About Asheville
Ah, Asheville. Western North Carolina’s biggest city offers an amazing range of things to do. Excellent restaurants, dozens of superb art galleries, a funky downtown that’s great for shopping and people watching, and lots of free fun things to do make it a great weekend getaway.
Biltmore, the 250-room mansion and 8,000-acre grounds built by George Vanderbilt, is the area’s major draw for good reason—it’s amazing. There’s almost always something going on in town, and many times events are free—enjoy eclectic festivals, mountain music celebrations, and arts and craft shows year round. Visit the official Asheville tourism website for details and schedules.
Accommodations include charming B&Bs, inns, and hotels ranging from urban boutique hotels and luxury inns to cabins in the woods with spectacular views.
Outdoor activities are awesome here. You can hike, bike, rock climb, kayak, canoe, horseback ride, ski, camp, fish, or just about anything else you might want to do outside.
