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Asheville, North Carolina, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, has long been a favorite vacation destination for romantic getaways. This 350-page free online Asheville Travel & Visitors Guide is your one stop for planning the perfect trip. Find time and money saving tips and the most up-to-date information. Here are a few reasons to visit:
• Tour America’s largest home and most visited winery at Biltmore Estate.
• Drive along ridgetops of the North Carolina mountains on the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of the most scenic drives in America.
• Explore the vibrant, inviting downtown Asheville with hundreds of local shops and beautiful art deco architecture.
• Enjoy romantic accommodations, including elegant bed and breakfast inns, luxury hotels, vacation rentals and secluded log cabins.
• Shop for fine arts and crafts in 100+ galleries and visit a cornucopia of artist studios. Asheville has been named by AmericanStyle magazine as the No. 2 small-city arts destinations.
• Find serenity on a mountaintop or by a waterfall via hiking trails or scenic drives.
• Savor innovative cuisine and unique flavors at a multitude of locally-owned restaurants.
• Explore neighboring towns of Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Hendersonville, Brevard, Waynesville, Hot Springs, Highlands, Cherokee, Franklin, Old Fort, Sylva and Black Mountain. Along with the countryside of Buncombe County.

Our Great Outdoors
Go to Outdoor Attractions to read about the many outdoor activities in the Asheville North Carolina mountains.
• Blue Ridge Parkway
• Whitewater rafting
• Hiking trails
• Land of the Waterfalls
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Golf courses and ski resorts
• Cold Mountain
• Mount Mitchell
• Birding and wildflowers
• Pisgah National Forest
• Chimney Rock and Lake Lure
• Asheville Fall Foliage
• NC Arboretum & the Botanical Gardens

Our Great Indoors
Go to Indoor Attractions to read about the many indoor things to do in Asheville.
• Biltmore Estate
• Shopping for Art & Antiques
• Biltmore Village
• Downtown Asheville & Grove Arcade
• Performing Arts
• Live Music & Nightlife
• Museums
• Downtown Beer Pubs & Wine Bars
• Thomas Wolfe Home
• Harrah's Casino
• Antique Car Museum
• Folk Art Center
• Blue Ridge Parkway Visitors Center

 

Travel Guide Updates:

• Top 10 Holiday Outings
• Christmas at Biltmore
• Grove Park Gingerbread House
• Christmas Tree Farms
• Make a Biltmore Wreath
• Holiday Shopping Guide
• Art Gallery Directory
• Blue Ridge Parkway Closure
• Fall 2009 Photos
• Cedar Rock Mtn Hike
• Dry Falls Video
• Alum Cave Trail in Smokies
• Asheville Beer City
• Cherokee
• Clingman's Dome Video
• Rainbow Falls Hike
• Lodging Specials & Packages
• Crabtree Falls
• Arboretum Segway Tours
• Top 10 Hikes for 2009
• Elk in the Smokies
• Pet Friendly Asheville
• Explore Hot Springs
• Highlands Waterfalls


• Travel Advisory:
I-40 Closed at TN Line

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Celebrate the Holiday Season in Asheville 2009

See our Top 10 Holiday Events and Happenings in Asheville for the full scoop!

1. Christmas at Biltmore Estate: This is Asheville’s biggest holiday event. Starting on November 6, America's largest home is decked out in festive finery. Candlelight Evenings are especially magical.

2. Shop Downtown Asheville: Make holiday shopping more fun and relaxing while finding truly special gifts. Browse 200+ shops and 30 art galleries. For a break, stop at one of the 50 restaurants or many coffee shops. Don’t miss the" Seasonal Sizzle" fireworks downtown at 7 PM on December 5, 12 and 19.

3. Gingerbread Houses at Grove Park Inn: For a real treat, see the amazing display of gingerbread houses from the National Gingerbread House Competition at the famous Grove Park Inn Resort on November 18-January 3.

4. Shop Biltmore Village: Located across from the entrance to Biltmore Estate, the Village is home to more than 40 unique shops. Visit the first weekend of December for Dickens in the Village.

5. And More Art: Asheville is a mecca for artists, so this is the place to find one-of-a-kind gifts. In addition to the galleries downtown and Biltmore Village, head to the Folk Art Center and the River Arts District.

6. Antiques: The best area in Asheville to find antiques is the Biltmore Antiques District with 13 stores within a mile and a half of the Biltmore Estate.

7. Winter Hiking: For the best views of the year, take a winter hike. With leafless trees, cool temperatures, less crowds and frequent bright blue skies, it may become your favorite time of the year to hit the trail.

8. Stay in Holiday Style: Stay in a home away from home, complete with the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays, at one of the elegant bed and breakfast inns. For a quiet retreat from the holiday madness, escape to a romantic cabin or cottage.

9. Pick at Christmas Tree: Visit one of the "choose and cut" Christmas Tree Farms and take home the perfect tree for you.

10. Holiday Events: Catch one of the many holiday events in Asheville, from the Nutcracker to the Holiday Pops.

 
     

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