LAKE LURE!
"♥Take a tour of Green River Plantation, The Farm Museum, Maimy Etta BlackMuseum!
♥ Bring your bike—Ride or walk 8 miles of NEW hiking/biking trails! Trail runs through downtowns and quiet, scenic, areas!
♥Go antiquing!
♥Relax With an ice cream cone in one of our,quaint downtowns and chat With friendly folks!
♥Browse through an old general store!
♥Take a daylight tour of Lake Lure and see the site of  film, Dirty Dancing! OR
♥Take a dinner cruise on Lake Lure at night!
♥Visit Broad River Gems, pan for gems, dig for fossils! Shop in their Gem store! ♥Rent boats, canoes and paddle boats! ♥Visit the new Dish Barn ♥Spend the
day enjoying the splendor of Chimney Rock
Park and all its amenities! ♥Shop for angels, antiques or treasures in quaint shops!
♥Shop Tanner, a true outlet, and buy top quality ladies apparel at unheard of discounts! ♥Check the calendar of events on www.rutherfordtourism.com ♥Visit
Fibber McGees for Christmas OR ♥
Just enjoy a stroll on the River walk or in our quaint downtowns!
♥Eat in unique little restaurants!" from   
www.rutherfordtourism.com
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Rent a Bike and Explore Our Mountains!
Liberty Bicycles!
1378 Hendersonville Rd,Asheville, NC 28803,Phone: 828-274-2453
We believe that bicycling promotes health, mental well-being, enjoyment of the outdoors and opportunities for achievement and
competition.Therefore, Liberty is an advocate for cycling, both locally and nationally.Liberty exists to provide an enjoyable, exceptional
cycling experience.While striving for excellence, we will value all relationships and will treat each person with honesty and
respect.
         Proud to Have Been a Part of the 2007 HNG Olympiad!

ALL SPA SERVICES! WE GO TO YOU!
Tranquility At Your door Step!

-Relax we come to you !To your Home Business Vacation Rentals Cabins B&B.

Massages Facials Body treatments, Hand & Feet treatments, Guided waterfall, hikes, yoga, spa parties, spa packages, couples-groups-
events, Personal Chef for catering, pet sitting-pet therapies, baby sitting services, Girls getaways packages, Romantic getaway,
wedding planning, music-entertainment arrangements.
Serving Asheville-Lake Lure-Hendersonville-Rutherford county and All WNC areas for over 9 years 30years in business.

Have the Services of a Full Spa Come To YOU!
Vist The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center-Fence!
Explore a True Mountain Treasure! Find peace, love, and unconditional acceptance                         
Simply go to find and be PEACE!
In this world, there are  few places that one can recommend unconditionally for a visit!

  • This place is a unique mountain treasure that very few know about and even fewer in our
    local area have visited.

  • Their web page says it all" United Research has no membership and no formalized belief system, and we do not
    proselytize nor ask that anyone change his or her belief system in favor of our teachings.
  • Visit their by yourself, visit with a group of " open minded" individuals", visit just because you need some quiet
  • The Light Center welcomes everyone.
  • There is no membership, and there are no dues or requirements as to creed, doctrines, or religious preference. It
    exists to serve all - no matter what your background, no matter what your beliefs.
  • Visit Our Web Site
  • United Research  The Light Center
  • P.O. Box 1146  2190 US Hwy 9 South Black Mountain, NC 28711
Rent a Bike in the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Ride a River While in Our Mountains!
Visit Our Mountain Treasure! Chimney Rock Park!
Chimney Rock Park is the natural fulfillment of your trip to the
mountains!
"Take a deep breath of refreshing mountain air, become invigorated by our hiking trails, and let your cares fade away in the cool mists
of Hickory Nut Falls.

This is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and spend time with family and friends.

The Park, located 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, offers the best of the mountains in one place-spectacular 75-mile
views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, a variety of special events and much more.
"

Discover the Joy of The Now at Celestial Waters!
Celestial Waters is a rustic mountain haven nestled in the Blueridge Mountains of North
Carolina. Surrounded by the lush richness of nature at Celestial Waters, you can enjoy the natural
beauty of over 100 scenic acres of forests, trails, creeks, waterfalls and a small lake. Celestial
Waters is located approximately one hour southeast of Asheville, NC.

Celestial Waters has a special energy all its own, next to a gently cascading waterfall, in the midst of
nature’s wondrous handiwork. Here you will find a safe and friendly environment,  perfect for exploring
yourself.

I AM NOW™ participants stay at Celestial Waters while they experience the I AM NOW™ Adventure.

DO SEE BELOW ON HOW TO HAVE AN ADVENTURE IN OUR AREA!
Climb Rumbling Bald Mountain in Lake Lure!
Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School

Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School offers Rock Climbing and Ice Climbing trips tailoring to individuals, families,
groups, beginners and climbing skills courses for experienced climbers seeking to expand their skills and knowledge. We
also offer climbing Instructor training and certifications in North Carolina through the AMGA Top Rope Site Manager and
Rock Instructor Programs..  
Rock, Ice Climbing Guides and Rock Climbing Courses in North Carolina

NOC Leads the Way in Whitewater Rafting!

At NOC, your enjoyment and safety are our paramount concern. Since 1972, NOC has set the industry standards for rafting
operations and river safety.

We can accommodate any size group on half-day, full-day, and overnight rafting trips on seven Southeastern rivers located
amidst the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. NOC raft trips include flexible trip times, customized service, hot showers, clean
changing rooms, professional photos, and outpost stores for any last minute trip needs. Our experienced guides will lead your
group down the river on fully guided and guide-assisted trips; or you can choose to captain your own ducky and experience our
rivers on your own terms (subject to availability and water levels). When you raft with NOC, you can be confident that we will
make your vacation the very best!

Ride a RIVER!
THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM!  THE BEST OF THE
MOUNTAINS ALL IN ONE PLACE!

The North Carolina Arboretum is a 434-acre public garden located within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest of the
Pisgah National Forest.

Surrounded by the dense folds of the botanically diverse Southern Appalachian Mountains, the Arboretum is
nestled in one of the most beautiful natural garden settings in America!

A center for education, research, conservation and economic development, and garden demonstration, the
Arboretum offers a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages.

Hiking trails and the  magnificent beauty of the the Blue Ridge Mountains all in one place!


.VISIT THIS " MOUNTAIN TREASURE TODAY!
             OUR MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES AND ATTRACTIONS!
Foothills Equestrian Nature Center is a 380-acre nature education and outdoor recreation center nestled in the
beautiful foothills of Tryon, North Carolina.

Whether you're interested in outdoor recreation, nature education or preservation of precious open space, you'll
find something of interest at FENCE.

FENCE is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing facilities and focus for education, recreation and
preservation in nature studies and equestrian activities with the aim of enhancing these endeavors to enrich the
quality of life for the community



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