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How to Fish the French Broad River around Hot Springs, NC
Hot Springs, North Carolina is well known for its naturally warm healing waters, the rugged scenery and the Appalachian Trail, the many hiking trails in the area and wonderful fine dining. Yet one of the best opportunities in Hot Springs, and the least...
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Cyclists and Mountain Bikers- there is a great new site for info on routes in Madison County!
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Madison County hosts some of the most scenic and challenging routes for cyclists in the United States. Riders come from all over the world to enjoy the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina an...We are excited to announce the upcoming exhibit at Mars Hill University's Rural Heritage Museum!--- “A Fountain of Youth in the Southern Highlands: A History of Hot Springs, North Carolina” opens February 2, 2019, and runs through August 31.
An opening reception will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, February 2.
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Rural Heritage Museum Exhibit Will Spotlight History of Hot Springs - Mars Hill University
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The next exhibit at Mars Hill University’s Rural Heritage Museum will shine a spotlight on the town of Hot Springs. “A Fountain of Youth in the Southern Highlands: A History of Hot Springs, North ...Places to Stay!
Hot Springs has a wide range of lodging from campsites, hostels and bed and breakfasts to hotels, private cabins, vacation homes and spa style boarding.
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Hiking Trails
Appalachian Trail Town When people think of hiking in Hot Springs, NC, their first thought is of the Appalachian Trail. Hot Springs is the only North Carolina town where the Appalachian Trail passes directly through the main street. Visitors from all over come here...
Motorcycle Riding & Driving
You don't need to go with the crowds to the Blue Ridge Parkway or "Ride the Dragon" to experience some of the best roads in the entire country. There are dozens of scenic backroads and highways that are perfect for motorcycling or driving in Western North Carolina...
Fishing
Hot Springs – N.C. Mountain Heritage Trout Water TownSpring CreekHot Springs is a high mountain valley at the intersection of Spring Creek and the French Broad River. Spring Creek, which runs straight through Hot Springs, is a designated N.C. Mountain...
Rafting, Canoeing and Kayaking
The French Broad River flows for just over 100 miles in the state of North Carolina. The French Broad is free flowing which means that the water level is determined by the amount of rainfall in the watershed. For all sections, particularly the whitewater section, the...
Hot Springs has a wide range of activities and events from exploring the Appalachian Trail and floating the French Broad River to live music festivals and the mineral springs themselves!