Guidebook for Marshall

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Guidebook for Marshall

Parks & Nature

Barnard River Park. Head west on Barnard Road to access the French Broad River at Barnard Park, with parking and plenty of launch spots.
Barnard Road
Barnard Road
Barnard River Park. Head west on Barnard Road to access the French Broad River at Barnard Park, with parking and plenty of launch spots.
Botanical Gardens adjacent to the University. It's a lovely stroll and the species are well-marked. There is a great website that highlights certain plant species and lists what's in bloom before you get there. The walk through the gardens is easy and interesting, and a gorgeous creek runs throughout. It's a nice way to stretch your legs.
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Ботанічний сад в Ешвілі
151 W T. Weaver Boulevard
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Botanical Gardens adjacent to the University. It's a lovely stroll and the species are well-marked. There is a great website that highlights certain plant species and lists what's in bloom before you get there. The walk through the gardens is easy and interesting, and a gorgeous creek runs throughout. It's a nice way to stretch your legs.
These gardens are amazing and ever-changing. There are free guided hikes throughout the month and classes on local and natural topics to take. The grounds go on and on.
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Арборетум Північної Кароліни
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
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These gardens are amazing and ever-changing. There are free guided hikes throughout the month and classes on local and natural topics to take. The grounds go on and on.

Food Scene

THE place in town to meet people, find out what's going on and hear live music
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Zuma Coffee
7 N Main St
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THE place in town to meet people, find out what's going on and hear live music
We LOVE this place. Menu is super tasty and creative, owner is wonderful. Try it for brunch too.
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The Sweet Monkey Cafe & Bakery
133 S Main St
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We LOVE this place. Menu is super tasty and creative, owner is wonderful. Try it for brunch too.
Lots of locally made pot pies, perfect to bring back to the house to cook.
Pot Pie Shop
202 Stone Ridge Blvd
Lots of locally made pot pies, perfect to bring back to the house to cook.
It's official. I go here every time I am in the area. The sushi is fantastic and creative, but the Japanese style noodle and rice dishes are divine as well. My favorite? The ginger tea. Whole big slices of ginger, bright red goji berries and a swirl of honey. Yum!
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Soba Sushi and Noodles
76 N Main St
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It's official. I go here every time I am in the area. The sushi is fantastic and creative, but the Japanese style noodle and rice dishes are divine as well. My favorite? The ginger tea. Whole big slices of ginger, bright red goji berries and a swirl of honey. Yum!
This well-known gem has a crazy good Italian-fusion menu with a variety of fresh ingredients. Very impressive and especially good for date night.
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Glass Onion
18 N Main St
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This well-known gem has a crazy good Italian-fusion menu with a variety of fresh ingredients. Very impressive and especially good for date night.

Shopping

This general store is a must-stop on the way to Hot Springs. Great coffee, creative ice creams. Local products! And we love the owner! (Not to mention one of the best local hikes to the river starts/ends here!)
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Laurel River Store
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This general store is a must-stop on the way to Hot Springs. Great coffee, creative ice creams. Local products! And we love the owner! (Not to mention one of the best local hikes to the river starts/ends here!)
Just the drive alone is worth it. It's a scenic ride through gorgeous hollows to arrive at an adorable general store that has tons of charms, local crafts and good food. There is a pamphlet tucked inside the house manual to look through.
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Trust General Store & Café
14535 NC-209
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Just the drive alone is worth it. It's a scenic ride through gorgeous hollows to arrive at an adorable general store that has tons of charms, local crafts and good food. There is a pamphlet tucked inside the house manual to look through.

Drinks & Nightlife

Really good dinner spot not too far away. Many dishes have a southern flair and there are lots of specials and local music. Menu is online.
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Iron Horse Station
24 Andrews Ave S
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Really good dinner spot not too far away. Many dishes have a southern flair and there are lots of specials and local music. Menu is online.
Local live music! They have a full calendar online so you can choose which night(s) to attend. They serve pretty good pub food so you can listen, eat and get a cold drink at the bar.
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Good Stuff
38 Baileys Branch Rd
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Local live music! They have a full calendar online so you can choose which night(s) to attend. They serve pretty good pub food so you can listen, eat and get a cold drink at the bar.

Entertainment & Activities

Rafting and ziplining minutes from the house!
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Френч Брод Авентури
12 Good Adventures Ln
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Rafting and ziplining minutes from the house!
Very popular ski resort, easy to get to and a lot of fun. Check website to make sure they are open for the season and for conditions.
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Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
578 Valley View Cir
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Very popular ski resort, easy to get to and a lot of fun. Check website to make sure they are open for the season and for conditions.
Trail Rides through a large property across the French Broad from the Gatehouse. There are different length rides on fun horses, and many of the longer rides stop at the property's garnet mine (my favorite part) where you can find garnets sparkling everywhere --and keep what you find!
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Sandy Bottom Trail Rides
1459 Caney Fork Rd
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Trail Rides through a large property across the French Broad from the Gatehouse. There are different length rides on fun horses, and many of the longer rides stop at the property's garnet mine (my favorite part) where you can find garnets sparkling everywhere --and keep what you find!

Essentials

Everything you may need, with a pharmacy and a gas station right next door
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Ingles Market
5580 US-25
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Everything you may need, with a pharmacy and a gas station right next door
Local, organic, fresh foods. Excellent little market!
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Madison Natural Foods
101 N Main St
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Local, organic, fresh foods. Excellent little market!

Sightseeing

What Hot Springs is named for... this is the place to go in town to relax and rewind in every season! The tubs have spring water pumped right in, pure, no chemicals. Each tub is private with a view of the grounds. It's amazingly relaxing.
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Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge St
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What Hot Springs is named for... this is the place to go in town to relax and rewind in every season! The tubs have spring water pumped right in, pure, no chemicals. Each tub is private with a view of the grounds. It's amazingly relaxing.
The whole experience is incredible. It is well-worth seeing, at least once in a lifetime. The house itself is full of history, stories and secrets (definitely get the audio tour!). The the grounds are expansive acres of park-like forests, farms, vineyards, rivers, ponds and streams. Amazing!
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Biltmore Estate
1 Approach Road
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The whole experience is incredible. It is well-worth seeing, at least once in a lifetime. The house itself is full of history, stories and secrets (definitely get the audio tour!). The the grounds are expansive acres of park-like forests, farms, vineyards, rivers, ponds and streams. Amazing!
Plenty of spots to jump onto the Parkway, head north or south of Asheville. In the best or worst of weather, there are some spectacular views, stone tunnels, and several interesting historical spots and museums along the way. Doesn't cost a thing to enjoy this beautiful National Park.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge Parkway
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Plenty of spots to jump onto the Parkway, head north or south of Asheville. In the best or worst of weather, there are some spectacular views, stone tunnels, and several interesting historical spots and museums along the way. Doesn't cost a thing to enjoy this beautiful National Park.
The Gatehouse is a great jumping off point to the AT because the town of Hot Springs is just up the road! There are shuttles from the trail, or just park in town and make your way for a classic day hike up Lover's Leap.
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy
799 Washington St
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The Gatehouse is a great jumping off point to the AT because the town of Hot Springs is just up the road! There are shuttles from the trail, or just park in town and make your way for a classic day hike up Lover's Leap.