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Opposite: The Blue Ridge Parkway snakes around Grandfather Mountain near the Linn Cove Viaduct. for her fall visitors with specialties that include pumpkin pie fudge with or with- out pecans, and caramel apple fudge. Also, to celebrate cooler nights and bright blue skies, Wilson has an assortment of fall candy dipped apples, including one dipped in cinnamon fudge and rolled in graham crackers and pecans. A trip to the Asheville area brings you to a diverse mountain city that offers up arts and great food, with nearby apple picking and hiking. Downtown Asheville is home to many North Carolina artisans and establishments showcasing unique items crafted by talented artists. If you are a literary and historical type, a walk through Riverside Cemetery might be worth your time. The Cemetery is located in a beautiful spot overlooking the French Broad River. Famous North Carolina writers Thomas Wolfe and Sidney Porter (O'Henry) are buried there along with several Confederate generals. For ghost hunting enthusiasts there are several ghost tour groups that offer unique glimpses of the history of the city along with their spooky tales. And, if you've never visited the Biltmore Mansion, autumn is a perfect time to take in its entire splendor, includ- ing the gardens and winery. Asheville restaurants are diverse, with many a departure from typically moun- tain fare. Nine Mile, for instance, offers Jamaican-inspired food in a truly neigh- Dedicated as a National Natural Landmark in 1976, Pilot Mountain is the centerpiece of Pilot Mountain State Park. borhood restaurant located in the historic Montford District. The Caribbean dishes are served hot and spicy with rice and pas- ta. Each meal is made fresh to order while you wait giving you time to sample their Natty Bread and look over their dessert menu — and leaving without tasting their jerk sauce is a big mistake. If apple picking in the mountain air is more your speed, the Hendersonville area is known as the Apple County and it does live up to its name with apple orchards abounding. Grab a basket or bag and fill load up with the likes of honeycrisps, gala, and pink lady. A nice apple crisp or pie on return to Fayetteville will bring back mountain memories. For hiking in the area DuPont and Pisgah Forests are nearby. A trip to the Dillsboro and Franklin area brings to you to some of the best food in the mountains and a canoe ride down the Little Tennessee River that you will never forget. Dillsboro, which is a quaint historic town, is home to the Jarrett House. Established in 1884 by Frank Jar- rett, it has lodged and fed people for more Rising 1,600 feet above any other land around it, Mount Jefferson is a perfect place to enjoy your first fall foliage hike with some panoramic views. CityViewNC.com | 31

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