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Dana

North Carolina, United States · North America

About Dana

Dana is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Barker Heights, 28km from Biltmore Estate.

Dana is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 3,329, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Dana sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dana to your route.

About Dana

Dana is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dana had a population of 3,683.

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Where is Dana located?

Dana is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.3293 latitude, -82.3754 longitude.

What is the population of Dana?

Dana has a population of approximately 3,329 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
3,329
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
North Carolina
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.3293, -82.3754

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Dana

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Biltmore Estate

America's largest privately owned home, a stunning 250-room French Renaissance chateau built by George Vanderbilt in Asheville, North Carolina.

28 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Craggy Pinnacle

A short, gnarled tunnel of rhododendron on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 364 opens onto a bald 360-degree summit above the Great Craggy Mountains. Catawba rhododendron turns the slopes purple in mid-June.

41 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Mount Mitchell

The highest peak east of the Mississippi at 6,684 ft, reached by scenic NC-128 off the Blue Ridge Parkway; a short paved path leads from the parking area to the summit observation deck.

49 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Blue Ridge Parkway

America's favourite drive: 469 miles of ridge-top parkway linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks, with countless overlooks, hiking trails, and blazing autumn foliage.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Dana

  • 41 kmCraggy PinnacleA short, gnarled tunnel of rhododendron on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 364 opens onto a bald 360-degree summit above the Great Craggy Mountains. Catawba rhododendron turns the slopes purple in mid-June.
  • 50 kmBlue Ridge ParkwayAmerica's favourite drive: 469 miles of ridge-top parkway linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks, with countless overlooks, hiking trails, and blazing autumn foliage.
  • 77 kmWaterrock Knob Overlook (Blue Ridge Parkway)A 6,292-foot summit near the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway with 360-degree views of the Great Smoky and Plott Balsam mountains.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Dana.

Barker Heights

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 1,254

East Flat Rock

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 4,995

Fruitland

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 2,031

Edneyville

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 2,367

Hendersonville

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 13,814

Flat Rock

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 3,313

Balfour

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 1,187

Valley Hill

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 2,070

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