Transylvania County: Waterfall Country
From Asheville, head south on the Blue Ridge Parkway and exit onto US 276, following it south. Along the way, stop by Sliding Rock, the Cradle of Forestry with its many interpretive exhibits and special programs, and Looking Glass Falls. Continue on 276 to NC 280 north to NC 191 along the banks of the French Broad River past the Biltmore Square Mall and the Western North Carolina Farmers Market and on into Asheville.Hot Springs
Take a trip to Hot Springs via NC 63 west through Leicester and to Trust, where NC 209 intersects with NC 63. Take NC 209 north to Hot Springs and return by following US 25/70 to Weaverville, and connect with I-26 which leads back to Asheville.Maggie Valley and Cherokee
US 19 from Maggie Valley to Cherokee boasts several excellent leaf-viewing sites. To get there take US 19/23/74 west from Asheville. A return trip to Asheville via US 276 through the Pisgah National Forest to the Blue Ridge Parkway offers many overlooks from which to enjoy the autumn panorama.Looking Glass Rock
From Asheville take the Blue Ridge Parkway south to US 276 South through the Pisgah National Forest. You will pass the Cradle of Forestry, the site of America’s first forestry school. Continue south on US 276 to the Looking Glass Rock trailhead (parking on the left), a 3.1 mile trail set amidst brilliant fall color. Return to US 276 South (passing the 85-foot Looking Glass Falls) until you reach NC 280. Follow NC 280 to I-26 back to Asheville.
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