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The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum Announces “Floating Sculpture …

The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM) is excited to be displaying a prestigious collection of wooden duck decoys on loan from the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, NC. The exhibit, Floating Sculpture: Bruce Barclay Cameron Duck Decoy Collection,

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Tweetsie Railroad lines up special events for season

Tweetsie Railroad, the state’s first theme park, which sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains, will open for its 59th season on April 10. The long-time favorite for generations of North Carolina families features steam locomotive rides through the mountains, amusement

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Tweetsie Railroad, North Carolina’s First Theme Park, Kicks Off 2015 Season …

It’s all aboard! Tweetsie Railroad is set to pull into the station on Friday, April 10, 2015 for another exciting season filled with Wild West adventure for the whole family. Plan your visit to enjoy a ride on Tweetsie’s legendary

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The Public Speaks: Blowing Rock Town Council Approves Appalachian Ski Mtn …

A artistic rendering of the proposed welcome center and freestanding sign at the corner of Edmisten Road and U.S. 321. By Jesse Wood Feb. 11, 2015. On Tuesday evening, the Blowing Rock Town Council unanimously approved an ordinance amendment for

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Occupancy Tax Revenues in Blowing Rock Increase 5.5 Percent in 2014, Steady …

Feb. 6, 2015. Occupancy tax revenues in Blowing Rock increased by 5.5 percent in 2014 from the previous year, and returned to pre-recession levels, according to the annual report prepared by the TDA. 2014 was also the fifth consecutive year

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North Carolina Staycation: 7 Fun Things to Do While Staying Close to Home

A trip by train, a battleship and natural wonders that include the “Grand Canyon of the East” are among the many adventures families on vacation or staycation can enjoy when visiting North Carolina.  Here are seven great places to visit

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Brewery tourism becomes hot topic in Asheville – Asheville Citizen

Patty Gillespie tours the new Sierra Nevada Brewery in Mills River. The tours are so popular that there’s a two-week wait for weekday visits and a month for weekends.(Photo: Colby Rabon/Citizen-Times photo) Tourism is a major economic driver for Asheville,

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Tweetsie Railroad Hosts Annual Job Fair Feb. 28

Feb. 13, 2015. If you’re looking for employment that provides a fun and rewarding work experience, Tweetsie Railroad may be the perfect fit. Plan to attend the park’s annual Job Fair on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Craft beers now complement NC’s ski culture

At Hawksnest, again just a short drive away from Appalachian, guests enjoy both the largest snowtubing park on the East Coast and four miles of ziplines with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.(Photo: Sam Dean Photography) It is hard

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Biltmore readies for 2016 Cyclocross National Champs – Asheville Citizen

Sara Tussey of Winston-Salem won the elite women’s class at the N.C. Cyclocross Series Finale Sunday at Biltmore Estate Sunday. For more photos from the race, visit CITIZEN-TIMES.com(Photo: Colby Rabon (colbyrabon@gmail.com)/Special to the Citizen-Times) ASHEVILLE – Visitors to Biltmore Estate

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