We booked a guided 7-mile trip through the Biltmore Estate. No experience paddle boarding? Not a problem! Dave had no experience paddle boarding and the guide gave us a quick crash course. We had a wonderful and relaxing time. If you plan on arriving prior to our wedding or staying longer for the holiday weekend, we definitely recommend scheduling a SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) guided tour. Be sure to wear your bathing suite, take a small cooler of drinks, snacks and lots of sunscreen.

One of our favorite places to eat is at the Sunset Terrace at the Grove Park Inn. We advise booking a reservation a week or two before your visit to ensure table availability. The Sunset Terrace provides a wonderful view of the mountains and great food. No need to worry about the weather, the Sunset Terrace has a fully covered shelter over their dining area.

A recent favorite restaurant of ours is Rocky's. Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack has various spiced chicken and true southern sides. If spicy fried chicken is not your thing, not to worry, they do have regular fried chicken, or as they call it "plain" chicken. Their fried chicken is by far our favorite. Our favorite sides are corn pudding, fried okra, mac & cheese poppers and collar greens.

Looking for a true spa getaway? Book an appointment to have a massage in The Salt Spa of Asheville's Himalayan salt cave. We experienced our first couples massage in a salt cave last year. It was truly relaxing. The entire room is made of Himalayan salt bricks and gravel on the floor of the room. We also experienced the sound table, which is basically laying on a bed above a speaker playing spa music. It sounds crazy, but it is truly a meditative experience.