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Hot
Springs North Carolina is named for the hot
mineral springs located there. The town is just 40 minutes and about 25 miles north of Asheville at
the junction of the Appalachian Trail and the French Broad River. Surrounded by
the Pisgah National Forest, Hot Springs is a haven for those seeking great
hiking on the Appalachian Trail, white water rafting and canoeing, mountain
biking, horseback riding, fishing and more. As one of the few
sources of natural hot mineral spring water on the east coast, Hot Springs has
long been a source of healing and relaxation. After a busy day, soak in hot
mineral water on the banks of the French Broad River, enjoy a relaxing massage
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RENTAL CABINS,
HOMES, CONDOS (99)
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MUST SEES
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BROADWING
FARM NATURAL SPRINGS CABINS offer a
unique chance to spend relaxed evenings in a spa filled with naturally
warm mineral water drawn  from
deep under the French Broad Valley. In
each of our rentals, you can bask in the luxury of this warmth and view
the stars from a secluded spot just outside your door, surrounded by
sheltering pines. Our cabins are separated by 100 yards of pine forest for
your privacy, with excellent views of the farm and the surrounding
mountains. Broadwing Farm, established in 1992, is a family owned
and operated organic farm located on a plateau high above the French Broad
River, about one mile from downtown Hot Springs.
Broadwing
Farm Natural Springs Cabins site.
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The Cabin at Laurel Creek.
Situated so that the back deck looks over the valley to Tennessee where
you can enjoy the tranquil lifestyle of country living. We offer
attractive horseback riding packages that will tickle your budget during
your stay with us.
We can also arrange for you a hot mineral bath at Hot Springs Spa (15 min.
away) for those tired achy muscles and a soothing massage afterwards. What
more could you ask for? Well if you can think of it, we will arrange that
for you too.. Maybe fly-fishing? Or maybe an exciting whitewater rafting
trip? The cabin has been tastefully built. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 person
Jacuzzi, Gas log Fireplace, A/C, Hardwood floors, Gas grill. All linens
provided (2 night min.) The
Cabin at Laurel Creek site.
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Huck
Finn Rafting Adventures. At Huck Finn Rafting Adventures, we
strive to make your river experience one that is of
the highest quality. We have a professional staff that specializes on The
French Broad River. Since we are a small family owned and operated
business, we can work with our customer's individual needs. Our trips are
designed to utilize all the features of the river. Huck
Finn Rafting Adventures site.
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The Appalachian
Trail from Hot Springs to Max Patch Trail
A portion of the Appalachian Trail is located near Hot Springs, NC.
Parking is available at the Hostel Trailhead and at the Max Patch
Trailhead. The trail climbs south from the Hot Springs Hostel up to Bluff
Mountain on the N. Carolina / Tennessee border. Enroute to Bluff is the
Deer Park Shelter, just 3 miles south of Hot Springs. The trail continues
south, crossing a gravel road at Garenflo Gap where a small parking area
exists. Approximately 12.5 miles from Hot Springs is the Walnut Mountain
Shelter. The Roaring Fork shelter, just 0.3 miles south of Lemon Gap, was
built in 1990 to replace the Walnut Mountain Shelter. The trail leads
across the Roaring Fork drainage and climbs up to Buckeye Ridge and Max
Patch Bald. The grassy ridges and blackberry slopes of Max Patch Bald have
been called the "Crown Jewel" of the Appalachian Trail.
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RESTAURANTS &
ENTERTAINMENT |
ARTISTS &
GALLERIES |
MERCHANTS &
MORE |
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Bridge Street Cafe.
The Bridge Street Café features elegant yet earthy dining on the first
floor of the restored building. French doors open onto the spacious,
covered outdoor dining area overlooking Spring Creek.  The
centerpiece of the kitchen is the traditional Italian wood- fired brick
oven, faced with vintage recycled bricks from the historic Hot Springs
School. The menu makes extensive use of fresh, locally-grown organic
vegetables, organic flours and grains, and has a distinctive Italian-
Mediterranean flavor. Bridge
Street Cafe site.
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Paddlers
Pub. The proprietors Patrick and Aubree Anderson have
made this one of a kind  place
a charming and inviting fine dining experience. The food is delicious,
everything prepared fresh with as much local organic ingredients as
possible. (They even have their own herb garden.). Steaks are cut fresh
and they don’t skimp – like their 18 ounce ribeye. Paddlers
Pub site.
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The
Yellow Teapot. The Madison County Craft Co-op shares space with
the Yellow Teapot gift and tea shop, which sells over 60 varieties
of tea  plus
tea accessories, and serves hot and iced tea out on the vine-shaded
porch of this unique century-old house. The Co-op
is dedicated to sharing the talents of locals with their community while
helping to create a real local economy by making and selling these
one of a kind goods. The
Yellow Teapot site.
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Jim White. Jim White
is a North Carolina native specializing in nature and fine art
photography. He divides his time between the mountains, the coast, and the
Piedmont, 
allowing ample opportunity to capture the wonderful
diversity of our state. His photography is available in limited signed
editions both through his site and in selected art galleries. Email if you
are interested in a specific work. Jim
White site.
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Bluff Mountain Outfitters.  Bluff
Mountain Outfitters is located on the Appalachian Trail in the town of Hot
Springs, NC. We specialize in helping Thru-hikers get the right gear
to finish their trip on the AT. We also offer shuttle service for
the trail, river & bike. Bluff Mountain is one of the highest
peaks in Madison County, and the Appalachian Trail crosses it's summit. Bluff
Mountain Outfitters site.
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Kelly's Naturals
Christmas trees. Visit our Christmas tree farm in scenic
Shelton Laurel valley to purchase all your holiday  greenery!
We make and sell fresh mixed evergreen wreaths, garland (roping) and, of
course, we'll cut for you the freshest Fraser Fir of your choosing! Choose
and cut your own Fraser Fir Christmas tree and pick up all your holiday
greenery, fresh from our Shelton Laurel (Madison County) farm! Kelly's
Naturals CHristmas trees site.
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Zimmerman's Berry
Farm. Zimmerman's Berry Farm is a family owned and operated  pick-your-own
berry operation. We have clean, mowed, level picking rows. Picking season
starts in late June with Black Raspberries, the Blackberries and
Blueberries beginning in July and Red Raspberries from August until frost.
Zimmerman's
Berry Farm site.
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