Blue Ridge Parkway south from Asheville to N.C. 215. Take 215 south to U.S. 64 and continue west through Lake Toxaway, Sapphire, Cashiers and Highlands. Follow 64 through the colorful Cullasaja Gorge where numerous waterfalls, including Bridal Veil Falls, Dry Falls and majestic Cullasaja Falls, cascade close to the highway. In Franklin, turn north on U.S. Highway 441 and head to Dillsboro. From there, hop on U.S. Highway 23 and drive straight back to Asheville.

 

 

Colburn Earth Science Museum
2 South Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801

Phone: 828-254-7162

Admission Charged

The Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum is in Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center on historic Pack Square in downtown Asheville.

The Colburn Earth Science Museum fosters an appreciation of the Earth and its mineral resources through exhibits, educational programming and the collection and care of specimens. Come explore Asheville's hidden treasure where you will be dazzled by exhibits from around the world.

 

 

Mast General Store
15 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801

Phone: 828-232-1883

Admission Free

Open Mon.-Thur. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 12p.m.-5 p.m.

Restored to its 1940s heyday, this grand emporium features vintage house wares, over 500 old-time candy favorites, quality outdoor gear, comfortable clothing and custom-fit footwear for all mountain seasons. Mast General Store, an Appalachian Mountain tradition since 1883.

 

 

 

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Asheville Civic Center
87 Haywood St.
Asheville, NC 28801

Phone: 828-298-7928

Admission Charged

The Fair combines a half century of tradition with contemporary innovations for the premiere craft event in the Southeast. Continuous craft demonstrations and regional entertainment.