Crossnore is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 192 at the 2010 census. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
2. Crossnore Weavers and GalleryCrossnore Weaving Room of Crossnore School, also known as Home Spun House, is a historic school building located at Crossnore, Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936, and is a 2 1/2-story, banked, vaguely Rustic Revival-style building constructed of randomly mortared river rock. It was built to house the weaving program of the Crossnore School, an orphanage with an industrial and vocational training program.It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.The building is now home to the Crossnore Weavers and Crossnore Fine Arts Gallery, a fine art gallery, weaving studio with museum exhibits, and retail shop that benefits that Crossnore School, a private children's home. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
3. Virginia Creeper TrailDamascus The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 35-mile multi-purpose rail trail, located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area of southwestern Virginia. The trail runs from Abingdon to Whitetop, Virginia, near the North Carolina state line – through National Forest and crossing numerous restored trestles and crossing the Appalachian Trail. The trail descends from Abingdon to Damascus, traversing rolling farm countryside and numerous parcels of private property – requiring opening and closing private gates along the route. From Damascus, hikers, cyclists and equestrians ascend to Whitetop, following Laurel Creek. Cyclists can use a shuttle service to Whitetop for the 17-mile return descent. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
4. Grandfather MountainLinville Grandfather Mountain is a mountain, a non-profit attraction, and a North Carolina state park near Linville, North Carolina. At 5,946 feet , it is the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one of the major chains of the Appalachian Mountains. The Blue Ridge Parkway passes by the south side of the mountain and also passes over the nearby Grandmother Gap. It is located at the meeting point of Avery, Caldwell , and Watauga counties. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
5. Mount Mitchell State ParkBurnsville Mount Mitchell is the highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains and the highest peak in mainland eastern North America. It is located near Burnsville in Yancey County, North Carolina, in the Black Mountain subrange of the Appalachians, and about 19 miles northeast of Asheville. It is protected by Mount Mitchell State Park and surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest. Mount Mitchell's elevation is 6,684 feet above sea level. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
7. Pisgah National ForestPisgah Forest Pisgah National Forest is a National Forest in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. It is administered by the United States Forest Service, part of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Pisgah National Forest is completely contained within the state of North Carolina. The forest is managed together with the other three North Carolina National Forests from common headquarters in Asheville, North Carolina. There are local ranger district offices located in Pisgah Forest, Mars Hill, and Nebo. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Historic Crossnore, NC (THEN AND NOW) - A quaint town nestled near Grandfather mountain in North Carolina. The quaint downtown features a restored historic school, hospital and cafe'. All centered around a wonderful water fountain. Beautiful creeks, great views from Hawshaw Mountain, this area is up and coming! It was amazing during the early turn of the century..but the best of Crossnore is yet to come!