Meraki Escape's most popular honeymoon package tucks newlyweds into a secluded forest cabin for three nights of pure intention. Includes welcome Champagne, roses, charcuterie, couples massage, Dinner Under the Stars, chef's breakfast, and a…
There are no current plans to continue the concert series.
See below for a sampling of past events.
Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Mountains serve as the backdrop for amazing musical experiences during the annual Biltmore Concert…
Pearson's Falls & Glen, a 300-acre botanical preserve and 90-foot waterfall tucked between Saluda, Tryon, and Columbus in Polk County, has launched Friends of the Falls. This membership program is for anyone who wants to support one of…
Pearson's Falls & Glen, a 300-acre botanical preserve and 90-foot waterfall tucked between Saluda, Tryon, and Columbus in Polk County, has launched Friends of the Falls. This membership program is for anyone who wants to support one of…
Don't miss this end-of-the-season event. It is the final installment of the 2026, 10th anniversary mini-festival series. Enjoy craft beer, food trucks, live music, and animal programs under the early autumn sky. Meet resident black bears Uno and…
While so many come to Asheville and the mountains to explore the great outdoors, what are some options for things to do on a rainy day? Here are some ideas:
Biltmore: Explore America's largest home with self-guided and guided tours.…
July 9- 12, 2026
The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans bring the color of hundreds of tartan plaids, athletic competitions, food, music and the clamor of bagpipe bands to the North Carolina mountains. Be…October 17-18, 2026
Do you know how to race your woolly worm to help predict the winter forecast? Learn all about this tradition at the Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk (about 85 miles from Asheville). This festival is held…Summer Friday Nights
Enjoy Sylva’s free live music summer series, Concerts on the Creek, with performances every Friday evening from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day Weekend. The outdoor shows take place from 7-9 PM at the Bridge Park…Stay in the heart of the mountains at this elegantly rustic lodge, just steps from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Surrounded by peaceful woodlands and the sounds of birds and rustling leaves, this cozy retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort…
The westernmost branch of the NC Museum of History, where you can learn about the earliest inhabitants of the mountains to the those of the twentieth century. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-4 pm through Memorial Day, then Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 pm.
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Sweepstakes Period: RomanticAsheville.com's Giveaway (the "Sweepstakes") starts at 1:00 AM Eastern Time ("EDT") on May…Just a half mile from I-40 in Old Fort is North Carolina's western-most branch of the North Carolina Museum of History. Learn about the cultural history of our mountains with both permanent and rotating exhibits at the Mountain Gateway Museum.…
Engineered 4 Adventure is a woman-owned motorcycle and Slingshot rental company located in Canton, just west of Asheville and minutes from some of Western North Carolina’s most legendary riding roads. Riders can rent late-model, well-maintained…
Celebrate Mom with an elegant afternoon featuring live local music, delectable hors d'oeuvres, and activities at one of American's most iconic venues. Parking and accommodations not included. Adults $87.21. Children 12 & under $24.89.…
At Henry River Mill Village you can Step into District 12. The abandoned cotton mill village that appeared in The Hunger Games films still stands along Henry River, frozen in time as a window into Western North Carolina's industrial past. …
The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains cover most of Western North Carolina, including Asheville. While they extend from Georgia to Pennsylvania, the highest peaks are found here. The highest point in the Blue Ridge is Mount Mitchell which reaches 6,…
Graveyard Fields is a very popular hiking trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway (Milepost 418.8) south of Asheville. So popular that the parking lot is overflowing by late-morning through early evening during the late Spring through early Fall. It is…
Take a short hike from the Blue Ridge Parkway to enjoy panoramic views from Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower. IT is located near Mt. Pisgah in Pisgah National Forest. The views are better than from atop Mt. Pisgah, with half the hike (only 1.5…