As recently reported in a national publication, this area has "A mild climate that   encourages year round recreation.  In fact, Western North Carolina's surrounding countryside offers more outdoor activity, from golf and skiing, hunting and fishing, hiking, to whitewater rafting, than any other Southeastern destination.”

Local Asheville NC Activities

In Western North Carolina you’ll find an eclectic group of people from movie stars to mountain folk.  And our town is as diverse as its residents. Our area is the back drop to many movies over the years…our favorite is The Last of the Mohicans staring Daniel Day-Lewis with the famous scenes on the cliffs overlooking the 404 foot waterfall filmed at our local Chimney Rock.

What we love about these Smokey Mountains is its wealth of activities. We experience a gentle four seasons here that makes any time of year perfect for a visit. If you love to shop for the unusual, there are fantastic antique stores, numerous galleries, unique boutique shops, and amazing handcrafted goods. This region is host to numerous festivals filled with music, dance, arts and crafts.  There are family events, live theater, concerts, cinemas and museums.  For golfers, there are numerous courses throughout the area.  There’s skiing, hiking, white water rafting, miniature golf, fishing, wildlife viewing, rock climbing, you name it!  Check out the new Fun Depot for a wealth of indoor fun.

When George Vanderbilt had all the world to select a site for his home in the 1890’s, he choose Asheville, North Carolina to built his 250 room French Chateau.  Famous for being the largest private residence in the United States, you can spend a full day wandering through the mansion, its grounds, greenhouses, winery, restaurants and shops.  Just outside the gates of the Biltmore House is Biltmore Village.  These quaint buildings and streets have enchanting shops and restaurants to delight you.  Our favorite is The New Morning Gallery/Bellagio, the largest handcrafted gallery in the Eastern United States.

Other famous places to explore are Asheville's Grove Park Inn with it’s new world renowned underground spa, the famous poet Carl Sandburg’s home, the North Carolina Arboretum, Chimney Rock Park, Lake Lure, Grandfather Mountain, The Cove - Billy Graham’s headquarters, The Nature Center, and much, much more.