For a weekend, or longer
Use PARI as a base to explore the fantastic Pisgah National Forest and the Land of Waterfalls! We're only 12 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway in Transylvania County. You'll be just a short drive from the town of Brevard and and only an hour from Asheville.
You can also add a variety of engaging activities right at PARI to your stay.
Whether you're here just to see us, or using us a place to stay to explore the region, we're happy to have you.
Make sure to check out some of our neighbors:
🛏️PARI has options for overnight stays so you can relax and enjoy without ending your day with a drive home.
🍴Book our dining hall, Smiley’s, to feed a crowd. Or, plan a picnic outside. Ask us about catering options, or bring your own food. View all of our Dining Options
🚀Add some activities to your day with our hands-on STEM and Space Science programs for a unique and engaging experience. Some activities have items you make and take home.
🧑🔬Let one of our scientists guide you on a tour of our museum and exhibits.
🏓Spend time in our game room with game tables like pool, air hockey, foosball, ping pong, and board games.
🎞️Use conference and presentation rooms to put on a show of your own. We have spaces that hold up to one hundred people at a time with a variety of audio and video equipment to suit your needs.
🪐Toast marshmallows around a campfire or lay back and take in views of the night sky with evening observations or planetarium shows.
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