Moon Asheville & the Great Smoky Mountains (Second Edition)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Moon Asheville & the Great Smoky Mountains (Second Edition)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jason Frye
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 114
Category/GenreTravel
Travel and holiday guides
ISBN/Barcode 9781640492042
ClassificationsDewey:917.5688
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Avalon Travel Publishing
Imprint Moon Travel
Publication Date 16 July 2019
Publication Country United States

Description

Whether you're hopping between microbreweries or hiking the Appalachian Trail, get to know this charming hub of the American South with Moon Asheville & the Great Smoky Mountains. Inside you'll find: *Flexible, strategic itineraries, from a weekend in Asheville to five days in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, designed for outdoor adventurers, foodies, history buffs, and more *The best local flavour: Indulge in award-winning cuisine on a food tour, discover the microbreweries that earned Asheville the title of "Beer City USA," and catch a live show from a local band. Admire the art deco architecture downtown, gallery-hop in repurposed warehouses, or check out an indie bookstore *Unique outdoor experiences: Hike through the mountains and meadows along the Appalachian Trail, take a dip in the hot springs dotting the hillsides, or break out the binoculars for some top-notch wildlife-watching. Set up camp in the Pisgah National Forest, peep the changing leaves in autumn, or go rafting, kayaking, or canoeing on the French Broad River *Honest advice on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around from North Carolina local Jason Frye *Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout *Thorough background on the culture and history, wildlife, and geography *Helpful tips for hikers and campers, LGBTQ+ travellers, and travellers with disabilities Find your adventure with Moon Asheville & the Great Smoky Mountains. Exploring more of the American South? Try Moon Carolinas & Georgia. Looking for more Southern city charm? Try Moon Charleston & Savannah.

Author Biography

Raised deep in the mountains of West Virginia, Jason Frye moved to North Carolina to pursue a master of fine arts in creative writing. There, his love for the state deepened into a longing to stay, settle, explore, and be a part of its people, culture, and history. Jason has contributed stories to VisitNC.com, AAA's Go Magazine, Our State magazine, Southern Living, Salt, the Charlotte Observer, and Raleigh News & Observer, and acts as a culinary critic for the Wilmington StarNews. He is also the author of Moon North Carolina, Moon North Carolina Coast, and Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip.