a mountain haven for swimming, skiing, sailing, and fishing. Just across its upstream dam lies Lake Cardinal at 65 acres in size, which provides additional opportunities for water-based recreation.
Rainforest rising to 2,000 ft. with waterfalls, trout streams, rugged trails & large visitor center.
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Gorges State Park
976 Grassy Ridge RdRainforest rising to 2,000 ft. with waterfalls, trout streams, rugged trails & large visitor center.
Located in the heart of Bryson City NC & just minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Their passenger excursions take you from their historic depot in Bryson City, through the beautiful countryside of Western North Carolina to various destinations. With a variety of passenger train options and special event trains they're a perfect place for making memories and experience the true form of railroading!
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StLocated in the heart of Bryson City NC & just minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Their passenger excursions take you from their historic depot in Bryson City, through the beautiful countryside of Western North Carolina to various destinations. With a variety of passenger train options and special event trains they're a perfect place for making memories and experience the true form of railroading!
Vast park boasts forests, waterfalls, peaks & rivers, with on-site camping, hiking & picnic space.
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Pisgah National Forest
Vast park boasts forests, waterfalls, peaks & rivers, with on-site camping, hiking & picnic space.
45-foot waterfall located in the Nantahala National Forest, northwest of Highlands, North Carolina
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Bridal Veil Falls
45-foot waterfall located in the Nantahala National Forest, northwest of Highlands, North Carolina
Discover a hidden space center deep in Pisgah National Forest. If you are fascinated with science and the stars, The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) is a must-see in the Asheville area. This complex was initially developed by NASA in 1962 as the east coast facility to track satellites and monitor manned space flights. Today, it's a non-profit educational and world-class research center known for their massive radio telescopes. Located near Brevard, the 30-building campus dotted with all sizes of telescopes is well-protected from man-made light pollution and radio interference, recognized by the International Dark Sky Association as a Dark Sky Park. It attracts both curious tourists and acclaimed scientists from around the globe.
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Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
1 Pari DrDiscover a hidden space center deep in Pisgah National Forest. If you are fascinated with science and the stars, The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) is a must-see in the Asheville area. This complex was initially developed by NASA in 1962 as the east coast facility to track satellites and monitor manned space flights. Today, it's a non-profit educational and world-class research center known for their massive radio telescopes. Located near Brevard, the 30-building campus dotted with all sizes of telescopes is well-protected from man-made light pollution and radio interference, recognized by the International Dark Sky Association as a Dark Sky Park. It attracts both curious tourists and acclaimed scientists from around the globe.
Elevate your family fun at Highlands Outpost! Activities include mountain coaster, summer tubing, snow tubing, trout fishing, gem mining and ice skating. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Outpost Café.
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Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
7420 Dillard RdElevate your family fun at Highlands Outpost! Activities include mountain coaster, summer tubing, snow tubing, trout fishing, gem mining and ice skating. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Outpost Café.
Food scene
Library Kitchen + Bar has a new vibe to it since its 2016 complete renovation. With colorful art installations, bright and playful culinary treats and a craft cocktail bar, it's easy to visit and hard to leave.
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The Library Kitchen & Bar
184 Cherokee TrailLibrary Kitchen + Bar has a new vibe to it since its 2016 complete renovation. With colorful art installations, bright and playful culinary treats and a craft cocktail bar, it's easy to visit and hard to leave.
About Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company
Mountain-view pub with craft beers (not housemade), basic food, live music & a pet-friendly deck.
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Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company
50 Slicers Ave
About Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company
Mountain-view pub with craft beers (not housemade), basic food, live music & a pet-friendly deck.
Neighborhoods
A charming 19th century railroad town on the banks of the Tuckaseigee River in the North Carolina Smokies.
In many ways, Dillsboro has changed very little over the past century. Dillsboro proper is still a walking town — just two blocks long — sprinkled with pristine white houses, rustic old shops, galleries, restaurants and quaint country inns. Even the general store is still here, complete with the original hardwood floors, ceiling fans and soda fountain.
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Dillsboro
A charming 19th century railroad town on the banks of the Tuckaseigee River in the North Carolina Smokies.
In many ways, Dillsboro has changed very little over the past century. Dillsboro proper is still a walking town — just two blocks long — sprinkled with pristine white houses, rustic old shops, galleries, restaurants and quaint country inns. Even the general store is still here, complete with the original hardwood floors, ceiling fans and soda fountain.
City/town information
Asheville is located in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence. The vast 19th-century Biltmore estate displays artwork by masters like Renoir. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums, and in the nearby River Arts District, former factory buildings house artists' studios
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Asheville
Asheville is located in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence. The vast 19th-century Biltmore estate displays artwork by masters like Renoir. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums, and in the nearby River Arts District, former factory buildings house artists' studios
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The Biltmore
Take in the grandeur of the United States country's largest home, the "Downton Abbey" of America. Explore the many rooms inside the house, walk through breathtaking landscapes and gardens, taste vintages at the winery and enjoy fine dining.
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Cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway
Drive one of America's most scenic roads. Enjoy a leisurely excursion filled with nature's beauty through dense forests and atop mountain ridges. You'll find breathtaking overlooks, numerous hiking trails and great spots for picnics. Drive north for panoramic views at Craggy Gardens and Mt. Mitchell. A drive south takes you through a dozen tunnels and the highest section of the Parkway.