The New Year's arrival in Asheville is so much fun with lots of do. Here are our Top 10 things to do, including the best New Year's Eve parties and celebrations.
 1. Celebrate the Arrival of 2014: Check out these fun options to celebrate on New Year's Eve. We will post a long list of celebrations in Fall 2013.
- Asheville Restaurants: Many are open late on New Year's Eve and feature a lively bar to celebrate the New Year. Make reservations ASAP! Check out the best Asheville Restaurants.
- Downtown Asheville: While there is no public outdoor event to welcome the new year, there will be plenty of indoor venues to celebrate - including many restaurants, clubs, pubs, live music venues, etc. If the weather is nice, the streets will be buzzing with lots of activity and fun street entertainers.
- New Year's Celebrations at Grove Park Inn: The New Year arrives with parties, dancing, champagne and party favors throughout the resort.
- New Year's Eve Gala: Begin the year in Biltmore style at the Inn on Biltmore Estate.
- Harrah's Cherokee Casino will have live entertainment at multiple locations/
- Beer Pubs: Talk a walking tour of downtown Asheville pubs in Beer City USA. Cheers!
- Wine & Cocktails: Hang out with your sweetie at a downtown Asheville wine or cocktail bar.
2. Vacation Packages: See our holiday vacation packages page for the latest deals and specials.
 3. New Year’s Polar Plunge: Take the plunge into Lake Lure and freeze for a reason – to support local charities. Read more about the Polar Plunge.
4. Pampering in Style: Get pampered in one of the fabulous bed and breakfast inns in and around Asheville. Find the perfect one for you: Asheville Large Bed & Breakfasts | Asheville Small Bed & Breakfasts
5. Hibernate: Recover from holiday stress with a tranquil stay in a cozy cabin, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. See our Cabins Guide for many options.
6. Biltmore Estate: Biltmore Estate is open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. This is your last chance to see America's largest home decked out in festive finery! Restaurants are open (make dining reservations in advance). When you purchase tickets, inquire to see if your self-guided tour of Biltmore House requires a reservation (required on very busy days). See our Christmas at Biltmore Guide.
7. Get Outdoors: Start work on that New Year's resolution to lose a few pounds and get in better shape! Take a winter hike and enjoy views through with leafless trees, cool temperatures, and few fellow hikers. See our hiking guide for top picks. All trails in the National Forests are open every day. And don't forget to find some of our spectacular waterfalls (most waterfalls are open on New Years Day, including DuPont State State Forest and Gorges State Park). Area ski resorts will be open all weekend. Or zip line on the Asheville Canopy Tours near downtown.
8. Shop: There's plenty shopping options on Friday and Saturday to find those special after holiday deals. Most locally-owned stores will be closed on New Year's Day. Browse through more than 200 shops, 30 art galleries and a dozen antique stores in Downtown Asheville. For more great local shops with unique gifts, explore the quaint downtowns of nearby Brevard, Hendersonville and Waynesville. Located across from the entrance to Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Village is home to more than 40 unique shops. Explore the River Arts District. The best area in Asheville to find antiques is the Biltmore Antiques District with 13 stores within a mile and a half of the Biltmore Estate. Included is the local long-time favorite, the Antique Tobacco Barn. See our Antique Shopping Guide.
9. LaZoom Comedy Bus Tours: What a fun outing with friends and family! Take the zany tour on the big purple bus. During their newest tour, you'll meet a real fruitcake, a traveling snowman and a turkey that simply defies explanation! Make reservations in advance! Read more about LaZoom Tours.
10. Gingerbread Houses at Grove Park Inn: For a real treat, see the amazing display of gingerbread houses from the National Gingerbread House Competition at the famous Grove Park Inn Resort. (Read about their New Year's Eve celebrations above.) Overnight guests and restaurant guests at the resort can view the display at anytime. If you're not a guest, visit on Sunday-Thursday. It's free to tour the display and see the other elaborate decorations at the grand hotel. See our Gingerbread House Competition Guide.
See our Top 10 Holiday Outings for more holiday events!
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