Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near North Carolina

While in North Carolina, you might enjoy a visit to:

White Squirrel town holds an annual festival attended by white squirrel mascot, Pisgah Polly. New in 2007: a Miss White Squirrel Beauty Pageant.
~37 miles from Franklin.

Includes Princess Leia's costumes from Star Wars (Carrie Fisher is Debbie's daughter).
~44 miles from Franklin.

An indoor dinosaur attraction, replicated in several other tourist centers.
~45 miles from Franklin.

Statue of the young Dolly Parton is rubbed for good luck.
~49 miles from Franklin.

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