Included Blue Ridge Attractions
Choose admission to 4 of these top Blue Ridge Attractions.
Biltmore Escape to the larger-than-life
splendor of Biltmore–George Vanderbilt’s
vast 8,000 acre estate featuring 250-room Biltmore house and acres of
gardens. Savor farm-fresh foods and award-winning wines from Biltmore
Winery, then take to the outdoors by bike, raft or on horseback.
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian At the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, you will learn about the Cherokee
people, through knowledgeable hosts, special group programs and award-winning
permanent exhibits. Visit 10,000 years of artifacts and history that will
spark the imagination and inspire the soul.
Banner Elk Winery The Banner Elk Winery at the Blueberry Farm is the first commercial
winery built in Avery and Watauga counties. The winery processes locally
grown grapes into excellent wines reflecting the unique characteristics
of fruit grown in the Appalachian Mountains.
Smith McDowell House Museum Awarded a Save America’s Treasures preservation and restoration grant,
this National Historic Landmark will be one of the highpoints of your visit
to Asheville. The rooms are decorated and carefully furnished to match the
six decades from 1840-1900.
Mystery Hill Founded in 1949, Mystery Hill has been enjoyed by many generations
for years. See water flow uphill, a ball roll uphill, and gravity defied
in the gravitational vortex, also called the Mystery House. Then experience
the optical illusions and fun stuff in the Hall of Mystery.
Wheels Through Time Museum The Wheels Through
Time Museum will sweep you back in time with its astounding presentation
of vintage transportation. You’ll find over
250 vintage motorcycles, a decade collection of automobiles and thousands
of artifacts, collectibles and memorabilia.
Your Choice of ONE of either...
 Chimney Rock Park Chimney Rock Park is as beautiful
and natural as the Blue Ridge Parkway itself. This stunning mountain attraction
features a variety of family-friendly hiking trails suited for all fitness
levels. Note: Explorer Pass is valid for your choice
of admission to Chimney Rock Park OR Grandfather Mountain.
OR
 Grandfather Mountain Grandfather Mountain is
the highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range and a globally significant
nature preserve. Cross the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge and thrill
to 360-degree views. Note: Explorer Pass is valid for
your choice of admission to Chimney Rock Park OR Grandfather
Mountain.
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Smoky Mountain Trains Museum With its collection
of 7,000 Lionel™ engines, cars, children’s
activity center, and gift/toy shop, the museum has something for everyone.
Operating turntable with roundhouse, live cascading five-foot waterfall,
freight yard with 400 cars, 12 animated scenes and over 60 scratch-built
buildings.
Colburn Earth Science Museum The Colburn Earth Science Museum is truly a place where the earth comes
alive with interactive exhibits on geology, plate tectonics, meteorology
and the history of mining in Western North Carolina. A visit to the Colburn
is an adventure of discovery that the whole family will enjoy..
The Health Adventure Adventure awaits visitors of all ages at Asheville’s family health
and science attraction, offering interactive exhibits and programs. Whether
you’re 2 or 102, kids of all ages enjoy The Health Adventure.
BONUS!
Thomas Wolfe Memorial In addition to choosing
4 attractions, you'll also get FREE admission to the Thomas Wolfe Memorial.
This simple Victorian home—now
known as the Thomas Wolfe Memorial—was
depicted as “Dixieland” in Wolfe’s famous novel “Look
Homeward, Angel”. Guided tours offer visitors a chance to take an up
close look at this famous property and museum.
You have 30 days to use your admissions – take your
time, relax, explore and enjoy.
Blue Ridge Explorer Pass is valid from November 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008.
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