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  Candler, North Carolina is a small town bordering beautiful Pisgah National Forest, nicknamed "The Land of Waterfalls." The large recreational forest offers hiking, canoeing, rafting, rock climbing, swimming, fishing and bird watching. Nearby is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where fishing, hiking, cycling and horseback riding are available. Candler and nearby city of Asheville offer clean and comfortable accommodation for those seeking refuge and adventure in the area.
  
  

Days Inn

• Days Inn Ashville West is located a few minutes drive from downtown Candler and a stone's throw from adjacent Pisgah National Forest. This hotel has free high-speed Internet, horseshoe pit, free continental breakfast, outdoor pool, fax and copy services, parking for all types of vehicles and handicap-accessible rooms. All rooms include coffee and tea making facilities, microwave, fridge, alarm clock, iron and board, air conditioning, satellite TV and en suite bathroom with a hair dryer. Pets are allowed at this hotel.
  
  Days Inn Asheville West
  2551 Smoky Park Hwy.
  Candler, NC 28715
  866-665-2031
  daysinn.com
  
  

Owl's Nest Inn

• Located on the western outskirts of Candler lies Owl's Inn, renovated in the original Victorian style house built originally in 1885. Outside the front door of the Inn is Pisgah National Forest and its many hiking trails. The Inn offers several private rooms with en suite bathrooms, charming porches to relax on, fireplaces, air conditioning, sitting parlor and breakfast served in a charming Victorian-style dining room. Be sure to book early as rooms fill quickly during the summer months.
  
  Owl's Nest Inn
  2630 Smoky Park Highway
  Candler, NC 28715
  828-665-8325
  no website
  
  

Holiday Inn Express

• Just six miles away from the center of Candler, Holiday Inn Express Asheville in Asheville offers 129 guest rooms, including executive suites and handicap-accessible rooms. Rest easy after a day of exploring the state parks and forests in rooms that offer high-speed Internet access, satellite TV, work desk, coffee and tea-making facilities, microwave, fridge and en suite bathrooms complete with a hair dryer. The hotel boasts of a fully-equipped business center, free deluxe breakfast, fitness center, indoor hot tub, free parking and proximity to the Biltmore Square Mall and Pisgah National Forest.
  
  Holiday Inn Express Asheville
  1 Wedgefield Drive
  Asheville, NC 28806
  828-665-6519
  ichotelsgroup.com