The Polar Express Chugs through the NC Mountains!

6-Dec 23 The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, BRYSON CITY.  The Polar Express comes to life as the train departs Bryson City. Read along with the story as the train makes its round trip journey to the North Pole. Meet Santa and enjoy caroling, hot cocoa, and a treat. For those who believe - a special memento for each child. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas! Begin a great holiday tradition with your family! Ticket prices include admission to the Smoky Mountains Model Trains Museum.

Fall Menu Begins at The Back Room

The Back Room at the Flat Rock Wine Shoppe now offer many half plates for those with a lighter appetite and offer the lunch menu Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00am to 9:00pm. The dinner menu starts at 5:00pm and goes until at least 9:00pm which has the choice of selecting from the lunch or dinner menu! Late night menu is served all day and goes until midnight! Wednesday is "Pasta Night"  -  create your own pasta dish for just $10.00. Read fall menu details...

Thanksgiving Package at the Folkestone Inn

Come Home for the Holidays with a Thanksgiving Package
For two adults. Package includes two nights room accomodations with breakfasts, and Traditional Dinner Buffet for two on Thanksgiving Day. We are serving turkey, ham, dressing, butternut squash soup, assorted salads and vegetables, pumpkin and pecan pies, coffee and iced tea. Relax and leave the cooking to us!
Garden Level Queen - $285.00 plus taxes,  Upper Level Queen - $375.00 plus taxes  11-09

FOLKESTONE INN - MOUNTAIN VIEW. Wireless, full gourmet breakfast each day. Our Smoky Mountain Bed and Breakfast is filled with old fashioned charm and modern amenities. Open year 'round, private balconies.   Read Traveler reviews

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November at the Purple Onion

5     NIKKI TALLEY. Spend a wonderful evening with this Asheville singer/songwriter.www.nikkitalley.com
7     GIGI DOVER & BIG LOVE. We know that her fans will be here. www.gigidover.net
12   TOM FISCH. “A cross between Tony Rice, Guy Clark and James Taylor.” www.tomfisch.com
14   SHANE PRUITT BAND. You won’t be able to stay in your seat with this favorite band.
        www.theshanepruittband.com
19   DAVE DESMELIK will be singing many songs from his new CD “Onlooker” www.davedesmelik.com
21   MICHAEL RENO HARRELL Great songs and stories from one of our favorites.
        www.michaelreno.com
26   NO MUSIC. THANKSGIVING. Spend some extra time with and being grateful for those you love.
        It will take more than a day for most of us.
28   DONNA HUGHES. Award-winning bluegrass singer returns. www.donnahughes.com

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT – FRED WHISKIN at the piano.
The Purple Onion,16 Main Street, Saluda NC.  Website: http://www.purpleonionsaluda.com/