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Soco Falls

Just about a mile off the Parkway, Soco Falls is a double waterfall, with two cascades meeting together at a pool. The waterfall is actually...

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Waterrock Knob

The view from this large overlook is one of the best on the entire Parkway, from over 6,000 feet up. There are plenty of picnic...

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Cowee Mountain Overlook

Our vote for the best overlook on the tour! There’s nothing blocking your view as you gaze at miles upon miles of the Blue Ridge...

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Devil's Courthouse

You can enjoy this impressive cliff from the overlook, or you can hike to the top. A path heads up through the woods and comes...

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Black Balsam Knob

Just off the Parkway, this trail is about one and a half miles round-trip. The moderately-difficult hike takes you to a 360-degree panorama of the...

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Graveyard Fields

Graveyard Fields got its spooky name, and look, from a series of natural disasters. But it’s also one of the most popular hiking spots on...

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Cradle of Forestry Museum

Learn about the birth of forestry education at this tidy little museum. The interactive exhibits are a nice change of pace for kids in tow,...

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Looking Glass Falls

This 60-foot, or 18-meter waterfall, is one of the most popular in North Carolina because you can see it from the road! There’s no need...

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Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower

This hike is a little different, following an old gravel road instead of a trail. It’s a moderate hike uphill, but it ends at an...

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Pisgah Inn

A touch of civilization before heading further into the woods. Grab a meal at the restaurant, or some grab and go food and snacks at...

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Mt. Pisgah

Mt. Pisgah is easily visible from the Asheville area, and now you have the opportunity to hike to the top. It’s about a 4.5 mile,...

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North Carolina Arboretum

This elegant arboretum is a massive 400-acre park with cultivated gardens, a cool Bonsai tree display, and some hiking trails through forest and mountains. There’s...

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