Asheville, North Carolina, Vacation Travel Guide... Welcome!


 

Asheville, North Carolina, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, has long been a favorite vacation destination for romantic getaways. This 400-page free online Asheville Travel & Visitors Guide is your one stop for planning the perfect trip. Find time and money saving tips and the most up-to-date information. Here are a few reasons to visit:
• Tour America’s largest home and most visited winery at Biltmore Estate.
• Drive along ridgetops of the North Carolina mountains on the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of the most scenic drives in America.
• Explore the vibrant, inviting downtown Asheville with hundreds of local shops and beautiful art deco architecture.
• Enjoy romantic accommodations, including elegant bed and breakfast inns, luxury hotels, vacation rentals and secluded log cabins.
• Shop for fine arts and crafts in 100+ galleries and visit a cornucopia of artist studios. Asheville has been named by AmericanStyle magazine as the No. 2 small-city arts destinations.
• Find serenity on a mountaintop or by a waterfall via hiking trails or scenic drives.
• Savor innovative cuisine and unique flavors at a multitude of locally-owned restaurants.
• Explore neighboring towns of Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Cashiers, Hendersonville, Brevard, Waynesville, Hot Springs, Highlands, Cherokee, Franklin, Old Fort, Sylva and Black Mountain. Along with the countryside of Buncombe County.

Our Great Outdoors
Waterfall near Asheville, NCGo to Outdoor Attractions to read about the many outdoor activities in the Asheville North Carolina mountains.
• Blue Ridge Parkway • Whitewater rafting
• Hiking trails • Land of the Waterfalls
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Golf courses and ski resorts
• Mount Mitchell • Birding and wildflowers
• Pisgah National Forest • Camping
• Chimney Rock and Lake Lure
• Asheville Fall Foliage • Cold Mountain
• NC Arboretum & the Botanical Gardens

Our Great Indoors
Asheville NC GalleryGo to Indoor Attractions to read about the many indoor things to do in Asheville.
• Museums • Shopping for Art & Antiques
• Biltmore Village • Performing Arts
• Downtown Asheville & Grove Arcade
• Live Music & Nightlife • Biltmore Estate
• Antique Car Museum • Grove Park Inn
• Downtown Beer Pubs & Wine Bars
• Thomas Wolfe Home • Cherokee
• Harrah's Casino • Folk Art Center
• Blue Ridge Parkway Visitors Center
• River Arts District • Carl Sandburg Home

 

Travel Guide Updates

Top 25 Summer Festivals
Sliding Rock
Big Blue Ridge Parkway Guide
LEAF Festival
Biltmore Summer Concerts
Biltmore Flower Carpet
Pack Square Park Reopens
Top 10 Parkway Hikes
Specials & Packages
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Fontana Lake & Dam
Art Events & Tours 2010
Top 40 Hikes
Cherokee Guide
Spruce Pine
Linville Caverns
Wineries
Alum Cave Trail in Smokies
New Zip Line Canopy Tours
Asheville Beer City
Pet Friendly Asheville
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Asheville, North Carolina, Chamber of Commerce

At RomanticAsheville.com, we feature the best and the most romantic that a Asheville North Carolina vacation offers. We appreciate the support of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau. Your first stop in town should be the Asheville Visitors Center.

Linville Falls
Photo of the month: Linville Falls along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Top 10 Stops Along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville

Celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway's 75th Anniversary this summer! Exploring all the stops along the Blue Ridge Parkway could take weeks. So we have selected the “Top 10 Places to See Along the Parkway” in the Asheville area, beginning north and traveling south:

Grandfather Mountain: Drive to the top and enjoy beautiful vistas from a rocky summit and the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge, plus see impressive environmental habitats. Hike the Grandfather Trail for a close-up view of the jagged, rocky peaks.

Linn Cove Viaduct: This 1243-foot concrete segmental bridge snakes around the slopes of Grandfather Mountain. After driving across, stop at the Visitor Center to read about the construction and hike underneath it.

Linville Falls: See five viewpoints of the most photographed waterfall in North Carolina via two trails that begin at the Visitors’ Center.

Mt. Mitchell: Drive to the summit of the highest point east of the Rockies, and take a short paved trail to the observation deck for panoramic mountain views. Hike the Deep Gap Trail to Mt. Craig.

Craggy Gardens: Park at the visitor center here for great views to the east and to the west. Enjoy the crisp air, summer rhododendron, and easy to moderate hiking trails. Hike to the top of Craggy Pinnacle for the best views along the Parkway!

Folk Art Center: Discover the finest in traditional and contemporary craft of the Southern Appalachians with a wonderful craft shop and exhibitions in three galleries.

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center: Learn about the entire 469 miles and 75-year history of the Parkway with high-tech interactive exhibits that includes a 22-foot interactive I-Wall map.

North Carolina Arboretum: Stroll through a variety of gardens, on peaceful hiking trails, or ride Segways. And don't miss the wonderful bonsai exhibit.

Black Balsam: A must hike for sweeping vistas across several grassy peaks.

Graveyard Fields: This very popular hiking spot features two waterfalls in a mile-high valley filled with wildflowers and surrounded by Blue Ridge Mountains with 6,000-foot peaks.

For more stops along the Parkway, see the comprehensive Blue Ridge Parkway Guide that covers the 170-mile section near Asheville.

     

 

   

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We look forward to your visit to Asheville, North Carolina, and the Blue Ridge Mountains!

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