North Carolina

Asheville

05.25.10 01:39 PM

Asheville is where you will find the largest privately owned estate in the country and it is one of the Top Travel Destinations for Mountain Getaways. Surrounded by two beautiful mountain regions that are a part of the larger, Appalachian Mountain Range, Asheville is a city sandwiched between tons of fun things to do, and adorable, small mountain towns. Here you can hike the Blue Ridge Parkway or Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or check out the many preserved forested regions that border the city. In addition to the scenery and bountiful flora and fauna, Asheville is also the cultural hub of Western North Carolina and a place that is filled with art museums, galleries, and unique craft markets. Because of its eclectic atmosphere, Asheville is the perfect spot to enjoy Mountain Getaways for people of all ages, those seeking Romantic Weekend Getaways and those looking to enjoy Family Getaways and even Smoky Mountain Getaways. Read on to find out about the popular things to see and do in Asheville and start planning your North Carolina Mountain Getaways today.

Asheville is a city of oxymorons with tons of luxurious resorts, spas and fine dining restaurants settled amidst green movement boutiques, fun venues such as the Orange Peel, and infamous bars and pubs. There is literally something for everyone to enjoy while visiting Asheville for Mountain Getaways. If you love the outdoors, Asheville's perfect four-season climate provides an abundance of things to do including not only hiking, but also rock climbing, white water rafting, golf, and, of course, snow skiing. Of course, no Asheville trip should be had without visiting the enormous 250-room Biltmore Estate. The massive estate is regularly decorated by season and is a wonderful spot to tour and see not only the magnificent mansion, but also the stables, winery, and neat working farm. In addition to the Biltmore Estate other infamous attractions nearby are the Brown Mountain Lights (which can be seen from Black Mountain), the Flat Rock Playhouse, and the Brevard Music Center. Escape to Asheville NC and enjoy unforgettable Mountain Getaways.

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