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 Asheville Attractions
Are you planning to visit the mountains in Western NC
for a fantastic Asheville NC Vacation? Escape to Asheville
North Carolina and you’ll be down the street from the
renowned Biltmore Estate and North Carolina
Arboretum. Looking for
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We have outlined a few of the more popular Asheville NC
Attractions below; check out a few and explore all that
Asheville has to offer. If you are eager to see more of
the city or have never been to beautiful
Asheville North
Carolina, try taking a tour via the Asheville Historic
Trolley; it’s a great way to begin discovering the area.
The Biltmore Estate and NC Arboretum are beautiful
attractions of interest and the Smith-McDowell House and
Thomas Wolfe Memorial offer a glimpse of Asheville’s
distinct history.
North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
828-665-2492
The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville is a 434-acre
public garden owned by the University of North Carolina.
Filled with over 65 acres of special, cultivated gardens
and more than 10 miles of forested walking trails, the
North Carolina Arboretum is a special place for all to
visit. The park features several different types of
gardens including the Blue Ridge Quilt Garden, the
National Native Azalea Repository, and a unique Stream
Garden. Children are entertained through a rotating
science program that provides educational, fun
activities for children. This Asheville NC Attraction is
a very popular spot, and a must stop for those that love
gardening and the outdoors. |
Biltmore Estate in Asheville
1 Approach Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-225-1333
The historic Biltmore Estate in Asheville is probably
Asheville’s best known attraction. It is difficult to
see all of the wonders and beauty at the Biltmore Estate
in Asheville when just visiting for the day. This
sprawling estate has been hailed as America’s only
castle, fascinating tourists and visitors for many
years. When visiting Biltmore Estate, you can view
several rooms of the house which have been superbly
preserved, tour the award winning winery, grand Olmstead
designed gardens, and the expansive equestrian stables.
The Biltmore House is especially gorgeous during the
holiday season as it is exquisitely decorated to
celebrate holiday events. |
Asheville’s Historic Trolley
37 Montford Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
828-681-8585
All aboard! Asheville’s historic white trolley takes
tourists on an 80 minute ride that covers the city of
Asheville and all of its major areas. Visitors enjoy
touring Asheville’s Montford Historic District, where
you’ll see all of the gorgeous old Queen Ann style
homes, the luxurious Grove Park Inn, Thomas Wolfe’s home
and museum, the Groce Arcade and quaint Biltmore
Village. Tour guides are friendly and are very creative
in relaying humorous and historical notes during the
tour. |
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-5600
The WNC Nature Center is settled on 40-acres of beautiful
mountain land. Filled with indoor and outdoor
educational exhibits, the WNC Nature Center is a place
where children and adults can explore and learn more
about the native animals in the area. Spend time getting
to know the otters, Oscar and Ollie, and learn fun
wildlife facts and information from Professor Hoot, a
native hoot owl that lives at the nature center. WNC
Nature Center also participates in the Red Wolf
re-introduction program, offering visitors a rare
glimpse at these endangered wolves. |
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
52 North Market StreetAsheville, NC 28801
828-253-8304
Thomas Wolfe’s charming childhood home has been
preserved and set aside as a museum to pay tribute to
his substantial contributions to American Literature.
Wolfe wrote extensively of his family and childhood life
growing up in Asheville and, as such, his beautiful
historic home has become one of Asheville’s most notable
landmarks. |
Smith-McDowell House
283 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-9231
Explore Asheville’s long history and browse one of the
most beautiful and opulent homes in the region at the
Smith-McDowell Home. Renowned for being Asheville’s
oldest house (circa 1840), the Smith-McDowell House in
Asheville was built in the Victorian tradition and its
grounds were designed by the now famous horticulturists,
the Olmstead Brothers. |
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at 888-669-5991,
email us, or use our
online request form. |
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