Kick off the New Year with the fun only found in Asheville and Western North Carolina!
Asheville Area New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
- Asheville Restaurants: Many are open late on New Year's Eve and feature a lively bar. Make reservations ASAP! Jerusalem Garden and Tupelo Honey, two favorite downtown restaurants, are taking reservations for New Year's Eve.
- Beer Pubs: Plenty of pubs, breweries, and bars to celebrate with local brews! Many are within walking distance with outdoor space in downtown Asheville. Highland Brewing's East Asheville location is kid-friendly. Open until 9 pm on NYE.
- Wine & Cocktails: Hang out with your sweetie at The Montford Rooftop Bar in Asheville, open both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
- Harrah's Cherokee Casino: Enjoy live entertainment at multiple locations. Experience a NYE special event: Celebrate in true Gatsby style at Myst Bar’s Roaring 20’s night. Make reservations on their website.
- Cataloochee Ski Area: Enjoy New Year's Eve or New Year's Day at the Maggie Valley ski resort, west of Asheville. Advanced reservations highly recommended!
Stay in Style: Be pampered in one of the fabulous bed and breakfast inns in and around Asheville. Or getaway in a cozy cabin or vacation rental, or highly-reviewed hotel. It's a busy weekend in Asheville, so plan ahead!
Winter Lights at NC Arboretum: Walk through the big light display! Open both New Year's Eve and New Year's nights. Read all about Winter Lights.
Biltmore: Biltmore is open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. See America's largest home decked out in festive finery! Restaurants are open (make dining reservations in advance). Also, buy admission tickets well in advance since those dates will probably sell out. Better yet, get an annual pass. See our Christmas at Biltmore Guide.
Ski: Area ski resorts will be open all weekend, weather permitting.
Get Outdoors: Start work on that New Year's resolution to lose a few pounds and get in better shape! Take a winter hike and enjoy views through leafless trees, cool temperatures, and a few fellow hikers. See our hiking guide for top picks. All trails in the National Forests are open every day. And don't forget to find some of our spectacular waterfalls (most waterfalls are open on New Year's Day, including DuPont State State Forest and Gorges State Park).
First Day Hikes: North Carolina's state parks system will offer free guided First Day Hikes on January 1, the perfect chance to begin the New Year with exercise and a reconnection with nature. Read about First Day Hikes near Asheville.
Shop: There are plenty of shopping options to find after-holiday deals. Browse shops in Downtown Asheville (free parking on New Year's Eve & Day). For more great local shops with unique gifts, explore the cool small towns in our mountains.
LaZoom Comedy Bus Tours: What a fun outing with friends and family! Take the zany tour on the big purple bus. Make reservations in advance. Read more about LaZoom Tours.
Top Hotels & Resorts
Find the best hotels in Asheville and western North Carolina, including luxury resorts, limited service hotels and full-service country inns. Stay downtown, near Biltmore and the Blue Ridge… read more
Find the best hotels in Asheville and western North Carolina, including luxury resorts, limited service hotels and full-service country inns. Stay downtown, near Biltmore and the Blue Ridge Parkway, or in one of the cool small towns throughout the mountains.
Packages & Specials for Asheville & Mountains
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