Top 5: Things to Do in Asheville, N.C.

Asheville is a charming North Carolina city known for is efforts toward sustainability and locally sourced food and products. Its people are friendly and earthy and there is plenty to explore in this gorgeous mountain region. Here are some great things to check out on your stay.

Lodging

Stay at an Airbnb with the unique woodsy charm Asheville has to offer. The space is a newly renovated 1920s craftsman bungalow with natural wood and charming country features. The host is also a massage therapist with her own practice, Armadillo Healing Massage and BodyWork where she will offer massages at a discount to guests of the Airbnb. At $125 a night, your own space with a host who knows all the best spots will be much preferable to a hotel.

Biltmore Estate

Asheville is home to the Biltmore Estate, America’s largest privately owned mansion. The1895 French Renaissance estate and gardens are open for the public to tour, and it’s an amazing sight to see. The home has 250 rooms and the backyard is 8,000 acres of garden and mountain land.

Waterfalls

Visit some of Asheville’s most beautiful waterfalls on an excursion. If you don’t feel like hiking, the Dry Falls 75-foot waterfall is roadside along US Highway 64. If you’re up for the hike, just a two-mile hike into the Nanthala National Forest will bring you to the Glen Falls. There are plenty of options for discovering beautiful falls in the area, check out as many as you can!

Local Flavor

Asheville is known for amazing locally sourced food; sustainable agriculture reigns king here. Be sure to explore some of the best the city has to offer. After hiking and checking out the sights, head to downtown Asheville for some local flavor. Tupelo Honey Café and Rhubarb are some of the best local places to grab a meal.

Watering Hole

If you’re still thirsty after your meal, Asheville is also home to many local breweries. It was called by NPR radio the “Napa Valley of Beer”. Take an entire beer tour with The Amazing Pubcycle to peddle through the city and check out the top spots. Or just choose one, like Highland Brewing Co., for all your beer needs.