Michael's Guidebook
Outdoor Activities
Exciting River Rafting, Ziplining, Climbing Wall, and Rappel down a waterfall with Canyoneering!!!! Located at 12 Good Adventures Lane, Marshall, NC 28753
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I-French Broad Adventures
12 Good Adventures LnExciting River Rafting, Ziplining, Climbing Wall, and Rappel down a waterfall with Canyoneering!!!! Located at 12 Good Adventures Lane, Marshall, NC 28753
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
578 Valley View CirBlue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayCradle of Forestry in America Heritage Site
11250 Pisgah HwyBiltmore
1 Lodge StEnjoy a nice meal in downtown Mars Hill followed by a wonderful live play or musical at the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theater. Located on the campus of Mars Hill University at 44 College Street, Mars Hill, NC 28754.
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Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre
44 College StEnjoy a nice meal in downtown Mars Hill followed by a wonderful live play or musical at the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theater. Located on the campus of Mars Hill University at 44 College Street, Mars Hill, NC 28754.
This is a great day trip to rent a bike and get an escort to the top then ride the 17 miles back down to Damascus. Most of the trail has a slight downhill incline or flat with an easy ride for almost anyone and any age. Take time to enjoy some ice cream in Damascus to celebrate your ride.
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Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
Virginia Creeper National Recreation TrailThis is a great day trip to rent a bike and get an escort to the top then ride the 17 miles back down to Damascus. Most of the trail has a slight downhill incline or flat with an easy ride for almost anyone and any age. Take time to enjoy some ice cream in Damascus to celebrate your ride.
Great tubing run with a magic carpet and heated observation room.
10725 US-23, Mars Hill, NC 28754, USA
Great tubing run with a magic carpet and heated observation room.
Great family owned and operated tubing run with a magic carpet. Located at 3461 Puncheon Fork Road, Mars Hill, NC 28754
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Wolf Ridge Tubing
3461 Puncheon Fork RoadGreat family owned and operated tubing run with a magic carpet. Located at 3461 Puncheon Fork Road, Mars Hill, NC 28754
Hiking
http://baileymountainpark.org/
Great local hiking trail
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Bailey Mountain Preserve - Smith Farm
889 Forest Streethttp://baileymountainpark.org/
Great local hiking trail
The 3.6-mile Laurel River Trail in Pisgah National Forest (trail #310) near Hot Springs is definitely one of the flattest hikes in our mountains - with plenty of mountain scenery along the way. It is a delight for those of us that love the sound of river rapids and lush mountain woodlands. Find many spots to access the Big Laurel Creek and even take a dip. Fishing and mountain biking is allowed too.
The many boulders along the banks make perfect picnic spots. The roundtrip of 7.2 miles is perfect for all seasons. The trail is especially scenic in early spring with wildflowers blooming along the trail and river’s edge. The trail begins at the intersection of US 25 and NC 208 - see directions below.
There’s a large roadside parking area on your left just before the intersection. The trail begins to the far left with “private property” signs, since the trail follows a unpaved road for about a mile before you enter Pisgah National Forest. The trail narrows and becomes more scenic as you stroll by the Big Laurel Creek all the way to the French Broad River. It also becomes more rocky and uneven with tree roots, but there are no steep sections.
Driving Directions:
From Asheville, it's about 31 miles. From downtown, take I-26 West / US 19 N / US 23 N / US 70 W toward Weaverville. Take exit 19A for US 25 N / US 70 W toward Marshall. Go 21.3 miles until the NC 208 intersection (US 25 / 70 turns left). Before the turn, see the large parking area on the left. For GPS, you can use the nearby Laurel River Store (on other side of the river past the parking area): 5150 US-25, Marshall.
(Description courtesy of romantic Asheville)
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Laurel River Store
The 3.6-mile Laurel River Trail in Pisgah National Forest (trail #310) near Hot Springs is definitely one of the flattest hikes in our mountains - with plenty of mountain scenery along the way. It is a delight for those of us that love the sound of river rapids and lush mountain woodlands. Find many spots to access the Big Laurel Creek and even take a dip. Fishing and mountain biking is allowed too.
The many boulders along the banks make perfect picnic spots. The roundtrip of 7.2 miles is perfect for all seasons. The trail is especially scenic in early spring with wildflowers blooming along the trail and river’s edge. The trail begins at the intersection of US 25 and NC 208 - see directions below.
There’s a large roadside parking area on your left just before the intersection. The trail begins to the far left with “private property” signs, since the trail follows a unpaved road for about a mile before you enter Pisgah National Forest. The trail narrows and becomes more scenic as you stroll by the Big Laurel Creek all the way to the French Broad River. It also becomes more rocky and uneven with tree roots, but there are no steep sections.
Driving Directions:
From Asheville, it's about 31 miles. From downtown, take I-26 West / US 19 N / US 23 N / US 70 W toward Weaverville. Take exit 19A for US 25 N / US 70 W toward Marshall. Go 21.3 miles until the NC 208 intersection (US 25 / 70 turns left). Before the turn, see the large parking area on the left. For GPS, you can use the nearby Laurel River Store (on other side of the river past the parking area): 5150 US-25, Marshall.
(Description courtesy of romantic Asheville)
Food scene
The Original Papa Nicks
15 College StStackhouse Restaurant
37 S Main StIron Horse Station
24 Andrews Ave STwisted Laurel
10A S Main St
611 Carl Eller Rd
Pig & Grits
620 W Main St
Label Restaurant
112 Tipton StThe Library Coffee House
40 N Main StZadie's Market Marshall
33 Baileys Branch RdZuma Coffee
7 N Main StHigh Ridge Adventures Outfitting & BBQ
4223 US-25