Attractions
Many folks don't want to leave the serenity of the cabin. But if you want to explore, Spring House Farm is located in the middle of so many things to do in the Asheville, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure areas. Here are our Top Picks with plenty of input from our guests!
1. Biltmore Estate: See America's largest home, grand gardens, the winery and much more. For your convenience, we sell Biltmore Estate tickets at our office so you can bypass their ticket office. Biltmore is just 25 miles away.
2. Chimney Rock Park: A 26-story elevator or a network of trails takes you to breathtaking 75-mile views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The park also features a magnificent 404-foot waterfall and is only 18 miles from your cabin at Spring House Farm.
3. Lake Lure Beach & Boat Tours: Relax on the "beach" on Lake Lure, rent a kayak, or take a guided scenic cruise. The lake is just 12 miles from Spring House Farm.
4. Asheville Downtown: Explore Asheville's vibrant center with more than 200 shops, 30 galleries, 50 restaurants and wonderful architecture, only 25 miles away.
5. Blue Ridge Parkway: One of the most scenic roads in America, the Blue Ridge Parkway offers plenty of spots for roadside picnics, breathtaking vistas, easy to difficult hiking and a reprieve from commercialism.
6. Horseback Riding: Ride a horse through peaceful trails, or for the more adventureous you can swim with your horse!
7. Exploring the small towns with quaint shops. Tour nearby Rutherfordton, Black Mountain, Chimney Rock/Lake Lure, and Hendersonville.
8. Gem & Gold Mining: Mine for gold or gems at the Thermal City Gold Mine, located on a one mile section of the Second Broad River and about 85 acres of Placer Gravel deposits.
9. Whitewater Rafting: Take a fun ride on the Nolichucky, Nantahala or French Broad Rivers with USA Raft or Mountain Adventure Guides.
10. Mountain Peaks: Drive to the top of Grandfather Mountain, the highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range, and a globally recognized nature preserve and be struck with awe by 360-degree views of mountain ridge. Walk across the famous mile-high bridge. Or drive to the top of the highest peak in eastern America at Mount Mitchell.
11. Linville Caverns: Explore North Carolina's only cavern with a cool guided tour. The caverns remain active as mineral deposits continue to form the stalactites and stalagmites.
12. Furniture Shopping in Hickory: Find some bargains and enormous selection at hundreds of furniture outlets and galleries in nearby Hickory.
13. Art & Craft: Our area is one of the top art and craft destinations in the country. See area artists and a gallery of their work at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Or browse the many galleries in the surrounding towns such as Asheville, Black Mountain and Hendersonville.
14. Land of Waterfalls: See hundreds of waterfalls including nearby Hickory Nut Falls at Chimney Rock, Linville Falls, or the many waterfalls in the Brevard area.
15: Go fly fishing with a guide or take a float fishing trip with Tarheel Angler.
16. Play golf on Lake Lure at the beautiful nearby Apple Valley Golf Course.
17: Wine Tasting: Visit nearby South Creek Winery. Ask about our VIP Winery Tour!
18: Tucked away nearby in rolling hills at the base of Linville Gorge is Lake James, a 6,510-acre lake with more than 150 miles of shoreline. This impressive waterway is the centerpiece of Lake James State Park. Here, nature offers scenic vistas of the Appalachian Mountains and beckons to those with an appetite for recreation. Try swimming and sunbathing or enjoy a picnic along the lakeshore. Boat, water ski or fish in cool mountain waters, or take a walk and enjoy an abundance of wildflowers and wildlife along park trails. Lake James offers a variety of ways to enjoy the outdoors.
19. Our quiet country roads provide an ideal spot for road bicycling. Arthur loves to bike and he can share his 18 mile loop ride from the inn over rolling hills and by pastures and mountain views. Up for a challenge? Bike the 100-mile Assault on Mount Mitchell.
Need more ideas? See these local travel guides:
McDowell County
Hickory Nut Gorge (Chimney Rock, Lake Lure)
Lake Lure
Rutherford County
Asheville
Named one of the "Top Ten Best Hideaways" by Outside Magazine
219 Haynes Road, Marion, NC 28752 USA
With six secluded cabins near Asheville, Chimney Rock, Lake Lure & Lake James
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