The trail starts and ends at Pack Place and includes 30 stops around downtown. The 1.7-mile Asheville Urban Trail takes visitors on a journey through the art and history of Asheville. In the 1990s, the Grovewood Gallery and its tradition of fine craft were revitalized, and the Gallery now houses a collection of contemporary and traditional furniture, garden art and fine crafts from our nation’s top craftspeople. The Gallery’s roots reach back to the late 1800s with Biltmore Industries. Visit the Grovewood Gallery for an introduction to the history of art in Asheville. Following a visit to the top of the “Chimney,” enjoy an evening at Chimney Rock Village, with stores and restaurants perched on the banks of the Rocky Broad River, tucked in the Hickory Nut Gorge. Climb the 500 steps to the top of Chimney Rock for breathtaking 75-mile views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Next, visit Chimney Rock State Park, film site of The Last of the Mohicans. During the hour-long tour with Lake Lure Tours, see the film location for the blockbuster hit Dirty Dancing, hear the story of Snake Island, and listen to the legend of the church said to be 70 feet below in the center of the lake. Start your visit by taking a relaxing narrated cruise on Lake Lure.
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