Things To Do
The North Carolina Arboretum
Highland Brewing Company
River Arts District
A newly re-vamped section along the French Broad River with hours of art galleries to explore!
South Slope Brewing District
Asheville has the most breweries per capita in the US, and many of them are located in the famous South Slope Brewing District!
Bearwallow Mountain Trail
A short hike with gorgeous views, perfect for seeing Western North Carolina's famous fall foliage. Just 20 minutes outside of town.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Want some mountain views without breaking a sweat? If you're bringing a car, you can check out "America's Favorite Scenic Drive." (Note: in the event of winter conditions or early cold weather, parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway could be closed. Check the link below for updates.)
LaZoom Tours
If you have time and want to learn a little more about Asheville's history, LaZoom offers a hilarious comedy bus tour of Asheville's historic sites!
Biltmore
The Biltmore is America's largest home and is a gorgeous piece of history. Designed in the style of a French chateau, the estate was the summer "palace" of the Vanderbilt family during the late 1800s, and remains one of the most prominent examples of Gilded Age mansions in the world.
The Omni Grove Park Inn
Built in 1913, the Grove Park Inn is one of the most famous landmarks of Asheville. A popular retreat for the rich during the "Roaring Twenties," the Grove Park Inn was a favorite haunt of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Nowadays, you can drink cocktails on its famous stone porch, or in front of one of the biggest fireplaces you'll ever see!