Sierra & Andrew
Things To Do
Apple Picking
About a half hour from downtown Asheville is one of the nation's top apple growing areas! Visit local orchards and farms for a fall experience that will prove to be fun and memorable for all!
Biltmore Estate
The Biltmore House, touted as America's largest privately owned home, is a beautiful mansion that sits right in the heart of Asheville's mountainous landscape. Historic tours of the house are offered, and the estate features notable gardens, trails, dining, shopping, and a winery as well.
Blue Ridge Parkway
It's called "America's Favorite Drive" for a reason! Enjoy spectacular mountain views and fall color along this tranquil drive, or hop off the road and onto the trail for a nice hike.
Downtown Asheville
Take in the unmatched local art, food, and music scenes as you stroll through the vibrant heart of Asheville! Be sure to check out a wide array of local craft breweries and dive bars too--Asheville is a four-time winner of the annual Beer City USA designation!
Downtown Weaverville
Asheville's nearby neighbor to the north, Weaverville offers a quaint, but lively downtown with a warm small-town feel. Visit local restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, bakeries, parks, artisan galleries, and more!
DuPont State Recreational Forest
A nature-lover's paradise, DuPont State Recreational Forest is a haven for hiking and waterfalls.
Folk Art Center
The most popular attraction on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Folk Art Center houses the highly esteemed Southern Highland Craft Guild's Permanent Collection, an exhibition of the finest traditional and contemporary craft from Appalachia. This is a wonderful place to enjoy year-round educational events, observe daily craft demonstrations, and shop for hand-crafted works from Southern Appalachian artists, including jewelry, pottery, glass, textiles, and more.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Straddling the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will leave you speechless.
Hot Springs Resort And Spa
Enjoy relaxing in the hot water of the natural mineral baths as you take in calming views and sounds of the French Broad River and Spring Creek below.
Mount Mitchell State Park
The highest point east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell boasts stunning views of the surrounding area. In addition to breathtaking mountain scenery, a variety of hikes through expansive forests and native vegetation can be enjoyed in the state park.
Navitat Canopy Adventures
Calling all adventure seekers! These guided zipline tours through the forested mountain terrain won't disappoint!
North Carolina Arboretum
Whether it's exploring beautiful gardens, checking out neat exhibits, or enjoying a trail walk, there is much to find here!
Pisgah National Forest
Easily accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest is a delight to experience from your car or the trail! Drive up to Mount Pisgah to take in some picture-perfect views at the Pisgah Inn, or head to Graveyard Fields to hit the trail.
River Arts District
Check out this vibrant and lively creative hub along the French Broad River! Former warehouses and mills have been revitalized with bright murals and now contain working studios for local glassblowers, potters, and other artisans. The RAD has a popular dining and nightlife scene too, with numerous local cafes, food trucks, craft breweries, and music venues.
Western North Carolina Nature Center
This 42-acre zoological park makes for a great family outing! The WNC Nature Center is home to more than 60 species of animals and hundreds of plant species, all of which are representative of the unique Southern Appalachian Mountain bioregion.
WNC Farmers Market
This large year-round farmers market is open seven days a week and is great place to experience WNC's finest produce, canned and baked goods, art, and other farm fresh items.