Asheville NC is situated on a plateau in the Blue
Ridge Mountains. Resting at an altitude of 2300' feet,
Asheville is nestled between more than 100 mountain peaks above 5,000' feet.
Within view from Asheville is
Mt. Mitchell, the highest
point east of the Mississippi River.
Asheville ranks 13th in the nation for
art galleries and the influence of so much creative spirit is felt throughout this
remarkable "city in the sky". More than 100
years ago George Vanderbilt chose Asheville
NC as the location for his "American
Castle", believing it was the ideal place. Today nearly one
million annual visitors to the Biltmore in Asheville
apparently agree. Asheville's historic downtown continues to undergo
renovations and additions from outdoor
cafes to cultural centers.
The Asheville
Urban Trail
Take a 1.7 mile stroll through
downtown Asheville and discover the
"museum without walls". Learn about
the past and present which make the
city unique.
Gray Line
Trolley Tours - Hop on, hop off trolley tours
offer a fully narrated journey, highlighting the history, homes and
hot-spots of Asheville NC.
Asheville Beer and Breweries
Asheville Bruise Cruise
- Take a tour of Asheville's
award-winning beer scene with a guided
tour of 3-4 of the 10 local breweries.
The behind-the-scenes tour include the
processes involved in brewing as well as
generous samples of each brewery’s fresh
and delicious brews.
WNC Farmers Market 570
Brevard Road off I-40 at exit 47 in Asheville. Owned and operated by the North
Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
High quality fruits and vegetables, mountain crafts, jams, jellies,
preserves, sourwood honey, fresh baked breads, cookies and dozens of
other farm fresh items
SLOW FOOD ASHEVILLE
Slow Food is
an idea, a way of living and a way
of eating. It is a global,
grassroots movement with thousands
of members around the world linking the pleasure of food with a
commitment to community and the
environment.
WNC Farmers Market 570
Brevard Road off I-40 at exit 47. Owned and operated by the North
Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
High quality fruits and vegetables, mountain crafts, jams, jellies,
preserves, sourwood honey, fresh baked breads, cookies and dozens of
other farm fresh items
Asheville Area Tailgate
Markets
Asheville
City Market
Sat 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM April 18 - December 19 Public Works Building lot
S. Charlotte St., Asheville, NC
Big Ivy Tailgate Market Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM May 5 - October 24
At the Old Fire Station, center of town Barnardsville, NC
Black Mountain Tailgate Market Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM May 9 - October 31
First Baptist Church, 130 Montreat Rd Black Mountain, NC
French Broad Food Coop Sat 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM April 12 - October 25 76 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, NC
Greenlife Tailgate Market Sun 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM May 3 - October 25
At Greenlife Grocery, N. Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC
North Asheville Tailgate Market Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM April 18 - December 20 UNCA, take Weaver
Blvd., follow signs Asheville, NC
Riceville Tailgate Market Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM May 23 - September 19
parking lot of the Riceville Community Center Asheville NC
Weaverville Tailgate Market Wed 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM April 29 - late October
Behind the community center at Lake Louise Weaverville, NC
Downtown Tailgate Market Wed 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM April 29 - December 23
76 Biltmore Avenue, in the parking lot next to the French Broad Food Coop Asheville, NC
West Asheville Tailgate Market Wed 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM April 15 - October 28 grassy area at rear of parking lot for West End Bakery and Haywood Road Market. Asheville
NC
Western North
Carolina Alliance (WNCA)
- a grassroots organization whose goal is to
to protect and to preserve our natural land,
water and air resources through education
and public participation.
Carolina
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We offer an exceptional selection
of the finest vacation home rentals in the
Asheville NC area. Whether you choose to stay in
a captivating Blue Ridge Mountain chalet, a
Smoky Mountain log cabin, an elegant downtown
loft or a luxury vacation villa located at the
center of Historic Biltmore Village, you will be
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for each day you stay!
Enjoy FREE ski lift tickets, golf,
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Cabin Cove Farm a 3 BD, 2 BA contemporary log home
with mountain view, fireplace, hot tub and
WIFI. Full kitchen, all linens, free LD phone.
PET FRIENDLY with 3/4 acre fenced pet area, pet
llamas, craft classes. $195-$255 night, $1170-
$1530 week. SPECIALS
Absolute Heaven Mountain Valley View Cabins 30%
MILITARY DISCOUNT (with ID)
for active duty and Veterans. Peaceful
mountain view cabins with creek access. Central location
for area
attractions. Porches with rockers, gas grills, full kitchens. Veteran Owned. $145 night, $975 week.
See cabin photos and details
Luxurious Timber Frame Home Rental just outside Asheville
- 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, sleeps up to 15. Upscale and spacious
with mountain view, covered and open decks, gas grill, huge
fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, WIFI, HDTV, pond. $600 night,
$3360 week. See rental photos, details and current availability
Asheville
Vacation Home with mountain views -
3 bedrooms, 4 baths, sleeps up to 8. Wrap
around deck with mountain views, rockers,
grill, picnic table. Gas fireplace, WIFI,
located on 3 peaceful acres with walking
trails.
See rental photos, details and availability
Mountain View rental in great location - 3
bedrooms, 4 baths, sleeps up to 8. 3 master suites great
for traveling couples or friends getaways. Beautiful
mountain views from decks, gas fireplace, gas grill,
HDTV, WIFI. $200-$250 night, $1350 -$1500 week. Located
between Asheville and Black Mountain. See rental photos, details and availability
Incredible mountain views only minutes to
downtown Asheville - 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths,
sleeps 8. Hot tub, decks, fireplace, gas grill,
piano, telescope, WIFI. Pet
Friendly. $200 - $300 night, $1500 - $1600 week.
.
Get rental details and photos
Beautiful Asheville View From this Contemporary vacation home rental
- 3
bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 6. Minutes to downtown
Asheville and Biltmore. Deck with western view,
grill, WIFI. Get details
Downtown Asheville Loft - 1 bedroom, 1 bath,
sleeps up to 4. 3rd floor condo in a recently
renovated building in the heart of Asheville.
Living room view of the city, gourmet kitchen
and wine bar, WIFI. Walk to restaurants,
entertainment, galleries. See photos and rental details
Mountain view vacation home
- 3 bedrooms, 4
baths, sleeps up to 8. 3 master suites great for
traveling couples or friends getaways. Beautiful
mountain views from decks, gas fireplace, gas
grill, HDTV, WIFI. $150-$175 night,
$1000-$1400 week. Located between Asheville and
Black Mountain. See rental details and photos
Asheville vacation home with long range views -
3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 6. Incredible views, deck with
dining and hammock, hot tub, gas grill, fireplace, WIFI. Easy
year around access only 10 miles to Asheville attractions. Rates
begin at $189 night. See rental photos, details and availability
Vacation cottage on a horse farm - 2 bedrooms, 2
baths, sleeps up to 6. Hot tub, fishing
pond, wood-burning fireplace, gas grill, Video
games, WIFI, row boat for guest use. Watch the
horses graze and relax with nature.
$140 - $250 night. Check photos and availability
Mountain view 3 miles to downtown - 3
bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 8. Short
range views from every window, decks and
screened porch, wood-burning fireplace, flat
panel TVs, WIFI. $190 - $250 night, $1251 -
$1400 week.
See rental photos and availability
Great views only 7 miles to Asheville
- 3
bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 8. Deck with
wonderful Long range views, hot tub and gas
grill. 2 stone fireplaces, WIFI, Pet
Friendly. $290 - $365 night, $1600 - $1800 week. See photos and availability
Big and Beautiful Mountaintop Rental - 6
bedrooms, 4 baths, sleeps up to 17. 7 acre
estate with 360 degree long range panoramic
mountain views. Large deck, 2 gas fireplaces,
hot tub, gas grill, HDTV, WIFI, garage.
$525-$750 night, $3000-$4000 week. See photos and availability
Great mountain view cabin - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
sleeps up to 8. Two fireplaces, WIFI. Newer
cedar cabin located in quiet mountain
setting yet close to downtown and the Blue
Ridge Parkway. $175-$195 night,
$1000-$1150 week. See cabin photos, details, availability
Modern mountain cabin with pristine views
- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 8.
Fireplace, hot tub, grill, Internet, Pet
Friendly. 4X4 needed for steep driveway. Located
on the outskirts of Asheville about 20 minutes
to downtown. $200 night.
Check cabin availability
Peaceful wooded setting in convenient location -
1 bedroom, 1 bath, sleeps up to 4. Modern
chalet style rental with deck, gas grill, HDTV,
WIFI and loft. Walk to the Mountains to Sea
Trail access or drive a few minutes to the
Parkway. 5 minutes to downtown Asheville. $140
night, $799 week. Cabin availability and photos
Vacation bungalow in the heart of Asheville -
2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, sleeps 4. Artfully
renovated and updated. 2-tier deck with gas
grill, gardens, flat
screen with Netflix, WIFI, 2 kayaks and bike
for guest use. $135 night, $800 week.See photos, details and availability
Large Asheville vacation home with view - 4 bedrooms, 3
baths, sleeps 14. Covered deck with mountain
view overlooking Asheville. 1 mile to downtown
Asheville. WIFI, gas grill, hammocks. $150-$395
night, $1498 - $2300 week. see more...
Quiet mountain setting 10 minutes to town - 3
bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps 6. Modern log cabin in
peaceful setting
with mountain views, covered and open deck with
rockers, gas grill, fireplace, WIFI, pets
considered. $99 - $259 night.See cabin photos and rental availability
Enjoy Urban Asheville from a downtown loft
- 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 5. Upscale
furnishings and decor with original art, gas fireplace,
WIFI. Located in the true "heart" of Asheville. $250
night, $1700 week. See photos and availability
Walk to downtown restaurants and galleries - 2
bedrooms, 1 bath, sleeps 4. Restored and
renovated for comfort 1920s home with deck and
covered porch, HDTV, WIFI. Great Asheville
getaway for a weekend or extended stay.
$225 - $270 night, $1195 - $1695 week.
See rental photos and availability
Beautiful Asheville View From this Contemporary vacation home rental
- 3
bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 6. Minutes to downtown
Asheville and Biltmore. Deck with western view,
grill, WIFI. $100 - $250 night, $1350 week.
Get details
Vacation
Apartment on a farm - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, sleeps 2. Recently
renovated detached studio garage apartment on a
3 acre farm. Mountain views, cable TV, WIFI.
Located only 15 minutes to downtown Asheville.
$75 night, $500 week. Get details and availability
For additional inns and B&Bs very near Asheville see
Weaverville NC
The Lion and the Rose
Asheville restored mansion bed and breakfast Inn, rooms and suites with fireplaces,
fridge, full GOURMET breakfast, WIFI, 24hr guest pantry, robes
- walk to downtown from prime location in Asheville's historic
Monford district. $140 - $225 night
The Inn on Biltmore Estate - 201 guest
rooms and 9 suite emphasizing the Vanderbilt
hospitality of old. 24-hour concierge service,
outdoor pool and hot tub, library with view,
fitness center, onsite dining, WIFI.
Estate shuttle service.
Rate NOT include Biltmore admission. Off
season rates from
$159.
Get details and BEST current rates
The Brookstone Lodge - rooms with
mini-fridge and microwave, heated indoor pool
and hot tub, complimentary breakfast, fitness
center, business center and facilities, WIFI.
Packages offered. Rates from $79 Find more details here
The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa - Renowned
spa, scenic
golf course, sports complex with pool, tennis, racquetball, training. Onsite restaurants,
lounge, bars. A large variety of rooms and
suites, varying stages of updates with some
original Inn antiques. See current BEST rates and SAVE with online booking
ASIA Bed and Breakfast Spa Inn - 5 guest rooms with
whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, king beds. Spa packages include massages, facials, body treatments, the works.
Serene setting only a 10 minute walk to downtown. See Inn photos, details and availability
Bent Creek Lodge - 10 distinctly decorated rooms
in a beautiful mountain setting. Hiking trails on site, large decks and wrap-around
porch, whirlpool tubs. $100-$190 per night. Separate cabin
also available. Check current rates and availability
Asheville Bed and Breakfast
Inns List:
Abbington
Green Bed & Breakfast Inn
- 46, 48 Cumberland Cir., Asheville A Bed of Roses - 135 Cumberland Ave., Asheville NC Albemarle Inn Bed & Breakfast - 86 Edgemont Road, Asheville NC Aberdeen Inn - 64 Linden Avenue, Asheville, NC Apple Wood Manor Inn
- 62 Cumberland Circle Asheville
NC Asheville Seasons Bed and Breakfast
- 43 Watauga Street, Asheville NC At Cumberland Falls Bed & Breakfast
Inn - 254 Cumberland Ave,
Asheville Beaufort House Inn - 61 North Liberty Street,
Asheville NC Bent Creek Lodge - 10 Parkway Crescent, Arden NC Biltmore Village Inn - 119
Dodge St., Asheville NC Blake House Inn - 150 Royal Pines Drive, Arden NC
Carolina Bed and Breakfast
- 177 Cumberland Avenue, Asheville, NC
Cedar Crest Inn - 674 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville NC
Chestnut Street Inn -
176 East Chestnut Street, Asheville NC Corner Oak Manor Bed and Breakfast - 53 Saint Dunstans Road,
Asheville Crooked Mountain Inn
- 217 Patton Mountain Road,
Asheville NC Hill House Bed and Breakfast
- 120 Hillside Street, Asheville NC North Lodge on Oakland Bed
and Breakfast - 84 Oakland Road,
Asheville Pinecrest Bed and Breakfast -
249 Cumberland Ave., Asheville NC Oakland Cottage B&B - 74
Oakland Road, Asheville NC Sleepy Hollow Inn and Event
Center - 132 Old Jim's Branch
Rd, Swannanoa Sourwood Inn - 810 Elk Mountain Scenic Hwy., Asheville NC
Sweet Biscuit Inn - 77 Kenilworth Road, Asheville NC
The Black Walnut Bed and Breakfast
- 288 Montford Avenue,
Asheville NC
The Lion and the Rose - 276 Montford Ave,
Asheville NC
The 1899 Wright Inn and Carriage
House - 235 Pearson Drive, Asheville NC Wildberry Lodge - 135 Potato Branch Road, Leicester NC White Gate Inn & Cottage - 173 E. Chestnut Street,
Asheville NC
The Grand Bohemian Hotel - guest rooms and
suites. On site restaurant and lounge, room
service, fitness center, business center,
ballroom, WIFI, Pet Friendly. Located in
Biltmore Village near the entrance to Biltmore. Check current rates and availability
Hotel
Indigo Downtown - A "boutique" hotel one block
from the Grove Arcade. 100 rooms
with hardwood floors, plush
bedding, unique decor and
wonderful view of the mountain
city.
Check rates and availability
The Residences at Biltmore - 114 Studios to 3 bedroom
suites, apartment-style accommodations, kitchens,
WIFI, fireplaces, seasonal outdoor pool, fitness
room. Pet Friendly. Convenient location for all Asheville attractions.
See hotel photos and get best current rates
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Asheville Biltmore Square -
57 rooms and suites, WIFI, hot and cold buffet breakfast, seasonal outdoor
pool, fitness room, laundry facilities, lobby fireplace.
Great rates. Get current rates or make online reservations
Haywood Park Hotel - 33 individually decorated guestrooms
with sitting area, fridge and WIFI. Onsite restaurant,
lounge, fitness center, event facilities. Located in the
heart of downtown Asheville. See current hotel rates and book online
Princess Anne Hotel - 16 individually decorated
guestrooms, all offering free WIFI, free wired Internet access and kitchenettes.
Free continental breakfast. laundry facilities, garden.
Bed and breakfast-style hotel. See hotel photos and current rates
Asheville Hotels and Motels List:
Aloft Hotel -
51
Biltmore Avenue, Asheville NC
Baymont Inn &
Suites Asheville/Biltmore - 204
Hendersonville Rd, Asheville
Best Western
of Asheville Biltmore East - 501 Tunnel Rd, Asheville NC
Brookstone
Lodge - 4 Roberts Rd, Asheville NC
Comfort Suites Biltmore Square Mall
- 890 Brevard Road, Asheville NC
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson,
I-240 Tunnel Rd - 199 Tunnel Rd,
Asheville
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson,
Asheville Biltmore Square - 845
Brevard Rd
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson,
Biltmore Estate - 1914 Old Haywood
Road
Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville - 1 Resort Dr, Asheville, NC
Days Inn Asheville Mall - 201 Tunnel Road, I-40 & Hwy 240, Asheville NC
Days Inn Biltmore East - 1435 Tunnel Rd, Asheville NC
Four Points by Sheraton Asheville
Downtown - 22 Woodfin St, Asheville NC
Hampton Inn Asheville 1-26 Biltmore
Square - 1 Rocky Ridge Rd, Asheville NC
Hampton Inn Asheville Tunnel Road - 204 Tunnel Rd, Asheville NC
Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore - 435 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville NC
Holiday Inn & Suites Asheville
Downtown - 42 Tunnel Rd, Asheville NC
Homewood
Suites by Hilton, Asheville - 88 Tunnel Rd, Asheville NC
Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown - 151 Haywood Street, Asheville NC
Howard Johnson Inn Asheville
Biltmore - 190 Hendersonvile Rd, Asheville NC
Ramada Asheville - 800 Fairview Rd, Asheville NC
Ramada Biltmore West - 275 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville NC
Red Roof Inn Asheville West - 16 Crowell Road, Asheville NC
Renaissance Asheville - 31 Woodfin Street, Asheville NC
The Residences at Biltmore - 700 Biltmore Ave, Asheville NC
Rodeway Inn - 8 Crowell Rd, Asheville NC
Rodeway Inn and Suites Biltmore
Square - 9 Wedgefield Drive, Asheville NC
Sleep Inn Biltmore West - 1918 Old Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Super 8 Asheville -
180
Tunnel Rd,
Asheville
NC
Stewart Nye Hand-wrought Jewelry Since 1933
Stewart Nye has made
quality jewelry by hand following nature's own designs.
Metals include Sterling Silver, Copper and Brass.
You may watch craftsmen at work, get
questions answered and see a wide variety of the
jewelry made. The Jewelry is for sale at the
Guild Crafts Shop next door and many other local craft shops.
ONLINE SHOPPING is
available for the full line of
jewelry. Stewart Nye is
located at 940 Tunnel Road,
Asheville NC
Shop
online NC products, T-shirts and
mountain gear HERE
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Horseback
Riding Near Asheville NC. We
cater to First Time Riders, Families and
Children with no Age or Weight Limits -
Everyone Rides.... even the Disabled and
Groups are always welcome. Churches,
Schools, Girl/Boy Scouts and Business
groups, etc. We host Special Events with
catering, Weddings, Primitive Camping,
Riding Lessons and more. OPEN YEAR
AROUND, seven days a week, closed
Thanksgiving and Christmas day. SPECIALS OFFERED
- Call for details
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
is a family
oriented resort located just 30 - 45 minutes north of Asheville, North
Carolina. Nestled in
the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North
Carolina, Wolf Ridge sits at 4,700 feet elevation and has 82 acres
of ski terrain. We are North Carolina’s most accessible ski
slope, located just 5 miles off I-26 West at Exit 3. Come “Ski
the Wolf” and enjoy a crackling fire in one of our two beautiful
rustic lodges. Wolf Ridge Ski Resort has fantastic skiing and
snowboarding for all ages, and fantastic rates too. Ski The Wolf
this winter
America's
"Castle" -was built in 1895 by George Vanderbuilt
and is preserved and
maintained today by his descendants. With interior square footage over 4 acres,
250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms and an impressive collection of art and
period furnishing it is one of the East's most popular attractions. Once a
working dairy farm the 8,000 acre estate now includes a winery; trails,
gardens & grounds to explore; an Equestrian Center, River Bend Farm, a
luxury Inn and the newest addition, Antler
Village. Plan on spending at least one full
day or more to fully enjoy all that Biltmore
has to offer. GET DISCOUNTED BILTMORE
TICKETS HERE:Visit Biltmore Americas Largest Home. Your self-guided visit includes gardens, Americas most visited winery, Antler Hill Village and the farm village
The
Folk Art Center Home base for the Southern Highland Craft
Guild, the Center is the hub of traditional and
contemporary mountain art and crafts. With
changing exhibits in both the focus gallery and
the main gallery as well as the permanent exhibit, all
styles are displayed. Demonstrations and
educational opportunities are scheduled
regularly. The members shop is visited by
thousands of tourists and locals annually.
ONLINE SHOP
The
Blue Ridge Parkway At 469 miles long the
Parkway is the nation's longest scenic rural
parkway. Now 70 years old it is administered by
the National Park Service and host to
approximately 20 million visits annually. It
connects the Shenandoah Valley National Park
with the Great Smokey Mountains National park in
North Carolina and Tennessee. Along the route
are opportunities for lodging, dining, camping,
hiking and simply enjoying breathtaking views
from easily accessible overlooks and picnic
areas.
Visit the Blueridge Parkway
Association
to contribute.
Western
North Carolina Nature Center
is a living museum of plants and animals native
to the Appalachian region whose mission is to
increase public awareness and understanding of
all aspects of the natural environment of
Western North Carolina through hands-on
and sensory experiences. WNC Nature Center
strives hard to meet the needs of our adopted
'critters' and our community. Each year we
welcome 100,000 visitors through our doors - of
which 30,000 are school children attending the
Nature Center in conjunction with their
classroom curriculum.
Asheville
Historic Trolley Tours
See the best of
Asheville from aboard a vintage trolley. Enjoy a
fully narrated tour covering all
major points of interest in Asheville including
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, Historic
Biltmore Village, the downtown shopping and
restaurant district, Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the
Asheville Art Museum and art gallery district,
The Asheville Visitor Center and much more. Step
off the trolley at any of the convenient stops
to shop, dine or sightsee, then re-board and
continue the tour.
The Smith-McDowell House Located on the campus of A-B Tech, the
former residence of mayors and Vanderbuilt friends is now a restored
history museum. It is Asheville's oldest
surviving home, a National Register
property and a living memorial to 19th
century life in Asheville. The Museum
offers a variety of exhibits from civil
war and railroad history to Indian and
mountain geography influences.
There are also educational programs both
planned and on an event basis. Located
at 283 Victoria Road, Asheville NC.
LaZoom Comedy Bus Tours
See
Asheville "with a twist". The daily tour season
runs from April 15 through October 31 with
special events, live comedy shows, live music
and holiday tours. Get on the bus
and laugh your Asheville off!
The
YMI Cultural Center is an Asheville
landmark in the heart of downtown convenient to
City Hall, Pack Square, Pack Place and art
galleries and other cultural centers. Listed on
the National Register of Historic Places, the
YMI has served Asheville's minority citizens
since it was first established in 1893 as the
Young Men's Institute. It houses numerous
exhibits, many dealing with the history of
African Americans in Western North Carolina, and
sponsors such cultural events as Asheville's Goombay! Festival, an Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
Celebration. All people are invited to come share
in the rich heritage and celebration of African
and African American culture. 39
South Market Street in downtown Asheville.
The North Carolina Arboretum Magnificent gardens and miles of
woodland trails. Continual special events and touring shows and art
exhibits.
Just as our experience of nature is intimate, visitors to The North
Carolina Arboretum connect with plants in personal ways that are as
diverse and rich as the land itself. Whether you
enjoy strolling through gardens, exploring exhibits, enriching your
mind or hiking and biking, the Arboretum offers activities for all
ages. Located at 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way in
Asheville.
Thomas Wolf Memorial Wolfe's mother's boardinghouse
in Asheville, North Carolina, now the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, has become
one of literature's most famous landmarks. Located at 52 N
Market Street in downtown Asheville.
Asheville Botanical Gardens
is an independent non-profit
organization housing a collection of plants native to the Southern
Appalachian Mountains. Admission is free, but donations are
appreciated and memberships are encouraged. Located at 151 West T Weaver Boulevard
in Asheville.
LaZoom Comedy Bus Tours
show you
Asheville "with a twist". The daily tour season
runs from April 15 through October 31 with
special events, live comedy shows, live music
and holiday tours all year long. Get on the bus
and laugh your Asheville off!
River Arts District The
District
is open year around
- meet 150+ artists in their studios, visit
craft galleries and shops and stop to
re-energize at one of the cafes or restaurants.. Schedules
are available online. Twice
a year, every second weekend in June and November, Asheville’s River
Arts District opens to the public for two days of festivities
known as the STUDIO STROLL.
On SECOND SATURDAYS artists welcome you into
their studios to talk with them, see their latest artwork, watch
demonstrations, and experience for yourself the magic hidden inside the
time-worn factories and warehouses along the French Broad River. Click
HERE for a map of the River Arts
District and how to get to there.
The Asheville Art Museum is the leading visual arts
facility serving 24 counties in Western North Carolina,
providing cultural and educational experiences
for both residents and visitors. Sincspan class="style1206">e
its beginning in 1948, the Museum has been a vital force
for the community and individual development and
provides life-long opportunities for education and
enrichment through the visual arts. The Asheville
Art Museum offers a wide variety of
programs and facilities for all ages. The
Museum is located at 2 South Pack Square in the
center of downtown Asheville NC.
16 Patton
Fine art gallery. 16 Patton
features original work by regional artists presented in an intimate gallery
setting. We specialize in fine art for residential and private collectors,
including paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramics, and more.
Alexander and Lehnert Fine Jewelry features
the works of Michele Alexander and Bill Lehnert, two talented Asheville artists
with over fifty years of combined
jewelry experience. The Historic Grove
Arcade. Suite 142, 1 Page Avenue
Asheville NC.
American Folk Art Contemporary
Southern Folk Art in a variety of media
with local and regional artists. Also
offers frames and framing services.
64 Biltmore Ave., Asheville NC.
Ariel Gallery
Ariel Gallery is
an artist cooperative featuring handmade work of renowned local
artists from Asheville and the surrounding area. Enjoy original works in clay,
fiber, glass, iron, metal, paper and wood. Meet local artists
selling their own work. Located in the heart of the historic
downtown art district two blocks from Pack Square and close to
area attractions like Biltmore House. 19 Biltmore Ave.,
Asheville NC
Atelier 24 Lexington Gallery
focuses on supporting and promoting the
work of both established and emerging,
local and regional artists and is known
for bringing fresh, original artwork to
local and national collectors alike. 24
N Lexington Ave., Asheville NC
Blue Spiral 1 Work by exceptional Southern artists and
object makers in a beautifully renovated
3 story building in the heart of
downtown Asheville. The 15,000 square
foot space allows a diversity of works
and more than 15 shows each year. 38
Biltmore Ave., Asheville NC.
The Bender Gallery
Asheville's premier studio glass art
gallery as well as one of the region's
largest, spanning two sun filled
levels. 2 S Lexington Ave., Asheville
NC.
Black Mountain College
Museum Arts
Center An exhibition space and resource center
dedicated to exploring the history and
legacy of the world's most acclaimed
experimental educational community.
Changing exhibitions, a video archive,
research materials, and a selection of
books and other materials for sale.
56 Broadway, Asheville NC.
Gallery Minerva
Fine Arts Gallery and
Consulting. 8 Biltmore Ave., Asheville North Carolina.
The Haen Gallery is committed to
providing access to stunning and
unique artwork for discerning
collectors and our community in
general. Our offerings reflect
the character and sensibilities
of this wonderful region. 52 Biltmore
Avenue, #101, Asheville NC.
Kress Emporium showcases the work of over 80 regional
artists and crafts people along with a
wide selection of fine antiques and
collectibles. Not a museum or a gallery,
The Emporium is a retail establishment
where objects of beauty are sold for
your enjoyment 19 Patton Ave., Asheville
NC
Mountain Made celebrates the artisans and
entrepreneurs of Western North Carolina
by creating a viable market for
regionally produced fine art and fine
crafts. Featuring the work of over 80
artisans including beautiful pottery,
hand painted silks, jewelry, furniture,
original oils-pastels-watercolors,
stained glass, textile art, blown and
fused glass, iron work, gourds, hand
made books. Suite 123, the Grove Arcade,
1 Page Ave., Asheville NC.
ZaPow Gallery
Asheville's
first exhibit space for illustrative
art and
the first gallery of its kind in the
Southeast. ZaPow is a "zany" mix of
illustration spanning the fantasy,
sci-fi, comic book and pop art worlds.
It brings nationally acclaimed
illustrators such as New York
Times bestseller Peter Brown and
Biltmore Lake’s Daryl Slaton together
under one roof. ZaPow is
located at 21 Battery Park, Suite 101,
Asheville, NC.
Biltmore Village
Galleries:
New
Morning Gallery
is a fine crafts destination located in
Historic Biltmore Village, displays a delightful
collection of decorative and functional crafts
all handmade by American artisans. For over
thirty years the gallery has displayed ceramics,
art glass, garden art, fountains, wall hangings,
jewelry, wood, furniture, and much more!
Bellagio
Art to Wear
Memorable
clothing by acclaimed American textile artists, fashion designers,
dazzling handcrafted jewelry and
gorgeous one-of-a-kind accessories. 5
Biltmore Plaza, Asheville NC.
Blue A variety
of handcrafted gold and silver fine
jewelry by goldsmith Susan and
associates. Unique designs and
custom work available.
1
Swan Street, Asheville NC
Other Asheville
Locations:
Guild Crafts
- a branch gallery for the Southern
Highland Crafts Guild. The finest
handmade crafts including jewelry,
pottery, baskets, ironwork, glass, fiber
and much more. 930 Tunnel Rd/Hwy 70, Asheville, NC
Diana Wortham Theatre is at the center of
Asheville’s vibrant downtown arts scene offering live performances of music,
theatre and dance throughout the year by
nationally touring artists as well as
professional and regional arts
groups. TheMainstage Series runs from
September through May, and features more than 30
performances by nationally touring artists in
music, theatre and dance.
Dinner and a show dining discounts -
click here for details Located
at 2 South Pack Square in downtown Asheville.
Asheville Community Theatre since
1946 (ACT) has offered Western North Carolina superb productions of
comedies, dramas, and musicals. 828-254-1320. Please visit our site for
this season's schedule. Located at 35 East Walnut Street in
downtown Asheville.
North
Carolina Stage Company Asheville’s
professional theatre
performs in an intimate off-Broadway style venue in the heart of
downtown Asheville. Voted
Asheville's Best Local Theater for
three years in a row for a diverse season of gripping dramas,
classics, family plays and outrageous comedies. Located
at 15 Stage Lane in Asheville.
Biltmore Estate Dining
Bistro (at the Winery)
Cedric's Tavern (Antler Hill Village
Deerpark Restaurant (Deerpark area)
Stable Cafe' (adjoing the Biltmore House)
Dining Room (at the Inn)
Library Lounge (Inn lobby)
Light Bites - ice cream, snacks, etc. at a
variety of locations)
Asheville NC
Visitor Guide 
lift tickets, golf,
whitewater rafting, Asheville Trolley
Tours, Lake Lure Cruise and more.
Luxurious Timber Frame Home Rental just outside Asheville
- 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, sleeps up to 15. Upscale and spacious
with mountain view, covered and open decks, gas grill, huge
fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, WIFI, HDTV, pond. $600 night,
$3360 week. 
Asheville
Vacation Home with mountain views -
3 bedrooms, 4 baths, sleeps up to 8. Wrap
around deck with mountain views, rockers,
grill, picnic table. Gas fireplace, WIFI,
located on 3 peaceful acres with walking
trails. 
Incredible mountain views only minutes to
downtown Asheville - 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths,
sleeps 8. Hot tub, decks, fireplace, gas grill,
piano, 
Beautiful Asheville View From this
Downtown Asheville Loft - 1 bedroom, 1 bath,
sleeps up to 4. 3rd floor condo in a recently
renovated building in the heart of Asheville.
Living room view of the city, gourmet kitchen
and wine bar, WIFI. Walk to restaurants,
entertainment, galleries. 
Mountain view vacation home
- 3 bedrooms, 4
baths, sleeps up to 8. 3 master suites great for
traveling couples or friends getaways. Beautiful
mountain views from decks, gas fireplace, gas
grill, HDTV, WIFI. $150-$175 night,
$1000-$1400 week. Located between Asheville and
Black Mountain. 
Vacation cottage on a horse farm - 2 bedrooms, 2
baths, sleeps up to 6. Hot tub, fishing
pond, wood-burning fireplace, gas grill, Video
games, WIFI, row boat for guest use. Watch the
horses graze and relax with nature.
$140 - $250 night.
Mountain view 3 miles to downtown - 3
bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 8. Short
range views from every window, decks and
screened porch, wood-burning fireplace, flat
panel TVs, WIFI. $190 - $250 night, $1251 -
$1400 week.
Great views only 7 miles to Asheville
- 3
bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 8. Deck with
wonderful Long range views, hot tub and gas
grill. 2 stone fireplaces, WIFI, Pet
Friendly. $290 - $365 night, $1600 - $1800 week.
Big and Beautiful Mountaintop Rental - 6
bedrooms, 4 baths, sleeps up to 17. 7 acre
estate with 360 degree long range panoramic
mountain views. Large deck, 2 gas fireplaces,
hot tub, gas grill, HDTV, WIFI, garage.
$525-$750 night, $3000-$4000 week. 
Great mountain view cabin - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
sleeps up to 8. Two fireplaces, WIFI. Newer
cedar cabin located in quiet mountain
setting yet close to downtown and the Blue
Ridge Parkway. $175-$195 night,
$1000-$1150 week. 
Modern mountain cabin with pristine views
- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 8.
Fireplace, hot tub, grill, Internet, Pet
Friendly. 4X4 needed for steep driveway. Located
on the outskirts of Asheville about 20 minutes
to downtown. $200 night.
Peaceful wooded setting in convenient location -
1 bedroom, 1 bath, sleeps up to 4. Modern
chalet style rental with deck, gas grill, HDTV,
WIFI and loft. Walk to the Mountains to Sea
Trail access or drive a few minutes to the
Parkway. 5 minutes to downtown Asheville. $140
night, $799 week. 
Vacation bungalow in the heart of Asheville -
2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, sleeps 4. Artfully
renovated and updated. 2-tier deck with gas
grill, gardens, flat
screen with Netflix, WIFI, 2 kayaks and bike
for guest use. $135 night, $800 week.
Large Asheville vacation home with view - 4 bedrooms, 3
baths, sleeps 14. Covered deck with mountain
view overlooking Asheville. 1 mile to downtown
Asheville. WIFI, gas grill, hammocks. $150-$395
night, $1498 - $2300 week. 
Quiet mountain setting 10 minutes to town - 3
bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps 6. Modern log cabin in
peaceful setting
with mountain views, covered and open deck with
rockers, gas grill, fireplace, WIFI, pets
considered. $99 - $259 night. 
Enjoy Urban Asheville from a downtown loft
- 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 5. Upscale
furnishings and decor with original art, gas fireplace,
WIFI. Located in the true "heart" of Asheville. $250
night, $1700 week. 
Walk to downtown restaurants and galleries - 2
bedrooms, 1 bath, sleeps 4. Restored and
renovated for comfort 1920s home with deck and
covered porch, HDTV, WIFI. Great Asheville
getaway for a weekend or extended stay.
$225 - $270 night, $1195 - $1695 week.
Vacation
Apartment on a farm - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, sleeps 2. Recently
renovated detached studio garage apartment on a
3 acre farm. Mountain views, cable TV, WIFI.
Located only 15 minutes to downtown Asheville.
$75 night, $500 week. 
The Inn on Biltmore Estate - 201 guest
rooms and 9 suite emphasizing the Vanderbilt
hospitality of old. 24-hour concierge service,
outdoor pool and hot tub, library with view,
fitness center, onsite dining, WIFI.
Estate shuttle service.
Rate NOT include Biltmore admission. Off
season rates from
$159.
The Brookstone Lodge - rooms with
mini-fridge and microwave, heated indoor pool
and hot tub, complimentary breakfast, fitness
center, business center and facilities, WIFI.
Packages offered. Rates from $79 
The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa - Renowned
spa, scenic
golf course, sports complex with pool, tennis, racquetball, training. Onsite restaurants,
lounge, bars. A large variety of rooms and
suites, varying stages of updates with some
original Inn antiques. 
ASIA Bed and Breakfast Spa Inn - 5 guest rooms with
whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, king beds. Spa packages include massages, facials, body treatments, the works.
Serene setting only a 10 minute walk to downtown. 
Bent Creek Lodge - 10 distinctly decorated rooms
in a beautiful mountain setting. Hiking trails on site, large decks and wrap-around
porch, whirlpool tubs. $100-$190 per night. Separate cabin
also available.
The Grand Bohemian Hotel - guest rooms and
suites. On site restaurant and lounge, room
service, fitness center, business center,
ballroom, WIFI, Pet Friendly. Located in
Biltmore Village near the entrance to Biltmore.
Hotel
Indigo Downtown - A "boutique" hotel one block
from the Grove Arcade. 100 rooms
with hardwood floors, plush
bedding, unique decor and
wonderful view of the mountain
city.
The Residences at Biltmore - 114 Studios to 3 bedroom
suites, apartment-style accommodations, kitchens,
WIFI, fireplaces, seasonal outdoor pool, fitness
room. Pet Friendly. Convenient location for all Asheville attractions.
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Asheville Biltmore Square -
57 rooms and suites, WIFI, hot and cold buffet breakfast, seasonal outdoor
pool, fitness room, laundry facilities, lobby fireplace.
Great rates.
Haywood Park Hotel - 33 individually decorated guestrooms
with sitting area, fridge and WIFI. Onsite restaurant,
lounge, fitness center, event facilities. Located in the
heart of downtown Asheville. 
Princess Anne Hotel - 16 individually decorated
guestrooms, all offering free WIFI, free wired Internet access and kitchenettes.
Free continental breakfast. laundry facilities, garden.
Bed and breakfast-style hotel. 
Built by
E.W. Grove, the visionary and creator of the
Grove Park Inn, the Grove Arcade opened in 1929
and thrived until World War II as one of the
country's leading public markets. Asheville's
historically renovated Grove Arcade has once
again returned as a destination featuring the
best the region has to offer from fabulous foods
to delicious dining and local crafts. The
wonderful design and architecture alone are
worth a trip to Asheville.
Located at 1 Page Avenue,
downtown Asheville NC. Some of the
Grove Arcade shops, restaurants and galleries include: 
Built in
the late 1890's as a classic planned community
at the entrance to George Vanderbilt's Biltmore
Estate, Biltmore Village today is truly one of
the Carolinas' most unique touring and shopping
environments. It's the way shopping used to be
- relaxed and enjoyable with top quality
merchandise at realistic prices and wonderful
customer service. Enjoy quaint tree-lined
streets, brick sidewalks, open air dining,
original houses from the 1900's, all combined
with amazing collections of one-of-a-kind
merchandise of true quality and value. Biltmore
Village Shops include:
Jos A. Bank Clothiers 
the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North
Carolina, Wolf Ridge sits at 4,700 feet elevation and has 82 acres
of ski terrain. We are North Carolina’s most accessible ski
slope, located just 5 miles off I-26 West at Exit 3. Come “Ski
the Wolf” and enjoy a crackling fire in one of our two beautiful
rustic lodges. Wolf Ridge Ski Resort has fantastic skiing and
snowboarding for all ages, and fantastic rates too. Ski The Wolf
this winter 
Home base for the Southern Highland Craft
Guild, the Center is the hub of traditional and
contemporary mountain art and crafts. With
changing exhibits in both the focus gallery and
the main gallery as well as the permanent exhibit, all
styles are displayed. Demonstrations and
educational opportunities are scheduled
regularly. The members shop is visited by
thousands of tourists and locals annually.
At 469 miles long the
Parkway is the nation's longest scenic rural
parkway. Now 70 years old it is administered by
the National Park Service and host to
approximately 20 million visits annually. It
connects the Shenandoah Valley National Park
with the Great Smokey Mountains National park in
North Carolina and Tennessee. Along the route
are opportunities for lodging, dining, camping,
hiking and simply enjoying breathtaking views
from easily accessible overlooks and picnic
areas.
is a living museum of plants and animals native
to the Appalachian region whose mission is to
increase public awareness and understanding of
all aspects of the natural environment of
Western North Carolina through hands-on
and sensory experiences. WNC Nature Center
strives hard to meet the needs of our adopted
'critters' and our community. Each year we
welcome 100,000 visitors through our doors - of
which 30,000 are school children attending the
Nature Center in conjunction with their
classroom curriculum. 
See the best of
Asheville from aboard a vintage trolley. Enjoy a
fully narrated tour covering all
major points of interest in Asheville including
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, Historic
Biltmore Village, the downtown shopping and
restaurant district, Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the
Asheville Art Museum and art gallery district,
The Asheville Visitor Center and much more. Step
off the trolley at any of the convenient stops
to shop, dine or sightsee, then re-board and
continue the tour.
Located on the campus of A-B Tech, the
former residence of mayors and Vanderbuilt friends is now a restored
history museum. It is Asheville's oldest
surviving home, a National Register
property and a living memorial to 19th
century life in Asheville. The Museum
offers a variety of exhibits from civil
war and railroad history to Indian and
mountain geography influences.
There are also educational programs both
planned and on an event basis. Located
at 283 Victoria Road, Asheville NC. 
See
Asheville "with a twist". The daily tour season
runs from April 15 through October 31 with
special events, live comedy shows, live music
and holiday tours. Get on the bus
and laugh your Asheville off!
is an Asheville
landmark in the heart of downtown convenient to
City Hall, Pack Square, Pack Place and art
galleries and other cultural centers. Listed on
the National Register of Historic Places, the
YMI has served Asheville's minority citizens
since it was first established in 1893 as the
Young Men's Institute. It houses numerous
exhibits, many dealing with the history of
African Americans in Western North Carolina, and
sponsors such cultural events as Asheville's Goombay! Festival, an Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
Celebration. All people are invited to come share
in the rich heritage and celebration of African
and African American culture. 39
South Market Street in downtown Asheville.
Magnificent gardens and miles of
woodland trails. Continual special events and touring shows and art
exhibits.
Just as our experience of nature is intimate, visitors to The North
Carolina Arboretum connect with plants in personal ways that are as
diverse and rich as the land itself. Whether you
enjoy strolling through gardens, exploring exhibits, enriching your
mind or hiking and biking, the Arboretum offers activities for all
ages. Located at 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way in
Asheville. 
Wolfe's mother's boardinghouse
in Asheville, North Carolina, now the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, has become
one of literature's most famous landmarks. Located at 52 N
Market Street in downtown Asheville.
Fine art gallery. 16 Patton
features original work by regional artists presented in an intimate gallery
setting. We specialize in fine art for residential and private collectors,
including paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramics, and more. 
features
the works of Michele Alexander and Bill Lehnert, two talented Asheville artists
with over fifty years of combined
jewelry experience. The Historic Grove
Arcade. Suite 142, 1 Page Avenue
Asheville NC. 
Contemporary
Southern Folk Art in a variety of media
with local and regional artists. Also
offers frames and framing services.
64 Biltmore Ave., Asheville NC. 
focuses on supporting and promoting the
work of both established and emerging,
local and regional artists and is known
for bringing fresh, original artwork to
local and national collectors alike. 24
N Lexington Ave., Asheville NC 
Work by exceptional Southern artists and
object makers in a beautifully renovated
3 story building in the heart of
downtown Asheville. The 15,000 square
foot space allows a diversity of works
and more than 15 shows each year. 38
Biltmore Ave., Asheville NC. 
Asheville's premier studio glass art
gallery as well as one of the region's
largest, spanning two sun filled
levels. 2 S Lexington Ave., Asheville
NC. 
An exhibition space and resource center
dedicated to exploring the history and
legacy of the world's most acclaimed
experimental educational community.
Changing exhibitions, a video archive,
research materials, and a selection of
books and other materials for sale.
56 Broadway, Asheville NC. 
is committed to
providing access to stunning and
unique artwork for discerning
collectors and our community in
general. Our offerings reflect
the character and sensibilities
of this wonderful region. 52 Biltmore
Avenue, #101, Asheville NC. 
showcases the work of over 80 regional
artists and crafts people along with a
wide selection of fine antiques and
collectibles. Not a museum or a gallery,
The Emporium is a retail establishment
where objects of beauty are sold for
your enjoyment 19 Patton Ave., Asheville
NC 
celebrates the artisans and
entrepreneurs of Western North Carolina
by creating a viable market for
regionally produced fine art and fine
crafts. Featuring the work of over 80
artisans including beautiful pottery,
hand painted silks, jewelry, furniture,
original oils-pastels-watercolors,
stained glass, textile art, blown and
fused glass, iron work, gourds, hand
made books. Suite 123, the Grove Arcade,
1 Page Ave., Asheville NC. 
Asheville's
first exhibit space for illustrative
art and
the first gallery of its kind in the
Southeast. ZaPow is a "zany" mix of
illustration spanning the fantasy,
sci-fi, comic book and pop art worlds.
It brings nationally acclaimed
illustrators such as New York
Times bestseller Peter Brown and
Biltmore Lake’s Daryl Slaton together
under one roof. ZaPow is
located at 21 Battery Park, Suite 101,
Asheville, NC. 
is a fine crafts destination located in
Historic Biltmore Village, displays a delightful
collection of decorative and functional crafts
all handmade by American artisans. For over
thirty years the gallery has displayed ceramics,
art glass, garden art, fountains, wall hangings,
jewelry, wood, furniture, and much more! 
Memorable
clothing by acclaimed American textile artists, fashion designers,
dazzling handcrafted jewelry and
gorgeous one-of-a-kind accessories. 5
Biltmore Plaza, Asheville NC. 
A variety
of handcrafted gold and silver fine
jewelry by goldsmith Susan and
associates. Unique designs and
custom work available.
1
Swan Street, Asheville NC 
- a branch gallery for the Southern
Highland Crafts Guild. The finest
handmade crafts including jewelry,
pottery, baskets, ironwork, glass, fiber
and much more. 930 Tunnel Rd/Hwy 70, Asheville, NC 