NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

 Big Butte Mountain Retreat is only 4 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Take a drive and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 

Big Butte Mountain Retreat is located within the Nantahala National Forest.

There are a number of great hiking trails in the vicinity, including a few listed below.

– Shining Rock Trail
– Sliding Rock
– Looking Glass Rock Trail

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Take a day trip into Asheville to enjoy the many local breweries and restaurants.

Some of Mark and Lydia’s favorite spots:
– Wicked Weed Brewing Pub / The Funkatorium
– Rosetta’s Kitchen
– Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

– Biltmore Estate
– North Carolina Arboretum 
– Nantahala Outdoor Center