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The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area: A unique natural and cultural treasure. Outdoor adventures abound in the The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area comprises the 25 westernmost Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. counties and the ( Indian Reservation) in the state of North Carolina. The region encompasses nearly 11,000 square Hiking, biking, fi shing, miles of mountains, forests, lakes, streams, small towns, farms and fi elds. birding, rock climbing, paddling and snow skiing In designating as a National Heritage Area draw outdoor enthusiasts to in 2003, Congress recognized the cultural and natural resources of the the area. The Nantahala, region that played a signifi cant role in the history of the United States French Broad, Nolichucky and the state of North Carolina. and Green rivers are among the region’s waterways Discover the natural scenic beauty of the mountains, foothills and offering whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing and forests of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. many state parks located within the other water sports. Ski slopes Two of the most visited national Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. of the High Country and the Cataloochee and Sapphire parklands in the country lie within the The famed Blue Ridge National Heritage Area — Valley regions beckon stretches for 88 miles through the the Great Smoky Mountains National winter sports buffs. Bikers Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Park and the , and hikers will fi nd hundreds Mountains National Park and Pisgah of miles of fi rst-rate trails known as “America’s Favorite Drive.” National Forest within the boundaries winding through the forests The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Photo courtesy of Biltmore™ and alongside the rivers the Nantahala National Forest preserves Area. Throughout the region visitors Biltmore Estate one of the largest stands of old growth are enchanted by exquisite waterways and streams. The minerals found throughout the region trees in the Eastern United States. The and waterfalls, scenic byways and Museums, heritage sites and America’s largest home. by wealthy industrialist George W. are famous worldwide, highest mountain east of the Mississippi breathtaking mountain views. More than 100 museums and River, , soars above the Vanderbilt in the late 1800s. It is now and visitors can hunt for heritage sites refl ect the history, operated as a private attraction treasures at the many gem and is one of the culture and arts of the Blue Ridge that includes the mansion, gardens, mines in the area. National Heritage Area. Among them vineyards, historic farm, crafts and is Biltmore Estate, known worldwide as

music performances. Photo courtesy of Jackson County Travel & Tourism. “America’s Largest Home.” Located in Asheville, the estate was built

than 30 wineries open to the public in Farming traditions preserve a beloved land.the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, For thousands of years, Native many of which are located in the state’s Americans cultivated the fertile valleys only two American Viticultural Areas. of the North Carolina mountains, raising(See map and Web site on back.) the “three sisters” — corn, beans and squash — which were the staples of their diet. After the Revolutionary War, European and African immigrants brought their own farming traditions into Photo courtesy of NC Department of Commerce Blue Ridge Parkway / Linville Viaduct the region, but also adopted many of the Cherokee ways. Handcrafts and mountain music reflect the heart Today, farmers and conservationists of Southern Appalachian culture. throughout the Blue Ridge National Immigrant settlers brought with The Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual Heritage Area strive to maintain these agricultural traditions, resulting them their native cultural traditions, in Cherokee represents more than in a resurgence in locally grown many of which blended over time 300 artists who create baskets, food and the preservation of scenic

into the unique culture of the Blue pottery, woodcarving, beadwork, agricultural landscapes. Photo courtesy of High Country Host Ridge. These traditions, especially in jewelry, masks, dolls and other items Traditional crops continue to be handcrafts and music, have been of Cherokee traditional art. cultivated along with many newer passed down through generations A fertile meeting ground for introductions — specialty crops such and still thrive today. European and African music as Christmas trees, ornamentals, The John C. Campbell Folk School traditions, the North Carolina mushrooms, herbs and grapes. in Brasstown and Penland School mountains still ring with the sounds Viticulture (vineyards and winemaking) of Crafts near Spruce Pine play of the fi ddle, banjo, string bands is among the region’s fastest growing important roles in preserving the arts and cloggers, which can be heard agricultural enterprises. There are more and crafts traditions of the region. everywhere from front porches to

The Southern Highland Craft festival stages and town squares. Photo courtesy of High Country Host Avery County Christmas tree farm Guild, one of the nation’s The music includes lively strains of premier craft organizations, old-time, bluegrass, ballad singing, is headquartered in the region. blues and sacred music. Cherokee culture thrives in the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. The town of Cherokee, located within the Qualla Boundary in the far western part of the state, is the cultural center of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Photo courtesy of Nantahala Outdoor Center Once the largest of all Southern tribes, the Cherokee have lived in these mountains for thousands of years. Visitors can learn about the history and cultural traditions of the Cherokee at theMuseum of the Cherokee Indian, the Oconoluftee Indian Village living history exhibit and the Learn more about all there is to see and do in outdoor drama,. Balancing the modern world with ancient the North Carolina mountains and foothills! traditions, the Cherokee welcome millions of visitors each year while stewarding the delicate www.BlueRidgeHeritage.com mountain landscape that is their ancestral home. Crafter at Penland School of Crafts David Holt and Doc Watson at MerleFest Photo courtesy of Penland School of Crafts Photo courtesy of BanjoMan Courtesy of the Eastern Band of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area National Park Service Western North Carolina U.S. Department of the Interior Blue Ridge National Heritage Area www.blueridgeheritage.com www.nps.gov

Photo courtesy of Bill Lea

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area: A unique natural and cultural treasure. Outdoor adventures abound in the The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area comprises the 25 westernmost Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. counties and the Qualla Boundary (Cherokee Indian Reservation) in the Hiking, biking, fi shing, state of North Carolina. The region encompasses nearly 11,000 square birding, rock climbing, miles of mountains, forests, lakes, streams, small towns, farms and fi elds. paddling and snow skiing In designating Western North Carolina as a National Heritage Area draw outdoor enthusiasts to in 2003, Congress recognized the cultural and natural resources of the the area. The Nantahala, region that played a signifi cant role in the history of the United States French Broad, Nolichucky and the state of North Carolina. and Green rivers are among the region’s waterways Discover the natural scenic beauty of the mountains, foothills and offering whitewater rafting, forests of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. kayaking, canoeing and Two of the most visited national many state parks located within the other water sports. Ski slopes parklands in the country lie within the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. of the High Country and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area — The famed Appalachian Trail Cataloochee and Sapphire the Great Smoky Mountains National stretches for 88 miles through the Valley regions beckon Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky winter sports buffs. Bikers known as “America’s Favorite Drive.” Mountains National Park and Pisgah and hikers will fi nd hundreds The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in National Forest within the boundaries of miles of fi rst-rate trails Photo courtesy of Biltmore™ the Nantahala National Forest preserves of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Biltmore Estate winding through the forests one of the largest stands of old growth Area. Throughout the region visitors and alongside the rivers trees in the Eastern United States. The are enchanted by exquisite waterways Museums, heritage sites and America’s largest home. and streams. The minerals highest mountain east of the Mississippi and waterfalls, scenic byways and More than 100 museums and by wealthy industrialist George W. found throughout the region River, Mount Mitchell, soars above the breathtaking mountain views. heritage sites refl ect the history, Vanderbilt in the late 1800s. It is now are famous worldwide, Pisgah National Forest and is one of the culture and arts of the Blue Ridge operated as a private attraction and visitors can hunt for National Heritage Area. Among them that includes the mansion, gardens, treasures at the many gem

is Biltmore Estate, known worldwide as vineyards, historic farm, crafts and mines in the area. Photo courtesy of Jackson County Travel & Tourism. “America’s Largest Home.” Located music performances. in Asheville, the estate was built

Farming traditions preserve a beloved land. For thousands of years, Native than 30 wineries open to the public in Americans cultivated the fertile valleys the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, of the North Carolina mountains, raising many of which are located in the state’s the “three sisters” — corn, beans and only two American Viticultural Areas. squash — which were the staples of (See map and Web site on back.) their diet. After the Revolutionary War, European and African immigrants Photo courtesy of NC Department of Commerce Blue Ridge Parkway / Linville Viaduct brought their own farming traditions into the region, but also adopted many of Handcrafts and mountain music reflect the heart the Cherokee ways. of Southern Appalachian culture. Today, farmers and conservationists throughout the Blue Ridge National Immigrant settlers brought with The Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual Heritage Area strive to maintain them their native cultural traditions, in Cherokee represents more than these agricultural traditions, resulting many of which blended over time 300 artists who create baskets, in a resurgence in locally grown

into the unique culture of the Blue pottery, woodcarving, beadwork, Photo courtesy of High Country Host food and the preservation of scenic Ridge. These traditions, especially in jewelry, masks, dolls and other items agricultural landscapes. handcrafts and music, have been of Cherokee traditional art. Traditional crops continue to be passed down through generations A fertile meeting ground for cultivated along with many newer and still thrive today. European and African music introductions — specialty crops such The John C. Campbell Folk School traditions, the North Carolina as Christmas trees, ornamentals, in Brasstown and Penland School mountains still ring with the sounds mushrooms, herbs and grapes. of Crafts near Spruce Pine play of the fi ddle, banjo, string bands Viticulture (vineyards and winemaking) important roles in preserving the arts and cloggers, which can be heard is among the region’s fastest growing and crafts traditions of the region. everywhere from front porches to

agricultural enterprises. There are more Photo courtesy of High Country Host The Southern Highland Craft festival stages and town squares. Avery County Christmas tree farm Guild, one of the nation’s The music includes lively strains of premier craft organizations, old-time, bluegrass, ballad singing, is headquartered in the region. blues and sacred music. Cherokee culture thrives in the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. The town of Cherokee, located within the Qualla Boundary in the far western part of the state, is the cultural center of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Once the largest of all Southern tribes, the Cherokee Photo courtesy of Nantahala Outdoor Center have lived in these mountains for thousands of years. Visitors can learn about the history and cultural traditions of the Cherokee at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, the Oconoluftee Indian Village living history exhibit and the Learn more about all there is to see and do in outdoor drama, Unto These Hills. Balancing the modern world with ancient the North Carolina mountains and foothills! traditions, the Cherokee welcome millions of visitors each year while stewarding the delicate www.BlueRidgeHeritage.com Crafter at Penland School of Crafts David Holt and Doc Watson at MerleFest mountain landscape that is their ancestral home. Photo courtesy of Penland School of Crafts Photo courtesy of BanjoMan Courtesy of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation MD DE 52 The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center WV 221 Sparta Escape. Refresh. Discover. VA Lansing Mt. Airy Home offi ces of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership KY 1 Welcome to the Blue Ridge, a place unlike any other on earth, where 74 NC ancient landscapes enchant the eye and age-old traditions warm the heart. TN Jefferson As you travel through the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, you’ll 77 SC West Jefferson encounter waves of blue-misted mountains, graceful waterfalls and r Dobson e Pinnacle welcoming smiles from people who are proud of their rich cultural traditions. 221 v MS AL GA i Glendale Springs 21 R Rockford This is the Blue Ridge, where you can get away from it all, refresh your spirit, Todd w e y

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Whitewater Falls Near Cashiers NA E7 South Mountain Crafts Morganton 828-433-2607J4 The Old Rock School Valdese 828-879-2129 J4 Horne Creek Living Pinnacle 336-325-2298N1 WNC Nature Center Asheville 828-298-5600G5 Stecoah Valley Arts Robbinsville 828-479-3364B6 Historical Farm theSITE ancient heritageTOWN ofPHONE the Cherokee.GRID Visit our website, BlueRidgeHeritage. Todd General Store (May–Dec) Todd 336-877-1067 J2 and Cultural Center Mountain Home Hendersonville 828-697-8846G6 NATURAL HERITAGE SITES Todd Mercantile (Jan–May) Todd 336-877-5401 J2 CRAFT HERITAGE SITES The Market on Oak Spruce Pine 828-765-0571I3 & Farm Museum com, for more information about heritage sites and attractions. Wilkes Heritage Museum Wilkesboro 336-667-3171L3 BR Parkway Visitor Center Parkway MP 384 828-298-5330G5 Toe River Arts Gallery Burnsville 828-682-7215H3 Mountain Farm Museum/ GSMNP 828-497-1900 D5 Appalachian Heritage Crafters Murphy 828-835-3500 B7 WKBC’s Hometown Opry North Wilkesboro 336-667-2274L2 Chimney Rock 800-277-9611 Toe River Arts Gallery Spruce Pine 828-765-0520I3 Mingus Mill H6 Ashe Arts Center West Jefferson 336-846-2787K1 at Minton Music and Pawn G5 Cradle of Forestry Pisgah Forest 828-877-3130F6 Transylvania Arts Gallery Brevard 828-884-2787 F6 NC Arboretum Asheville 828-665-2492 Black Mountain Center Black Mountain 828-669-0930G5 Woodlands Barbeque Blowing Rock 828-295-3651J3 Orchard at Altapass Parkway MP 328.3 888-765-9531I4 Craggy Gardens Parkway MP 364.6 NA H4 for the Arts Tryon Arts & Crafts Tryon 828-859-8323 H7 and Pickin’ Parlor Rutherford County Forest City 828-248-1248I6 Doughton Park Parkway MP 238.5 NA L1 Burke Arts Gallery Morganton 828-433-7282J4 Valley River Arts Guild Murphy 828-321-9541 B7 Young’s Mountain Music Burnsville 828-675-4365H3 Farm Museum Dupont State Forest Near Hendersonville 828-877-6527G7 Caldwell Arts Council Gallery Lenoir 828-754-2486 K3 Weaving Room and Gallery Crossnore 828-733-4660I3 Zuma’s Coffeehouse Marshall 828 -649-1617 G4 Vance Birthplace Weaverville 828-645-6706G5 Elk Knob State Park Near Todd 828-297-7261J2 Center for Craft, Hendersonville 828-890-2050G6 Yadkin Valley Craft Guild Elkin 336-835-2717M2 CHEROKEE HERITAGE SITES State Historical Site Near Cashiers 828-966-9099E7 Creativity & Design MUSIC HERITAGE SITES Whippoorwill Academy Ferguson 336-973-3237K3 State Park Near Linville 800-468-7325 J3 Dogwood Crafters Dillsboro 828-586-2248 D6 Cherokee County Murphy 828-837-6792 B7 and Tom Dooley Museum Alleghany Jubilee/ Sparta 800-372-5473 L1 Great Smoky Mountains NationalNear Cherokee 828-497-1905 D5 Energy Xchange Burnsville 828-675-5541H3 Historical Museum Old Spartan Theater WNC Farmers Market Asheville 828-253-1691G5 Park/Oconaluftee Visitor Center Florence Art School Glendale Springs 336-982-2499K2 Cherokee Homestead Exhibit Hayesville 828-389-3704B7 Bryson City Depot Bryson City 828-488-3681D6 Holmes Educational State ForestNear Hendersonville 828-692-0100 G6 Folk Art Center Parkway MP 382 828-298-7928G5 Clay County Historical & Hayesville 828-389-6814B7 OTHER SITES Canton Pickin’ in the Park Canton 828-646-3411 F5 Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Near Robbinsville 800-470-3790B6 Guild Crafts Asheville 828-298-7903G5 Arts Council Old Jail Museum Fletcher Feed & Seed Fletcher 828-216-3492 G5 Basilica of Saint Lawrence Asheville 828-252-6042G5 Julian Price Memorial Park Parkway MP 295 828-295-7591J3 Heartwood Gallery Saluda 828 -749-9365 G7 Judaculla Rock Near Cullowee NA E6 Jimmy’s Pick n Grin Andrews 828-361-6878B7 Ben Long Frescoes Multiple 336-838-1076 Near Marion 828-584-7728I4 Heritage Arts Center Valdese 828 - 874 -1849 J4 Junaluska Memorial & Museum Robbinsville 828-479-4727B6 H5, I3, J4, K1, K2, L3 Lake Toxaway Community Center Lake Toxaway 828-966-4060F7 Linville Caverns Marion 828 -756-4171 I4 Hickory Ridge (Seasonal) Boone 828-264-2120 J2 Mingo Falls Cherokee NA D5 Maggie Valley Opry House Maggie Valley 828-926-9336E5 Biltmore Estate Asheville 877-245-8667G5 Linville Gorge Wilderness & Falls Parkway MP 316.4 NA I3 Mound Franklin NA D7 John C. Campbell Folk School Brasstown 800-365-5724B7 Marion Depot Bluegrass Marion 828-652-2215 I5 Brevard Music Center (classical) Brevard 828-862-2100 F6 Mount Mitchell State Park Near Burnsville 828-675-4611H4 Museum of the Cherokee Indian Cherokee 828-497-3481D5 McDowell Arts Council Gallery Marion 828-652-8610 I5 Marshall Railroad Depot Marshall 828-206-2436 G4 Foothills Equestrian Tryon 828-859-9012 H7 Mount Jefferson State Park West Jefferson 336-246-9653 Oconaluftee Indian Village Cherokee 800-438-1601D5 K1 Mountain Made Asheville 828-350-0307G5 Monday Night Street Dance Hendersonville 800-828-4244G6 Nature Center and Cherokee Visitor Center Museum of NC Minerals Parkway MP 331 828-765-2761I4 Museum of North Carolina Waynesville 828-452-1551E5 in Downtown Hendersonville Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Bryson City 800-872-4681D6 Oconaluftee Visitor Center Cherokee 828-497-1900D5 Near Jefferson 336-982-2587K1 Handicrafts Mountain Street Dance Waynesville 828-456-3517E5 Horn in the West Boone 828-264-2120 J2 Pearson’s Falls Saluda 828 -749-3031 H7 Northwest Trading Post Parkway MP 258.6 336-982-2543K2 O’Henry’s Restaurant East Bend 336-699-8693N2 Qualla Arts and Crafts Cherokee 828-497-3103D5 Mountain Gateway Museum Old Fort 828-668-9259 H5 Pilot Mountain State Park Pinnacle 336-325-2355N1 Number 7 Cooperative Brevard 828-883-2294 F6 Old Fort Mountain Music Old Fort 8 8 8 -23 3 - 6111 H5 Unto These Hills (outdoor drama) Cherokee 828-497-2111D5 Mountain Heritage Center Cullowhee 828-227-7129E6 Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education Near Brevard 828-877-4423F6 Old Depot Gallery Black Mountain 828-669-6583G5 Old-Time Music Heritage Hall/ Mount Airy 336-786-7998N1 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Asheville 828-253-8304G5 AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE SITES Rendezvous Mountain State Forest Near N. 336-667-5072 Wilkesboro L2 Parkway Craft Center at Parkway MP 294 828-295-7938J3 EARLE Theater State Historic Site Roan Mountain Near Bakersville NA I3 Moses Cone Manor Pickin’ on the Square Franklin 828-524-2516 D7 Carl Sandburg Home Flat Rock 828-693-4178G6 Tweetsie Railroad Blowing Rock 800-526-5740J2 Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Heritage RidgeBlue National South Mountains State Park Near Morganton 828-433-4772J5 Penland School of Crafts Penland 828-765-2359 I3 Redding’s Country Kitchen Ronda 336-984-3455 M2 National Historic Site YMI Cultural Center Asheville 828-252-4614G5 SITE TOWN PHONE GRID SITE TOWN PHONE GRID NATURAL HERITAGE SITES Rutherford County Rutherfordton 828-288-5009 I6 Visual Artists Guild BR Parkway Visitor Center Parkway MP 384 828-298-5330 G5 South Mountain Crafts Morganton 828-433-2607 J4 Chimney Rock State Park Chimney Rock 8 0 0 -27 7-9611 H6 Stecoah Valley Arts Robbinsville 828-479-3364 B6 Cradle of Forestry Pisgah Forest 828-877-3130 F6 and Cultural Center Craggy Gardens Parkway MP 364.6 NA H4 The Market on Oak Spruce Pine 828-765- 0571 I3 Doughton Park Parkway MP 238.5 NA L1 Toe River Arts Gallery Burnsville 828-682-7215 H3 Dupont State Forest Near Hendersonville 828-877-6527 G7 Toe River Arts Gallery Spruce Pine 828-765- 0520 I3 Elk Knob State Park Near Todd 828-297-7261 J2 Transylvania Arts Gallery Brevard 828-884-2787 F6 Gorges State Park Near Cashiers 828-966-9099 E7 Tryon Arts & Crafts Tryon 828-859-8323 H7 Grandfather Mountain State Park Near Linville 800-468-7325 J3 Valley River Arts Guild Murphy 828-321-9541 B7 Great Smoky Mountains National Near Cherokee 828-497-1905 D5 Park/Oconaluftee Visitor Center Weaving Room and Gallery Crossnore 828-733-4660 I3 Holmes Educational State Forest Near Hendersonville 828-692-0100 G6 Yadkin Valley Craft Guild Elkin 336- 835 -2717 M2 Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Near Robbinsville 800-470-3790 B6

Julian Price Memorial Park Parkway MP 295 828-295-7591 J3 MUSIC HERITAGE SITES Lake James State Park Near Marion 828-584-7728 I4 Alleghany Jubilee/ Sparta 800-372-5473 L1 Linville Caverns Marion 828 -756-4171 I4 Old Spartan Theater Linville Gorge Wilderness & Falls Parkway MP 316.4 NA I3 Bryson City Depot Bryson City 828-488-3681 D6 Mount Mitchell State Park Near Burnsville 828 - 675 - 4 611 H4 Canton Pickin’ in the Park Canton 828-646-3411 F5 Mount Jefferson State Park West Jefferson 336-246-9653 K1 Fletcher Feed & Seed Fletcher 828-216-3492 G5 Museum of NC Minerals Parkway MP 331 828-765-2761 I4 Jimmy’s Pick n Grin Andrews 828-361-6878 B7 New River State Park Near Jefferson 336-982-2587 K1 Lake Toxaway Community Center Lake Toxaway 828-966-4060 F7 Pearson’s Falls Saluda 828 -749-3031 H7 Maggie Valley Opry House Maggie Valley 828-926-9336 E5 Pilot Mountain State Park Pinnacle 336-325-2355 N1 Marion Depot Bluegrass Marion 828-652-2215 I5 Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education Near Brevard 828-877-4423 F6 Marshall Railroad Depot Marshall 828-206-2436 G4 Rendezvous Mountain State Forest Near N. Wilkesboro 336-667-5072 L2 Monday Night Street Dance Hendersonville 800-828-4244 G6 Roan Mountain Near Bakersville NA I3 in Downtown Hendersonville South Mountains State Park Near Morganton 828-433-4772 J5 Mountain Street Dance Waynesville 828-456-3517 E5 Stone Mountain State Park Near Sparta 336-957-8185 L1 O’Henry’s Restaurant East Bend 336-699-8693 N2 W. Kerr Scott Environmental Near Wilkesboro 336-921-3390 L3 Old Fort Mountain Music Old Fort 8 8 8 -23 3 - 6111 H5 Education Center Old-Time Music Heritage Hall/ Mount Airy 336-786-7998 N1 Whitewater Falls Near Cashiers NA E7 EARLE Theater WNC Nature Center Asheville 828-298-5600 G5 Pickin’ on the Square Franklin 828-524-2516 D7 CRAFT HERITAGE SITES Redding’s Country Kitchen Ronda 336-984-3455 M2 Shindig on the Green Asheville 828-258-6101 G5 Appalachian Heritage Crafters Murphy 828-835-3500 B7 Sims Country Bar-B-Que Granite Falls 828 - 396 - 5 811 K4 Ashe Arts Center West Jefferson 336-846-2787 K1 Smokey Creek Barbeque Lenoir 828-728-5398 K3 Black Mountain Center Black Mountain 828-669-0930 G5 and Music Barn for the Arts The Jones House Boone 828-262-4576 J2 Burke Arts Gallery Morganton 828-433-7282 J4 The Old Rock School Valdese 828-879-2129 J4 Caldwell Arts Council Gallery Lenoir 828-754-2486 K3 Todd General Store (May–Dec) Todd 336-877-1067 J2 Center for Craft, Hendersonville 828-890-2050 G6 Todd Mercantile (Jan–May) Todd 336-877-5401 J2 Creativity & Design Wilkes Heritage Museum Wilkesboro 336-667-3171 L3 Dogwood Crafters Dillsboro 828-586-2248 D6 WKBC’s Hometown Opry North Wilkesboro 336 -667-2274 L2 Energy Xchange Burnsville 828-675-5541 H3 at Minton Music and Pawn Florence Art School Glendale Springs 336-982-2499 K2 Woodlands Barbeque Blowing Rock 828-295-3651 J3 Folk Art Center Parkway MP 382 828-298-7928 G5 and Pickin’ Parlor Guild Crafts Asheville 828-298-7903 G5 Young’s Mountain Music Burnsville 828-675-4365 H3 Heartwood Gallery Saluda 828 -749-9365 G7 Zuma’s Coffeehouse Marshall 828 -649-1617 G4 Heritage Arts Center Valdese 828 - 874 -1849 J4 CHEROKEE HERITAGE SITES Hickory Ridge (Seasonal) Boone 828-264-2120 J2 John C. Campbell Folk School Brasstown 800-365-5724 B7 Cherokee County Murphy 828-837-6792 B7 Historical Museum McDowell Arts Council Gallery Marion 828-652-8610 I5 Cherokee Homestead Exhibit Hayesville 828-389-3704 B7 Mountain Made Asheville 828-350-0307 G5 Clay County Historical & Hayesville 828-389-6814 B7 Museum of North Carolina Waynesville 828-452-1551 E5 Arts Council Old Jail Museum Handicrafts Judaculla Rock Near Cullowee NA E6 Northwest Trading Post Parkway MP 258.6 336-982-2543 K2 Junaluska Memorial & Museum Robbinsville 828-479-4727 B6 Number 7 Cooperative Brevard 828-883-2294 F6 Mingo Falls Cherokee NA D5 Old Depot Gallery Black Mountain 828-669-6583 G5 Nikwasi Mound Franklin NA D7 Parkway Craft Center at Parkway MP 294 828-295-7938 J3 Museum of the Cherokee Indian Cherokee 828-497-3481 D5 Moses Cone Manor Oconaluftee Indian Village Cherokee 800-438-1601 D5 Penland School of Crafts Penland 828-765-2359 I3 and Cherokee Visitor Center Rockford General Store Rockford 336 -374 -5317 N2 Continued Blue Ridge National Heritage Area National Park Service Western North Carolina U.S. Department of the Interior Blue Ridge National Heritage Area www.blueridgeheritage.com www.nps.gov

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The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area: A unique natural and cultural treasure. Outdoor adventures abound in the CHEROKEE HERITAGE SITES (CONTINUED) The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area comprises the 25 westernmost Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. counties and the Qualla Boundary (Cherokee Indian Reservation) in the Oconaluftee Visitor Center Cherokee 828-497-1900 D5 Hiking, biking, fi shing, state of North Carolina. The region encompasses nearly 11,000 square Qualla Arts and Crafts Cherokee 828-497-3103 D5 birding, rock climbing, miles of mountains, forests, lakes, streams, small towns, farms and fi elds. Unto These Hills (outdoor drama) Cherokee 828 - 497-2111 D5 paddling and snow skiing In designating Western North Carolina as a National Heritage Area draw outdoor enthusiasts to in 2003, Congress recognized the cultural and natural resources of the AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE SITES the area. The Nantahala, region that played a signifi cant role in the history of the United States French Broad, Nolichucky G6 and the state of North Carolina. Carl Sandburg Home Flat Rock 828-693-4178 and Green rivers are among National Historic Site the region’s waterways Discover the natural scenic beauty of the mountains, foothills and Henderson County Hendersonville 828-692-8012 G6 offering whitewater rafting, forests of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. Farmers Curb Market kayaking, canoeing and Two of the most visited national many state parks located within the Historic Johnson Farm Hendersonville 828-891-6585 G6 other water sports. Ski slopes parklands in the country lie within the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. Horne Creek Living Pinnacle 336-325-2298 N1 of the High Country and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area — The famed Appalachian Trail Historical Farm Cataloochee and Sapphire the Great Smoky Mountains National stretches for 88 miles through the Mountain Home Hendersonville 828-697-8846 G6 Valley regions beckon Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky& Farm Museum winter sports buffs. Bikers and hikers will fi nd hundreds known as “America’s Favorite Drive.” Mountains National Park and Pisgah Mountain Farm Museum/ GSMNP 828-497-1900 D5 The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in National Forest within the boundaries of miles of fi rst-rate trails Mingus Mill Photo courtesy of Biltmore™ the Nantahala National Forest preserves of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Biltmore Estate winding through the forests NC Arboretum Asheville 828-665-2492 G5 one of the largest stands of old growth Area. Throughout the region visitors and alongside the rivers trees in the Eastern United States. The are enchanted by exquisite waterways Orchard Museums, at Altapass heritage sites and America’sParkway MP largest 328.3 home. 888-765-9531 I4 and streams. The minerals highest mountain east of the Mississippi and waterfalls, scenic byways and RutherfordMore County than 100 museums and Forest Cityby wealthy industrialist828-248-1248 George W. I6 found throughout the region River, Mount Mitchell, soars above the breathtaking mountain views. Farmheritage Museum sites refl ect the history, Vanderbilt in the late 1800s. It is now are famous worldwide, Pisgah National Forest and is one of the Vanceculture Birthplace and arts of the Blue Ridge Weavervilleoperated as a828-645-6706 private attraction G5 and visitors can hunt for StateNational Historical Heritage Site Area. Among them that includes the mansion, gardens, treasures at the many gem

is Biltmore Estate, known worldwide as vineyards, historic farm, crafts and mines in the area. Photo courtesy of Jackson County Travel & Tourism. Whippoorwill Academy Ferguson 336-973-3237 K3 and Tom“America’s Dooley Largest Museum Home.” Located music performances. in Asheville, the estate was built WNC Farmers Market Asheville 828-253-1691 G5 Farming traditions preserve a beloved land. OTHER SITFor ESthousands of years, Native than 30 wineries open to the public in BasilicaAmericans of Saint cultivated Lawrence the fertile valleysAsheville the Blue Ridge828-252-6042 National Heritage Area,G5 Ben Longof the Frescoes North Carolina mountains, raisingMultiple many of which336-838-1076 are located in the state’s the “three sisters” — corn, beans and only two American ViticulturalH5, I3, J4, K1, Areas. K2, L3 squash — which were the staples of (See map and Web site on back.) Biltmore Estate Asheville 877-245-8667 G5 their diet. After the Revolutionary War, Brevard Music Center (classical) Brevard 828-862-2100 F6 European and African immigrants

Photo courtesy of NC Department of Commerce Foothills Equestrian Tryon 828-859-9012 H7 Blue Ridge Parkway / Linville Viaduct brought their own farming traditions into Naturethe Center region, but also adopted many of Handcrafts and mountain music reflect the heart Greatthe Smoky Cherokee Mountains ways. Railroad Bryson City 800-872-4681 D6 of Southern Appalachian culture. Horn in Today,the West farmers and conservationistsBoone 828-264-2120 J2 throughout the Blue Ridge National Immigrant settlers brought with The Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual Mountain Gateway Museum Old Fort 828-668-9259 H5 Heritage Area strive to maintain them their native cultural traditions, in Cherokee represents more than Mountain Heritage Center Cullowhee 828-227-7129 E6 these agricultural traditions, resulting many of which blended over time 300 artists who create baskets, G5 Thomasin a Wolferesurgence Memorial in locally grown Asheville 828-253-8304 into the unique culture of the Blue pottery, woodcarving, beadwork, Photo courtesy of High Country Host Statefood Historic and theSite preservation of scenic Ridge. These traditions, especially in jewelry, masks, dolls and other items Tweetsieagricultural Railroad landscapes. Blowing Rock 800-526-5740 J2 handcrafts and music, have been of Cherokee traditional art. YMI CulturalTraditional Center crops continue to beAsheville 828-252-4614 G5 passed down through generations A fertile meeting ground for cultivated along with many newer and still thrive today. European and African music introductions — specialty crops such The John C. Campbell Folk School traditions, the North Carolina as Christmas trees, ornamentals, in Brasstown and Penland School mountains still ring with the sounds mushrooms, herbs and grapes. of Crafts near Spruce Pine play of the fi ddle, banjo, string bands Viticulture (vineyards and winemaking) important roles in preserving the arts and cloggers, which can be heard is among the region’s fastest growing and crafts traditions of the region. everywhere from front porches to

agricultural enterprises. There are more Photo courtesy of High Country Host The Southern Highland Craft festival stages and town squares. Avery County Christmas tree farm Guild, one of the nation’s The music includes lively strains of premier craft organizations, old-time, bluegrass, ballad singing, is headquartered in the region. blues and sacred music. Cherokee culture thrives in the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. The town of Cherokee, located within the Qualla Boundary in the far western part of the state, is the cultural center of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Once the largest of all Southern tribes, the Cherokee Photo courtesy of Nantahala Outdoor Center have lived in these mountains for thousands of years. Visitors can learn about the history and cultural traditions of the Cherokee at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, the Oconoluftee Indian Village living history exhibit and the Learn more about all there is to see and do in outdoor drama, Unto These Hills. Balancing the modern world with ancient the North Carolina mountains and foothills! traditions, the Cherokee welcome millions of visitors each year while stewarding the delicate www.BlueRidgeHeritage.com Crafter at Penland School of Crafts David Holt and Doc Watson at MerleFest mountain landscape that is their ancestral home. Photo courtesy of Penland School of Crafts Photo courtesy of BanjoMan Courtesy of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation