Stay up-to-date with news and travel information from North Carolina's official tourism website. http://www.visitnc.com Mon, 5 May 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.visitnc.com/where_to_go_article.asp?r=1&s=1&sg=1&ArticleID=1202&rssfeed=news Nestled in one of the most beautiful natural settings in America, Pisgah National Forest near Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum is well worth taking the time to explore. In addition to hiking or biking, visitors can also enjoy an in-depth overview of the 434-acre property in just three hours via an environmentally friendly mode of transportation, the Segway! http://www.visitnc.com/where_to_go_article.asp?r=1&s=1&sg=1&ArticleID=1202&rssfeed=news Mon, 5 May 2008 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.visitnc.com/what_to_do_article.asp?p=sr&s=18&sg=41&ArticleID=1195&rssfeed=news This picturesque getaway spot is part of Rock Barn Golf and Spa, a semi-private recreational resort in the midst of the foothills, just below the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rock Barn has the feel of being miles and miles from nowhere yet it is only a hop, skip and a jump from Charlotte, Asheville, Statesville and Winston-Salem. http://www.visitnc.com/what_to_do_article.asp?p=sr&s=18&sg=41&ArticleID=1195&rssfeed=news Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0100