The Oaks Bed and Breakfast is an easy drive from all area attractions and historic sites: The DuPont State Forest, The Pisgah National Forest, The Blue Ridge Parkway, Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Grandfather Mountain, hiking, fishing, biking, horseback riding, white water rafting, kayaking, canoe trips and golf, golf, golf. . .
Random Arts – Is a unique shop for all artistic endeavors. What sets Random Arts apart (aside from Jane and her crew) is their calendar of workshops taught by nationally recognized instructors in the areas of fiber work, beading, jewelry, collage,
assemblage, stamping, mixed media art and more. Check their web site for class availability.www.randomartsnow.com
Green River Adventures – The world famous Green River Gorge is in our own back yard. Call Sara to arrange the kayak or rafting trip you have always dreamed of. Safe and professional.www.greenriveradventures.com
Pearson’s Falls – Owned and maintained by the Tryon Garden Club, Pearson’s Falls is our local botanical preserve and waterfall, only 3 miles from The Oaks. www.pearsonsfalls.org
Jim Carson – Artist. One of Saluda’s nationally recognized resident artists who specializes in the Plein Air method of painting. Jim shares his techniques in annual workshops in and around Saluda.www.jimcarson.net
The Biltmore – Visit America’s largest home. Completed in 1895 (the same year as The Oaks) for George Vanderbilt and his family, the estate remains the number one tourist destination in North Carolina. www.biltmore.com
The Flat Rock Playhouse — North Carolina’s official State Theatre (www.flatrockplayhouse.org) has an exciting line-up of first rate theatrical productions that run March through December. www.flatrockplayhouse.com
Curtis Wright Outfitters – your fly-fishing headquarters. For the novice to the professional, every fishing trip starts at Curtis Wright –www.curtiswrightoutfitters.com
The Carl Sandburg Home – Carl Sandburg is remembered as a vagabond, a minstrel, Pulitzer Prize winning author and a poet. Visit his home, see his books, walk the paths, feed the goats and discover what inspired this great American author. www.nps.gov/carl
The Flat Rock Cinema – Enjoy first run motion pictures with a cold draught beer or a glass of wine in a relaxing pub atmosphere. Only 15 minutes from The Oaks. www.flatrockcinema.com
The Saluda Mountain Jamboree – Inspired by the dance hall from movie Dirty Dancing, (which was filmed at nearby Lake Lure in 1987. The original barn has since burned down.) The Jamboree brings name entertainers to the people of Western North Carolina. Owners Bob and Linda Whitaker invite you to dance to the beat. www.saludamountainjamboree.com
Local Wineries and Vineyards – Western North Carolina is rapidly being recognized for fine wines. Tours and tastings. Green Creek Winery www.greencreekwinery.com Rockhouse Vineyardswww.rockhousevineyards.com Biltmore Estates Winerywww.biltmore.com/our_wine
Pisgah National Forest – The Sierra Club calls it “One of the great natural resources of the United States” With more waterfalls than all of North Carolina it is known as the “Land of the Waterfalls”.www.pisgahforest.com
The Blue Ridge Parkway – “America’s favorite drive”. Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most popular visits of the National Park System. A 469 miles through mountain meadows and endless vistas. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads and historic structures complement spectacular views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys.www.blueridgeparkway.org
The Dupont State Forest – Numerous land purchases have contributed to this 10,300 acre State Forest and parks preserve that offers waterfalls, trails, hunting and fishing. www.dupontforest.com
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