UNDERSTANDING DESTINATIONS 5.02 Explain major travel destinations in North Carolina (Mountain Region)

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UNDERSTANDING DESTINATIONS 5.02 Explain major travel destinations in North Carolina (Mountain Region)

Major destinations in the Mountain Region Blue Ridge Parkway Great Smoky Mountains National Park Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel Farmer’s Market Biltmore Estate Mount Mitchell State Park “Unto These Hills” “Horn in the West”

469 miles of scenic toll-free roadway Connects the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia with the Great Smoky National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee No commercial vehicles allowed

Established in ,408 acres of land with heights ranging from 840 feet at Abrams Creek to 6,643 feet at Clingmans Dome One of the largest protected areas in the Eastern US An International Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel Opened in November 1997 by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 175,000 sq. ft. facility features an expanding gaming area; 2,700 video-based gaming machines Day-care facility for children and young adults up to age 20 Must be 21 to enter Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week 252 room, 15-story luxury hotel opened in 2002 adjacent to casino

Farmer’s Market Asheville, NC 36 acre market facility Operated by the NC Dept. of Agriculture Open year round with seasonal hours

Biltmore Estate Asheville, NC America’s largest private house, created by George Vanderbilt in room French Renaissance chateau on 8,000 acres One of country’s most visited residences 75 acres of gardens, walking trials, and an award-winning winery Lodging available at the Inn on the Estate

1,855 acres Highest point east of the Mississippi River North Carolina’s first state park Dedicated in 1915

“Unto These Hills” Cherokee, NC America’s most popular outdoor drama Re-enactment of the story behind the Cherokee “Trail of Tears” Opened July 1, 1950

“Horn in the West” Boone, NC Musical saga of Daniel and the mountain men as they struggled with the red-coated militia and the Cherokee War Chief, Dragging Canoe Started in 1952