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Ridge Parkway -
The Blue Ridge Parkway extends
469 miles through the southern Appalachians of Virginia and
North Carolina, linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountain
National Parks along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Designed as a "scenic drive", the Parkway provides
both stunning scenery and close-up looks at the natural and
cultural history of the mountains.
http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
www.nps.gov/blri
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Ghost Town in the Sky -
Nestled
at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains in Maggie Valley,
Ghost Town offers rides fit for the youngest buckaroo to the
bravest outlaw. Ghost Town also features staged gunfights,
live music and shows, crafts, food and lots more fun. Step
back into the Wild West at this timeless, family-fun
destination located in a beautiful mountain setting
surrounded with breathtaking views. Ghost Town in the Sky
has something fun for all ages.
www.GhostTownInTheSky.com
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Great
Smokey Mountains -
Ridge upon ridge of
forest straddles the border between North Carolina and
Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World
renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the
beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its
remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is
America’s most visited national park.
http://www.nps.gov/grsm
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Harrah's
Cherokee Casino
- At the foot of the Great
Smoky Mountains, and within a day's drive of more than one-half
the U.S. population -- 60,000 square feet of gaming space
featuring over 2,400 electronic video games awaits guests.
Open seven days a week, 24-hours a day.
http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/harrahs-cherokee/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml
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Lake Junaluska -
Nestled in the
mountains of Western North Carolina, Lake Junaluska Assembly
is a full service, year-round conference and retreat center.
It is owned and operated by the Southeastern Jurisdiction of
the United Methodist Church.
http://www.lakejunaluska.com/
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As
to not misrepresent any of the above Area Attractions, their
companies and/or organizations, each excerpt was taken from
the actual websites to which the corresponding link directs
and remains the property of its respective website, company
and/or organization.
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