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  • Splash down in Nantahala Gorge, an eight-mile stretch of Class II and III white water. Nantahala Outdoor Center rents boats and gives lessons, plus offers lodging in the shape of an inn, cabins, bunk rooms, and platform tents.
  • Get out your knobbies to ride the Pisgah trail system, some 20 miles outside of Asheville where miles of technical singletrack wind through Pisgah National Forest.
  • Drive or hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway and see an astounding number of waterfalls. Mount Mitchell, the East Coast's highest peak at 6,684 feet, lies an hour north of the city and features a newly constructed observation deck with the best views in the state.
  • Come nighttime, check out Asheville's famous music scene at clubs like The Orange Peel (voted one of Rolling Stone's Top 5 Rock Clubs) and the blues-heavy Lobster Trap.
  • Find local produce in any of Asheville's 17 farmer's markets, or just head to the downtown restaurants, many of which buy their food from local farms.

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Asheville, once just a tiny mountain trading village at the confluence of the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers, has grown up and turned into a year-round resort, complete with architectural gems from several eras and a lively cultural scene. Read More

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Hotels

Inn on Biltmore Estate

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1 Antler Hill Rd.
Asheville, NC 28803 Map

Distance: 2.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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5.0
from: $106

Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort GREAT SMOKIES-ASHEVILLE

ONE HOLIDAY INN DRIVE
Asheville, NC 28806 Map

Distance: 1.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
from: $88

Crowne Plaza Resort ASHEVILLE

ONE HOLIDAY INN DRIVE
Asheville, NC Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Attractions

Chattooga River

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160A Zillico Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801

Distance: 1.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Chattooga River forms the boundary between South Carolina and Georgia and is the main tributary... Read More
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Chimney Rock Park

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Highway 64/74A; PO Box 39
Chimney Rock, North Carolina 28720-0039

Distance: 20.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Chimney Rock is a scenic area covering over 1000 acres, with 75-mile views, hiking trails, and... Read More
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Biltmore Estate

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On U.S. 25, 2 blocks north of I-40
1 Approach Road
Asheville, North Carolina

Distance: 2.4 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Asheville

Distance (mi.)
Charlotte Douglas Airport 95.2 map
Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport 150.5 map
Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 172.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Asheville

Distance (mi.)
Asheville Regional/Hendersonville Airport 11.7 map
Greer Greenville/Spartanburg Airport 52.8 map
Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport Tri-Cities Regional Airport 61.6 map

Flight Deals to Asheville

Originating From
Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte (CLT) $104
Orlando (ORL) to Charlotte (CLT) $143
New York City (NYC) to Charlotte (CLT) $144
Philadelphia (PHL) to Charlotte (CLT) $157
Buffalo (BUF) to Charlotte (CLT) $158

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Avondale-incredible views,and near DT Asheville

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 16
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Linens, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Woodburning Stove
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Historic Brigman House - AWESOME, views & creek

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.5
Sleeps: 15
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Toaster
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Asheville Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Central heating, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Full kitchen, Garage, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Kitchenette, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Playground, Pool Table, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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