The Western North Carolina Nature Center connects people with the animals and plants of the Southern Appalachian Mountain region by inspiring appreciation, nurturing understanding, and advancing conservation of the region’s rich biodiversity. Home to over 60 species of animals native to Southern Appalachia as well as a pair of red pandas – introducing our new Prehistoric Appalachia exhibit. The Center is one of only three zoos in North Carolina to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Visit the WNC Nature Center for some WILD fun!
Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Well-Bred is an award winning bakery and café enjoyed daily by locals and tourists alike. Founded in 2002, Well-Bred offers two locations: The original Weaverville store located 10 minutes north of Asheville, and South Asheville’s Biltmore Village shopping location, just minutes from the historic Biltmore Estate.
Both locations offer unexpected delights both sweet and savory. With luscious pastries, gourmet food, fabulous breakfast treats, plus locally roasted coffee, just making a decision is going to be your biggest problem! Vegan and gluten-free options are also available, so that there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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 . . .
Originally constructed in 1902, the Andon-Reid Inn Bed & Breakfast is designated as a Waynesville, North Carolina historic property. This turn-of-the-century home reflects all the beauty, grace, and charm in its traditional style of architecture. Large windows, tall ceilings, extensive oak hardwood floors, and veranda porches that wrap around the house are but a few of the original attributes beckoning you to enjoy our beautiful mountain views.
The seven spacious guestrooms and suites provide comfortable lodging featuring private bathrooms (most with spa tubs), working fireplaces, generous seating areas, coffee makers and refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the Inn as well as concierge services, guest printer and cable TV for your convenience. When you arrive and step into our inviting guest lounge you will quickly appreciate our special service – TripAdvisor recognized this in 2015 and 2017, rating the Andon-Reid Inn a USA Top 25 B&B both times.
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.
Looking for Asheville hotels with meeting rooms?
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.
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)
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.
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.
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 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 .
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 pottery of the North Carolina folk potters awaits you at Appalachian Crafts. Owens, McNeill, Wyndham, and Potts, as well as many skilled artisans from the surrounding neighborhoods. Carved eastern song birds, wooden toys, hand-woven looper rugs, jams, jellies, wooden kitchen utensils, and even bees’ wax candles! Jewelry by local artisans to enhance you ensemble! Rather read? We have books by local authors (Thomas Wolfe, Wilma Dykeman), books on what to do and where to go: hiking, biking, exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway, and even some down home Southern cookbooks! Y’all come!
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.
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.
AMAZING LOCATION, UNPARALLELED SERVICE, ULTIMATE COMFORT! Western North Carolina and the Asheville area are becoming one of the top vacation destinations in the country! A visit to Oak Hill on Love Lane Bed and Breakfast, the BEST BED & BREAKFAST IN WAYNESVILLE, is an experience you will never forget! Whether you are looking for a romantic location to celebrate an anniversary or honeymoon, planning an outdoor adventure, or just need to get away and relax, you have found the perfect destination!
Explore all of Western North Carolina and Asheville from one central location! Nestled in the Smoky Mountains, Oak Hill on Love Lane Bed and Breakfast offers beautifully decorated accommodations, magnificent mountain views, amazing breakfasts, luxurious linens, and locally hand-made lavender bath products just to name a few! The lovely historic inn is centrally located in Waynesville, NC, just 30 minutes from downtown Asheville to the East, and 30 minutes to The Great Smoky Mountain National Park to the West. Just 20 minutes to the south is the Pisgah National Forest and 7 miles West the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy a myriad of activities including waterfalls (about 250 within an hour of the inn), hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, golf, 5 national and state parks and forests, The Biltmore Estate, local art, dozens of museums, and festivals galore!
Oak Hill on Love Lane Bed and Breakfast overlooks the quaint town of Waynesville and is just a half-mile walk to the wonderful shopping and dining on Main Street. Make your reservation today and then get ready to relax on one of our outdoor porches and enjoy the Smoky Mountain views, reserve a romantic in room couples massage, take a drive and go hiking or biking along the Blue Ridge Parkway, or tour the Biltmore Estate in Asheville! Whatever type of vacation you have in mind, Oak Hill on Love Lane Bed and Breakfast is the perfect location for your next mountain getaway in Western North Carolina!
RELAX in FIVE STAR Luxury!!! You are invited to stay at my luxurious Asheville & Hendersonville, NC vacation rental cabins, cottages and lodges near the Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway, Smoky Mountains, White Water Rafting, Golf, Hiking, Waterfalls, Unique Shopping, Great Restaurants & Much More!
Come see why the Western North Carolina Mountains are rated Number One in places to visit & live!
Celebrate your style at Aloft Asheville and experience downtown as never before. Located within walking distance of many restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. Stunning views from several vantage points throughout the hotel. Loft-style rooms with a contemporary, urban feel, along with unique amenities like the W xyz bar and dining with an outdoor observation deck that overlooks Biltmore Avenue. Also enjoy the third-floor pool deck with cabanas and beautiful mountain views. Comp WiFi throughout the hotel. Secured garage parking adjoining the building. State-of-the-art fitness facilities. Full breakfast served onsite including Starbucks coffee. Pet friendly with no pet fees and no size or weight restrictions!
Mountain Magnolia Inn in Hot Springs, NC, is a family-run country inn perfect for romantic getaways, weddings and celebrations, family vacations or just a night out for a wonderful dinner. Nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina, Hot Springs is located on the banks the French Broad River and Spring Creek with great locations for swimming, hiking and countless activities for all ages. The Inn offers tranquility in a small traditional town and hosts idyllic weddings with picturesque backdrops making it the perfect setting for an unforgettable event.
Looking for Black Mountain NC Lodging? Each of our 17, elegant guest rooms have private baths, central air conditioning and complimentary in-room digital safes. Some rooms have fireplaces, others have whirlpool tubs, and all have a special ambiance unique to this wonderful inn. Prices range from $105 to $210, with double, queen, king and two queen accommodations available.
We are an independent, family owned company founded in 1999. We strive to produce high quality, fresh breads and pastries for our retail and wholesale customers. We source products from local businesses when possible and we believe in giving back to our community through donations and interaction.
An Asheville staple for more than 10 years, City Bakery serves some of the best sandwiches, salads, and soups in town. Artisan Breads, scratch-made pastries, cakes and desserts as well as great breakfast selections are available 7 days a week.
Skyterra Wellness is a beautiful mountain retreat where you can set aside life’s obligations and focus on your own health and well-being. Our caring experts help you break old cycles, jumpstart new healthy habits, and revitalize your lifestyle every step of the way.
We are located in the mountains of Western North Carolina in the town of Old Fort. We offer a clean bathhouse, playground, river to lay down and cool off in, store and mountain crafts. We offer manicures, pedicures and facials onsite. RV Full Hookups, tent camping and rental cabins with free Internet Access in the main campground area.
We have been serving the public since 1982 under the same family. We are close to all major attractions in Western North Carolina. Make us your home base and tour the mountains. McDowell County offers a host of attractions such as; Little Switzerland, Linville Caverns, Lake James Park, Mountain Gateway Museum, Davidson’s Fort and Mountain Mitchell State Park the highest peak east of the Mississippi. We are only a short distance to Grandfather Mountain, Biltmore House, Chimney Rock and Cherokee Indian Reservations, white water rafting and local ski resorts.
Stay a day; week or month, you will have a peaceful and enjoyable stay with us. We are not a resort, just a family style campground that offers you a friendly and inexpensive place to stay while you visit our lovely mountains. This quiet and family oriented campground has been a family run campground with the sole purpose of providing you a safe and inexpensive vacation in a quiet and relaxing mountain setting.
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.
Five wonderful cabins on 17 wooded acres, these cabins feel like they are out in the country while located a short drive to all the modern conveniences and only 15 minutes to downtown Asheville. Each cabin is professionally decorated with Western North Carolina in mind. Each with its own personality. All with fully stocked kitchens, full size washer and dryers, porch swings. Four cabins have hot tubs! Relax and enjoy your cabin or take off for an adventure. Either way, your cabin hot tub, and proch swing are waiting for you to relax.
With attractive and comfortable guest room accommodations, The Courtyard by Marriott Asheville Airport hotel is sure to meet your needs. Located near the Asheville Regional Airport, Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina Arboretum, Biltmore Village, Sierra Nevada Brewery and the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, the Courtyard by Marriott Asheville Airport is perfect for weekend getaways, business travel, family vacations, family reunions and social gatherings. Come and experience whitewater rafting, tubing, hiking, fly fishing, biking, snow skiing or dine while enjoying a gorgeous mountain view. Our location also makes the Courtyard by Marriott Asheville Airport a wonderful lodging choice for business travelers heading off to work at Nypro, Borg-Warner, Linamar Asheville, Meritor, Inc., Eaton Arden, Hubbell Lighting or Mission Hospital. The Courtyard by Marriott Asheville Airport is centrally located and allows you to experience all that Asheville, North Carolina has to offer.
Cable television, queen, and king beds. All on ground floor with restaurant next door.
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.
What makes our Waynesville, NC bed & breakfast so different? Our B&B is a single-story, mid-century ranch house. No antique furniture or doilies here! Our focus is on comfort and mountain views. We also have a unique blend of B&B suites on our property. At Brookside Mountain Mist Inn, our B&B offers accommodations with oversized, immaculate guest rooms, three-course gourmet breakfasts and all the amenities you would expect in a luxury accommodation. Our property offers B&B guests a quiet park-like setting with beautiful mountain views, and a convenient location near the Great Smoky Mountains, Asheville, the Biltmore Estate and offers plenty of things to do. Enjoy views of the Smoky Mountains from our back patio. Browse the downtown Waynesville shops and galleries. Savor a variety of cuisine in many nearby restaurants. Play golf nearby (and soon right across the street). Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway, just four miles away. Ski, snow board, snow tube, hike, bike, raft, kayak, fish, explore our waterfalls and scenic rivers. The legendary Cold Mountain is a short drive away. And, imagine, you can do all or any of these with the lofty views of our beautiful surrounding mountains.
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.
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!
This historic home is featured in the new edition of “1,000 Places to See Before You Die”, and is a Select Registry Property. The Inn features six rooms in the main house and two brand new, pet friendly suites in the restored carriage house. All rooms have a private bath, luxury bedding, and most have fireplaces. Room rates include gourmet three-course breakfast and afternoon tea with wine tasting. Tranquil gardens and koi ponds in the perfect location to enjoy all of Asheville and downtown!
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.
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.
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Vacation cabin rentals in the Appalachian Mountains, conveniently nestled between historic Saluda, North Carolina and Asheville, North Carolina, just off I-26 on Hwy. 176.
Cabin Fever is the ultimate eco resort getaway with 7 charmingly rustic cabins on 15 acres that are perfect for a romantic weekend or family vacation to remember. 4 of our cabins are dog friendly. Friends, social clubs, corporate and church groups often rent the entire place!
RV sites, tent sites, and cabins, pull thru and back in, full and partial hook ups. Shady, clean and friendly!
Seven log cabins surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains and resting on 35 breathtaking natural acres, awaits an unforgettable destination that’s perfect for your next North Carolina vacation. High Rock Rentals brings you the best of the outdoors with the comforts of a five-star hotel to ensure you have a little of everything for a complete getaway. Choose from one of their premium mountain log homes that offer modern touches including fully-equipped kitchens, spacious living rooms, game rooms, and inviting decks that look out over the stunning landscapes. When you’re not lounging indoors, head out to explore the magnificent mountain trails on a hiking adventure. Local waterfalls and rivers make for incredible photo opportunities as well, while the nearby town of Asheville is full of attractions including the beautiful Biltmore Estate! The prime selection of accommodations from High Rock Rentals are ready for your whole family, including your pet. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and close to the exciting towns of Black Mountain, Montreat, and Asheville, High Rock Rentals provides you and your loved ones the perfect setting to reconnect. Here, you can plan an adventure through the surrounding mountain trails hiking or spend a day visiting local sites in town. After you’ve had your fill of fun, you can relax in your private home-away-from-home that’s equipped with a full kitchen, spacious deck for unwinding, large screen satellite television and more. Some units even have game rooms for extra entertainment!
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.
Art and Yoga Studio offering regular classes, open studio hours and workshops for both art and yoga. Yoga and Art share the unique ability to allow you to express yourself through movement of the body, stillness of the mind and liberation of the soul. After The Masters is a small boutique style studio with small classes so individual attention and care can be directed to your needs, goals, abilities and limitations.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Family-owned stop for American comfort food from AM to PM, with a covered patio.
The Lion and the Rose is a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. The manicured lawns, luxurious decor, and welcoming innkeepers invite you in for an unforgettable stay at an exceptional value.
This 1898 residence is located in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance to downtown Asheville and its many attractions. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore Estate are just minutes away.
The Queen Anne/Georgian style inn has been restored to its original splendor, evoking the classic architecture of the times, and earning the privilege of being the first stop on Asheville’s historic trolley tours. With original leaded and stained glass windows, period antiques, four fireplaces, and a golden tiger oak foyer and staircase, The Lion and the Rose lets you experience the opulence of a bygone era, but with modern amenities for a comfortable and unique experience. Five beautifully appointed guest rooms invite you to enjoy the romance, privacy, and enchantment that can only be found in such homes rich in history and character.
As one of Asheville’s longest-operating inns, The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast offers amenities to rival any hotel or inn around, including free, lighted, off-street parking, gourmet breakfasts, plush bedding, and unpretentious hospitality. We do our best to meet, and even anticipate your needs, and are available for assistance at any time.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Locally sourced French comfort food served in a cozy space with a bar, open kitchen & alley patio.
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.