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Discover North Cove in United States
North Cove in the region of North Carolina is a place located in United States - some 344 mi or ( 554 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in North Cove is now 04:56 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Asheville, Charlotte, Gastonia, Hankins, and Jonas Ridge. When in this area, you might want to check out Asheville . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in North Cove ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Gem Mountain Gem Mining in Spruce Pine, NC
If you are looking to satisfy your craving for adventure, look no further then to Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine in Spruce Pine. Gem Mountain shares the rich history and tradition of mining at every visit ..
New! See in 3D the Clinchfield Railroad Loops Like Never Before in Google Earth Pt 1
Now you can actually ride the rails on the loops in full 1080 high definition. In this video the camera is just over 14 yards above the rails, traveling at 50 mph. The tracks are referenced by a blue ..
Old NC 105
My friend Jason and myself took a trip up Old NC 105 Friday and decided to film some of the trip on the way back down. Enjoy. Truck is a 2001 Ford Ranger EDGE with the 4.0L SOHC. It has a Gibson exhau ..
Shepherd's Table Country Home Cooking Restaurant Spruce Pine
After a long day of traveling or sightseeing in the high country, join our family at the Shepherds Table. Located 1/2 mile off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Spruce Pine North Carolina. Enjoy lunch or dinn ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Little Switzerland, North Carolina
Little Switzerland is an unincorporated community in McDowell and Mitchell counties of North Carolina, United States. It is located along NC 226A off the Blue Ridge Parkway, directly north of Marion, North Carolina and south of Spruce Pine. At this location, in 1909, on eleven hundred acres surveyed from the top of Grassy Mountain, the "Switzerland Company" was founded by North Carolina State Supreme Court Justice Heriot Clarkson.
Located at 35.85 -82.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Toms Creek Falls
Toms Creek Falls is a waterfall in the Pisgah National Forest in McDowell County, North Carolina, near the town of Marion.
Located at 35.78 -82.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Blue Ridge Parkway tunnels
Blue Ridge Parkway tunnels consist of a total of 26 vehicle tunnels constructed along the 469 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway. One, the Bluff Mountain Tunnel, is in Virginia and twenty-five are in North Carolina. The design standards specified a minimum impact on the land. The vehicle tunnels were often constructed to reduce excessive landscape scarring that open cuts would have produced. They are used in areas of steep terrain where ridges run perpendicular to the roadway alignment.
Located at 35.85 -82.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Linville Caverns
Linville Caverns are privately owned active limestone caverns located in northern McDowell County, North Carolina, just south of the village of Linville Falls, on U.S. Highway 221. The caverns are open to the public year round for guided tours. Linville Caverns have been open for tours since the late 1930s and remain the only show caverns in North Carolina. The caverns were discovered in 1822 by local fishermen and since that time have been of interest to locals and travelers alike.
Located at 35.92 -81.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Linville Gorge Wilderness
The Linville Gorge Wilderness ("The Grand Canyon of North Carolina") is the third largest wilderness area in North Carolina and one of only two wilderness gorges in the Southern United States. Maintained by the United States Forest Service, it comprises 11,786 acres (47.7 km²) around the Linville River, and is situated inside the Pisgah National Forest.
Located at 35.91 -81.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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