Day Trips

6 Best Stops on the Blue Ridge Parkway Western NC

6 Best Stops on the Blue Ridge Parkway Western NC

The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most famous stretches of road in the country. It is 469 miles long and connects The Great Smokey Mountain National Park in North Carolina to The Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. In Western North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Parkway extends for 252 miles along the Blue Ridge Mountains. It…

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Apple Picking in Western North Carolina

Apple Picking in Western North Carolina

Fall is upon us, and that means it is apple season in Western North Carolina! North Carolina is one of the largest producers of apples in the United States. Henderson County is home to most of the orchards in western NC! Living in Avalon, you have lots of great orchards all around you that you…

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Planning Your Visit to Western North Carolina Nature Center

Planning Your Visit to Western North Carolina Nature Center

The Western North Carolina Nature Center is so much fun to visit! It is located in Asheville, and living in Avalon puts you so close to this great spot! The Nature Center has over 150 species of animals and 43 acres of Southern Appalachian habitat.  Since 2013, it has been voted as the #1 day…

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Beat The Summer Heat: Lake Junaluska

Beat The Summer Heat: Lake Junaluska

If you’re looking for a way to beat the summer heat, spend a day at Lake Junaluska. It’s right outside the gates of Avalon Mountain Community and is a family friendly place you will enjoy. Lake Junaluska is a 200 acre lake with a conference and retreat center located in a beautiful mountain setting. It…

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