“The Ultimate Guide is thoroughly researched, organized for easy use, and illustrated with many of Pantas’ own gorgeous pen and ink drawings. Because it was written by someone who actually lives here, The Ultimate Guide has a sense of caring, commitment and completeness that is often lacking in regional guides written by visiting authors.”

—Hendersonville Times-News

The Ultimate Guide to Asheville &
The Western North Carolina Mountains

Including Hendersonville and
more than 50 other Mountain Cities and Towns

by Lee Pantas

Complete Coverage of
All the Best Attractions!

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Cherokee Indian Reservation

Blue Ridge Parkway

Appalachian Trail

Grandfather Mountain

Blowing Rock

Harrah‘s Casino

Horn in the West

Mount Mitchell

Chimney Rock

Linville Caverns

Waterfalls

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Bele Chere

Much More!

Detailed Information

• The Best of Area Restaurants, Accommodations, Country Inns, Bed & Breakfasts
• Area Museums, Cultural & Nature Centers
• Comprehensive coverage of Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, Biltmore Estate, Carl Sandburg House, Thomas Wolfe House
• Outdoor Recreation—Golf, Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Camping, Skiing & more!
• In-depth look at Historic Architecture, Tours of Historic Districts, Asheville’s Urban Trail
• Festivals, Events & Nightlife, including Harrah‘s Casino
• Daytrips—Great Itineraries
• Kids’ Activities & Summer Camps
• Arts & Crafts, Antiques, Shopping & Gallery Guide
• Universities, Retreat Centers & Medical Facilities
• Real Estate & Relocation Info

The Ultimate Guide Home Page

Introduction

About the Author

Table of Contents

Illustration Samples

Page Samples

Ordering Information