Asheville Destinations

With its vibrant nightlife, award-winning restaurants and craft breweries, Downtown Asheville is the heart of the city. A must do on any visitor vacation calendar. In addition to sipping pints at a craft brewery, also shop the independent boutiques, and finally stop in to hear some of the best music in the nation.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Biltmore Estates in style. This 8,000-acre estate features their award-winning winery, an array of unique dining options and shopping. Most noteworthy is the impressive splendor of George Vanderbilt’s European-inspired chateaux, the Biltmore House.

With stunning views, breathtaking waterfalls and some of the most reknowned hiking trails in the world, The Blue Ridge Parkway is much more than a road, it is a destination all it’s own. Therefore, “America’s Favorite Drive” entices more than 20 million travelers each year. Because the scenic roadway meanders across the mountains 469 miles from the Shenandoah to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, they are open year-round, weather permitting.

Built in the early 1900’s, the Omni Grove Park Inn has a rich history in Asheville. Set above Sunset Mountain in North Asheville, the Inn offers awe-inspiring architecture, award-winning dining and a world-class subterranean spa to relax and rejuvenate. Most noteworthy is the spectacular view.

Just south of Downtown Asheville, the NC Arboretum boasts an impressive 65 acres of cultivated gardens filled with colorful botanicals. In addition, there are many exhibits, hiking trails and one of the most unique bonsai collections in the nation.

Once known as the “company town” for Biltmore Estate workers, today Biltmore Village has a personality all it’s own. Beautiful cobblestone sidewalks meander through the fringes of the estate creating a beautiful village filled with art galleries, high-end boutiques and exquisite dining. Furthermore, it is now truly a destination within a destination.