Swing into a round of golf on the legendary 18-hole course at The Omni Grove Park Inn. The 6,400-yard championship course has been played by PGA stars Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus and even President Obama. Feel a sense of pride and accomplishment after navigating the tree-lined fairways and bent greens with amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Elevated tee boxes on the par-70 course provide perfect sight lines for each drive.
Altamont Anglers fly fishing guides have been guiding and teaching anglers since 1986. Our knowledge of the waters around our home of Asheville, NC lets us customize fly fishing trips to your special needs & desires. Asheville fly fishing offers the daytime experience of pristine trout streams set in beautiful Smoky Mountain settings and the evening experience of a vibrant downtown that offers fine dining, entertainment and arts.
You will find our rates for full-day or half-day float trips to be fair and competitive, with quality equipment and expert instruction. Orvis fly fishing gear is standard for all our trips, to match the quality of service provided by our guides. Our guides are CPR certified, and we are fully insured.
When we want the rewards of fishing to more challenging fish, we travel toward Tennessee and the tri-cities area of Johnson City, Elizabethton and Kingsport where we fish the TVA controlled tail-water streams of the South Holston River or the Watauga River. The releases of water below TVA dams on these rivers provides for constant year-round stream temperatures, predictable hatches for us to match, and excellent opportunities for float-fishing that rival the legendary fly fishing rivers of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho and the Rocky Mountains.
Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C.
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
Asheville Bicycle Company is not just another “Bike Shop.” We offer the most progressive customer service and customer retention programs available. We strive to make your purchase not only the right purchase but to give you peace of mind that Asheville Bicycle Company is behind you all the way – from the day you make a purchase to the coming years that you enjoy that purchase.
Asheville Bicycle Company is a part of the Ski Country Sports family. Ski Country Sports began in 1990, specializing in ski equipment, clothing and inline skates. However, the shop quickly grew to also become one of the leading bike shops in the area with a full line of bicycles, including road, mountain, BMX and youth bikes. The shop also boasts one of the largest service centers in Asheville and the surrounding area. In 2015, the bike portion of the shop broke off into Asheville Bicycle Company, which remains the leading area dealer of Giant and Kona products.
Your closest resort to Asheville for winter time fun for all ages! The Wolf peaks at an elevation of 4700 feet and sits in the shadow of Big Bald Mountain. We offer 54 acres of skiable terrain, 100% snowmaking capability, 15 lighted runs with 1 double lift, 1 quad lift, and 2 surface lifts. Learn to ski or snowboard with our skilled and personable Snow Sports School instructors. Once you get your balance enjoy 4 easy trails to practice on and explore. Looking for a little more adventure? The Wolf has some of the most challenging terrain in the Southeast! Test yourself on one of our 2 black diamond runs. After a day of skiing or boarding relax in a rocking chair by a roaring fire with a cup of hot cocoa. Even better, stay with us in one of our townhomes on the mountain. Enjoy the best on-mountain rates while soaking in the scenery. Take some time out to play in the snow at our lift-assisted snowtubing location. Please visit our website for information on group specials and incentives such as complimentary lessons!
Anchored by its championship Donald Ross golf course and newly renovated clubhouse, our historic Blue Ridge Mountain country club is a beacon for active lifestyles in Asheville. Among the first hundred private clubs founded in America, the Country Club of Asheville was established in 1894 as Swannanoa Country Club. After several changes in location and name, the club attracted famed course architect Donald Ross to design the 6,638 yard par 71 professional track in 1928.
Full country club amenities include an Olympic – size swimming pool, brand-new fitness center, indoor and outdoor tennis facilities as well as children and teen rec rooms. Our attentive service is apparent in the fine cuisine our revered culinary team presents daily, not to mention their expertise in orchestrating special events.
Whether this is your first time off-road or you have advanced experience, experiences expose you to elements and terrain to increase your off-road knowledge and ability. Experiences cover the basics of expedition-style driving and are customized to fit your skill and comfort level. Off-road obstacles such as steep ascents, descents, side tilts, log crossings, and rock crawls offer an exciting and memorable off-road adventure. Up to three participants may ride in each vehicle.
HEALTH & SAFETY NOTICE (COVID-19)
Land Rover Experience Centers will resume operations and safely offer a range of physically distanced drive experiences from August 1, 2020.
We want to assure you that every precaution is being taken to protect the health and safety of our guests and local staff. In prioritizing health, safety, while still creating a day to remember, Land Rover Experience has implemented the following actions:
- All guests will be required to undergo a temperature check and wear a face mask upon arrival and when outside their vehicle. Additional PPE equipment (gloves and hand sanitizer) will be provided complementary – or feel free to bring your own.
- All vehicles will be sanitized before every experience.
- Guests and staff will be physically distanced in separate vehicles. Instructors will coach guests and marshal the course via two way radios.
- Food and beverages will be boxed or pre-packaged and served in an open area while respecting social distancing.
Mountain Fly Anglers is a full-service guided fly fishing company. Creating an enjoyable and immersive experience is our goal. We achieve that through our professionalism and contouring our customers needs to create a unique experience on and off the water.
Located in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, we offer wade and float fly fishing trips that are geared towards education, conservation, river awareness, and of course leaving you with an unforgettable outdoor experience in these beautiful mountains that we call home.
Whether you’re a novice or expert angler, our fly guides can personally customize a trip and create an unforgettable fly fishing experience.
There are over 4,000 miles of trout water surrounding the Asheville area. At Asheville Drifters, LLC, we have access to the top trout fishing destinations in NE Tenn. and western NC.
Whether you want to experience a float fishing trip for big trout in our tailwaters, wade fish our spring creeks, or hike into one of our pristine backcountry streams we can make it happen. There are trout rivers here to suit anglers of ALL skill levels. Asheville Drifters, LLC offers trout fishing trips on the South Holston River, Tuckaseegee River and Watauga River.
The Bike Farm is here to provide you with the best mountain biking experience western North Carolina has to offer. We provide half, full, and multi day guided rides custom tailored to an individual or groups abilities, desires, time, and budget. All trips are private, so you will never be put with another group. We are permitted in Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Recreation Forest.
We cater to all ability levels, from beginner to Pro riders. Our staff includes female and male guides, all of which are Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified. When riding in a new area, the only way to ride like a local is to ride with a local!
I am a lifelong cyclist, enjoying the aspects of both road and mountain bike culture. My entire adult life has been in bicycle retail. Beginning my career in 1974, I began as a bicycle mechanic, moved on to manage a high end shop, then opened and operated my own pro shop for over 25 years. Throughout this period I never lost interest in the mechanical development of cycling: I very much enjoy building wheels, complete frame builds, and restoring both mountain and road bikes.
BikeWorks in Sylvania, Ohio was my life for the past 28 years. The shop expanded and changed with the times from a small retail space to a larger location that made space for custom bike and fit studio, establishing BikeWorks as northwest Ohio’s premier bike shop.
Through the decades, I was witness to the monumental advancements in cycling technology that have revolutionized bikes and the way people ride them: new frame materials, electronic shifters, disc brakes, and carbon fiber advancements to name a few.
Through these same decades, I was at the forefront of fit training and technology: FitKit, Pro Bike Fit, Trek School of Fitting, Paul Swift and since 2009, 3D Motion Capture by Retul. It is with the advancement of fit technology that my career has taken shape from a retail store owner to a custom bike and fit expert.
Having the knowledge, expertise and tools to connect a customer to a one of a kind custom bike has been the most satisfying aspect of my years in the bicycle world.
My collection of personal bikes ranges from restored vintage race bikes to cutting edge road and mountain bikes, custom road, mountain and randonneur bikes and tandems. My enthusiasm as a cyclist, collector and purveyor of fine cycling products has only grown over the years and continues to fuel my passion as a business owner. It is with great excitement that I bring my experience to Asheville, North Carolina as Tangent Cycles.
We have five full zipline canopy tours that include multiple ziplines, sky bridges, rappelling and more! All our tours offer a soaring and gliding experience naturally fueled by changes in elevation. Canopy tours typically have 9-13 zips, with small groups of up to 10 Guests plus 2 Rangers, who take you through a guided trip in the tree canopy. Ziplines run from tree to tree with bridges, poles, man made towers and other elements so you have the most fun possible. All tours start with training, orientation, and practice zips. Canopy Tours are about the challenge, learning, and thrill of doing something new in a beautiful location. Zipline Canopy Tour prices start at $39.00.
All Asheville Anglers fishing guides are highly experienced, CPR certified, and natives of the Appalachian region. A day on the water with our guides will no doubt leave you a more experienced angler and pictures to prove so. Regardless if you’re a seasoned angler, or a novice we strive to make each and every fishing trip a successful and memorable experience, and look forward to spending a day on the water getting to know you.
Asheville and Tri-Cities (East Tennessee/Virginia) are known for year round adventures during four beautiful seasons with outdoor activities, pristine rivers, scenic mountains, arts, entertainment, and culinary events. After a day of fishing with Asheville Anglers explore everything else the region has to offer while you’re here.
Asheville Treetops Adventure Park, an exciting Asheville attraction, is an aerial challenge course in the trees that has over 77 unique climbing, rolling, walking, jumping, swinging, and rappelling challenges anchored to over 30 trees and towering poles tucked into a wooded park. There are 7 different adventure trails ranging from beginner to challenging level that allow Park Guests the choice to challenge only the obstacles they feel comfortable with. There are several elements that are representative of the activities you can do in North Carolina including a sky kayak, a parkway tunnel, a snowboard in the sky, swinging hula hoops, bumper boats and a zip hang glider, all in the trees that make this a “Truly Asheville Adventure.”
We use a new technology called “smart belays” that, when used properly, are designed to assure Park Guests are attached to safety systems at all times and cannot detach from the system until they have completed the aerial trail and are back on the ground. Guests can explore freely knowing the safety system monitors their attachments and is designed to not allow accidental unclipping from the safety points. It is an active adventure that incorporates physical fitness and personal accomplishment.
Whether you’re riding for the first time in years, or are a seasoned racer, our goal is to help you! Our enthusiasm is contagious. We focus on high quality service in a timely manner and freely share our experience and knowledge. Our shop sells a broad selection of bikes and a wide variety of bicycle accessories to accommodate your needs.
The owner, Youngblood Haske, comes from a road racing background and has decades of experience as a professional bicycle mechanic. Our service manager, Chris Randall, and lead mechanic, Eric Ernst, are dedicated professionals who live cycling. They have years of maintenance experience and have both completed extensive training from Cannondale, Shimano, SRAM, Fox and Bosch e-bike systems as well as other brand partners.
Youngblood Bicycles is located in the heart of the cycling paradise, Asheville, North Carolina. Ask us about local routes on the road or trail. Trail maps are available for purchase. Ride recommendations are free!
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.
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.
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.
Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced horseman, enjoy an unforgettable guided expedition through beautiful woodlands on a horse chosen to match your skill level. Call for details and reservations. Enjoy a western-style guided ride on a horse chosen to match your skill level. Travel with fellow guests along beautiful trails through the woodlands and meadows of the estate.
Whitewater rafting, zipline canopy tours, calm water float trips – we’ve got it all! Raft & Zipline with us & experience two of Asheville’s natural wonders; the French Broad River & the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Best of all, with French Broad Adventures you don’t have to choose between ziplining & rafting. We are the only raft / zip combo close enough to Asheville that you can have fun with us and make it back to town in time for dinner. Take advantage of our vacation packages & save on all the thrills, chills, & occasional spills into the water! Book both activities together and save.
Activewear retailer offering clothing, shoes & gear for cycling, running & triathlons.
Cedar Creek Stables is a family owned and operated horseback riding facility located in beautiful Lake Lure, NC. Nestled around the lake since 1993, we offer activities for all ages. Guided trail rides are not the only thing we do here. We also provide gem mining, fishing, event space for weddings or any special gatherings as well as pony rides for the little ones.
Cedar Creek Stables is proudly open 361 days a year, weather permitting, only closing for Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving day and Christmas day. Explore the trails with us and make unforgettable memories that last a lifetime.
Reems Creek. Golf how it was meant to be.
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!
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.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing family float trip or an extreme adventure weekend, you’ll find it at USA Raft. Offering guided trips convenient to Asheville on the French Broad and Nolichucky Rivers. Wild caving available in Worley’s Cave. Full Day trips with lunch and morning and afternoon half day trips offered daily in season. Let us plan a fantastic day trip for your family or a weekend full of adventure. We also offer guided fishing, SUP instruction and riverside lodging.
Brown Trout Fly Fishing LLC is The Only ORVIS Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service in Asheville, North Carolina. We Specialize in Guiding and Teaching Fly Fishing for Trout and Smallmouth Bass in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee.
A perennial favorite way to beat the summer heat in the Asheville area is riding down the chilly waters of Sliding Rock in Pisgah National Forest. The natural waterslide is complete with 55-60 degree water for a refreshing time. Plus, many waterfalls are located nearby.
Feel the rush of sliding down a 60-foot all-natural water slide in the heart of gorgeous Pisgah National Forest! The appropriately named Sliding Rock is an experience unlike any other and it’s one of the most exciting ways to cool off in the warmer weather months.
People of all ages lineup to take the plunge down the sloping rock face waterfall on their way to landing into an 8-foot-deep pool of water. Given that the water is about 50-60 degrees during the season, it’s sure to be a refreshing adventure! If sliding isn’t your thing, there are two observation decks where you can experience the fun from a safe distance.
The best time to slide is between Memorial Day and Labor Day when lifeguards are on duty and the on-site bathroom/changing rooms are open. There is a fee of just $4 per person to enter the recreation area. Credit card is the preferred method of payment but cash and check are also accepted.
2021 Hours
While you can slide year-round during daylight hours, lifeguards are on duty and changing rooms/restrooms are open 10 AM-6 PM on these dates:
- April 4-May 17: Saturdays and Sundays
- May 22-September 30: 7 days a week
- October 1-31: Saturdays and Sundays
Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventures is a locally owned, professional mountain bike guide company. We offer private mountain bike guided trips in Pisgah and Dupont that are customized to your tastes and ability levels. Our experienced and trustworthy mountain bike guides will take all the hassles out of your route planning and show you a fun experience in a safe and courteous manner. Live life to the absolute fullest through heart-pounding, fist-pumping, soul-fulfilling mountain bike adventures in our backyard.
Navitat is the premier provider of tree-based zipline experiences – featured on CNN, in the New York Times, Outdoor Magazine, Forbes Travel Guide and called “One of the best in the nation!” in USA TODAY! With two incredible zipline tours to choose from, a day at Navitat is guaranteed to be full of high-flying fun! Navitat’s original tour, the The Treetop Tour has six ziplines, two bridges, a rappel, and a spiral staircase. The Mountaintop Tour is a massive high flying zipline tour featuring three (huge!) side-by-side “racing style” ziplines, the longest of which stretches more than 3600-feet and is 350-feet above the forest floor. Be adventurous – and snag big savings! – when you book The Ultimate Adventure Package to experience BOTH tours in one action-packed, tree-lovin’ day. Located only 20 minutes north of Asheville, Navitat’s home, Moody Cove, is a 242-acre wilderness setting containing some of the largest trees in the area, abundant wildlife, rare plant species, and offering spectacular long-range mountain views. On each tour, knowledgeable guides teach you about the natural environment and tell colorful local history stories. Navitat Canopy Adventures welcomes adventure seekers weighing between 70 and 250 pounds. This is the flagship location of Bonsai Design Inc., America’s leading zipline canopy tour designer. Built with environmental respect for minimal impact, don’t miss your chance to experience Navitat – tree-based adventures that thrill, educate, and inspire!
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.
Explore Western North Carolina’s great outdoors with Nantahala Outdoor Center. The nation’s largest outdoor recreation company, NOC has led outdoor adventures since 1972 and earned recognition as “One of the Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure. Over a million guests visit NOC annually to embark on a diverse collection of more than 120 different river and land-based itineraries! Learn to kayak at NOC’s world-renowned Paddling School, or test the latest outdoor gear and shop at retail stores in Asheville, Gatlinburg, and Nantahala. Book a trip on one of seven rivers in the Southeast, or fly through the skies on the Nantahala Mountaintop Zip Line Adventure!
Join us on our unique day hikes in the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. We offer mindfulness and meditation day hikes where you can disconnect from screens, slow down, and enjoy the gorgeous mountains outside of Asheville, North Carolina. Our guides are highly experienced in both wilderness guiding and meditative practices. We lead group Mindfulness Hikes every Tuesday-Friday from 9a-1p.
Not into meditation? No problem. We also offer private day hikes that suit what you’d like to see and do on your trip. For our group hikes, once you book with us you’ll receive detailed directions of where to meet us at the trail head. Before our hike we’ll spend 10-20 minutes giving you an overview of mindfulness practices and then hit the trail! We’ll take you to local spots leaving the crowds behind, making sure to point out local flora and fauna along the way. You’ll be shocked how much you notice once you slow down and become more attuned to your senses.
Around noon we’ll find a beautiful spot to break for lunch and enjoy a healthy lunch from a local Asheville eatery. After lunch we’ll spend time swimming, taking in a beautiful view, or admiring a waterfall, all while engaging our 5 senses. Give yourself the opportunity and time to go inward and be fully present on this unique trip.
Explore the estate via more than 20 miles of biking trails, access to which is free for all guests! Choose from our well-marked, single-track woodland dirt trails for a challenging ride, or our flat, paved trail along the French Broad River for a more leisurely ride. Bring your own bike or rent one from us. We offer two primary types of bikes: mountain bikes and hybrid bikes. Trail-a-Bikes (also called tag-alongs) and trailers are also available.
Biltmore’s Bike Barn, located on the second floor of Antler Hill Barn, is your one-stop location for all things biking. Please contact the Bike Barn directly with all rental inquiries. Rental bikes, trail-a-bikes, and trailers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations are offered or required. We recommend guests who bring their own bikes check in for a trail map and current trail conditions.
Bike Barn hours vary seasonally; please see Estate Hours for current hours. Bike Rentals availability is weather-dependent and are sold through the Bike Barn and Outdoor Adventure Center only.
Prices are in addition to estate daytime admission, Biltmore Annual Pass, or overnight stay that includes estate daytime admission, and are subject to change and applicable tax. Passholders enjoy a 10% discount for themselves and one additional guest. Military and overnight guests enjoy a 10% discount. Reservations are not available or required, with the exception of guided group bike rides. Please visit the Bike Barn on the day of your visit for bike rentals. Bike rental availability is weather-dependent. Helmets are required.
Guiding is our passion. Sure we love catching fish on our days off, but sharing the experience is far more rewarding. We are guides and instructors who enjoy helping both beginners and advanced anglers alike. Being a professional guide requires a diverse set of skills, not just being able to put people on fish. A professional guide is patient under pressure, a teacher and coach to their clients, has excellent work ethic in all situations, has a keen sense of awareness and the ability to adapt to different learning styles, fishing styles and personalities. All AFFC guides are endorsed by multiple gear companies which allows us to provide you with the best gear available. We are dedicated to giving you the best service you have ever experienced, and to always enjoy as much river experience as possible while putting fish in the net. We are problem solvers who enjoy the connections and process just as much as the pull. We push each other to be innovative, aware of the fine details and to always anticipate the next move gracefully and with respect. Our first time out with you, we take note of the details that make a difference to you. From the moment we meet you onward, we go the extra miles so you are right where you want to be, fishing better and laughing louder.
Cataloochee Ski Area, located high in the mountains of Western North Carolina is the home of “Great Skiing in the Great Smokies!” One of the first areas in the region to open each season, Cataloochee is committed to making your skiing and snowboarding experience the best it can be by utilizing one the most advanced snowmaking systems in the Southeast. With 100% snowmaking on 18 slopes and trails including the Cat Cage Terrain Park, 3 aerial lifts and 2 moving carpet lifts, and over 4,000 sets of snowsports equipment, the Cataloochee experience offers something everyone.
We feature a PSIA and AASI member Ski and Snowboard School with instruction for all ages and abilities, and offer our HEAD Kids Adventure Center with ski and snowboard programs for kids ages 4-12 and a variety of terrain for beginners to experts alike. With our new Terrain-Based Learning programs, you will learn quicker and easier than ever before. Group and corporate meeting space is available. In the lodge, a fireplace and cozy atmosphere await you along with our on-mountain restaurant offering three ala carte meals daily and a lounge with full ABC permits. Round out your day on the mountain with a visit to The Shop at Cataloochee, featuring signature gifts and apparel. Down the hill in Maggie Valley, we offer Tube World, a snowtubing hill with up to 12 lanes of tubing fun!
Cataloochee Ski and Sports, our rental and clothing shop in Maggie Valley allows you to rent your ski or snowboard equipment at a discounted rate, purchase your lift ticket and get everything you need for a day on the slopes. Bib, jacket and helmet rentals are also available at the shop as well. Best of all, you can pick up everything you need the night before and be ready to go straight to the snow on the day you plan to ski or snowboard with no waiting! The sports shop sells goggles, gloves, hats, sunglasses and other accessories to complete your visit. Cataloochee is located only 35 miles west of Asheville with easy four lane access.
Closest whitewater rafting outfitter to Asheville, 22 miles northwest, Blue Heron Whitewater offers a variety of trips on the French Broad River. Choose the trip that fits your group and schedule. Half-day trips enjoy five miles, class II-III rapids, minimum age is 8. Full day trips enjoy eight miles, a fresh, deli-style lunch and a class IV rapid, minimum age is 8. Families with younger children can choose the calm water Float Trip, minimum age is 4. When water levels permit, the adventurous may opt to paddle inflatable kayaks, or guide their own raft. Blue Heron guides share the best rapid routes they know, and in the pools between, the human and natural history of this ancient river corridor. We provide the river-related gear, including splash jacket and pants,and wet-suits in cool weather, no extra charge. Hot showers on site. High quality experience, competitively priced. A fun rafting trip engages you with the mountains. When you are on the river you are no longer a spectator!
Join Brookside Guides’ experienced and professional guides for the fly fishing adventure of a lifetime in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.
Our WNC trout waters are filled with lively rainbows, browns and brook trout. Fish with our fly fishing guides from Pisgah National Forest to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Beginning anglers can sign up for a day or weekend of fly fishing instruction and guided fishing with our skilled, patient and fun guides.
More advanced anglers can choose from the over 4,000 miles of freestone mountain trout water located within easy reach of our home base in Asheville, NC. The Davidson River, one of the most exciting and challenging rivers in our area, is listed in Trout Unlimited’s “Top 100 Trout Streams.”
Western North Carolina’s temperate climate makes this a great destination for fly fishing 365 days a year. Spring and fall offer the best hatches while in winter months anglers often find they have rivers to themselves as they search for trophy trout.
No matter what the season, you’ll have your choice of fishing on wild trout waters filled with big, wary browns or hiking to streams in the beautiful Smoky Mountains that hold the prize catch, native Appalachian brook trout.
Choose a true wilderness adventure and experience an unforgettable overnight back packing/fly fishing trip! Combine fly fishing and camping for a fun-filled family vacation.
Be sure to check out the Brookside Guides’ Women’s Fly Fishing School.
Tour company that provides private and semi private hiking and kayaking tours by a certified Blue Ridge Parkway and Western North Carolina naturalist. We also have bike rentals.
We love the hip vibe, down-to-earth people and breathtaking scenery of Asheville! Our full-service bike shop provides the ultimate cycling experience with an Asheville feel. MustAsheville offers bike rentals and carries new and preowned, high-quality bikes and all of the gear you need to make every ride awesome. Our dog-friendly bike store offers products to help rescue dogs in need. We are part of Rags To Royals Bulldog Rescue.
Meet the man behind MustAsheville. Jeff is a bike matchmaker extraordinaire who pairs each person with the best bike for a fun and long-lasting relationship. His love began at the young age of 13 during his first triathlon. Jeff quickly became passionate about road, cyclocross and mountain competitions. Now, he rides for enjoyment and to maintain his sanity. Jeff’s dream is for all of his clients to become hooked on bikes too.
Wildwater Adventure Centers wants to share their 42 years of rafting and outdoor leadership experience with your family, group, high adventure trip or team building retreat on four Southern rivers: the Chatooga, Nantahala, Ocoee & Pigeon. Wildwater offers the best in outdoor adventure in the Asheville area with attention to detail both on and off the water. Wildwater also offers their exclusive Quality Service Guarantee! In addition to great whitewater adventures, join Wildwater for scenic Jeep and train excursions combined with your rafting trip. Elevate your vacation and take flight on one of their 5 zipline canopy tour adventures including the newest right in the heart of Asheville. Only Wildwater can provide unique Raft & Rail, Rails & Trails, or Float & Fly packages. Wildwater is a family owned and operated business focused on providing a unique Western NC outdoor adventure vacation experience. They create memories and family traditions that will last a lifetime. Please join them!
Liberty Bicycles has been proudly serving the cycling community of Asheville and the surrounding areas for the last 40 years. Some may know us for our exceptional products and top notch fitters & mechanics, but it is our personal connection that has put us on the map as one of America’s Best Bike Shops since 1993. We are avid cyclists and we advocate strongly for cycling and for our community.
An anchor fly is a beaded nymph that is weighted to get to the feeding zone quickly. Anchor flies are commonly used in Euro Nymphing and similar tight-line angling methods.
Anchor Fly currently consists of two passionate fly fishing anglers with desires to
- Spend as much time as they can fly fishing
- Share what they learn with others
Our team believes that fly fishing can literally make us better people. In a nutshell—by spending more time in nature and connecting with our surroundings we develop peace and patience in daily life. This is a very cool thing AND is very worthy of some gratitude.
We wish to share our deep respect for the environments we fish in, and the fish that we catch. If we can help develop an increase in respect for even one angler that would mean a great deal.
Because of this, sharing information and research on the culture, philosophy and environmental impact is very important to publish on Anchor Fly.
As the light paints the dramatic peaks and verdant valleys of the Carolina mountains, the seasons gracefully blending into one another, in these purest of moments, it occurs to you — there is something special here. Far beyond the pristine landscape, and the charming towns, and even transcending the engaging lifestyle, you come to appreciate being more alive, more connected to yourself and the world around you. This is life at The Cliffs, a state of being that surrounds and permeates all inside and outside our seven Carolina mountain communities. It is boundless nature, thrilling experiences and the pure joy of calling this place home.
Up-Close Outfitters, LLC specializes in 1/2 and full-day guided fishing trips to some of the top bass and trout waters in the North Carolina and South Carolina area. Our fishing guide service has chosen the foremost lakes in the region, such as lake Hartwell fishing for huge striped bass, lake Jocassee fishing for record-breaking trout and lake Fontana fishing for some of the best walleye and smallmouth bass action the Southeast has to offer. Our team of professional full time fishing guides specializes in finding those giant brown trout and largemouth bass we have all been fishing for over the years. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains outside of Asheville NC, we are centralized to travel to South Carolina and western North Carolina. Up-Close Outfitters also takes pride in the art of fly fishing in the Blue Ridge , Appalachian , & Great Smoky mountains of North Carolina for wild brook trout and stubborn rainbows.
Retail chain carrying gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities.
Art Connections Tours are designed to connect art lovers and collectors with the makers in the most authentic way: one on one, in the places where they do their work in scenic western North Carolina. After 25 years of working alongside hundreds of artists as a gallery manager and buyer, Sherry Masters shares her many connections and invites participants to go with her inside the studios of leading and emerging artists in a range of media from paintings, glass, clay, fiber, metals, wood and more.
Join one of the ‘Scheduled Tours’ on select Mondays and Fridays from May – October to see a great variety of local studios; or Sherry will curate and plan the tour based on your interests and input. With her vast network of area artists Sherry strives to match your interests with the studio visits to make the trip memorable and educational.
Tour company that provides private and semi private hiking and kayaking tours by a certified Blue Ridge Parkway and Western North Carolina naturalist. We also have bike rentals.
Downtown Asheville’s Private Room Youth Hostel since 2004. Priced for two guests, two night price minimum, located in the central business district, weeknights are priced lowest.
Listed on the National Registry for Historic Places, The Reynolds Mansion was built in 1847 and is one of the few remaining pre Civil War homes. The mansion sits on a four acre site, with spectacular views, near the foot of Reynolds Mountain. The home boasts over 3,000 sq feet of porches and 12 fireplaces. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast in the Grand Dining Room or sip your morning coffee on the porch, either way you will enjoy the gracious living of the past with the comforts of today.
The Gray Rock Inn was built in 1911 and originally operated as a boarding house. Today it houses an eclectic mix of short-term guests & long-term residents from diverse backgrounds. Located just a few blocks from the Vance Monument in downtown Asheville! With the Gray Rock Inn, you don’t need to break the bank for a comfortable stay downtown. Our reasonably priced rooms are located right in the mix of the Asheville funk.
Formed by Owner/Broker Katie Prendergast in 2015, the Firefly Realty team has established a reputation of excellence with a focus on creating clients for life by providing a top-level customer experience. Firefly’s nine full-time brokers take pride in professional, client-focused service to residential home buyers, sellers, and investors in Asheville, Hendersonville, and the surrounding communities. Four full-time operations team members provide support to our brokers and clients with unmatched attention to detail. Exceptional communication and follow-up are pillars of our team culture. Firefly received recognition for being among the top 10 teams in all of Asheville for 2019 through 2021 at the AVL Top 100 awards, and earned a Platinum Award for 2020 production from Keller Williams Professionals in Asheville.
The Asheville Art Museum is undergoing major construction to build the new Asheville Art Museum opening in early 2019. The Museum has opened a small pop-up location at 175 Biltmore Ave and will continue to offer programming and events with community partners.
Having opened in 2014, Vortex Doughnuts and Coffee is proud to call Asheville home. Vortex is deeply committed to providing Asheville with the highest quality, hand made doughnuts on a daily basis. Every ingredient is thoughtfully chosen to provide the best tasting experience while supporting local and regional farmers, suppliers, breweries and more. Brewing 1000 faces coffee from Athens Georgia, Vortex offers a classic menu of espresso drinks alongside a signature drink menu as well as great drip and pour over style coffees.
The Asheville Area Arts Council is the collective voice for the arts, advancing Buncombe County by providing access to resources, developing innovative collaborations, and fostering creativity in the community. We are inspired to show work regardless of its commercial value, though we hope that work in our gallery will attract patrons who are interested in something new and exploratory. We see our exhibition space as a showcase for the talent of our area of service, Buncombe County.
Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventures is a locally owned, professional mountain bike guide company. We offer private mountain bike guided trips in Pisgah and Dupont that are customized to your tastes and ability levels. Our experienced and trustworthy mountain bike guides will take all the hassles out of your route planning and show you a fun experience in a safe and courteous manner. Live life to the absolute fullest through heart-pounding, fist-pumping, soul-fulfilling mountain bike adventures in our backyard.
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
Mountain Fly Anglers is a full-service guided fly fishing company. Creating an enjoyable and immersive experience is our goal. We achieve that through our professionalism and contouring our customers needs to create a unique experience on and off the water.
Located in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, we offer wade and float fly fishing trips that are geared towards education, conservation, river awareness, and of course leaving you with an unforgettable outdoor experience in these beautiful mountains that we call home.
Whether you’re a novice or expert angler, our fly guides can personally customize a trip and create an unforgettable fly fishing experience.
Thirty newly renovated private hideaways nestled in a scenic and quiet wooded area of a 125-acre resort and located only one mile from downtown Asheville. Studio, one- and two-bedroom villas, fully furnished, with private decks are perfect for family reunions and wedding parties. Amenities include private decks and fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers and microwaves. Some of the villas offer fireplaces, jacuzzis and sleeper sofas in the living area to accommodate additional guests. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a nine-hole golf course, 20 indoor and outdoor tennis courts ranging from hard surfaces to clay at an additional cost. The on-site outdoor heated pools and fitness center inside the hotel is complimentary for villa guests. The new Asheville Racquet Club Downtown located on property is complimentary to all villa guests as well. A full service dining room and lounge are also available on the property.
Visit one of the most unique resorts in the Southeast, located only one mile from downtown Asheville on 125 acres of rolling hills. This full service resort offers unique amenities such as Adelaide Spa and Salon, one of the finest full service spas in the Southeast and Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures with 10 zips and 3 skybridges for your adventurous side. The most recent addition is Asheville Treetops Adventure Park with 4 aerial trails and 50 challenges with swinging bridges, cable walks and swings. A 9-hole Golf Course, 20 indoor and outdoor tennis courts (both clay and hard surface) and walking trails are also on property for your enjoyment. Guests of the resort have complimentary use of the onsite Asheville Racquet Club, a wellness center with an 8,500 square foot fitness center with group fitness classes, an indoor saline pool and the outdoor tennis courts. There are 274 oversized guest rooms, 34,000 square feet of meeting and convention space for up to 1,200 people, and a 16,600 square foot multi-purpose Exposition Center with a 2,400 square foot outdoor covered veranda. A full service dining room and lounge is available and the resort is convenient to all area attractions such as Biltmore, the Blue Ridge Parkway, whitewater rafting, The North Carolina Arboretum, hiking and biking, downtown shopping and unique galleries, just to name a few.
We have five full zipline canopy tours that include multiple ziplines, sky bridges, rappelling and more! All our tours offer a soaring and gliding experience naturally fueled by changes in elevation. Canopy tours typically have 9-13 zips, with small groups of up to 10 Guests plus 2 Rangers, who take you through a guided trip in the tree canopy. Ziplines run from tree to tree with bridges, poles, man made towers and other elements so you have the most fun possible. All tours start with training, orientation, and practice zips. Canopy Tours are about the challenge, learning, and thrill of doing something new in a beautiful location. Zipline Canopy Tour prices start at $39.00.
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.
Co-op gallery of ceramic artists and a furniture maker in the Phil Mechanic Building in the River Arts District. We display functional, decorative and sculptural ceramic art, primarily made locally, and are the showroom for Appalachian Joinery custom woodworking. Multiple times a year we feature a ceramic artist from outside the area to make the display ever-changing.
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.
I am a lifelong cyclist, enjoying the aspects of both road and mountain bike culture. My entire adult life has been in bicycle retail. Beginning my career in 1974, I began as a bicycle mechanic, moved on to manage a high end shop, then opened and operated my own pro shop for over 25 years. Throughout this period I never lost interest in the mechanical development of cycling: I very much enjoy building wheels, complete frame builds, and restoring both mountain and road bikes.
BikeWorks in Sylvania, Ohio was my life for the past 28 years. The shop expanded and changed with the times from a small retail space to a larger location that made space for custom bike and fit studio, establishing BikeWorks as northwest Ohio’s premier bike shop.
Through the decades, I was witness to the monumental advancements in cycling technology that have revolutionized bikes and the way people ride them: new frame materials, electronic shifters, disc brakes, and carbon fiber advancements to name a few.
Through these same decades, I was at the forefront of fit training and technology: FitKit, Pro Bike Fit, Trek School of Fitting, Paul Swift and since 2009, 3D Motion Capture by Retul. It is with the advancement of fit technology that my career has taken shape from a retail store owner to a custom bike and fit expert.
Having the knowledge, expertise and tools to connect a customer to a one of a kind custom bike has been the most satisfying aspect of my years in the bicycle world.
My collection of personal bikes ranges from restored vintage race bikes to cutting edge road and mountain bikes, custom road, mountain and randonneur bikes and tandems. My enthusiasm as a cyclist, collector and purveyor of fine cycling products has only grown over the years and continues to fuel my passion as a business owner. It is with great excitement that I bring my experience to Asheville, North Carolina as Tangent Cycles.
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 .
Here at Sweet Elegance, located in beautiful Asheville, NC, we consider it a privilege to work hand in hand with you to make your special day as truly memorable and wonderful as possible. We accomplish this by joining your vision and our creative gifts to design and execute astonishing cake creations. Any event from an elegant wedding to a festive birthday celebration can be elevated to a higher level when one of our creations arrives to the party!
Asheville Treetops Adventure Park, an exciting Asheville attraction, is an aerial challenge course in the trees that has over 77 unique climbing, rolling, walking, jumping, swinging, and rappelling challenges anchored to over 30 trees and towering poles tucked into a wooded park. There are 7 different adventure trails ranging from beginner to challenging level that allow Park Guests the choice to challenge only the obstacles they feel comfortable with. There are several elements that are representative of the activities you can do in North Carolina including a sky kayak, a parkway tunnel, a snowboard in the sky, swinging hula hoops, bumper boats and a zip hang glider, all in the trees that make this a “Truly Asheville Adventure.”
We use a new technology called “smart belays” that, when used properly, are designed to assure Park Guests are attached to safety systems at all times and cannot detach from the system until they have completed the aerial trail and are back on the ground. Guests can explore freely knowing the safety system monitors their attachments and is designed to not allow accidental unclipping from the safety points. It is an active adventure that incorporates physical fitness and personal accomplishment.
Welcome to the newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott Asheville hotel near Biltmore, downtown Asheville, Asheville Mall, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and over 40 restaurants within 4 blocks of the hotel. Just outside the city, you’ll find the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The North Carolina Arboretum, and Flat Rock Playhouse. Experience the great outdoors year-round, from whitewater rafting to snow skiing. Business travelers to the Courtyard Asheville hotel, will enjoy newly renovated rooms, free high speed Internet access, Wi-Fi, a 24-hour business center, large in-room workstation and the media lounge. Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a Starbucks in the newly renovated Courtyard Bistro or grab a quick snack from The Market on the run. They care about your health on the road so feel free to take advantage of the 24-hour fitness center. Finally, after a day in the mountains, enjoy the indoor pool or just relax by the fire pit in our private wooded courtyard.
Asheville BookWorks is a community resource for print and book arts located in West Asheville, North Carolina. Through classes, exhibits, lectures, and annual events, Asheville BookWorks has developed a national reputation as a fine book arts and print facility. BookWorks is pleased to provide space, equipment and technical support for individuals with an interest in handmade books, printmaking, and letterpress.
We specialize in detailed animal art and pet portraits. Working in a variety of mediums, the artist captures the unique quality that makes each animal an individual. Notecards and prints are also available.
We love the hip vibe, down-to-earth people and breathtaking scenery of Asheville! Our full-service bike shop provides the ultimate cycling experience with an Asheville feel. MustAsheville offers bike rentals and carries new and preowned, high-quality bikes and all of the gear you need to make every ride awesome. Our dog-friendly bike store offers products to help rescue dogs in need. We are part of Rags To Royals Bulldog Rescue.
Meet the man behind MustAsheville. Jeff is a bike matchmaker extraordinaire who pairs each person with the best bike for a fun and long-lasting relationship. His love began at the young age of 13 during his first triathlon. Jeff quickly became passionate about road, cyclocross and mountain competitions. Now, he rides for enjoyment and to maintain his sanity. Jeff’s dream is for all of his clients to become hooked on bikes too.
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.
Our New Hip Boutique property located at 509 Tunnel Road boasts well-appointed rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a luxurious indoor pool, a dynamic breakfast area, and a spectacular lobby with modern finishes accented with bold pops of color.
The hotel’s location is optimal for travelers looking to explore the area, as it’s nearby to popular attractions including the Biltmore Estate – America’s largest home, built by George Vanderbilt – where travelers can enjoy the estate’s historic winery, biking, carriage rides, horseback riding, river floats and more. Additionally, the GLō Best Western Asheville Tunnel Road is within a short distance to downtown, where there is no shortage of independent shops, farm-fresh eateries, breweries and tap-houses, historic sites and vibrant entertainment to explore. Asheville is known as Beer City USA with 17 and counting craft breweries many of them located right in the heart of downtown.
Our rooms have gel top mattresses, in-room safes, 50-inch TV’s, super-fast Wi-Fi, rain shower heads, and much more! Enjoy your stay!
310 ART is a fine Art Gallery featuring all original work by regional artists and craftspersons. We feature a very diverse selection of excellent artwork in all mediums and all styles. A school for adults in the fine arts is housed within our gallery. Our school is the oldest and most comprehensive in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC. Visit us year round and see our resident artists at work, classes taking place and our revolving exhibits. Hours Mon-Sat 11-5 (winter 12-4) and by appointment call 828-776-2716.
Located near downtown in the quiet wooded neighborhood of Kenilworth, this family friendly 1915 Colonial Revival home offers urban sophistication with a flair for casual comfort. Whether you are visiting Asheville for the diverse cultural charm, the opulence of Biltmore, or the spectacular mountains of Western North Carolina, your visit with them will make you smile. Each guest room at the Sweet Biscuit Inn features a queen bed, a private full bath with antique tubs or showers and pedestal sinks, cable TV, A/C and wireless Internet access. A clever combination of antiques and family heirlooms were selected to give each room warmth and a familiar appeal. All rooms are full of southern charm and simplicity, offering comfort and shelter for your rest. Mornings at the Sweet Biscuit Inn nourish the soul as breakfast aromas fill the air…hot coffee, homemade biscuits, muffins, scones, country bacon, sausage are a few of our choices. Come for a visit and stay for awhile.
I’m a classically trained pastry chef, and I’ve worked in the restaurant industry for (cough cough) a looong time. That’s where I learned to be so witty. 😉 In 2014 I started making cute little custom cakes for friends and family. Just for fun, because I missed making art, because friends don’t let friends eat a dry cake. Then people started requesting them, paying for them, coming up with crazy ideas. I spent the next year or so making four or five celebration cakes a week, holding down a full-time job, and running my entire business from a Facebook page.
Circa 1910 enjoy Oakland Cottage Bed and Breakfast, nestled in a quiet neighborhood between historic Downtown Asheville and Biltmore Village. Casual atmosphere, wonderful for couples and families alike. Inquire about our pet-friendly rooms with private entry. Full delightful breakfast included & served each morning in the dining room. Complimentary Wi-Fi and onsite parking. Wonderful front porch to sit on; or cozy up by the living room fireplace in the cooler months.
Planning a small reunion in Asheville? Oakland Cottage Bed and Breakfast can accommodate up to 18 guests and the whole house is popular to reserve for family reunions and small group gatherings.
Location: the entrance to Biltmore Estate is just a mile south (buy discounted tickets directly from the inn); Asheville’s city center is just two miles north; the popular South Slope and River Arts district are 1/2 mile away and The Blue Ridge Parkway is also easily accessed from Oakland Cottage B&B, along with many other area attractions.
For a more independent stay, try one of our Cabin rentals. Vacation homes include Asheville Mountain Vista (4BR 3BA), Avondale Ridge (6BR 3BA), or Hawk’s View Chalet (4BR 3BA & outdoor pool – inquire about pool openings!). Vacation rentals can be the perfect place for family reunions, corporate group gatherings, girlfriend getaways, wedding groups, or golf retreats. From 3 to 10 miles from Asheville and easy access to downtown Asheville, The Blue Ridge Parkway, The Biltmore Estate, and all of what Western NC has to offer. Each property is wonderfully set up for family reunions and small group gatherings of all kinds. All have added amenities including cable TV, unlimited local & long distance phone, Wi-Fi (wireless Internet access), full amenity kitchens & laundry, all linens & towels provided, additional outdoor entertainment spaces on porches & decks, either a charcoal or gas grill, some with jetted tubs, sauna, hot tub, and/or swimming pool, gas or wood-burning fireplaces (some wood provided to get you started). Additionally, you may purchase discounted Biltmore Estate Tickets, Asheville Trolley Tour tickets, and other area attraction tickets directly from us and have them waiting for you upon your arrival. Your vacation is sure to be enjoyable with a stay at any of these Asheville cabins. We love Asheville, and we’re sure you will too. Home to a variety of arts, crafts, cultural experiences, music, & entertainment, this small mountain town & its neighboring communities have a lot to offer. If experiencing the great outdoors is your goal, staying in one of our locations will put you close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and a short drive to hundreds of outdoor destinations, including waterfalls, hikes, fishing spots, & golf. Vacation in Asheville reservation offices are open 9:00 am to 7:00 pm daily, and our friendly and knowledgeable staff members are ready to answer any questions you might have about the area or help you with a booking, and view availability through our booking calendar. You may also book directly online through this Web site, http://www.VacationInAsheville.com.
North Lodge at Oakland Bed and Breakfast Inn is the ideal choice for your next Asheville Getaway, Romantic Weekend or Bed and Breakfast Vacation. Guests can choose to stay in any one of six tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites with either a king or queen bed, private bath, flat-screen TV, comfy cotton bathrobes, and luxury linens. Guests enjoy a hearty gourmet breakfast each morning, freshly baked pastries and homemade cookies in the afternoon, and in-room sweet treats every evening. Whether traveling for leisure or business, you will receive impeccable personal service, attention to detail and fine amenities to make your stay at Lodge North a memorable experience. The moment you turn into the drive, you will know you have entered a no-stress zone where you can . . .
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.
Private, luxury two-bedroom suites in eclectic West Asheville. Each with living and kitchen facilities.
The Closest Inn to the Biltmore Estate. Located three blocks from the Biltmore entrance, and situated on almost four acres. Only 1.2 miles to downtown and 1 mile to the River Arts District, our Asheville Bed and Breakfast truly does have the best location in town. Free with every stay comes Wi-Fi, free wine, 3 course breakfast, late check-out, and parking. Known for being a luxurious place that offers the most down to earth experience in Asheville. Leave the pretentiousness behind and stay with us and enjoy being yourself.
Making wine in the heart of Asheville, NC from grapes grown in our surrounding mountains. Brought together by chance through a mutual friend at Appalachian State, we discovered that we had written similar business plans for an urban winery in Asheville. We met several times and discovered we had the same philosophy about supporting a community of farmers, winemakers, artists, and chefs while making wine using local grapes. The rest is history in the making . . .
Ideally located between Biltmore and downtown Asheville, The Residences at Biltmore is minutes away from Western North Carolina’s most popular travel destinations and tourist attractions. Convenient to I-40 and the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Residences is the perfect location from which to explore all that Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains have to offer. Staying here is an experience where rustic meets refined.
Each studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom suite is designed to create a true “home-suite-home” experience and includes fully-equipped kitchens, washer/dryer, full living and dining areas, stacked-stone fireplaces, private balconies, and flat-panel TVs with DVD players. Bathrooms feature glass-enclosed tile showers, and most have whirlpool jetted tubs.
All rates include exclusive 24-hour concierge service, wireless Internet, and free parking. Property amenities include a fitness center, seasonal heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and firepit.
Modern vacation rentals and historic and unique log cabins from the 1930s refurbished with all the modern conveniences. Pet friendly and fully furnished. Located only 5.5 miles north of the center of downtown Asheville. All cabins are fully equipped with linens, towels, coffee maker and refrigerator. All cabins with AC and flat screen TV’s.
Old World Levain Bakery specializes in naturally leavened breads and European-inspired pastries.
Our products are handmade with intention, integrity, and aesthetic sensibility — our hope is that each of our creations is received as a gift and creates space for a moment of appreciation. We use the highest quality, whole ingredients, finding organic sources and staying as close to home as possible.
Our suppliers include Lindley Mills, Carolina Ground Flour, Farm & Sparrow Mill, New Appalachia Foods, Mountain Foods, Farm to Home Milk, Tima Tea, Heilbron Herbs, Sunburst Trout Farms, American Pig, local farmers’ markets, and our home gardens.
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!
We offer studio, one and two bedroom cottages and log cabins located just 6 miles from downtown Asheville, 8 miles from Biltmore Estate and 10 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Pines Cottages is a great place to stay while visiting the Asheville area because we offer more than just a hotel room. Our cottages and cabins have fully equipped separate kitchens and bathrooms. We are pet friendly and our 4-1/2 acres of grounds offer a place to walk your dog, sit next to a fire around our fire pit or cook out on one of our grills.
An innovative, daily changing global menu & cocktails served in a modest cinder-block building.
The Admiral embarked not with a set course, but steered more in a general direction. In 2007, we aspired to create an unexpected restaurant that thrived on its talent and creativity.
With the procurement of a modest cinderblock building on the wage earning side of town we succeeded in our goal – to serve an inventive cuisine without having to hold on to convention, all in an atmosphere that lacks the restraints of standard technique.
We hope you find our décor timeless, our service gentle, and our cuisine inventive and delicious.
Up-Close Outfitters, LLC specializes in 1/2 and full-day guided fishing trips to some of the top bass and trout waters in the North Carolina and South Carolina area. Our fishing guide service has chosen the foremost lakes in the region, such as lake Hartwell fishing for huge striped bass, lake Jocassee fishing for record-breaking trout and lake Fontana fishing for some of the best walleye and smallmouth bass action the Southeast has to offer. Our team of professional full time fishing guides specializes in finding those giant brown trout and largemouth bass we have all been fishing for over the years. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains outside of Asheville NC, we are centralized to travel to South Carolina and western North Carolina. Up-Close Outfitters also takes pride in the art of fly fishing in the Blue Ridge , Appalachian , & Great Smoky mountains of North Carolina for wild brook trout and stubborn rainbows.
Family-friendly chain serving American comfort food with a Texas twist, plus cocktails.
We use quality ingredients and take the time to prepare them in our kitchen because it tastes better that way. And really, isn’t that the point?
At Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, we’ve been graciously serving made-from-scratch goodness since 1979. Our founders, Aubrey Good and Doug Rogers, believed that when a meal is prepared and cooked fresh just for you, it not only tastes better, it makes you feel good.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen serves made-from-scratch favorites in a welcoming place. Enjoy House Smoked Baby Back Ribs, hand-battered Country Fried Chicken, Scratch Burgers, Homemade Onion Rings.
Family-owned stop for American comfort food from AM to PM, with a covered patio.
Located on Goldview Knob just 7 miles North of downtown Asheville, Campfire Lodgings offers mountaintop camping at its best. Options include RV camping with large, staggered sites, WiFi, full hookups to romantic Yurts, fully furnished Cabins, Cliff House, and tent sites. Big rigs welcome. Fabulous views fishing pond, and miles of walking paths for all to enjoy. See for yourself by visiting their website, complete with pictures.
Situated in the N.C. Blue Ridge Mountains, Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville, Autograph Collection blends Old World luxury with contemporary resort-style amenities. Retreat within Tudor-inspired accommodations with stone flooring, original artwork and sleek bathrooms, enhanced by plush robes and soaking tubs. Enjoy popular local attractions, including historic Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Thrill your sense with farm-to-table fare at Red Stag Grill, and sample wines from our signature label in the lounge, which exudes an Old World hunting club ambiance. Celebrate and succeed in elegant event spaces, including our Kessler Ballroom, featuring Swarovski crystal chandeliers and 14K-gold leaf painting on the walls. After a day of business or sightseeing, break a sweat in our fitness center, tour our on-site art gallery or treat yourself to a massage in our luxury spa. Immerse yourself in a cultured lifestyle experience at an Asheville hotel unlike any other.
