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COUNTY: Buncombe | ELEVATION: 2000 ft | POPULATION: 69,000 | Named by Frommer’s as one of the world’s “most unique and enticing destinations” for 2007, visitors come from around the globe to experience the unique mountain artistry, recreational adventure and exceptional hotels and attractions of Asheville. |
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COUNTY: Avery | ELEVATION: 3739 ft. | POPULATION: 811 | Banner Elk is located in the northwest mountains of North Carolina in a region known as the High Country. |
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COUNTY: Buncombe | ELEVATION: 2405 ft. | POPULATION: 7,551 | Since the Cherokee Indians settled here more than 10,000 years ago, folks have come seeking rejuvenation, contemplation and introspection. |
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COUNTY: Watauga | ELEVATION: 3570 ft. | POPULATION: 1,434 | Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock is a charming village filled with unique shops, restaurants and attractions. |
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COUNTY: Watauga | ELEVATION: 3266 ft | POPULATION: 13,472 | Boone was selected as as one of four best multi-sport vacation destinations in North America by Adventure magazine. |
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COUNTY: Transylvania | ELEVATION: 2230 ft | POPULATION: 6,809 | Brevard is noted for its scenic beauty that includes hundreds of waterfalls, miles of laurel trails and nearby rivers. |
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COUNTY: Yancey | ELEVATION: 2814 ft | POPULATION: 1,700 | A wonderful town set amid the majestic Black Mountains |
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COUNTY: Macon | ELEVATION: 3600 ft | POPULATION: 196 | Combine the drastic granite dropoffs of the Blue Ridge escarpment with an elevation of 3500 ft and you can see why Cashiers is truly a special place. |
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COUNTY: Rutherford | ELEVATION: 1083 ft. | POPULATION: 175 | For the last 100 years, tourists have journeyed to see this 500-million-year-old monolith, enjoy exhilarating hiking trails and view native wildlife. |
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COUNTY: Polk | ELEVATION: 1102 ft. | POPULATION: 994 | Columbus did not grow slowly from a position as a crossroads, or being near water. Instead it was born overnight carved from 100 existing residences. |
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COUNTY: Henderson | ELEVATION: 2207 ft | POPULATION: 2,565 | The Village of Flat Rock nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is known for its gentle climate of four seasons, beautiful scenery and rich cultural history. |
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COUNTY: Henderson | ELEVATION: 2146 feet | POPULATION: 40,620 | Walk down Main St. in Historic Hendersonville and you'll experience a lifestyle that harkens back to another era of true hospitality and friendliness. |
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COUNTY: Jackson | ELEVATION: 3835 ft | POPULATION: 909 | Highlands was founded in 1875 after its two founders, railroad magnates Samuel Truman Kelsey and Clinton Carter Hutchinson drew lines from Chicago, Illinois to Savannah and from New Orleans to Baltimore. |
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COUNTY: Rutherford | ELEVATION: 1142 ft | POPULATION: 998 | Lake Lure sits in the heart of Hickory Nut Gorge. Crystal clear water from the Rocky Broad River flows through a valley shaped like a Maltese Cross to form the lake. |
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COUNTY: Transylvania | ELEVATION: 3010 ft | POPULATION: 2,331 | Families have been drawn to the breathtaking mountain vistas and crystal clear waters since 1903 when the Fords, Edisons and Rockefellers came by private rail car. |
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COUNTY: Avery | ELEVATION: 3,665 | POPULATION: 17,932 | Linville is located off the Blue Ridge Parkway and may very well be North Carolina’s best kept secret. Sitting at the foot of Grandfather Mountain, Linville boasts breathtaking views and timeless aura of Americana. |
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COUNTY: Burke | ELEVATION: 1161 ft. | POPULATION: 17,261 | The heart of Morganton is its vibrant downtown filled with restaurants, galleries, shops, parks, a movie theater and more. |
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COUNTY: Rutherford | ELEVATION: 929 ft | POPULATION: 4,095 | Established in 1787, Rutherfordton is among the oldest towns in North Carolina and is the seat of the oldest continuous government in the region. Rutherfordton has kept its “old time” charm into the 21st century. |
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COUNTY: Polk | ELEVATION: 2106 ft | POPULATION: 560 | Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Saluda is a great place to enjoy seasonal beauty year round and offers a unique blend of wilderness and architectural beauty. |
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COUNTY: Transylvania | ELEVATION: 3166 ft | POPULATION: 895 | Sapphire is blessed with an abundance of both greenery and waterfalls. It's also convenient to several other nearby villages including Cashiers. |
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COUNTY: Polk | ELEVATION: 1109 ft | POPULATION: 1,740 | Tryon has a long history of equestrian pursuits - from the first Blockhouse Steeplechase held in 1946 to the nearly year-round horse events held at the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center. |
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COUNTY: Burke | ELEVATION: 1,193 ft | POPULATION: 4,584 | Small town living in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains |
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COUNTY: Haywood | ELEVATION: 2746 ft | POPULATION: 9,347 | Waynesville is blessed with the ideal year-round climate, beautiful mountain scenery and warm Southern hospitality.About 40% of the area is occupied by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pisgah National Forest and the Harmon Wildlife Refuge. |
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