Upon your arrival in Asheville, North Carolina you will notice there is an unending list of exciting adventures, delicious eateries, natural wonders and unique stores all located in the vicinity. We encourage our guests to enjoy all that the "Paris of the South" has to offer! Below is a small list of some of our favorite attractions that we think you are sure to enjoy.

You can find all things Asheville here: https://www.exploreasheville.com/

THE BILTMORE

Elegance and grandeur abound at Biltmore, America’s largest home. This French Renaissance castle in the heart of Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains is an architectural jewel. The home features 250 rooms, including 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms and 65 fireplaces.

In addition to the house, the 8,000-acre estate is home to forested trails and beautiful gardens, which include one of the country’s most complete collections of azaleas. Biltmore is also where you’ll find the nation's most-visited winery. As you explore the estate, enjoy shopping, dining and luxury accommodations.

CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK

The scenery at Chimney Rock State Park possesses a magnetic draw for tourists and locals alike. Over the years, artists, writers and filmmakers taken inspiration from the towering granite monolith and take-your-breath-away rock overhangs and outcroppings that are home to peregrine falcons, rare flowers and endangered species.

The main attraction is Chimney Rock, which features an impressive summit clocking in at an elevation of 2,280 feet and 75-mile views of Hickory Nut Gorge and beautiful Lake Lure (you can even see the Charlotte city skyline on a clear day). The name might ring a bell for fans of The Last of the Mohicans, as the movie’s final scenes were captured near Hickory Nut Falls. The films Firestarter and A Breed Apart also offered spectators a glimpse into the beauty of Chimney Rock State Park.

SLIDING ROCK

Feel the rush of sliding down a 60-foot all-natural water slide in the heart of gorgeous Pisgah National Forest! The appropriately named Sliding Rock is an experience unlike any other and it’s one of the most exciting ways to cool off in the warmer weather months.

People of all ages lineup to take the plunge down the sloping rock face waterfall on their way to landing into an 8-foot-deep pool of water. Given that the water is about 50-60 degrees during the season, it’s sure to be a refreshing adventure! If sliding isn’t your thing, there are two observation decks where you can experience the fun from a safe distance.

PACK'S TAVERN

Pack's Tavern offers a fresh, local take on classic tavern cuisine in the heart of Pack Square Park. Located in the beautifully renovated Hayes & Hopson building, Pack's offers outstanding service and a large eclectic menu with everything from delicious entrees and signature salads to burgers, wonderful appetizers, pizza and hot subs from their wood-fired oven and all in a friendly, hospitable atmosphere. They offer a full bar with over 30 beers on tap, many of them local! The venue also features multiple TV's to watch your favorite sports and outdoor dining on the beautiful Parkside patio!

WICKED WEED BREWING

Located in downtown Asheville, the brewpub is the original home of Wicked Weed Brewing housing a full restaurant, tasting room, bottle shop, and original 15 barrel brewery.

The upstairs portion of the historic building hosts a full restaurant featuring elevated pub gastronomy, 16 of our beer offerings, and classic as well as creative cocktails. Complete with a dog friendly patio and cocktail area at street level guests are sure to find the brewery experience suited to them.

Venturing further into the Wicked Weed experience, the downstairs tasting room offers a more casual, yet in depth experience with the brewery. Here guests are offered the chance to experience up to 25 of our beers including cask, nitro, and limited releases. An abbreviated pub menu with full service and spacious outdoor seating are all available with a full view of the brewery and its operations. For a full selection of Wicked Weed merchandise and bottles to go visit the bottle shop located on the upstairs patio.

MAST'S GENERAL STORE

Restored to its 1940s heyday, this grand downtown emporium features clothing, comfort footwear, traditional housewares, toys and over 500 old-fashioned candies. You'll also find an outdoor department brimming with travel and outdoor gear for all seasons. Step back in time at additional locations along main streets in Boone, Hendersonville and Waynesville and the original store in historic Valle Crucis.



NEW BELGIUM BREWERY

New Belgium Brewing opened its riverside brewery and "Liquid Center" tasting room (21 Craven Street) in 2016 near Downtown Asheville. Sample their locally made beers on Monday-Saturday, 11 AM-8 PM and Sunday 12 Noon-8 PM. Take a brewery tours with advance online booking .

The tap room perched above the French Broad River is clad in local artist-made bars, tables and chairs crafted from nearly 14 linear miles of repurposed wood salvaged from the stockyard that was previously located here. Year-round and current seasonal offerings are always on tap, and series beers are available upon release. Soak in the views from the cantilevered deck perched above the new greenway and French Broad River. Local food trucks will offer a variety of fare, and an event lawn hosts bike in movies and outdoor fun.

CATAWBA BREWING, SOUTH SLOPE

At 32 Banks Avenue, Catawba Brewing sports a seven-barrel system, a bottling line, two bars and a courtyard. They have 24 taps at the front bar and another six at the back bar. They are open every day of the week!

HIGHLAND BREWING

Highland Brewing Company was founded in 1994 by retired engineer and entrepreneur Oscar Wong. As the first craft brewery to open in Asheville, NC since Prohibition, Highland became known as the pioneer of the city’s now-booming craft beer industry. Proudly regional, Highland’s beers are distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia. Highland's commitment to quality and sustainability boasts the sixth largest solar array in an American craft brewery.

Located in a rehabilitated manufacturing facility in East Asheville, the brewery affords space for thousands of visitors to enjoy limited-release beers, tours, and live music.

BUXTON HALL BBQ

This labor of love from pitmaster Elliott Moss and Chai Pani founder Meherwan Irani deftly conjures the Eastern Carolina ‘cue of Moss’s childhood in Florence, South Carolina. In the high-ceilinged historic South Slope space (an artfully renovated 1930’s-era roller-skating rink), Moss wood-smokes locally sourced whole hogs for hours, seasoning with vinegar mop, so the pulled pork plates and sandwiches are an obvious draw. But the smoky fried catfish and buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches have deservedly developed their own cult followings, as have the sides, many of which are cooked in the coals under the pig where they soak up intense smoke flavor and decadent drippings.