DVC Winter 2007 magazine:Layout 1 - Disney Vacation Club

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Quick...name a few destinations in North Carolina. Chances are, you
mentioned Charlotte, or perhaps the college communities of Raleigh-
Durham and Chapel Hill. While these cities have plenty to offer, an
adventurous vacationer will take a closer look and discover some of the
state’s more uncommon locales. Your Disney Vacation Club Membership
offers several North Carolina vacation possibilities through an
Interval International ® exchange, and Disney Files Magazine is here to
spark your imagination.
Famous visitors: Lake Lure became a trendy
getaway in the mid-20th century, hosting luminaries
like President Franklin D. Roosevelt and
Jazz Age power couple Zelda and F. Scott
Fitzgerald.
lake lure
Just 30 miles outside the northern mountain metropolis
of Asheville, small-town Lake Lure is a pleasant
escape nestled into Hickory Nut Gorge. Here, the center
of activity is certainly the lake itself, which presents possibilities
for water skiing, swimming, boating and more.
Set aside some time for a leisurely walk along the beach,
where you can catch some Southern sun while the kids
make a splash at the onsite water park. For a better look
at the surrounding area, hike to Chimney Rock Park, a
leafy expanse that’s just a stone’s throw away from Lake
Lure. Home to several scenic overlooks and one of the
state’s highest waterfalls, Chimney Rock is the perfect
vantage point for viewing this peaceful slice of North
Carolina. And speaking of slicing, be sure to pack your
golf clubs–Lake Lure’s championship courses will test
even the most confident golfers.
Banner Elk
If Asheville is the polished stone of the mountain
region, Banner Elk is its diamond in the rough–an
unspoiled area of hills, lakes and picturesque forests. For
ski vacations, this is the place to be. A trio of slopes,
including Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain and Hawk’s
Nest, offer a good variety of runs. In the warmer
months, the fish are biting in Banner Elk’s rivers and
streams, so plan on renting a rod and reel for an actionpacked
day on the water.
With plenty of other
opportunities for rafting,
snowshoeing, and hiking,
the captivating allure of
the outdoors isn’t yet gone
from North Carolina. It’s
alive and well in the town
of Banner Elk.
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