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Where can I buy a Go Blue Ridge Card?
You can buy a Go Blue Ridge Card directly here on this Web site. Affordable standard shipping takes up to 10 days from our Boston, MA operations center, so make sure you order in advance for your trip. Express shipping is available for a small additional cost.

Go Blue Ridge Cards are available for sale locally at the following locations. 

Asheville and the Central Mountains Area

Asheville Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center 
36 Montford Avenue
Asheville NC 28801
828-210-2726
Hours:  Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm,
Saturday – Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed:  New Year's Eve, New Years day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Easter, Thanksgiving

Located at Exit 4C on I-240 exit in downtown Asheville. 
Free parking on Visitor Center parking lot.

Chimney Rock Park – Ticket Plaza and Old Rock Café 
Highway 64 / 74A
Chimney Rock Village NC 28720
800-277-9611
Hours:  Daily, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed:  Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, New Year's Day

From Asheville, NC, follow Highway 74A east 25 miles, or from the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 384.7, follow Highway 74A east 20 miles.
From Hendersonville, NC, follow Highway 64 east 18 miles to the entrance of the Park. The Park entrance will be on your right.

The Original Mast Store
Hwy. 194, Historic Valle Crucis, NC
828-963-6511
www.mastgeneralstore.com
Hours: Monday – Saturday 7 am – 6:30 pm
Sunday Noon – 5 pm

GPS Coordinates: N 36.12.598, W 081.46.859

High Country Area

The Mast Store, Boone
630 W. King St., Downtown Boone, NC
828-262-0000
www.mastgeneralstore.com
Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday Noon – 5 pm
(Hours vary December – March. Closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and New Year's Day)

GPS Coordinates: N 36.13.147, W 081.40.988

Mast Store Candy and More, Blowing Rock
1087-3 Main St., Blowing Rock 28605
828-295-8733
www.mastgeneralstore.com
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 am – 6 pm
Friday – Saturday 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday 1 pm – 6 pm
(Hours vary December – March. Closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and New Year's Day)

Smokies Area

The Mast General Store, Waynesville
63 N. Main St., Downtown Waynesville, NC
828-452-2101
www.mastgeneralstore.com
Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday Noon – 5 pm
(Hours vary December – March. Closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and New Year's Day)

GPS Coordinates: N 35.29.435, W 082.59.262

Smoky Mountain Host Visitor Center
4437 Georgia Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-9606
www.visitsmokies.org
Hours: Daily 9 – 5
Closed: Thankgiving Day, after noon on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Located on Hwy 441 South about six miles south o Franklin NC and about 7 miles north of the Georgia State Line going north on US Hwy 441. Parking available.

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I bought the card(s) online and have printed out my voucher. Where do I pick up my order?

Asheville Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center 
36 Montford Avenue
Asheville NC 28801
828-210-2726
Hours:  Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm,
Saturday – Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed:  New Years Eve, New Years day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Easter, Thanksgiving

Located at Exit 4C on I-240 exit in downtown Asheville. 
Free parking on Visitor Center parking lot.

High Country Host Visitor Center
1700 Blowing Rock Road
Boone NC 28607
828-264-1299
Hours:  Monday – Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm,
Sunday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Located on main Highway #321 in Boone – 1 ½ miles south of city center.  Parking available.

Smoky Mountain Host Visitor Center
4437 Georgia Rd
Franklin NC 28734
828-369-9606
Hours: Daily, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, after noon on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Located on Hwy 441 South about six miles south of Franklin NC and about 7 miles north of the Georgia State Line going north on US Hwy 441.
Parking available.

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Is the Biltmore included and when can I visit?
The Biltmore is included.  You can visit the Biltmore one time only with your card.  Entry is valid 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Your card must be valid at the time it is used for entry at the Biltmore.

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Where is the location to pick up the Gray Line Trolley Tour of Asheville?
The only designated Go Blue Ridge trolley pick up location is then Asheville Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center located at 36 Montford Avenue., near downtown Asheville.

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How far away are the attractions from each other?
It is easy to experience Blue Ridge on a multi-day Go Card.  Different areas and/or attractions can be visited each day.  Attractions are grouped fairly close to each other.

You’ll maximize your value and fun by planning ahead.  Each attraction guidebook page online too provides address information, directions, websites, and phone numbers to help you plan.  The guidebook itself lists attractions by region.

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Do the rafting and tubing attractions have facilities for changing?
Yes, at all of the rafting and tubing attractions there are change room facilities.

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Can I go rafting and jet boating in the same day?
If you choose to jet boat one day you must go rafting on another day and vice versa.  Both activities cannot be done on the same day.

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Are Go Blue Ridge attractions open year-round?
Yes, many attractions are open year-round.  There is fun to be had throughout the seasons, Please refer to each individual attractions guidebook page for operating season.

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Do any attractions require reservations and if so, how do I make a reservation?
Yes, there are some attractions that require reservations.

Included Attractions:

  • Mountainside Theatre: Unto these Hills…A Retelling (seasonal)
  • Wildwater Rafting trip (seasonal)
  • Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) raft trip (seasonal)
  • Dillsboro River Company rafting trip (seasonal)
  • Smoky Mountain Jet Boats (seasonal)
  • Loafers Glory Rafting & Tubing (seasonal)
  • Great Smokey Mountain Fish Camp with Tubing (seasonal)

Special Offers:

  • Horn in the West, an outdoor drama (seasonal)
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Telephone numbers are listed on their guidebook page with description of service. Please mention that you have a Go Blue Ridge Card at time of reservation. All tours are subject to availability at the time of booking and the attraction may ask for a credit card to hold the reservation.  NOTE: Your Go Blue Ridge Card must be valid the day of all tours and excursions.

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