#1. Biltmore Estate ~ website
1 Approach Rd, US 25 just north of I-40, Asheville, NC 28803 · 828-225-1333
North Carolina's beloved "castle on the hill" resides on an 8000-acre estate that includes beautiful gardens and woodlands and an award-winning winery (the nation's most visited). The magnificent 250-room mansion itself is the largest private residence in the country and offers a self-guided tour that could easily last for hours.
#2. Blue Ridge Parkway ~ website
At US 25 and Henderson Rd, Asheville, NC · 828-271-4779
It's not a destination, but rather an experience. Considered "America's most scenic drive," the Blue Ridge Parkway consists of 469 miles of natural beauty, including mountain views, hiking trails, and picnic sites. Seasonal changes along the Parkway are very dramatic. Parkway intersects Asheville at US 25, 70, 74 and NC 191. A visitor's center is located twenty-five miles outside of Asheville.
#3. Chimney Rock National Park ~ website
Hwy 64/74A, Chimney Rock, NC 28720 · 828-625-9611
Located 35 to 40 minutes outside of Asheville. Experience the beauty and breadth of the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding waterfalls. Visitors can navigate the network of trails or use the 26-story elevator to reach the top of the rock to enjoy the 75-mile view and 404-foot waterfall.
• Smokey Mountain National Park-Nation's most visited park ~ website
• NC Arboretum ~ website
• Nantahala Outdoor Center ~ website
• Tail of the Dragon ~ website
• French Broad River ~ website
• Pigeon River ~ website
• Appalachian Trail ~ website
• National Forest Trail ~ website
• Mt. Pisgah ~ website
• Mt. Mitchell ~ website
• Down Town Asheville ~ website
• Asheville Airport ~ website
• Cherokee ~ website
• Santa's Land ~ website
• Thomas Wolfe ~ website
• Vance Birthplace ~ website
• Carl Sandburg Home ~ website
• Flat Rock Playhouse ~ website
• Area Waterfalls ~ website
• WNC Nature Center ~ website
• Grandfather Mountain ~ website
• Lake Lure ~ website
• Joyce Kilmer Forest ~ website
• Asheville Hot Air Balloons ~ website
