Why Asheville?

This fair city is situated amidst the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers genuinely something for all seasons. Asheville’s moderate climate allows for warm temperatures throughout the year, making it apt for every outdoor enthusiast and anybody else seeking a little relaxation.

Getting to Asheville is quite easy, as its regional airport is served by major carriers like Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Delta, United Express, and JetBlue. The city is easily accessible, only a few hours’ drive from Charlotte in North Carolina and Atlanta in Georgia.

Check Out Different Accommodation Alternatives

Everything from woodsy cabins to luxurious resorts exists in Asheville, really. From the chain hotels downtown to the warmth of independently run bed-and-breakfast inns, vacation rentals, and more, all the way up to larger properties like the Omni Grove Park Inn and the Biltmore Estate, there’s comfort for every kind of traveler.

The Biltmore Estate is especially magical during holiday time, and the Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate puts you in the center of all the estate’s amenities, from wine tastings to guided tours of the grounds. There are various options available at the Omni Grove Park Inn, where views of the mountains share the scene with a château-like resort, several dining outlets, outstanding hikes right out the door, a top-notch luxury spa, and even a national gingerbread house competition held annually.

One-Of-A-Kind Neighborhoods

Asheville’s neighborhoods are indeed one of a kind, very much alive with uniqueness of personality. Take a self-guided tour of the city in Downtown Asheville, the center of boutiques, eateries, galleries, historic sites, and architectural history, the Woolworth Building and the Grove Arcade.

Explore the River Arts District, which houses over 200 studios and galleries, cafes, restaurants, and breweries that give off a vibrant art walk every second Saturday of the month, along with wine and food tastings, demonstrations, and live music.

Just across the French Broad River is West Asheville, laying down a bohemian front. From record and vintage clothing stores, to breweries and so much more, Haywood road holds it all. Not to be out-done, New Belgium Brewery offers tours of their facility.

Enjoy Asheville’s Blooming Beverage Scene

Asheville boasts this fledgling beer scene, with more breweries per capita than any other city in America. From hoppy IPAs to velvety-rich stouts, beer life in this city is absolutely off the charts for the beer lover. Use the Explore Asheville website to plan yourself a Beercation Getaway and take in one of the city’s popular beer festivals.

There’s plenty to savor in Asheville for wine lovers as well. The Biltmore Estate offers a top-notch wine-tasting experience, and the Hendersonville region just down the road to the east of Asheville is home to several wineries that make a great day trip.

Support Asheville’s Black-Owned Businesses

There is a lot of love shown to Black-owned businesses and Black culture in Asheville. Think of “Hood Huggers International,” in which one has an engaging experience of the city in relation to Black history and culture by just moving around, dropping in, and visiting some contemporary Black-owned business enterprises. 

For example, Asheville has taken leaps toward righting its past in several ways, as it voted in 2020 to compensate Black citizens for historical discrimination and invested in the affected communities.

The Best Outdoor and Wellness Adventures

At the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is an outdoor lover’s playground. Spend the day hiking through some of the beautiful natural terrain and be pampered with luxury spa amenities at the Omni Grove Park Inn. Asheville is one of the three vortex destinations in the United States- have a meditation and spiritual healing experience.

Eat Your Way Through Asheville

Ashville enjoys an extremely diversified culinary scene: many of its offerings range from regional to globally inspired kitchens in fine dining to authentic Southern and Appalachian food. Here, the city was home to many award-winning chefs and locations like Curate, much celebrated as the Spanish tapas restaurant from James Beard Award nominee Chef Katie Button.

Whatever you want from an outdoor adventure, cultural indulgence, or a pure, relaxing getaway, is found in Asheville, North Carolina. So plan your trip now, and there is so much more to be explored in this fantastic destination.