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Robert Lake Park

Great park and playground for all ages. Park has a small natural creek running through the play area that is great for exploring and water play in warm weather. There are bathrooms and also excellent hiking trails within the Montreat community.

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Cradle of Forestry in America

Nestled in Pisgah National Forest, this is a historical site that offers visitors a chance to learn more about the beginning of forest conservation in America as it was the original site of the Biltmore Forest School. It is great for kids and adults alike with plenty of outdoor trails and exhibits to get your body moving but also an indoor discovery center with an excellent educational video if it is raining. They honor all federal passes and have a junior ranger program. You are deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the nature surrounding the center is stunning.

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Great Smoky Mountains Historical Train Ride

Train ride on fun historical trains through North Carolina mountainsides right outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Beautiful sights, but the best part was local storytellers and musicians who came through the trains and offered insight into the history of the land and the railroads. Great for all ages.

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Grandfather Mountain

Nature park home to amazing biodiversity and extensive trail system. There is a visitor center including wildlife habitats. Grandfather Mountain is also home to the infamous "mile high swinging bridge".

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Moses Cone Memorial Park

Colonial revival mansion established in the late 1800's by NC's largest textile empire. The country estate now houses the Parkway Craft Center which displays mountain handicraft such as quilts, pottery etc and often has craft demonstrations. The grounds have an extensive trail system of carriage roads and small lake great for a walk or even fishing.

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