Tryon Foothills Wine Country

Visit five wineries in the prime isothermal wine growing area in the beautiful foothills near Columbus and Tryon: Parker-Binns Vineyard, Overmountain Vineyards, Russian Chapel Hills Winery, Mountain Brook Vineyard and Green Creek Winery. It's an easy 45-mile drive from Asheville via I-26 East (near SC line).

Asheville Wellness Tours

Add rejuvenation and relaxation to your next Asheville adventure. Choose from an eclectic menu of lighthearted experiences, including yoga hiking, forest bathing, tarot readings, massage, goat yoga, and more, to build your own custom mini-retreat. Asheville Wellness Tours specializes in girls getaways, corporate retreats, and wedding day wellness with a goal to help you connect more deeply to yourself, one another, and Asheville.

DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown

The DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown location offers the convenience of a brief stroll to 200 locally-owned restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Plus, they're just a quick 10-minute drive away from the historic Biltmore Estate. When you're ready to unwind, their rooftop bar, The Montford, awaits. It's open daily, providing unobstructed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and serving up small-plate, locally sourced Southern cuisine alongside handcrafted cocktails and hyperlocal craft beer.

Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack

Feast on some “Tennessee style” hot chicken and southern soul food. They prepare their unique fried chicken to order, so it’s not spicy unless you want it that way! Ingredients are sourced locally, and classic American recipes are made from scratch daily. Asheville has two locations: West at 1455 Patton Avenue and South at 3749 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden. 

Grovewood Gallery

Nationally recognized for its dedication to fine American art and craft, Grovewood Gallery is noted for its charming, old-world setting and rich craft heritage. Located in historic Grovewood Village, the gallery offers two expansive floors of finely crafted furniture, ceramics, jewelry and more, contributed by over 400 artists and craftspeople from across the United States. Free parking on-site. 111 Grovewood Rd.

Bouchon

A longtime French bistro with comfort food using local ingredients. A romantic, intimate and charming setting. Enjoy fresh mussels prepared in multiple ways, Escargot, Burgundy’s signature stew Boeuf Bourguignon and their famous fries. Dine al fresco along bricked walkways. Pair hand-selected French wines.

Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate

Stay at Biltmore at their more casual hotel, adjacent to the restaurants, winery and outdoor activities in Antler Hill Village. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Village Social with a small plate tasting menu featuring seafood, Biltmore Wines, craft beers and signature cocktails. Rooms have a cozy cottage setting with a window seat, 400-thread count linens, a 42-inch LCD-screen TV, refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker and walk-in shower.