TOP ATTRACTIONS

Hustle the Kids: For alcohol-free, family-oriented billiards head to Country Retreat Family Billiards. A casual menu and full video arcade round out the experience. www.family-billiards.com.

Hike the High Country: The Blue Ridge Parkway cuts through the heart of the High Country, offering a buffet of hiking opportunities for the adventurous. Check out Cascades Trail at mile marker 271.9 for an easy one-mile hike to a picturesque waterfall that often freezes in the winter.

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Canyons Historic Restaurant and Bar: Healthy food from black bean soup to grouper tacos and everything in between. And the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains can not be beaten. www.canyonsbr.com

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Foscoe Rentals: Complete mountain vacation getaways that put you in the heart of the action. Prices range from $89 a night for an inn room to $495 a night for a four-bedroom condo. 800-723-7341. www.foscoerentals.com.