Asheville
United States of America · North Carolina · 650 m
Description
Asheville is a vibrant mountain city in western North Carolina and a creative hub nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. The city is known for its diverse arts scene, historic architecture, thriving craft beer culture, and the impressive Biltmore Estate, home to the largest privately owned house in the United States. Asheville combines an open, alternative spirit with a diverse culinary scene and the rich cultural traditions of Appalachia. The nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, along with vast forests, waterfalls, and spectacular fall foliage, makes the city an ideal gateway to outdoor adventures in one of the most scenic mountain regions of the eastern United States.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – May or September – October
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- May
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- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Biltmore Estate
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park(Day trip)
- Downtown Asheville
- River Arts District
- Asheville Craft Breweries
- Biltmore Village
- Looking Glass Falls(Day trip)
- The Omni Grove Park Inn
- Mount Mitchell State Park(Day trip)
- Folk Art Center
- Chimney Rock State Park(Day trip)
- Grove Arcade
- Sliding Rock(Day trip)
- Asheville Urban Trail
- DuPont State Recreational Forest(Day trip)
- Pack Square Park
- Grandfather Mountain(Day trip)
- Basilica of Saint Lawrence
- Craggy Gardens(Day trip)
- Thomas Wolfe Memorial
- Mount Pisgah(Day trip)
- Asheville Art Museum
- Linville Falls(Day trip)
- South Slope Brewing District
- Triple Falls(Day trip)
- French Broad River
- Pisgah National Forest(Day trip)
- North Carolina Arboretum
- Botanical Gardens at Asheville
- Beaver Lake & Bird Sanctuary
- Sunset at Blue Ridge Parkway
- Craggy Pinnacle Trail(Day trip)
- Looking Glass Rock(Day trip)
- Graveyard Fields(Day trip)
- Skinny Dip Falls Area(Day trip)
- Black Balsam Knob(Day trip)
- Devil's Courthouse(Day trip)
- High Falls(Day trip)
- Hooker Falls(Day trip)
- Hickory Nut Falls(Day trip)
- Lake Lure(Day trip)
- Catawba Falls(Day trip)
- Linville Gorge(Day trip)
- Cataloochee Valley(Day trip)
- Blue Ridge Parkway Waterrock Knob(Day trip)
- Brevard(Day trip)
- Hendersonville(Day trip)
- Black Mountain(Day trip)
- Weaverville(Day trip)
- Hot Springs(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- AVL