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Balsam Mountain Inn +

68 Seven Springs Dr.

Balsam, NC 28707

(828) 456-9498

Rest, read, ramble & romp in our mountains!

The century-old Balsam Mountain Inn, a National Historic Place, is nestled high in the Great Balsam Mountains, five minutes from the Parkway at Balsam Gap, Milepost 443.

Built in 1908 to serve the highest railroad station in the east, the inn was restored in 1991 and now welcomes travelers with fifty cheerful rooms, broad, 100-foot porches, a large library and delicious dining. Our “Art in the Mountains” hallway gallery features the works of local artists and craftsmen, and the inn hosts regular musical events, including its long-running Songwriters in the Round series.

Rooms are individually decorated and offer either king-size or two double beds, with larger rooms and multi-room suites available.

Breakfast is included in all room rates, and dinner and Sunday lunch are served as well, with food from many local providers – including famous and fresh Sunburst Trout – and beer and wine from a thoughtful list.

Friendly, helpful staff will help you make the most of your visit to the southern mountains!

At Parkway exit, turn right onto U.S. 23/74, drive 100 yards and turn left into Balsam. Follow signs to the Balsam Mountain Inn.

For more information or to make your reservation, call 828-456-9498 or visit www.BalsamMountainInn.net.

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Midday Mountain Music

Sunday, May 19, 2013, 12:00 pm

Grandfather Mountain Naturalist Weekend

Sunday, May 19, 2013, 9:00 am

Storytelling Hayrides: The People and History of Altapass

Sunday, May 19, 2013, 1:00 pm

Informal Jam on the Porch

Sunday, May 19, 2013, 2:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Monday, May 20, 2013, 12:00 pm
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Live Music @ The Orchard

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 1:45 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 1:45 pm

Grandfather Mountain Critter Crawl

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 6:30 pm

Marion Mountain Music

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 7:00 pm
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Historic Lexington Walking Tour

Friday, May 24, 2013, 3:00 pm

Midday Mountain Music

Friday, May 3, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Friday, May 24, 2013, 1:45 pm

Heritage Fest +

Friday, May 24, 2013, 6:00 pm

Bluegrass Jam

Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:00 pm

Old Fort Mountain Music

Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:00 pm

Live Music & Dancing

Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:30 pm

"The Man Who Lost the River"

Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:30 pm

Festival 2013

Friday, May 24, 2013, 11:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 12:00 pm

Heritage Fest +

Friday, May 24, 2013, 6:00 pm

Miner's Heritage Day

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 9:00 am

What Would Katniss Do?

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11:00 am

Tradfest

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 12:00 pm

Storytelling Hayrides: The People and History of Altapass

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 1:00 pm

3rd Annual Corks & Blues Festival

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 4:00 pm

Tracks Music & Dance

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 6:30 pm

Angelo Santamaria Live

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 7:00 pm

"The Man Who Lost the River"

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 7:30 pm

Black Light Underground Mine Tour

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 8:30 pm

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Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 12:00 pm

Storytelling Hayrides: The People and History of Altapass

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 1:00 pm

Informal Jam on the Porch

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 2:00 pm

"The Man Who Lost the River"

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 7:30 pm

Festival 2013

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 11:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Monday, May 27, 2013, 12:00 pm

Memorial Day BBQ and Covered Dish Dinner

Monday, May 27, 2013, 11:00 am
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Historic Marion Tailgate Market

Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 3:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 1:45 pm
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Virginia's Blue Ridge Music Festival

Thursday, May 30, 2013, 6:00 pm

Midday Mountain Music

Thursday, May 2, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Thursday, May 30, 2013, 1:45 pm

Marion Mountain Music

Thursday, May 30, 2013, 7:00 pm
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Virginia's Blue Ridge Music Festival

Friday, May 31, 2013, 6:00 pm

Historic Lexington Walking Tour

Friday, April 5, 2013, 3:00 pm

Midday Mountain Music

Friday, May 3, 2013, 12:00 pm

Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend

Friday, May 31, 2013, 8:00 am

NC Gold Festival

Friday, May 31, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Friday, May 31, 2013, 1:45 pm

Bluegrass Jam

Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:00 pm

Old Fort Mountain Music

Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:00 pm

Live Music & Dancing

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