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Points to PonderSNAKESLike all wild animals, snakes tend to shyaway from humans. They play an importantrole in the ecosystem, feeding on smallrodents and helping to keep those populationsin balance. In these mountains, wehave only two types of poisonous snakes, Copperhead and Timber Rattler.Chances are that you will not see any snakes while walking Parkway trails.On cool summer mornings or evenings, snakes will look for the warmestplaces such as rocks, pavement, or any place where the sun is beamingdown through the canopy. Be aware, be alert, and stay on the trails!Springmaid Mountain Campground/Cabins - Retreat, horses/tubing/fishing.7 mi N of MP 331 @ 2171 Henredon Rd. Year round.www.springmaidmountain.com (888) 297-0725.Spruce Pine Campground - MP 331, NC 226N to Woody’s ChairShop, Dale Rd. left 1 mi. May 1-Oct full hook-ups, hot showers.PO Box 354, Spruce Pine, NC. www.sprucepinecampground.come-mail: spcamp1@juno.com (828) 765-7007.Spruce Pine Motel - Mineral Museum Exit. 226 N cross 19 E todowntown Spruce Pine, then R on Oak Ave. Clean and comfortablerooms at an affordable rate. 3 nt. special, DSL, pets w/fee, fridge/micro. (828) 765-9344.Woody’s Cottages - MP331, NC 226N. Approx 3 mi to Woody Ln,Left 1 mi. Fully furnished. Open Apr-Nov. Tranquil wooded settingfor rest & study. www.woodyscottages.com. (828) 765-2418.SHOPPINGBlue Ridge Soap Shed - See Soap Made. Enjoy 130 Varieties ofHandmade Soap in Retail Shop. Open 10-5 daily, April-December.6/10th Mi from Parkway MP 331 on NC 226N toward SprucePine@179 Meadow View Rd. Web orders welcome year round.Visit www.soapshed.com or call (828) 765-6001.334NC 226A Crossover to Little Switzerland.LITTLE SWITZERLAND, NCJust off Parkway on Rt. 226A, exit at Milepost 334.ATTRACTIONSEmerald Village - 3 miles from Little Switzerland (follow signs).Open 7 days April-October & weekends in November. Gem miningin a real mine! Underground museum, waterfall, & shops. Fun forthe entire family! www.emeraldvillage.com (828) 765-6463.FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPINGAlpine Inn - Authentic mountain inn, estab. in 1929, with unsurpassedviews. Sunrises. Quaint cozy rooms, all with views and balconiesfrom most. All with private baths. Breakfast optional. Openlate Apr.-early Nov. Reasonable rates! Exit at Little Switzerland fromParkway. Right on 226A, one mile. P.O. Box 477, Little SwitzerlandNC 28749. www.alpineinnnc.com (828) 765-5380.Big Lynn Lodge - An old fashioned Mountain Inn that givesyou home cooked dinner and breakfast in the price of your stay.Breathtaking view at 3100’ elev. Golf, horseback riding, hiking, andgem mines nearby. Take the Spruce Pine exit, go left for 1 1/2 milesto the lodge. Open early April to the end of October. 42 units. Hwy226A, Little Switzerland, NC 28749. E-mail: info@biglynnlodge.com.Reservations (800) 654-5232, Office (828) 765-4257.Web site: www.biglynnlodge.comLa Petite Chalet - A Bed & Breakfast lodging choice of excellence.Experience the charm of the village center. Across from theSwitzerland Café. Book one or both rooms and have your own privateupscale pied-a-terre. www.lapetitechalet.com (888) 828-1654.Little Switzerland Books and Beans/Couture Boatworks - MP334. Open 7 days 8-5ish. Used books, gifts, local art. Espresso, coffee!Model boats, canoes. (828) 765-9070.Switzerland Cafe & General Store - Hwy 226A, Milepost334. Open 7 days. Breakfast, lunch & weekend dinners.Imported beers, wines & cheeses, picnic supplies, T-shirts, crafts.www.switzerlandcafe.com (828) 765-5289.Switzerland Inn & Chalet Restaurant - Located directly onParkway. Established in 1910. Variety of accommodations includingmountain view suites, cottages & rooms in the main lodge. ChaletRestaurant serves three meals daily. Gracious casual atmospherewith old world charm. Tennis, golf privileges, swimming, shuffleboard,unique shops on property. Milepost 334. PO Box 399, LittleSwitzerland, NC 28749. www.switzerlandinn.com.(828) 765-2153 (800) 654-4026.Timberline Vacation Rentals - 2-12 guests. Near BlueRidge Pkwy. Golf or lakeside. Fully furnished. Pets Welcome.www.TimberlineNC.com (800) 321-4342.Mount Mitchell Observation Platform339.5Crabtree Falls. 250 acres. Hiking, picnic area, camping,comfort station, drinking water. 40 minute walkto Crabtree Falls.70