Team ECCO Ocean Center & Aquarium- Hendersonville, North Carolina
Team ECCO Ocean Center & Aquarium-511 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Hours:
Wednesday - Saturday 1:00 - 5:00 pm (last admission 4:30pm)
Closed on Sunday and Monday
Shark feeding 1 & 4 pm during public hours.
animal talks @ 2 & 330 pm
Guest interactions with animals depend upon animal behavior
Reservations available for school, youth, and camp groups to engage in our unique ocean based programs and events:
Tuesdays 8:30am - 3:30pm & Wednesday thru Saturday 8:30 am -12:00 noon
Please check our calendar for AVAILABLE dates / times
Admission:
$4.00 p/p ages 5-75 yrs
$2 p/p. Visitors 2- 4yrs & 76+ yrs
Senior (60yrs+) special on Weds. & Thurs. Please state so at counter
Wed - Sat. $3.00 p/p for groups of 10+ regular price visitors
- groups call ahead / pay as group
Military, Police & Firemen (active and retired ) FREE with ID
family members receive $1.00 off
Teachers admitted free with current ID
during school year of Aug 15 thru June 15
Hendersonville Street Dancing 2013
We attended one of the music events next to the Hendersonville, NC, Visitors Information Center (a first class facility in the center of town; stopping by is a must). The Street Dance on Monday nights during summer comes alive with people square dancing and clogging to a band playing traditional bluegrass music.
WHAT IS THERE TO DO IN CHEROKEE, NC?
Cherokee, NC visitcherokeenc.com
Video clips of nearly all of Cherokee, NC’s activities
by the Visitors’ Information Channel visitorsinfotv.com
There's Too Much To Do In One Day. So Try Two.
Activities;
rafting, fishing, fish tournaments, golfing, swimming, hiking, waterfalls, tubing,gocarts,
Santa’s Land, gold panning,, skate boarding, river rafting, Mingo Falls Cherokee bonfire and horseback riding
Cherokee Attractions
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc
Onto these hills, an outdoor drama!
Museum Of The Cherokee Indian
The Museum Store
Blue Ridge Parkway,
Sequoyah National Golf Club
Fish Cherokee
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Onconaluftee Visitors Center
Mountain Farm Museum and Mingus Mill
Cherokee, North Carolina
Why do families who experience a Cherokee area vacation never venture anywhere else? Because Cherokee is at the heart of a four state mountain paradise with thousands of attractions. More than you can see and do in a week, a month or a year, but a lifetime of fascinating natural splendors wrapped in the three most treasured brands of hospitality on Earth … Native American hospitality, Southern hospitality and Mountain hospitality.
The beautiful town of Cherokee is anchored by the world-class accommodations and games of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, but beyond the tables, suites and eclectic cuisine are three thousand waterfalls and hundreds of historic sites wrapped in mountains more than a million years old.
These are the same tourist videos that are being seen by tens of thousands of hotel guests daily from the Visitors' Information Channels TV shows. VIC provides visitors with interesting facts about each area in an entertaining fashion and offer a glimpse into some of the best tourist destinations in the Mountain south.
See the Visitors Information Channel at
Youtube / watch VIC's 5 travel Channels from the Smoky Mountain Area
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Clogging in Hendersonville, NC
Hi, Howie Mandel
I am watching the YOUTUBE AGT show. My husband and I watched this clogging exhibition in Hendersonville, NC on July 18 backed up with live Blue Grass music. This is the only way to clogg - not to modern music. BUZZZZZZZ
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Geocaching in Hendersonville
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Virginia Welcome Center at Bristol. Arkansas has talent! WOW
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Hendersonville Parks Bond Referendum
Hendersonville's city council is putting the future of its parks in the hands of voters. A $6 million bond referendum for city parks will be on the ballot in November.
The money will go towards expanding Berkeley Park, the 60-acre park in the northern end of the city. The park was previously an employee recreation area for the Kimberly-Clark Corporation location at Berkeley Mills, but the company donated the space to the city in 2008.
Two years ago, city council commissioned a study to determine how to improve the park. A master plan was developed that includes a mountain biking area, an amphitheatre for concerts, soccer fields, and improvements to the picnic areas and baseball field, which was built in 1946.
When our kids are grown they're not gonna remember the material objects that we've purchased for them. They're gonna remember the outings and the vacations and the days at the park and the picnics, says Heather Boeke, a Henderson County resident and mother.
The referendum would be paid for by a city bond issuance of up to $6 million. City property taxes would be raised to recover the cost of servicing the interest on the bonds. The exact amount of the increase has not yet been determined, but city finance director Jim Rudisill expects it to be around a three-cent increase. That would equal an increase of $60 per year on a
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Trinkle Mansion for Sale - Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia
Elegant, historical 106-year old home, serving as a Bed and Breakfast in the Blue Ridge Mountains for sale, listed on the National Register of Historic places and Virginia landmarks register in 1912. This 9,574 sq. ft. Bed and Breakfast is a must see with luxurious linens, marble fireplaces, two- person showers, claw foot tubs, luxury pillow top mattresses and majestic views. This business rivals Virginia luxury hotels in amenities and comfort. Upon entering guests are welcomed by twin sparkling chandeliers, 12- foot ceilings and a graceful staircase with a Romeo balcony overlooking the foyer. One of the most amazing features of this home is the 1,590 sq. ft. private owners' living quarters. The current owners purchased the home in 2004 and spent a year renovating the Bed and Breakfast taking extra special care in renewing the home to its beauty you see today. The home was gutted and taken down to the studs, insulation was added, new wiring, plumbing, drywall and light fixtures. Thirty-five new windows were built, and four zones of heating and cooling were added to keep each of the four floors comfortable. The columns, hardwood floors, wainscoting, balconies, staircase and Romeo balcony were all saved during the renovation Today, the home provides four elegant guestrooms all with En suite bathrooms, plus a private garden cottage. In addition, the entire third floor is an open space with a full -size bathroom and walk-in closet; serving as the owners living quarters, as well as a fully furnished walk-out basement that provides a theatre room, laundry center, sewing/craft room, storage room, 1950’s bar/ parlor and a private study. The spacious kitchen has Viking appliances, abundant storage and an over-sized center island. Perhaps one of the most appealing aspects of this bed and breakfast is the amount of space available to: Ladies’ Parlor, Gentlemen’s Parlor, Conservatory, Library, Dining Room, Balcony Room, balconies and porches. The Bed and Breakfast is located just minutes from I-77 and I-81 about half-way between Charleston, West Virginia and Charlotte, North Carolina.
The location provides for repeated clientele that use this location as their stopping point when traveling for Bristol NASCAR races, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Charleston, Savannah and Florida. The location is also ideal and utilized for small weddings, family reunions, private parties, anniversaries and provides for a tranquil retreat from everyday life. The town that houses this showstopping business is an ideal location on I-77 and I-81 known as “The Hub of Southwest Virginia” and “The Crossroads of the Blue Ridge.” In the near future, Interstate 74 will go through this town, in addition to the two other interstates, which brings thousands of visitors each day to experience the charm and beauty of this small southern community. The location includes the second oldest river in the world and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities with plenty of fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, canoeing, tubing and native animal life. The area includes local, state and national parks offering recreational experiences for all ages and abilities attracting visitors worldwide. Call today to see this magnificent home that is truly a masterpiece with a steady stream of income with repeat clientele. The current owners do very limited marketing for this business, opportunities are endless to make this business your own as well as enjoying all the comforts of home. House layout as follows:- 5,962 first and second floors 1,580 – Third floor 200- Conservatory 1,832- Walk out basement (not including storage area) 9,574 total
For more information about this exceptional business opportunity, please contact: Jenni Hushour, Broker - CMSBB Email: jhushour@sunbeltnetwork.com Phone: (540) 293-0340 Visit and like my facebook page at: For more information on this business or any other business that you may be interested in, please contact Sunbelt Business Brokers of Roanoke and Lynchburg - United Country/Roanoke Realty & Auction located in Roanoke, VA. Contact information: 540-293-0340 or jhushour@sunbeltnetwork.com. View our company website at You can also like our Facebook page and receive periodic business listing updates. Our Facebook page is Sunbelt Business Brokers of Roanoke and Lynchburg -
Competition Description
There is no direct competition in this area for a comparable Bed and Breakfast in this area.
Growth / Expansion overview
The owners state that they could be booked 7 days a week year round. The current owners do host parties and weddings, however they offer that there is plenty of opportunity to grow in regards to private parties and additional small, intimate weddings as well as family reunions etc.
Support / Training Comments
Owner will help in transitioning a new owner if needed.
Reason For Sale
Retirement