Mountain Magnolia Inn


Built in 1868, and featured in This Old House, HGTV and Southern Living, this upscale inn offers guests the chance to enjoy the health-giving properties of the springs, while its restaurant completes the experience with high-end organic-driven cuisine (mains $26 to $34). Several rooms are in separate buildings, a considerable distance off-site.


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