Mobile coffee trailer in Asheville, NC. Serving organic locally roasted coffees, t’s and baked goodies
Welcome to the Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville! Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, you will have a front row seat to the sights, the sounds, the taste and unmistakable vibe that has made this mountain oasis famous. With boutique accommodations, a full range of tech-forward amenities and a refreshingly relaxed vibe, the Cambria Downtown Asheville offers loft inspired guestrooms featuring city and mountain views. Our one and two bedroom suites feature large outdoor balconies where you watch the sun slip behind the Blue Ridge Mountains. Upon arrival on the fourth floor Terrace at Cambria Hotel you may think you’ve entered Havana until your eyes reach the backdrop of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. Hemingway’s Cuba offers their patrons the perfect marriage of Cuban cuisine with Asheville flair. We can’t wait to provide you with a dining experience as rich and as unique as a Hemingway’s story. You’ll be within a short walk to over 100+ restaurants, bars & breweries in a city that US News & World Reports included in their “Best Foodie Destinations USA.” During your stroll you will discover unique shops, over 30 art galleries while being entertained by street performers.
Where Everybody Is Somebody
From its vibrant arts scene to the breathtaking beauty of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll get the chance to explore Asheville’s top attractions when staying at the Cambria® Hotel Downtown Asheville.
Located in the heart of downtown, our non-smoking Asheville hotel offers easy access to several awesome attractions, including:
- Biltmore Estate
- Asheville Art Museum
- Basillica of St. Lawrence
- Grove Arcade
- LaZoom Tours
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- US Cellular Civic Center
Whether you’re searching for a modern Asheville business hotel or the perfect place for a North Carolina getaway, our location puts you close to so many sights and activities. You can walk to dozens of restaurants, breweries, art galleries and unique shops. Located the fourth floor is Hemingway’s Cuba Restaurant & Bar, offering Cuban-American inspired cuisine. Unwind with a Daiquiri sit next to one of the fire pits on the 4000 square foot outdoor terrace and watch the sun set behind the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Our upscale Asheville hotel offers the amenities you need to stay productive and connected on your trip, such as:
- Complimentary WiFi
- 24-hour Fitness center
- Guest laundry facilities
- Onsite valet-only parking
- 24-hour Grab’n’Go Market
Each guest room features a microwave, refrigerator, flat-screen TV, Blue-Tooth Mirrors and more. Create your ideal trip at Cambria hotel & suites Downtown Asheville.
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Host your next business meeting, social event or banquet at our Asheville hotel. We offer and more than 8,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Full on-site catering services are available.
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.
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.
Nestled in the mountains, 15 miles from downtown Asheville, Wildberry Lodge is the perfect mountain retreat. Seven beautiful log guest suites with Jacuzzi’s, luxury linens/robes and spa bath products await you. A 4 course breakfast is served each morning including fresh organic produce from local farms whenever possible. A hiking trail and a unique forest retreat with stone fire pit and relaxing patio furniture are available on the property. Come and enjoy the spectacular mountain views, sunsets and starlit nights. The innkeepers of Wildberry Lodge invite you to relax and renew in the splendor of the mountains.
Elegant AAA Four Diamond inn located in the Montford Historic District. Pet friendly suites, In-room spa services.
Bed & Breakfast in Historic Asheville
An inn for every kind of Asheville adventurer
Outdoor thrill-seekers, history buffs, and art and music aficionados alike all feel at home in our expansive Arts and Crafts style bed and breakfast. It’s the perfect spot to rest your head or put your feet up after a day’s adventure! We’ve curated the main house, guest rooms, and suites to offer a special yet relaxing home base that’s only mere steps from gourmet restaurants, minutes from the center of town, and a short drive from endless mountain escapades in every direction.
Experience the charm of Asheville with our enchanting cottages to rent. Discover idyllic cottage rentals near me, where you can unwind and reconnect in nature. Indulge in ultimate comfort through our premium cottage rental options. Whether it’s a cozy weekend escape or a family adventure, rent a cottage that feels like home. Explore our diverse cottage rentals and book your dream retreat today. Immerse yourself in the allure of Airbnb cottages, creating memories for unforgettable cottage vacations. Elevate your experience with our exceptional vacation cottage rentals – your gateway to relaxation. Your perfect escape begins here at Cabins of Asheville.
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.
Tucked away in the mountains of Saluda just south of Asheville, NC, the Orchard Inn is the perfect Western North Carolina bed and breakfast to come to and get away from it all. Our carefully designed guest rooms, cottages and suites create an oasis to relax and rejuvenate. Enjoy open porches, treetop views, and fresh air. Experience Southern hospitality right at our doorstep!
Each stay in one of our rooms, suites, or cottages comes complete with outstanding amenities, private baths, a pillow menu for the perfect night’s sleep, and more. You get to start your day off right with a full made to order breakfast included in your stay. While you dine in our bed and breakfast’s glassed-in dining room, you’ll enjoy views of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and the rest of the Appalachians to the east.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
The newly renovated Marshall House Inn is a bed and breakfast Inn providing 4 contemporary styled rooms in a beautiful historic home located in the charming small mountain town of Marshall, NC with easy access to the best that western North Carolina has to offer.
Perched on a hill, the Inn offers stunning views of the French Broad River as it flows through picturesque downtown Marshall. Just steps away you’ll discover live music, libations, art, shops, coffee, casual & fine dining.
Within a half hour drive you can explore the urban excitement of Asheville with its buzzing art scene featuring hundreds of fine artists, performing arts venues, crafters, folk artists and numerous galleries. Asheville’s vibrant food scene is diverse and runs the gamut from four-star cuisine to unique food trucks and the beer scene boasts the most breweries per capita of any U.S. city.
In the immediate area you can experience the adventure of the blue ridge mountains and French Broad river including the Appalachian trail, hiking, hot springs, whitewater rafting, kayaking, tubing, fishing, mountain biking, cycling, zip lining, horseback riding and more.
Renovated in 2016, the Marshall House Inn is a unique mansion built as a private residence in 1903 and listed on the national register of historic places. Designed by the supervising architect of the Biltmore Estate, Richard Sharp Smith, the house is built in the English vernacular style being covered in Roughcast. The house was converted into a ‘Tourist Home’ in the 1920s and has been welcoming guests to Marshall ever since.
SUNDAY MASS:
5:00pm Vigil (Saturday)
9:00am, 12pm, & 4:00pm in Spanish
DAILY MASSES:
Monday, Friday – 12:10pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 7:30am
ADORATION AND BENEDICTION:
Friday, 11:00am to 11:45am
CONFESSION:
Friday, 12:45pm – 1:30pm
Saturday, 8:30am – 9:30am
VISITING HOURS:
Monday, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Please refer to our online weekly bulletin for additional activities.
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.
copper crown is the result of a dream 11 years in the making. Our mission is to provide a neighborhood gathering place in our community of East Asheville where delicious food and drinks may be enjoyed by all. We are nestled between many neighborhoods, including Beverly Hills, Haw Creek, Oteen and others. We are conveniently located en route to the Blue Ridge Parkway and a few minutes drive away from downtown.
We aim to provide a little something for everyone, and offer dinner seven days a week as well as lunch/brunch on both Saturday and Sunday, with menus focused on seasonal and locally sourced goods. All of our menus reflect both the diversity of our influences (American South, Italy, & New Orleans to name a few) as well as our support of many local farms.
Our bar program features signature cocktails, 8 draft beers, bottled beer selections, and full wine list. We have a fun list of spirited beverages for lunch/brunch as well. Stop by after work for a drink on our patio or join us for drinks later into the evening on the weekends.
Our dining room offers a cozy and unique environment that speaks to our love of modern-retro design. We were honored to partner with Form & Function Architecture and Design to bring our dreams to reality in creating a space that is both warm and entirely fresh.
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.
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.
Pinecrest, a beautifully restored 5 bedroom inn built in 1905, is conveniently located in Montford, an easy one mile walk to downtown Asheville and just minutes from Biltmore Estate. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Pinecrest sits on a quiet street, surrounded by more than an acre of lush grounds and secluded woods. Inside, you will find a casual elegance, uniquely decorated rooms, bountiful breakfasts, decadent afternoon desserts, 24 hour complimentary beverages and much more. When staying at our bed and breakfast, an added benefit is the personal attention and local expertise that we can provide in planning your trip. This can include restaurant recommendations, procuring tickets for your visit to the Biltmore Estate, recreation adventures, day hikes and drives or creating a memorable special occasion package. Pinecrest Innkeepers, Dan & Diane Rogers, take great pride in providing our guests with warm hospitality and excellent service. Our mission is to make your Asheville experience all that it can be. Come and see why our guests rave about their visit to our bed and breakfast.
Private, luxury two-bedroom suites in eclectic West Asheville. Each with living and kitchen facilities.
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.
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.
Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, you will have a front row seat to the sights, the sounds, the taste and the unmistakable vibe that has made this mountain oasis famous.
It’s easy to see why Cambria is amongst the best places to stay in Asheville, NC when you consider the boutique accommodations, a full range of tech-forward amenities and a refreshingly relaxed vibe. Before you even arrive at your room, you will be treated to valet parking that costs just $17 per night with unlimited in and out privileges! The Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville offers loft inspired guestrooms featuring city and mountain views. Our one and two bedroom suites feature large outdoor balconies where you watch the sun slip behind the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Upon arrival on the fourth floor Terrace at Cambria Hotel you may think you’ve entered Havana until your eyes reach the backdrop of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. Hemingway’s Cuba offers their patrons the perfect marriage of Cuban cuisine with Asheville flair. We can’t wait to provide you with a dining experience as rich and as unique as a Hemingway’s story.
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.
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!
Nothing-fancy cafe serving a Moroccan & Mediterranean menu in a space with stained glass windows.
From its earliest days as a high end department store, our location has been the center of Asheville’s social and cultural scene. Unlike other Downtown Asheville hotels, the boutique Haywood Park Hotel puts you right in the heart of the Battery Hill Neighborhood. Enjoy fabulous food, art, theater, live music, and nightlife all within footsteps. And when you’re finished with the dining, dancing, shopping, and seeing you’ll be pampered in rooms that are larger and more luxurious than any other in the area. We can’t wait to immerse you in an experience that is unmatched in Asheville. We look forward to being your Asheville, NC hotel for life!
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!
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.
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.
Sweet Promises is a Christian owned bakery. We are truly thankful for God’s Promises to us each day as we strive to serve him. We believe that it is with God’s grace that we are able to create wedding cakes and minister to young couples who are starting their new life together.
We love West Asheville! From the very moment we moved here we’ve realized that West Asheville is a special place, full of charm, history, and energy.
West Asheville is an area that moves easily between its old-world history and new-world energy, enjoying the charm of its neighborhoods and the spirit of its quaint main street. It’s both down-to-earth and cutting-edge, with 1920’s bungalows and eco-built new homes, with old brick buildings that house innovative businesses, with an appreciation for its stories and excitement for its future.
West Asheville’s advantages are many and diverse; it’s small enough that people know each other yet large enough to support many local independent businesses. Its proximity to downtown, affordable housing, and walkable streets are only part of what makes it popular.
At West Asheville Real Estate we know West Asheville better than anyone else in real estate because we have invested our time and energy in exploring and discovering everything we can about this unique area. So – come join us! You’ll love it as much as we do.
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.
Posana is a contemporary American restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville on Historic Pack Square. With a focus on serving local, seasonable and sustainable cuisine, Posana sources unprocessed, premium ingredients from nearly 65 different local purveyors & farmers and our gardens in West Asheville. The menu changes regularly and seeks to accommodate a variety of diners’ needs. The restaurant’s warm welcoming main dining room is ideal for a weeknight dinner, weekend brunch, or a special occasion celebration. We can’t wait to serve you.
The North Carolina Arboretum’s 434-acre campus is nestled off the Blue Ridge Parkway minutes from downtown Asheville and offers beautiful gardens and natural areas, including the Bonsai Exhibition Garden, 10 miles of forested hiking and biking trails, garden tours, nature activities for families, changing science, art and cultural history exhibits, an on-site bistro and gift shop.
Daytime admission into the Arboretum is free; however, a $16 parking fee applies for personal vehicles. To view full listing of parking fees and hours, click here.
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.
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!
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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.
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.
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!
We have a large assortment of 1 to 5 bedroom cabins in Cherokee, Sylva, Nantahala and Bryson City. Our cabins are perfect for couples, families, groups, romantic getaways, or anyone looking to escape to the mountains for a vacation. All available cabin rentals are located close to many mountain attractions like: Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Fontana Lake, and the Nantahala River. Our guests get to experience the mountains in style and have the option of enjoying some of the most amazing views you will ever see from a hot tub! We also have cabins located on trout streams and rivers where avid fisherman can spend the day catching fish until their heart is content! We are your ultimate mountain destination guides, and can help you with any question you have about the area! We can help you find and book the perfect Bryson City Cabin Rental as well as various family activities and adventures.
Asheville’s Premier Fly Fishing Guide Service
Southern Appalachian Anglers LLC offers professional, full-service, guided waded fly fishing and float trips in Asheville, North Carolina. Enjoy the beautiful Appalachian Mountains by drift boat on Western North Carolina’s remarkable stream-fed rivers or by wading up our pristine back country creeks. Spend a day on the water with a certified and professional Asheville fly fishing guide and we will ensure the best fishing experience for all. With over 15 years of experience, our professional fishing guides have local knowledge to not only help you catch fish, but to also provide expert advice for casting and fly presentation. All of our guides are trained to help and teach others. We stand behind our tagline: Trusted Guides – Exceptional Service, and we guarantee your next fly fishing trip in Asheville, North Carolina will be unforgettable!
RV sites, tent sites, and cabins, pull thru and back in, full and partial hook ups. Shady, clean and friendly!
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.
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
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