Paola & Vince
Things To Do
Biltmore Estate
https://www.biltmore.com/ Feel like royalty for a day at this 1895 French Renaissance castle built by George W. Vanderbilt. Explore the 8,000-acre estate, including the 250-room Biltmore House, 75 acres of beautiful gardens, the nation's most-visited winery, shopping, dining, four-star accommodations, hiking trails and more for a bucket list vacation to remember for a lifetime.
Historic Biltmore Village
Biltmore Village, located across from the entrance to Biltmore Estate in Asheville, is home to more than 40 shops and 10 cafes and restaurants. Most businesses are housed in historic cottages and buildings. Tree-lined streets, brick sidewalks and period architecture (including the Cathedral of All Souls) make the area a delight to stroll and explore.
The Omni Grove Park Inn
One of the country’s most celebrated resorts for its history, elegance, and southern charm. Ten U.S. Presidents and countless luminaries from the worlds of art, entertainment, sports, and politics have stayed at this one-of-a-kind hotel. This historic resort offers sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, innovative and locally sourced restaurants, a Donald Ross designed golf course, an expansive tennis and fitness center, an award-winning Spa, and spacious convention facilities. This AAA Four-Diamond Property is listed on Fodor's "Top 10 Luxury Spa Resorts" and Travel + Leisure’s rankings of “Top Spa Resorts” in the world.
Downtown Asheville
Downtown Asheville is filled with indie boutiques, galleries, shops, farm-to-table and southern-style restaurants, breweries, chic cocktail bars, street performers, and many free festivals year-round.
Downtown Hendersonville
Downtown Hendersonville has the second largest downtown in western North Carolina (Asheville is the biggest) with many things to do, see and taste. With more than 100 shops and 25 restaurants, it is a delight to explore the big variety of locally-owned, high-quality stores, and galleries.
Sierra Nevada Brewery NC
Make a stop here when near the airport (it is only a 5-minute drive away)! Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the impressive (and big) Sierra Nevada Brewery and sample some brews. Unwind with brews in their Taproom and enjoy lunch or dinner in their massive restaurant/big outdoor dining terrace. They showcase 23 beer taps and a chef-driven farm-to-table menu that complements their craft beer.
Point Lookout Vineyards
Wine tastings with 360-degree views!
French Broad Adventures
Ziplining & White Water Rafting https://www.frenchbroadrafting.com/ziplines/zipline-trip-info/
The North Carolina Arboretum
Surrounded by the botanically diverse Southern Appalachian Mountains, the NC Arboretum is one of the most beautiful natural garden settings in America. The 434-acre campus in Pisgah National Forest is the ideal place for a sensory-rich stroll or hike while admiring and learning about our natural wonders.
Craggy Pinnacle Hike
This short mile-high hike offers huge rewards. The exceptional panoramic 360-degree views are hard to beat in Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The hiking trail goes through tunnels of rhododendron, gnarled sweet birch trees and wildflowers. Near the top, there are side trails to explore. To make this even more of an experiene, to get to this trail it requires taking the Blue Ridge Parkway to get there - known as "The most scenic drive in America." Get ready for some jaw-dropping views.
Chimney Rock State Park
Experience the best of the North Carolina mountains in one place at Chimney Rock State Park, just 25 miles from Asheville in the Village of Chimney Rock. For the last 100+ years, tourists have journeyed to see this 500-million-year-old towering monolith, and the park's "one-stop shopping" for what the mountains are loved for: dramatic scenery, exhilarating hiking trails, rare plants, native wildlife and one of North Carolina's highest waterfalls. Don't worry, there is an elevator that can take you straight to the top of the rock!