Biltmore | Call Biltmore’s Group Sales Office today at 866-851-4661 to purchase Biltmore tickets at the discount rate of $30.00 per adult (normally $45.00-$49.00 each) an use the promo code: MPICC. Tickets will be valid for a daytime visit on any day from May 15 – May 30, 2008. What does your Biltmore Admission Ticket Include?

Biltmore House: Discover why George Vanderbilt’s 250-room home has enchanted guests since  1895. Stroll through America’s largest home and marvel at its architecture and treasures.

Century–Old Gardens:  Enjoy a walk through both the formal and informal gardens.

Winery: The winery is a must see for anyone who loves food, recipes, and entertaining. Sample our award-winning wines or enjoy grape juice in the Tasting Room.

Farm Village: Learn about our agricultural legacy with hands on fun in the Farmyard, Kitchen Garden, and River Bend Barn. And More… You still haven’t experienced all of Biltmore Estate until you enjoy delicious dining in settings from casual to gourmet or shopped in our unique gift shops.

Note: Biltmore Estate discount vouchers will also be available at Registration. We look forward to welcoming MPI-CC to Asheville!

Grove Park Inn Golf | First opened for play in 1899, then redesigned in 1924 by master golf course architect Donald Ross, the 6,700 yard, par 70 layout is a shotmaker's challenge with emphasis on accuracy rather than power. After a recent $2.5 million refurbishment, Golf Digest ranked the course 4 out of 5 stars and listed the course as one of the 10 Best Courses in the U.S. that is 100 years old or more. It is the closest golf course to the Asheville Renaissance. A special $69.00 MPI-CC rate has been arranged that includes shuttle service provided by Accents on Asheville and Deb Bowman. The shuttle leaves Asheville Renaissance at 12:15pm with tee times starting at 12:40pm. Space is very limited.

Please call or e-mail Terry Bemis at 866-474-1992 or tbemis@groveparkinn.com to confirm your tee-time and your seat on the shuttle.

Harrah's |  Don't miss the action and excitement at Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel. From brand-new games and slots to dazzling favorites like Digital Blackjack and Baccarito, we've got it! No matter what you're looking for, you'll find it at the Cherokee! Features 80,000 square feet of gaming space with over 3,000 games; four food outlets ranging from quick food to fine dining.

Wildwater Rafting | Wildwater Rafting & Accents on Asheville will be offering a special rafting trip & River Olympiad on the Nantahala River with transportation and box lunch for Monday, May 19th. Time will be of the essence so we will depart at 12:10. We will arrive at the Nantahala and immediately begin our rafting trip adventure. The River Olympiad is an on-river team building program with challenges such as Giant Rapid Ring Toss, Water Cannon Target Shoot, Team Flag Search & Capture, Redneck Bob Attack, and Raft Regatta Race. These challenges are accomplished while rafting down the river through class II & III beginner to mild intermediate rapids. No previous experience is necessary. Rapids are fun but not pushy. It is a unique program designed by Wildwater and only available in the Asheville area. Each team (raft) will build up points for prizes and bragging rights.

The MPI-CC attendee cost is $30/person. A supplier or a pre-formed raft team (max. 6 people) can "sponsor" a full raft for $150. We need a minimum of 4 rafts (20-24 participants) to offer the River Olympiad. The actual raft trip will be 2 hours. Minimum age is 7. There will be a guide in each raft. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

Come on out and have some fun on the river while in Asheville. Please call Jeff Greiner @ 828-687-1411 or 828-713-3475 to register or for additional information.

Nantahala Outdoor Center | NOC is offering a  ½ Day Rafting Trip down the French Broad River.                                                        

Asheville’s historic French Broad is the third oldest river in the world, trailing only the Nile in Africa and the New in West Virginia. As it winds through Pisgah National Forest, this free-flowing river offers beauty and whitewater thrills for all ability levels. NOC’s French Broad outpost is just 35 minutes from downtown Asheville and typical trip lasts 1-3 hours on the water, 2-4 hours total. No experience is necessary; one of our knowledgeable river guides captains every raft and all equipment is provided.

Special MPI-CC rate of $30.00 per person. Pre-registration required and cut-off is 5:00 p.m. May 18th. Click here to register, or call 1-800-232-7238 and reference promo code MPIC. Rafters will need to be at the outpost by 12:45 p.m. on the 19th. to register, or call 1-800-232-7238 and reference promo code MPIC. Rafters will need to be at the outpost by 12:45 p.m. on the 19th.

Moving Sidwalk Tours | Enjoy the glide of the all new 2nd generation Segway i2 with LeanSteer technology on Asheville's only downtown Segway Tour. Personal, guided one hour tours for two guests per tour will begin at the Renaissance Hotel each hour from noon to 5:00 p.m. and will include a sampling of Asheville’s Urban Trail and historic downtown architecture. No previous segway experience is necessary. One hour tours begin at noon on Monday May 19th with a special MPI-CC rate of $20 per person. Call now to reserve an hour for you and a friend. Arriving early? Staying over? Call to book a regularly scheduled tour departing from the Asheville Visitor Center. Call (828) 776-TOUR (8687).

Gray Line Tours of Asheville | Old fashioned fun for everyone! Hop aboard one of Gray Line's nostagic red trolleys for an hour and a half fully narrated journey through Asheville highlighting the history, homes and hot spots of this "City of Surprises".

Chimney Rock Park | Pick up your MPI-CC voucher for discounted admission to Chimney Rock Park at the MPI-CC registration table. Your voucher can be used during your free time on Monday or anytime during your stay if you're coming early or staying late.

Once at the Rock, an elevator inside the mountain or a network of trails leads to 75-mile views of the Blue Ridge and Lake Lure, 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls or spectacular Inspiration Point. Trails range from easy strolls to strenuous mountainside hikes. The Park offers riverside dining and two gift shops. Chimney Rock Village is a quaint town with several shops and unique dining establishments. Chimney Rock Park is located 25 miles southeast of Asheville on US 64/74A. Visit Chimney Rock Park's Web site for more directions.

North Carolina Arboretum | A 434-acre public garden in south Asheville includes 65 acres of cultivated gardens, a Bonsai Exhibition Garden, 10 miles of forested trails, Garden tours, Segway® Tours, Art Walk, Nature Activities for kids, Café and gift shops.

The River Arts District | The old and vacant warehouses along the French Broad River in Asheville are becoming a source of pride once again, with many being converted into studios and living quarters for aspiring artists. Today, more than 100 working artists have set up shop in the River Arts District. Many of these studios are open on a regular basis. Their "River Arts District" signs are easy to spot along the small triangle of streets and avenues with road names such as Clingman, Depot, Haywood, Lyman, Riverside and Roberts. The gallery for Jonas Gerard is open every day at 240 Clingman Avenue.

Western NC Farmers Market | The Market offers retail & wholesale buildings, deli, restaurant, garden center, and features fresh fruits & vegetables, jams, cheese, bakery items, honey, homemade fudge, hand-made crafts, flowers, plants, & Christmas trees.

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