Considering a trip to Asheville, North Carolina, this year? Add one of these new or otherwise timely attractions or events to your itinerary.
Luminere at The Biltmore
At Biltmore House, a new installation brings a touch of magic to spring. Luminere incorporates moving imagery, lights and a custom score for a one-of-a-kind experience that can be paired with guided tours or picnics on the grounds, starting in late March.
The First Annual Crankie Fest (Jan. 10)
A new event for Asheville, Crankie Fest highlights the Appalachian folk art of “crankies,” in which an illustrated scroll moves through a viewing box, accompanied by live music and narration. Tickets start at just $15.
North America’s Largest Bike Park
In nearby Swannanoa, you can check out North America’s largest velosolutions pump track when it opens in the spring. Beacon Bike Park takes over a former manufacturing site and also offers a 4,000-person events venue.
Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway celebrates its 90th anniversary this year and, while that makes it hardly anything new, it will be newly reopened in full, following necessary restoration after Hurricane Helene.
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