“Day-Tripping” listings
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AN APPALACHIAN EVENING
On summer Saturdays, locals and visitors alike can feel at home in Appalachia with this bluegrass series, featuring bands like the Jeff Little Trio and The Farewell Drifters. Buy local produce at the “tailgate” farmers market and handmade goods at the artisans gallery. There’s also a pre-concert dinner served family-style. (08/2010)
86 miles west of Asheville Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, Robbinsville
828-693-9708
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FOLKMOOT USA
Folk dance groups from around the world travel to the charming mountain town of Waynesville annually to share their national music, dance, instruments and costumes. July 22 through Aug. 1. (07/2010)
38 miles west of Asheville Waynesville, NC
828-452-2997
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CHEROKEE, NC
Explore the Native American heritage of the North Carolina mountains by observing demonstrations of ancient crafts and rituals at the Oconoluftee Indian Village and the Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual. (04/2010)
56 miles west of Asheville
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LEAF: LAKE EDEN ARTS FESTIVAL
This music and healing arts festival combines music performances, art displays, yoga demonstrations and poetry slams. Craft and food booths, a kids’ village, and swing and zydeco music round out the fun. May 6-9. (04/2010)
377 Lake Eden Rd, Black Mountain, NC
828-686-8742
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HOT SPRINGS RESORT AND SPA
Nothing helps shed the winter chill better than a dip in the underground-spring-fed hot tubs here. Camping is available on the grounds. (03/2010)
315 Bridge St, Hot Springs, NC
828-622-7676
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BREWS CRUISE
Sample signature suds and learn about the science of beer-making at a rotating selection of local breweries. Saturdays feature three different tours—two by van and one on foot— that visit three breweries apiece. (12/2009)
15 miles north of Asheville
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HISTORIC ABINGDON, VA
This quaint farming town offers fine dining at restaurants like Peppermill, well-known plays at the Barter Theatre and a Saturday morning farmers market with great deals on organic, locally grown food. (12/2009)
112 miles northeast of Asheville
www.abingdon.com
