Swannanoa River
The Swannanoa River flows through the Swannanoa Valley of the region of Western North Carolina, and is a major tributary to the French Broad River. Its headwaters arise in Black Mountain, North Carolina; however, it also has a major tributary near its headwaters: Flat Creek, which begins on the slopes of Mount Mitchell.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest
Highlights include Biltmore Estate and Cathedral of All Souls.
Biltmore Estate
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Biltmore Estate is a historic house museum and tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina. The main residence is the Biltmore House, a Châteauesque-style mansion built for George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895. Biltmore Estate is situated 1½ miles south of Swannanoa River.
Cathedral of All Souls
Church
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The Cathedral of All Souls, also referred to as All Souls Cathedral, is an Episcopal cathedral located in Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America.
Asheville Art Museum
Museum
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The Asheville Art Museum is a nonprofit visual art organization in Western North Carolina and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The museum is located on the center square of downtown Asheville, 2 South Pack Square at Pack Place. Asheville Art Museum is situated 2 miles north of Swannanoa River.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Asheville and Woodfin.
Asheville
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The city of Asheville is a liberal, artsy community nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina. A popular tourist destination, this "Paris of the South," has one of the most impressive, comprehensive collections of Art Deco architecture in the United States.
Woodfin
Village
Woodfin is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 6,123 as of the 2010 census. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Woodfin is situated 4½ miles north of Swannanoa River.
Bent Creek
Village
Bent Creek is a census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,287 at the 2010 census. The Bent Creek area has mountain bike trails within the Pisgah National Forest. Bent Creek is situated 5 miles southwest of Swannanoa River.
Swannanoa River
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in North Carolina, United States
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Swannanoa River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Catalan to Welsh—“Swannanoa River” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Swannanoa”
- Cebuano: “Swannanoa River”
- Irish: “Abhainn Swannanoa”
- Venetian: “Swannanoa”
- Welsh: “Afon Swannanoa”
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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