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Exciting Asheville, NC Attractions And Things To Do

Discover unlimited activities and entertainment as a guest at one of our Biltmore Farms Hotels. We’re conveniently close to many enticing Asheville, NC attractions, from historic landmarks and trendy shopping districts to the breathtaking scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Take a self-guided tour of the magnificent Biltmore Estate, a national treasure. Catch a Bulldogs game or concert at UNC Asheville. Enjoy a scenic driving tour of Blue Ridge Parkway and gaze at majestic mountain vistas. Enjoy shopping and dining in downtown Asheville or explore the stores and art galleries of historic Biltmore Village. Whatever you’re into, you’ll find it nearby.

Biltmore Estate

Biltmore Estate

Biltmore Estate

Tour the magnificent Biltmore House & Gardens, enjoy wine tastings and learn its history at the exhibit “The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad.”

Downtown Asheville

Downtown Asheville

Downtown Asheville

Asheville’s hip, vibrant downtown is filled with shops, restaurants, art galleries, music clubs and a scenic park with festivals and events.

Historic Biltmore Village

Historic Biltmore Village

Historic Biltmore Village

Explore this historic planned community from the 1890s and discover gorgeous historic homes and locally-owned shops, art galleries, and restaurants.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co

See for yourself how Sierra Nevada beer is brewed on one of the many brewery tours, from the Trip in the Woods Tour to a self-guided option in the Visitor’s Corridor. Enjoy beer tastings, live music, and local Southern food in the restaurant and taproom.

NC Arboretum

NC Arboretum

NC Arboretum

Located in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, The North Carolina Arboretum is a 434-acre public garden and outdoor oasis. World-renowned gardens, including one of the Southeast’s premiere bonsai collections, miles of hiking and biking trails, family-friendly exhibits and local and regional art make the Arboretum a perfect place to visit, no matter the occasion or season!

Biltmore Park Town Square

Biltmore Park Town Square

Biltmore Park Town Square

This popular lifestyle destination has everything from spas to movie theater to a YMCA. Biltmore Park Town Square features fashionable shopping and local dining.

UNC Asheville

UNC Asheville

UNC Asheville

A well-regarded liberal arts institution, UNC Asheville features diverse academic programs and campus activities such as sporting events and concerts.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway

Stretching 469 glorious miles, this historic highway offers beautiful mountain scenery and fun recreational activities such as hiking, biking and fishing.

Catawba Brewery

Catawba Brewery

Catawba Brewery

Asheville is the place to be for beer. Get ready to enjoy some of the finest brews you’ve ever tasted at a staggering number of breweries, brewpubs, and bars.