Biltmore Offers March Specials

March Biltmore Tickets Special:

• Kids under 16 FREE
• free audio guide to Biltmore House with each admission ticket
• March Madness:  Wear your favorite sports team shirt (or hat, etc.) and receive $10 off adult regular admission of $45. Offer must be redeemed in person at Biltmore’s Reception and Ticket Center.
• $35 admission price ($10 discount) if you book your visit online or by phone 7 days or more in advance of your visit
  These offers valid March 1-31 2012. 
  
  
   Get a link for Biltmore tickets and
  other current NC Mountains Specials HERE

Asheville' Oktoberfest Tickets go on sale today

Oktoberfest, Asheville's salute to German beer, bratwurst and lederhosen, will begin selling tickets for their 2011 event today. This popular street festival is slated for Saturday October 8 in downtown Asheville. If you want to attend, then don't delay in buying tickets. This is a limited occupancy event and it is expected to sell out. Here are the details from the event's facebook page:

Internationally-renowned “oompah” band, The Stratton Mountain Boys, returns to the stage with happy yodeling songs, shoe-slapping dances and lively spirited Polka music sure to incite dancing in the street and rousing cheers of “ein Prosit!”

The event features beer tastings from local breweries and many brewers are featuring seasonal ales for Oktoberfest. The brewers will also be on hand to discuss their beers.

The popular Oktoberfest Games are back as well with some old favorites like the “dizzy gnome” and “keg-rolling” contests as well as some new. Plus, there will be a festival-wide costume contest, so don your lederhosen and represent.

Satisfy your craving for Oktoberfest cuisine with German staples like bratwurst, pretzels and traditional sides from Cucina 24, Jack of the Wood and The Market Place served with local favorite Lusty Monk Mustard.

Annual Passes Available for Grandfather Mountain

Treat yourself to the experience of a lifetime - anytime. Visit 1 day or all 365 days to enjoy the wonders of Grandfather Mountain. An annual pass gives you those wonders at a wonderful discount, to be enjoyed any day and every day - for one full year from the date of purchase.  Individual passes sell for $40 per adult and $17 per child.  But for an affordable $150, the group pass lets the passholder share the memories with five guests per visit!   Read more about Grandfather Mountain's annual passes...

Upcoming Event at Grandfather Mountain

May 13   Audubon Spring Bird Count

Hosted by High Country Audubon, participants will be birding at various locations around Grandfather Mountain, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Grandfather Mountain State Park. Please contact Jesse Pope (828) 733-4326 or Bob Cherry to participate.

May 13 - May 15 Naturalist Weekend

Joins us for three days filled with guided hikes and special presentations on the birds, wildflowers and nature of Grandfather Mountain. Included with regular admission.

May 30 - Jun 12 The Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble

The rose-lavender Catawba Rhododendron blooms its way up Grandfather’s slopes from late May - mid June and our naturalist are eager to share what they know about the showy shrub!  Included with regular admission.

Season Tickets now on sale at Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, 121 Schoolhouse Road Stecoah (Robbinsville), North Carolina. Tickets are now available online for  this year's summer music series, June 26 - August 28. Individual performance tickets will be sold beginning June 1. Select your favorite seats for the entire season and place your order securely now while saving 20% off standard ticket price. The series takes place each Saturday in the Center's newly-renovated, 300-seat air-conditioned auditorium. This year's schedule includes a variety of bluegrass, folk and old-time mountain music by award-winning artists. http://www.stecoahvalleycenter.com

Discount on Great Smoky Mountains Railroad's Polar Express - limited time

Now through August 14 purchase tickets for the Polar Express™ in Bryson City NC, and save $4 Off Adults and $3 Off Childrens regular ticket price for standard seating. Dates available for the discount are November 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 19, & 29 and December 2, 3, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16 & 17. Book now for best availability! Call (800)872.4681 or Click Here to Book Polar Express™ Tickets Now! Mention coupon code P9 in the comments section online to receive discount. Discount valid on new reservations only.

All Aboard for Day Out with Thomas in Bryson City

Now through Sunday, August 2nd, Thomas fans will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and ride a train pulled by Thomas the Tank Engine. Step aboard in Bryson City NC, as Day Out With Thomas™ includes a 25-minute train ride pulled by an authentic steam powered Thomas the Tank Engine. The $18 ticket per person price includes: Live entertainment, petting zoo, story telling, video viewing, interactive play center (The Imagination Station) and much more. Ticket price also includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum in Bryson City!

Click Here to Book Now!

Complete details for The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad: http://www.gsmr.com/