The wild trout waters in the Pisgah National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains and the premier waters of the Davidson River, Cherokee Trophy water and the South Holston River are all fishing great. The catch and release waters of North Carolina’s Delayed Harvest Program have been stocked with great numbers of highly cooperative, hungry trout as well. Late winter hatches of Little Black Winter Stone Flies, Gray Winter Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Blue Quills and Quill Gordons are all still in play and the additional hatches of the Hendrickson, March Brown, Tan Caddis and Little Yellow Sally Stoneflies are providing quite a buffet for the Brook, Brown and Rainbow trout.
Deluxe accommodations in a romantic coach house, mountainside chalets or luxury honeymoon cottage, minutes from Asheville, Weaverville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy privacy with great views and a creek. A certified owner-operator 13-acre estate with seven vacation rentals with paved driveways, gas fireplaces, private decks with gas grills. Stay in the Asheville area as nature intended but with creature comforts to soothe the soul.
Wai Mauna Asheville SUP Tours offers guided paddleboard tours and self-guided rentals on Asheville’s French Broad River. Enjoy a four mile paddle through Asheville’s River Arts District, a seven mile paddle through the Biltmore Estate, or join in a morning SUP yoga session for an invigorating start to the day. All of the boards are wide and stable and custom tailored for beginners, and you’ll not only learn how to paddleboard from professionally-trained instructors, but you’ll also learn about Asheville’s history as seen from the French Broad River. Portions of proceeds are donated to RiverLink—a local non-profit that’s working to restore the historic French Broad watershed. Guided tours runs four times per day, and for an early-morning Asheville adventure unlike any other in town, enjoy a sunrise “dawn patrol” paddle, beginning at 5:30am.
The Lion and the Rose is a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. The manicured lawns, luxurious decor, and welcoming innkeepers invite you in for an unforgettable stay at an exceptional value.
This 1898 residence is located in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance to downtown Asheville and its many attractions. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore Estate are just minutes away.
The Queen Anne/Georgian style inn has been restored to its original splendor, evoking the classic architecture of the times, and earning the privilege of being the first stop on Asheville’s historic trolley tours. With original leaded and stained glass windows, period antiques, four fireplaces, and a golden tiger oak foyer and staircase, The Lion and the Rose lets you experience the opulence of a bygone era, but with modern amenities for a comfortable and unique experience. Five beautifully appointed guest rooms invite you to enjoy the romance, privacy, and enchantment that can only be found in such homes rich in history and character.
As one of Asheville’s longest-operating inns, The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast offers amenities to rival any hotel or inn around, including free, lighted, off-street parking, gourmet breakfasts, plush bedding, and unpretentious hospitality. We do our best to meet, and even anticipate your needs, and are available for assistance at any time.
Annie’s Bakery is a wholesale bread bakery that crafts high quality artisan bread the old-world way. Our doughs are created with a long fermentation. This process takes 48-72 hours and breaks down the gluten proteins making Annie’s bread easier to digest. Our breads are free from preservatives and additives.
In addition, we use an array of nutritious ingredients such as stone-ground whole wheat and locally milled rye flours, ancient grains, blackstrap molasses, seeds (millet, flax, sesame, and sunflower), and rolled oats.
The end result is great tasting bread that is good for you!
All Natural Ingredients • Handcrafted • Long Fermentation
Zero Additives • Zero Preservations • Zero Trans Fats
Once a dorm for a western North Carolina Presbyterian school in the early 1900’s, the historic Terrell House Bed and Breakfast Inn accommodations include 6 beautifully appointed rooms on perfect for a romantic weekend getaway. Five have queen size beds and one has two twin beds. All rooms have private baths, individual air-conditioning, free WiFi and sitting areas. There is also a TV in the library available to all guests. A hearty formal breakfast is served daily at our Blue Ridge Mountains bed and breakfast inn. The best breakfast in Burnsville awaits you. Laura has about 6 different recipes for French Toast and serves up eggs in lots of different ways. Do you need gluten free meals or have special dietary concerns? Let Laura know and she will take special care to meet your needs. We also have a barbecue available for you use just ask Mike.
Whether you frequent Asheville, NC’s eclectic downtown area, or are looking for an excuse to do so, make Old Europe Pastries a priority stop. We are Asheville’s longest running café, having opened our doors originally in 1994. While we have transitioned locations, our passion to deliver delicious coffee, impeccable cakes, pastries and traditional Hungarian desserts has never wavered. Having immigrated to America from Hungary, owner, founder and creator of all of our desserts, Melinda Vetro, works passionately and diligently to continue providing a great experience to every customer that walks through our doors.
Explore the amazing work of nature on the “inside” of a mountain. North Carolina’s only show caverns features stalactite and stalagmite formations, an underground stream with native trout, hibernating bats, amazing mineral colors, the Bottomless Pool, and total darkness. The guided tour educates you on caverns ecosystems, geological history, and local history of the area. Gift shop located on premises.
Nine Mile is a casual full-service vegetarian-friendly restaurant and bar with three locations in Asheville, NC. The original location is in the heart of Historic Montford. The second location is in Downtown West Asheville on Haywood Rd. The newsest location is in Biltmore Park Town Square in South Asheville.
Our cuisine consists of Caribbean inspired pasta dishes, rice dishes, a handful of traditional pasta dishes, daily specials, and an array of locally made desserts.
We carry a variety of local and micro brews as well as a specially picked selection of wine. Our non-alcoholic beverages include Jumex Nectars, San Pellegrino, and Fountain Sodas (Yes, we have Cheerwine!). The West and South locations also serve an array of Caribbean Cocktails.
It is our pleasure to provide everyone from our nearby neighbors to our visitors from afar with great food and a pleasurable dining experience.
We invite you to come by and look forward to seeing you!
If you’re wondering what to do around Asheville, NC, look no further than Asheville Adventure Company to get the insider “local” experience. We are long time Asheville residents and we are passionate about showing people what we love about Asheville and the surrounding area.
For too long the guiding industry has been ruled by a collective of companies that build their business by charging crazy money to take customers to the most popular spots around. We want to change the game. We strive to offer the same level of service (or better!) as our most prolific competitors but opt instead to build meticulously planned trips that are as unique as the many visitors that flock to this area. We hope that every trip leaves customers with a sense of awe and wonder for this incredible area. We want to push our customers outside of the tech and stimulus heavy world that we live in to a place where they can explore and push their own boundaries as far as they feel comfortable. We hire only the best guides, and we refuse to offer a trip unless we think it’s awesome (as a group of adventure nuts we have a pretty high standards).
We currently offer a selection of day hiking trips, e bike trips, overnight backpacking trips, and paddling trips. We are also always open to crafting private trips. If you have a trip that you have been dreaming up but need some help getting it across the finish line then contact us and we will help you plan something amazing!
5 blocks walk to the main street of downtown. Come See Why Everyone Loves Us! Indulge and delight yourself at one of the most distinctive, fully restored homes in Asheville. This historic, award winning 1905 grand colonial revival home will engulf you in it’s warmth as you step into it’s architectural charm and grace in the midst of eight beautifully appointed rooms. You awake each morning to the aroma of our signature blend, fresh ground coffee and tempting smells that delight your palate with our made from scratch gourmet breakfast. After breakfast stroll to the downtown boutiques, galleries, antique shops and restaurants, drive 2.5 miles to the Biltmore Estate or the breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Relax on the verandas while viewing Goddess Diana in the beautiful gardens or enjoy a relaxing in room massage designed to melt away your every care.
Donald Ross originally designed this historic course in 1926, and it was overhauled in 2001 to keep the same feel and spirit. It has since earned nods from Conde Nast Traveler (Top 20 Southern U.S. Golf Resorts in 2011) and North Carolina Golf Panel (Top 100 Golf Courses in the State). This historic course has consistently been acknowledged as one of the Top Resort Golf Courses in North Carolina by Golfweek Magazine.
Our golf course is open year round excluding inclement weather. Booking a tee time is as easy as picking up the phone and calling (800) 438-5800 or use the link below. For tournaments and events, call the Golf Shop at (828) 252-2711, ext 1049 or email us at gpi.golfpro@omnihotels.com
Short Street Cakes is a family-owned Cake Shop located in West Asheville, North Carolina.
Our cakes are 100% natural and made from scratch, and represent the very best in the classic tradition of Southern Cakes.
Discover one of the Finest Asheville Hotels near the Biltmore Estate. With their hotel’s charming décor and convenient amenities, guests have an impressive selection of comfortable rooms and suites available for consideration. Conveniently located on Tunnel Road at I-240 just minutes from downtown Asheville and only 2.5 miles from the beautiful Biltmore Estate, the hotel’s prime location is perfect for exploring nearby area attractions, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville Art Museum, The Grove Park Inn Spa and the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove. Located only two blocks from the Asheville Mall, the largest shopping mall in Western North Carolina. In addition, Country Inn & Suites offers excellent amenities, such as free breakfast, an on-site Fitness Center, indoor mineral pool and high-speed Internet access, to ensure your stay is stress-free. Make your reservation online today and see what sets Country Inn & suites apart from other Asheville hotels.
If you’re in the market for a log home in Asheville or a Black Mountain condo with gorgeous views, you’ve come to the right place.
GreyBeard Realty is a full-service, locally owned real estate agency with a depth of experience working with home buyers and sellers in North Carolina.
Our team is passionate about life in Western North Carolina and our expert real estate agents are here to help you discover what makes the Asheville area so special.
Tucked in the colorful Blue Ridge Mountains, the award winning Best Western Biltmore East is centrally located to all of Asheville’s wonderful attractions. Hotel provides spacious accommodations that are sure to please. Standard rooms offer complimentary high speed Internet access, in-room coffee makers, hairdryers, micro-fridges, and iron/boards. Brand new Jacuzzi rooms are also available. Guests have access to our large outdoor heated swimming pool as well as a business center with Internet access.
Let us sweeten your day! Choose from up to ten delicious Bundt flavors made from the finest ingredients and crowned with our signature cream cheese frosting. To elevate your occasion, select from more than sixty unique handcrafted cake designs themed around holidays and celebrations throughout the year. They can be customized for any occasion, including birthdays, showers, weddings and graduations. For that extra touch, we carry a variety of retail items to enhance your celebration. Next time you need a one-stop shop for your upcoming gathering, bring the joy with Nothing Bundt Cakes!
What makes our Waynesville, NC bed & breakfast so different? Our B&B is a single-story, mid-century ranch house. No antique furniture or doilies here! Our focus is on comfort and mountain views. We also have a unique blend of B&B suites on our property. At Brookside Mountain Mist Inn, our B&B offers accommodations with oversized, immaculate guest rooms, three-course gourmet breakfasts and all the amenities you would expect in a luxury accommodation. Our property offers B&B guests a quiet park-like setting with beautiful mountain views, and a convenient location near the Great Smoky Mountains, Asheville, the Biltmore Estate and offers plenty of things to do. Enjoy views of the Smoky Mountains from our back patio. Browse the downtown Waynesville shops and galleries. Savor a variety of cuisine in many nearby restaurants. Play golf nearby (and soon right across the street). Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway, just four miles away. Ski, snow board, snow tube, hike, bike, raft, kayak, fish, explore our waterfalls and scenic rivers. The legendary Cold Mountain is a short drive away. And, imagine, you can do all or any of these with the lofty views of our beautiful surrounding mountains.
Asheville’s finest invites you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the “Land of the Sky” and our local attractions. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets as seen on TNN by Pat Boone. We are open year-round, and offer large, level paved lots with full 30 and 50 amp hookups. We have 25 pull-through sites (25’×60’), big rig sites, and 65 back-in sites (25’×50’).
We provide showers, laundry, & a seasonal, heated pool. Easy access to I-40, I-240 and I-26. We have a Trailer Life Park Rating of 9.5, Restroom Rating of 10, and a Scenic Rating of 8.5. We provide complimentary Cable & Wi-Fi.
Found ‘Em Fishing was born out of passion. We love the outdoors, plain and simple. We find our serenity there, and we want to share that. Through education and consciousness, we are out there to protect the beautiful waterways in WNC. There is a special bond between self and nature that almost can’t be explained out there. A peace that so many have forgotten in their daily lives. For us, there is something meditative about smooth paddle strokes through water, come with us, you’ll see.
Asheville Outdoor Center has been providing quality, affordable, relaxing and fun-filled trips since 1992. Our staff provides excellent customer service because we genuinely care about our customers and it is what they deserve. We believe that an amazing experience on the French Broad river helps raise awareness for protecting our wildlife and keeping our waterways clean. We at the AOC are eager to share our knowledge about our river and the surrounding areas to help make the best of your stay in Asheville.
Come down and enjoy all of the great festivities the AOC has to offer. Bring the kids and discover new treasures at our gem mine. Enjoy a delicious local brew from the tap room by the river. We offer outdoor games such as corn hole, ping pong, and beach volleyball. We also offer our grounds for a variety of outdoor events.
Greybeard Rentals is proud to share with you the finest Asheville Cabins and vacation rentals in Black Mountain, Montreat, east to Old Fort, Marion and the surrounding Asheville area. Each of our North Carolina Vacation Rentals is fully equipped and lovingly furnished by the owner. We’re proud of each vacation home we manage, selecting only those we would be excited to vacation in ourselves.
With over 200 North Carolina vacation rentals available, Greybeard offers a variety of options. From in-town bungalows to remote Asheville NC cabins on top of the world, we can assist you with the perfect vacation home. We rent homes for the weekend, week, month or year.
During the summer, our Montreat houses have a week minimum stay, and that reservation must be Saturday to Saturday. During the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays all of our houses have a four-night minimum stay. During peak seasons like summer and October, the majority of homes have a 3 night minimum stay requirement.
Gracious hospitality, attention to detail, and the level of service for which the Vanderbilts were renowned—all this and more is yours with an overnight stay at The Inn. Posh rooms in a luxe hotel on the iconic Vanderbilt estate with fine dining, an outdoor pool & spa.
Blind Tiger is far more than a boutique hotel or elevated bed and breakfast. We are a soul enriching hospitality experience that feels like the guest house of a well-connected friend smack in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina. When you walk through the doors, you make it your own. You’re encouraged to explore every corner, texture and amenity that’s been thoughtfully designed to exceed expectations — from the local flavors of our open pantry to professionally curated music. Part living art, part gathering space, we are unlike anywhere else you’ve ever stayed, or will want to stay again.
Nestled in a neighborhood tucked just off the beaten path, it’s a place to get away from it all, before you get into it all. Our well-informed local hosts provide personalized tips for the best Asheville has to offer — from the vibrant culinary scene to the thriving arts community, well-known hotspots, hidden gems, and everywhere in between.
Asheville Golf Course is a true gem and one of the oldest courses in Western North Carolina. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this classic layout was designed by famed course architect Donald Ross in 1927 and it accomplishes the difficult double task of being challenging and fun.
The front nine of the par 72, historic course spans 3,246 yards from the back tees. Its scenic design allows for the use of a driver on most holes. Meanwhile, the 3,194 back nine favors accuracy over distance. Although not long by today’s standards, the course proves length does not make a great course.
Since taking over the management of the course, Pope Golf has made great strides in improving the experiences of area golfers and those travelers who have discovered Asheville Golf Course.
We are your independent, local, family-owned and operated real estate company serving WNC for over 20 years. Whether you are searching for your first home, interested in selling, or looking for an investment or vacation property, our experienced agents will guide you with the knowledge and integrity only a team of local experts can provide. Service drives Town and Mountain’s business philosophy, and our team takes great pride in our involvement and contribution to the community that has supported us. Some companies have branches, we have roots. Let us help you plant yours!
The Bunn House is a gloriously restored 1905 house within walking distance of downtown Asheville. Each guest room features a luxurious king bed outfitted with Frette linens and rich furnishings, as well as a large terrace or balcony with views of the property and gardens. The en suite bathrooms are equipped with steam showers, heated floors, and L’Occitance en Provence amenities.
Set on three gently wooded acres, this beautiful mountain house is located only three miles from downtown Asheville. Secluded and quiet with beautiful views, the Crooked Oak Mountain house offers the perfect balance for those who wish to relax, renew and enjoy the splendor of the mountains.
The Crooked Oak Mountain House was built in 1969. We continue to celebrate it’s mid-century modern heritage as we updated and modernized the furnishings.
The O-RIGINAL Motion Makers was founded by Norm and Dianne Harrell in 1986 when their son, Benji, was riding skateboards and BMX bikes. Norm was good at helping Benji’s friends with their wheeled fun and opened Motion Makers on Hwy 107 in Sylva, NC as a way to provide this sport to the Sylva market. Around 1993, they moved into a 1920’s building in the heart of downtown Sylva, which was just starting to revitalize from many years of vacant buildings.
In 1997, Dave and Sandy Molin purchased the store. They had moved down from Vermont to escape the winters. Dave, a practicing Pharmacist, worked at several pharmacies in the area until he noticed that Motion Makers was for sale. An avid cyclist, it looked like the perfect job to relax and enjoy his sport and get out of the corporate world of pharmacy.
In 2007, “Surly” Dave convinced Kent Cranford to consider buying the shop.
Kent started racing and working on bikes as a BMX kid in the late 70’s. Spurred on by his father’s love of riding and tinkering with bikes, he quickly learned the basics of flat changes and converting coaster brake hubs into freewheels and other BMX mods of the day.
At age 16, the local bike shop, Bicycle City, offered him some work during Christmas building bicycles, then during summers. While in college, he worked at Harper’s Schwinn in Knoxville, TN, then at Skedaddle Bicycles in Murfreesboro, TN.
After graduating from MTSU, Kent headed out to Colorado to visit his brother who was in school at CSU. While there, the call of the Rockies sent him job hunting where he found a job at Keystone ski resort for the rest of the winter. Near the end of the ski season, he took a job at the Knorr House in Breckenridge, CO assembling their fleet of rental bikes for that summer. Later that spring of 1991, a stop in Crested Butte, CO led to a two-year job at The Alpineer, one of the original Mountain Bike shops of the late 70’s.
An annual pilgrimage back East to the Tsali trails led Kent to the Nantahala Outdoor Center, where he took a job working in the “original” store and tasked with creating a real “Bike Shop” in NOC’s new outfitter’s store that was built in 1994. In 1995, he accepted a job with Litespeed Bicycles in Ooltewah, TN and worked as Marketing Director for two years. The job took him all over the US and Europe to attend shows and events helping to grow this small company. It was a dream job getting to rub elbows with all the cycling greats and seeing so many of the legendary cycling destinations.
The mountains of NC have a strong draw and in 1997, Kent came back to NOC to continue growing NOC’s biking program and interest in cycling in Western NC.
In 1999, Kent had tired of the tourism retail trade and decided to pursue his newest love in computers. After two years in that industry, with the “dot-com bust” looming, Kent saw a listing for the Territory Manager position with Specialized Bicycles covering the Southern Appalachian region, home of the greatest cycling anywhere and where he happened to live.
Over the next five years, Kent enjoyed his 1000-mile weeks on the road and spending half the weekends of the year at events representing Specialized. His 2005 marriage to Sarah and impending birth of their daughter, Beverly, in 2006, sent Kent into the booming real estate industry to stay home with his new family. This job allowed him to spend a lot of time in Sylva and Jackson County, re-kindling his belief in what a great cycling region WNC is. Little did he know that Dave asking him to come look at Motion Makers would save him from another Bust!
In 2009, the opportunity to open a second store 45 minutes away in the cycling mecca of Asheville, NC, could not be ignored. Kent had frequently asked his sales reps why there was only one large bicycle store in the booming town. One of those reps was Ben Hinker, who also wondered why someone hadn’t opened a big store in Asheville. He immediately signed on as Manager of the store as soon as he learned of Kent’s plan and was involved from the early stages of deciding where to put this new store. Another key person, Sara Jarrell, a Cullowhee native, had moved back home to WNC from California a couple of years earlier. She had quickly become a trusted source of knowledge at the Sylva store but had been making the commute from Asheville to Sylva to work. This gave her plenty of reason to help make this new store a place that people could trust with her skills as Service Manager.
Calling on the design expertise of the Specialized Retail Services team, the Motion Makers crew signed on to become an Elite Store with Specialized. This allowed for a quick opening in March of 2010 with a very clean and professional look that the team knew they wanted for Asheville while allowing it to remain a locally owned store, not just a factory footprint. The store is one of the largest in the region and has, we believe, the best selection of bikes and equipment so you can always find what you need.
Randall Glen is a hundred-acre farm with its own mountainside, creeks, and wildflower meadows. Here you can experience the simple Smoky Mountain lifestyle that Southern Highlanders have known for hundreds of years. You can celebrate an unforgettable North Carolina mountain vacation. You can also just plain have fun. Spend your day with the animals at our interactive farm, mining for gems and gold in our creek-side sluice, or hop on a horse and enjoy the mountain views from a whole new perspective. For extra adventure and a truly memorable mountain experience, we offer deluxe overnight trail rides.
Originally constructed in 1902, the Andon-Reid Inn Bed & Breakfast is designated as a Waynesville, North Carolina historic property. This turn-of-the-century home reflects all the beauty, grace, and charm in its traditional style of architecture. Large windows, tall ceilings, extensive oak hardwood floors, and veranda porches that wrap around the house are but a few of the original attributes beckoning you to enjoy our beautiful mountain views.
The seven spacious guestrooms and suites provide comfortable lodging featuring private bathrooms (most with spa tubs), working fireplaces, generous seating areas, coffee makers and refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the Inn as well as concierge services, guest printer and cable TV for your convenience. When you arrive and step into our inviting guest lounge you will quickly appreciate our special service – TripAdvisor recognized this in 2015 and 2017, rating the Andon-Reid Inn a USA Top 25 B&B both times.
Clean, contemporary, and affordable accommodations in the heart of Downtown Asheville. Great for groups or solo travelers.
For the ultimate getaway to the mountains in a secluded log cabin vacation rental, come to The Cottages at Spring House Farm at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, Chimney Rock State Park, Lake Lure and Lake James, North Carolina. Relax and rejuvenate on 92 acres of rolling woodlands — a natural preserve complete with private hiking trails — where the air is crisp and clear, where the trails take you away from it all, and where nature will sooth your soul and renew your spirit.
North Mills River Recreation Area is a secluded jewel for camping in NC. Each campsite is only a short stroll from the swift, cool, shallow waters of North Mills River. Swim, tube, or fish for Rainbow, Brook and Brown Trout in a beautiful, forested setting. Within 30 minutes you will find downtown Asheville, NC and Hendersonville. In this area, hiking, camping, fishing and biking are the summer activities of choice!
Other campgrounds in the area include Davidson River and Lake Powhatan. If you’re looking for outstanding hiking and mountain biking, look no further than North Mills River.
Experience some of the best single track biking trails in the southeast. Check out a map of the area. Plan a visit to North Mills River and you’re guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience.
Shady RV and tent sites with full and partial hookups. Three bathhouses, 17 cabins and four furnished rental units. Amenities include fishing lake, boating, store, laundry, swimming, playground, and LP gas. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV. Centrally located to Asheville and the surrounding areas.
The larger rivers of Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee are some of the best fly fishing destinations in the Southeast. Beginning anglers will enjoy learning fly fishing and fly casting techniques during our guided fly fishing float trips as our fly fishing guides will position them in the best spots to catch fish and teach the techniques needed to be successful. More advanced anglers will appreciate the ability to access more river mileage leading to the most opportunities to target the best spots of the river. Many anglers will also use our float trips to get an early start on their season and tune their techniques locally prior to traveling to fish Western rivers in the summer months.
Our Guided Fly Fishing Float Trips are the best fit if you’d prefer to access several miles of water and spend most of your day practicing your fly fishing and fly casting skills, all from the comfort of a boat.
We are a small Family owned orchard and cidery nestled in the North Carolina Mountains . For many years we produced small amounts of specialty fruit wines, meads & ciders to share with our friends and family. The love , passion and enjoyment of creating masterpieces in the form of wines , ciders and Meads soon drove us to open up shop In 2018 we began the process of setting up a winery location in Woodfin , our orchard is in a dry county .
A boutique real estate agency born and built in the heart of Asheville, N.C., Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty’s intimate size and deep local roots offer the ideal mix of knowledge and personalized service that consistently places us among the top firms for sales per agent in the area. Our team of 30 full-time agents is singularly equipped to meet your needs, desires and criteria as you enter this exciting journey to a new home.
Novelist Thomas Wolfe spent a decade of his childhood growing up in his mother’s Asheville boardinghouse. Called “Old Kentucky Home” the house was patronized by summer tourists and health seekers during the early years of the 20th century. These boarders would later inspire many of the colorful characters in Wolfe’s 1929 novel, Look Homeward, Angel. The house itself was recast as “Dixieland” and would provide much of the setting for the story. Today, tours of the Old Kentucky Home provide a glimpse into Asheville’s early rise to prominence as a resort for health and recreation as well as the stories associated with Thomas Wolfe’s colorful and turbulent childhood here. An adjacent visitor’s center and museum contains a self guided exhibit hall and 22 minute film presentation on Wolfe’s life and writings.
Thomas Wolfe famously wrote “You can’t go home again,” but don’t let that stop you from exploring the Asheville native’s boyhood home.
A contemporary of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, Wolfe secured his place in the American literary canon with the critically acclaimed publication of his unabashedly auto-biographical novel, Look Homeward, Angel, in 1929. Local admiration didn’t come as easily: His unflattering portrayals of family and some 200 thinly disguised townspeople of Asheville (aka “Altamont”) prompted hometown scorn. Following eight years of self-imposed exile, Wolfe re-turned a hero in 1937, having boosted tourism during the Great Depression.
Asheville still embodies the “boomtown” spirit that so captivated Wolfe. “Some things will never change,” wrote Wolfe, and a walk through his onetime stomping grounds continues to reveal a colorful cast of characters.
Close to the Asheville Regional Airport, near I-26, is the Hilton Asheville, an environmentally friendly, LEED Silver certified hotel. Minutes from Biltmore, Hilton Asheville is located in the heart of Biltmore Park® Town Square, where dining, shopping and entertainment are just steps from the Hilton’s door. Inside the new 165-room Hilton are inviting, spacious executive suites, on-property signature restaurant Roux, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and Sensibilities Spa, a full service destination spa. Beyond the hotel’s focus on comfort, is its focus on sustainability. The Hilton Asheville is one of the first in the nation to utilize a large-scale solar water heating system. The hot-water system, which will eliminate sixty-tons of carbon dioxide yearly, is one of the many green measures the hotel is taking to promote a healthy environment, reduce energy costs and gain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.
AMAZING LOCATION, UNPARALLELED SERVICE, ULTIMATE COMFORT! Western North Carolina and the Asheville area are becoming one of the top vacation destinations in the country! A visit to Oak Hill on Love Lane Bed and Breakfast, the BEST BED & BREAKFAST IN WAYNESVILLE, is an experience you will never forget! Whether you are looking for a romantic location to celebrate an anniversary or honeymoon, planning an outdoor adventure, or just need to get away and relax, you have found the perfect destination!
Explore all of Western North Carolina and Asheville from one central location! Nestled in the Smoky Mountains, Oak Hill on Love Lane Bed and Breakfast offers beautifully decorated accommodations, magnificent mountain views, amazing breakfasts, luxurious linens, and locally hand-made lavender bath products just to name a few! The lovely historic inn is centrally located in Waynesville, NC, just 30 minutes from downtown Asheville to the East, and 30 minutes to The Great Smoky Mountain National Park to the West. Just 20 minutes to the south is the Pisgah National Forest and 7 miles West the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy a myriad of activities including waterfalls (about 250 within an hour of the inn), hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, golf, 5 national and state parks and forests, The Biltmore Estate, local art, dozens of museums, and festivals galore!
Oak Hill on Love Lane Bed and Breakfast overlooks the quaint town of Waynesville and is just a half-mile walk to the wonderful shopping and dining on Main Street. Make your reservation today and then get ready to relax on one of our outdoor porches and enjoy the Smoky Mountain views, reserve a romantic in room couples massage, take a drive and go hiking or biking along the Blue Ridge Parkway, or tour the Biltmore Estate in Asheville! Whatever type of vacation you have in mind, Oak Hill on Love Lane Bed and Breakfast is the perfect location for your next mountain getaway in Western North Carolina!
Comfort and convenience surrounded by Asheville area attractions. Four blocks from Biltmore, two blocks from Historic Biltmore Village, near I-40 and Blue Ridge Parkway. Minutes from downtown Asheville. Great things happen when you get together at the Clarion Inn® Biltmore Village, your perfect location for a trip to Asheville, North Carolina. Our Clarion hotel is just several blocks from the Historic Biltmore Estate and only a few miles from the vibrant downtown district. Business travelers will appreciate the business center with computer access, copy and fax services. Feel at home in our spacious guest rooms. All of our rooms have flat-screen TVs, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Get together at the Clarion Inn Biltmore Village in Asheville, NC to make the most of your time with family, friends and colleagues. Make your reservation today!
Farm-to-table American cuisine, craft cocktails & a robust wine list in an upscale-casual setting.
We are a group of cooks, farmers, waiters, cheese-makers, organizers, ranchers, brewers and dishwashers who share a common philosophy about how we eat and in a larger sense, about life.
We believe in the importance of working locally, not just using ingredients from our surrounding area, but also in our contribution to the community. The success of our restaurant has always been closely entwined with the health and progress of our community. For 35 years we have supported the arts, local-needs and education programs.
Our clients have returned over the decades, we hope in part because we have always tried to treat them as family… and friends. Some might say, our food tastes good, perhaps even memorable. Each day, we do our utmost to prepare and present fresh food in a creative manner with a craftsman’s hand. Working in the most sustainable way possible is important.
The Market Place has been a fixture in downtown Asheville since 1979. Though it’s beginnings rose in the streams and mountains of western North Carolina – a place of mountain trout and small farms – it also has a hand and heart inspired by traditions far from our borders. This mélange of local food prepared with other worldly traditions of the table may have helped the Market Place garner national attention but the keen reverence for the heritage and roots of Appalachia has always remained at the center of what we do.
Only 15 minutes from Asheville, NC, Sharon Spring Cabin offers a private weekend of quiet enjoyment in a rental cabin above a swimming pond on 20 acres.
This unique yoga retreat, guest cabin and optional mini spa offers massage and yoga lessons, if desired, in the Blue Ridge mountains surrounding the beautiful Asheville area. Relax in the hot tub as you enjoy a south-facing meadow surrounded by pine trees, wildflowers, a dark star-filled sky, soaring hawks, a firefly light-show and the Bear Wallow mountain range.
EDUCATIONAL, IMMERSIVE, HANDS-ON GUIDED FLY FISHING TRIPS:
Booking a trip through us ensures that you will get the necessary tools and tricks for success when fishing your local or dream waters. Our trips provide all the gear you may need, as well as a handful of custom flies free of charge!
Discover Fly Fishing in Western North Carolina
Our trips help our customers discover the gorgeous waters of western North Carolina. With trips focused heavily on education and sustainability, customers will be guided on a wide variety of public waters in which they can expect to catch wild or stocked trout. Whether just getting into this historic art, or trying to crack the frustrating challenges of fly fishing, we will give you all you need to become a more confident fly fisherman!
The rate for trips is 35$ per hour – The length of the trip all depends on how long you want to be on the water!
The Albemarle Inn, located in the tranquil Grove Park District of Asheville, is a lovingly restored 1909 Greek Revival mansion which has been rated Four Diamonds by AAA. Our eleven rooms have unique, elegant & luxurious decor. Comfortable Canopy, Sleigh & Brass beds, with fine linens and sumptuous duvets ensure a relaxing night’s rest. The sweeping grand staircase, with ornate woodworking, leads to the upper floor guestrooms. Savor a 3-Course Breakfast at your private table on our light-filled sun porch, overlooking the gardens. In winter months, enjoy your breakfast by the warmth of the fireplace inside in our Dining Room. Our Inn offers the best of Asheville: Biltmore Estate, downtown eateries & nightlife, shopping, the Blue Ridge Parkway, National Parks and Forests, and outdoor sports all within your grasp. A mere ten mi
Private, luxury two-bedroom suites in eclectic West Asheville. Each with living and kitchen facilities.
History. Style. Romance. AAA 4-Diamond Rated. Surrounded by mature trees and located in the Montford Historic District, this award-winning inn was designed by Biltmore’s supervising architect Richard Sharp Smith. Walk to dining and to downtown Asheville; 10 minutes to Biltmore and the Blue Ridge Parkway. You’ll love relaxing in the luxurious, romantic rooms and suites all with king bed, whirlpool with shower, fireplace, and HDTV with blu-ray player/ movie/music channels. Experience our award-winning gardens. Start each day with a gourmet breakfast prepared primarily from organic and local ingredients, and served on crystal and china. Wireless, high-speed Internet access. Ask about our dog-friendly suites, located in our Carriage House. Gift Certificates available. Experience this calm haven with tranquility and ease.
Offering visitors easy access to its towering peaks, Grandfather Mountain is one of the most biologically diverse mountains and in the world designated by the United Nations as an International Biosphere Reserve. Feel the rush when you cross the Swinging Bridge; marvel at 360-degree views from one-mile above sea level; photograph bears, otters, cougars, eagles and deer in natural habitats; hike rugged back-country trails or stroll gentle nature paths; eat in our restaurant or take your order out to one of many scenic picnic areas; chat with our entertaining, knowledgeable staff and let us help you find your own perfect mountain adventure.
A carefully tended wilderness preserve, Grandfather Mountain is home to many rare North American wildflowers and to displays of such naturalized plants as native azaleas, rhododendrons, mosses and lichens, heathers, and other beautiful species. Parts of the mountain are steep and rocky, but much is accessible to anyone: an excellent nature center, dramatic mountain vistas, and wildlife habitat areas.
Mount Pisgah Campground is perched in the rolling mountains of western North Carolina along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway.
Campground is open during the following season(s):
- May 10, 2019 – May 16, 2019 (Walk-Up)
- May 17, 2019 – October 20, 2019 (Peak Season)