51 South Market Street (5.3 km from Western North Carolina Nature Center)
Located in Asheville and with Biltmore Estate reachable within 2.6 mi Foundry Hotel Asheville Curio Collection By Hilton provides express check-in and check-out nonsmoking rooms free bikes free WiFi and a garden.
148 River Ford Parkway (1.5 km from Western North Carolina Nature Center)
Set against the Blue Ridge Mountains Ramada by Wyndham Asheville Southeast features an outdoor pool picnic area and rooms with free WiFi. A complimentary buffet breakfast is provided. Asheville Regional Airport is 12 mi away.
(1.9 km from Western North Carolina Nature Center)
Located in Asheville 5 mi from Biltmore Estate and 4.3 mi from Innsbruck Mall Celia's Retreat offers air conditioning. It is located 5 mi from Folk Art Center and features a concierge service.
509 Tunnel Rd (2.0 km from Western North Carolina Nature Center)
GL? Best Western Asheville Tunnel Road is set in Asheville 3.7 mi from Biltmore Estate and 1.6 mi from Innsbruck Mall. The property is around 2.2 mi from Folk Art Center 3.1 mi from US Cellular Center and 3.1 mi from Green Man Brewery.
1500 Tunnel Road (2.2 km from Western North Carolina Nature Center)
Tru By Hilton Asheville East NC is located in Asheville 5.6 mi from Biltmore Estate and 2.2 mi from Folk Art Center. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge.
501 Tunnel Road (2.4 km from Western North Carolina Nature Center)
Overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains this Asheville hotel is 11 minutes’ drive from the famous Biltmore Estate. Features include an outdoor pool hot breakfast and free WiFi.
(3.1 km from Western North Carolina Nature Center)
Located 6 km from Folk Art Center 7 km from Innsbruck Mall and 8 km from Green Man Brewery Exceptional Vacation Home in Asheville home provides accommodation set in Asheville.
(3.1 km from Western North Carolina Nature Center)
Located in Asheville 3.1 mi from Biltmore Estate and 3.7 mi from Innsbruck Mall Oakley Cottage - 4 Mi to Blue Ridge Parkway offers free WiFi and air conditioning. The property is 4.3 mi from Wedge Brewing and 4.3 mi from US Cellular Center.
The Western North Carolina Nature Center in Asheville , North Carolina is an incredible place to explore the animals and plants of the Appalachian Mountains. This nature center offers visitors a chance to come face-to-face with an array of animals native to the region. The center also offers a host of educational programs that focus on conservation and exploration of the natural world. Visitors can take a guided tour or explore on their own, while learning about the many species living at the Nature Center.
At the Western North Carolina Nature Center, guests will have access to more than 60 species of animals and over 200 species of plants found throughout the Appalachian region. Highlights include black bears, coyotes, bobcats, river otters and bald eagles – all native to this area. From behind protected viewing windows, guests can observe these animals in environments as close to their natural habitat as possible. Guests can also take a journey through Butterfly Hollow – home to dozens of butterfly species – or stroll along one of several scenic trails highlighting native flora and fauna. The Waterfall Trail is especially popular, winding through coves and along creeks with spectacular views of two waterfalls.
In addition to wildlife viewing opportunities, the Nature Center engages guests with interactive activities that teach about local wildlife and conservation efforts in Western North Carolina. These activities may include live animal presentations, hands-on exhibits like touch tanks and mist nets for catching insects, or even programs such as reptile feeding or birdwatching classes. The Nature Center's staff members are also available to answer questions or provide additional information about any topic related to local wildlife or conservation efforts.
For visitors looking for something special during their visit, there is an option for private tours with an experienced guide who will lead them on a journey into some of Western North Carolina’s most remote areas for up-close experiences with nature at its finest. Private tours are offered nightly and reservations must be made in advance.
The Western North Carolina Nature Center strives to connect people with nature by educating them on the importance of healthy ecosystems through exploration and discovery within their surrounding environment – no matter what level your knowledge is at or how much time you have available!