The Blue Ridge Parkway is minutes away from Downtown Asheville. This is peak season to enjoy the fall foliage whether you want to drive or go on a hike. Follow the link to find your ideal hike! https://www.exploreasheville.com/outdoor-adventures/hiking/asheville-hiking-trail-finder/
Created in the vision of the late Frederick Olmstead, the mastermind of the landscaping for the the Chicago World Fair and Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate, the North Carolina Arboretum is a national treasure to horticulturalists.