Sights, art, massage, & more
Sightseeing
Beautiful, historic home and grounds, including greenhouse, restaurants, winetasting/winery, barn with live animals, walking paths and so much more.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StBeautiful, historic home and grounds, including greenhouse, restaurants, winetasting/winery, barn with live animals, walking paths and so much more.
This annual event is held in November through the Christmas holiday at one of Asheville's exclusive historic inns. Historic photos of construction, gallery, car collection and museum on premises.
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveThis annual event is held in November through the Christmas holiday at one of Asheville's exclusive historic inns. Historic photos of construction, gallery, car collection and museum on premises.
Great little town east of Asheville with shops, restaurants and a music venue called the White Horse.
267 locals recommend
Black Mountain
Great little town east of Asheville with shops, restaurants and a music venue called the White Horse.
Nice day trip. The house and story of Carl Sandberg and family is fascinating. The grounds provide a great hiking experience and nearby restaurants finish off the day.
174 locals recommend
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River RdNice day trip. The house and story of Carl Sandberg and family is fascinating. The grounds provide a great hiking experience and nearby restaurants finish off the day.
Beautiful walking trails and bonsai collection. Quilt show and orchid show is held here annually.
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayBeautiful walking trails and bonsai collection. Quilt show and orchid show is held here annually.
On a clear day, you can see forever from these mountain trails. Absolutely beautiful and our trail guide knew how to work a crowd!
90 locals recommend
Sandy Bottom Trail Rides
1459 Caney Fork RdOn a clear day, you can see forever from these mountain trails. Absolutely beautiful and our trail guide knew how to work a crowd!
Visit the highest peak east of the Mississippi. See grand views, beautiful rhododendron, and have a piece of the best cobbler around. A must sightseeing drive!
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Visit the highest peak east of the Mississippi. See grand views, beautiful rhododendron, and have a piece of the best cobbler around. A must sightseeing drive!
Hike, climb, birdwatch or just take in spectacular views. Don't miss a visit to Lake Lure where there actually is a beach in the mountains.
184 locals recommend
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StreetHike, climb, birdwatch or just take in spectacular views. Don't miss a visit to Lake Lure where there actually is a beach in the mountains.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful handcrafted items for purchase along the Parkway. Visit upstairs for some history. The Discovery Center and a hike along one of the many paths along the parkway are a must.
255 locals recommend
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyBeautiful handcrafted items for purchase along the Parkway. Visit upstairs for some history. The Discovery Center and a hike along one of the many paths along the parkway are a must.
We have not done this yet, but it is at the top of our list. We can only imagine the fun of flying through the trees on a zipline.
279 locals recommend
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdWe have not done this yet, but it is at the top of our list. We can only imagine the fun of flying through the trees on a zipline.
Great handcrafted items from pottery to furniture in Biltmore Village.The Southern Highland Guild will soon open around the corner.Sweeten Creek Antiques and the Screendoor are just down the street.
34 locals recommend
New Morning Gallery
7 Boston WayGreat handcrafted items from pottery to furniture in Biltmore Village.The Southern Highland Guild will soon open around the corner.Sweeten Creek Antiques and the Screendoor are just down the street.
A "Stroll" occurs twice a year but many galleries are open year round.2013 dates - 6/8-9 & 11/9-10.Also, visit the Wedge brewery, the Grey Eagle music venue, Clingman Cafe or Smokey Bones restaurant.
236 Clingman Ave Extention
236 Clingman Avenue ExtensionA "Stroll" occurs twice a year but many galleries are open year round.2013 dates - 6/8-9 & 11/9-10.Also, visit the Wedge brewery, the Grey Eagle music venue, Clingman Cafe or Smokey Bones restaurant.
Not just a college - there are trails, contra-dancing, a chamber music festival, a folk arts festival, theatre and farm animals to view. You are also within a few miles of a working Alpaca farm.
50 locals recommend
Warren Wilson College
701 Warren Wilson RdNot just a college - there are trails, contra-dancing, a chamber music festival, a folk arts festival, theatre and farm animals to view. You are also within a few miles of a working Alpaca farm.
Concerts in the park, The Orange Peal Social Club, the Grey Eagle, Asheville Music Hall or street performers- Asheville has everything from classical to rock to old timey music at a variety of venues.
North Pack Square
North Pack SquareConcerts in the park, The Orange Peal Social Club, the Grey Eagle, Asheville Music Hall or street performers- Asheville has everything from classical to rock to old timey music at a variety of venues.
This location and the Biltmore Square location offer high end art and craft items for sale. This guild also holds a festival twice a year in July and October in the Civic Center downtown.
11 locals recommend
Southern Highland Craft Guild, Tunnel Road
930 Tunnel RdThis location and the Biltmore Square location offer high end art and craft items for sale. This guild also holds a festival twice a year in July and October in the Civic Center downtown.
Twice a year this festival is held to bring you a wide array of entertainment,art and participatory events. Referred to as L.E.A.F. festival, it is for all ages.
10 locals recommend
LEAF Community Arts
19 Eagle StreetTwice a year this festival is held to bring you a wide array of entertainment,art and participatory events. Referred to as L.E.A.F. festival, it is for all ages.
Food Scene
Absolutely great breakfasts and mimosas. Outdoor seating. Promotes local and sustainable business practices.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdAbsolutely great breakfasts and mimosas. Outdoor seating. Promotes local and sustainable business practices.
Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon AveQuirky place with unique and delicious Sunday brunch items.
Okay, it is not coffee but a great tea house that also sells herbal teas made from a local herbalist. Dobra is a big supporter of local suppliers.
119 locals recommend
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington AveOkay, it is not coffee but a great tea house that also sells herbal teas made from a local herbalist. Dobra is a big supporter of local suppliers.
Visit a bookstore/wine bar, wine bistro, handmade gift items, ethnic restaurants in and around, including Thai, Latin, Cuban, Italian, Indian, or just great American cuisine and cocktails.
203 locals recommend
Grove Arcade
1 Page AveVisit a bookstore/wine bar, wine bistro, handmade gift items, ethnic restaurants in and around, including Thai, Latin, Cuban, Italian, Indian, or just great American cuisine and cocktails.
Shopping
Remember candy necklaces, candy from barrels, jack in the boxes, and everything else being under one roof? This store recreates the old fashioned general store. Fun, unique and great shopping!
72 locals recommend
Mast General Store
15 Biltmore AveRemember candy necklaces, candy from barrels, jack in the boxes, and everything else being under one roof? This store recreates the old fashioned general store. Fun, unique and great shopping!
Massage, Yoga and Therapeutic Amenities
Therapeutic massage and yoga amenities to enhance your visit.
We can arrange for a massage (on site in your apartment or on the porch or at the therapist's historic downtown location) We can also arrange a private yoga class. http://www.jamiesparks.webs.com/
902 locals recommend
Asheville
We can arrange for a massage (on site in your apartment or on the porch or at the therapist's historic downtown location) We can also arrange a private yoga class. http://www.jamiesparks.webs.com/
Downtown location with offstreet parking recommended for massage with special packages for our guests.
https://jamiesparks.webs.com/
68 Grove St
68 Grove StreetDowntown location with offstreet parking recommended for massage with special packages for our guests.
https://jamiesparks.webs.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer, pizza, and a movie. Asheville has many more breweries- Bruisin' Ales, Pisgah Brewing, Lexington Avenue, and Highland to name a few. We even have several "brews" tours that we can tell you about.
243 locals recommend
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveBeer, pizza, and a movie. Asheville has many more breweries- Bruisin' Ales, Pisgah Brewing, Lexington Avenue, and Highland to name a few. We even have several "brews" tours that we can tell you about.