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Sure, you could get your travel hit looking through your friends' holiday pics. But you'll have a whole lot more fun making your own sweet memories in Asheville!
Often, it's the people of a city that make it unique. In this part of North Carolina Mountains, you'll find 83,000 of them.
North Carolina's capital, Raleigh, is 350 kilometres away from Asheville, while Alexander lies 15 kilometres away.
Naturally, Biltmore Estate will be high up on your must-see list while you are here.
If you're travelling with the whole family, outings to Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Asheville Pinball Museum are guaranteed to put huge smiles on everyone's faces! If that isn't enough to tyre the young ones out, why not head along to the Johnson Farm and the Hop'n Blueberry Farm as well?
Setting foot in Team ECCO Ocean Centre and Aquarium is like being dropped into the depths of the ocean, but without having to use a wetsuit! Here you'll get to see all kinds of intriguing aquatic life.
Keen to visit the wildest spot in town? Then swing by the Western North Carolina Nature Centre, where the family can get up close to some of the wonders of the incredible animal kingdom.
You'll be thrilled to discover that there are plenty of brew houses where you and your mates can have a few quiet, or not so quiet, cold ales to round off the day. The Pisgah Brewing Company, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and the New Belgium Brewing Company are just a handful of the best establishments.
If you're a wine enthusiast, don't pass up the opportunity to indulge your palate at the Biltmore Winery and Judd's Peak Vineyard. You can also sit down, relax and sample a glass of red or white at the Green Creek Winery and the Overmountain Vineyards.
This destination takes its plant conservation seriously, so there are plenty of locations where you can go and check out botanic specimens from both local and international habitats. A wander through the well-kept gardens at the Botanical Gardens at Asheville and the Plants of Promise Garden is a must. If you want more, the exhibits at the Stream Garden and the Spring Garden are also rather pleasant.
Remember those carefree childhood days spent lying down in the grass watching clouds drift by? Get that feeling back at North Carolina Arboretum and Connestee Falls Park. Alternatively, head outdoors and get some exercise at Jump Off Rock or Robert Lake Park.
Whether you’re looking for brochures, maps or inspiration on what to see and do, you'll discover it at Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visitor Education Centre is also a great source of information.
Admire the shimmering displays of Sliding Rock and Slick Rock Falls. The endlessly flowing water at Pearson's Falls and Looking Glass Falls is also a remarkable sight.
Put on some comfy shoes and prepare to go adventuring. There are lots of nature reserves in this area that are just waiting to be explored. The fresh, clean air and natural surroundings at Looking Glass Rock and Bent Creek Experimental Forest are as rejuvenating as it gets. For those who haven't yet fully recharged, Cold Mountain and Mount Mitchell are two more worth experiencing.
Whether you'd like to find out something new or just unwind in the tranquil setting, the Western North Carolina Air Museum and the House of Flags Museum should do the job. Don't forget to look into one-off events! Need more? Also go to the Hendersonville Antique Toy Museum and the Southern Appalachian Radio Museum.
The impressive scientific artifacts and displays at the Colburn Earth Science Museum and Green River Plantation are bound to power up your brain. For even more from the wonderful world of science, you should also visit Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. Be sure to enquire about any special exhibits that might be on.
You don't have to be an explorer to witness all of the incredible wonders of the world, especially when you've got the Mineral and Lapidary Museum. The rooms here are bursting with rare specimens and captivating displays.
With a good number of wonderful art exhibitions to choose from, you might need a helpful push in the right direction. We suggest picking up a coffee and making your way to the Asheville Art Museum or the Grovewood Gallery. If you're hungry for more artistic inspiration, you can also feast your eyes at the Folk Art Centre and the Centre for Craft, Creativity and Design.
Journey back through time to discover the characters and events that have contributed to the growth of the Asheville region at the Transylvania Heritage Museum and the Canton Area Historical Museum. The Henderson County Heritage Museum and the Black Mountain College Museum are also worth stopping by for a better understanding of the past.
Get a sense of bygone times when you visit Asheville City Hall and Smith-McDowell House Museum. If you'd like to learn more, the Cradle of Forestry and the Colonial Theatre should be next on the list.
Anyone interested in the city's religious heritage shouldn't miss Basilica of Saint Lawrence and Cathedral Of All Souls. If you're eager to see even more, head on to Chatlos Memorial Chapel and Unity Centre.
When you are exploring new places, it's sometimes the less well-known sites that burn brightest in your memories once you return home. Two places which fit that bill here are the Flat Rock Playhouse and the Tryon Country Club. The Diana Wortham Theatre and the Pack Place Education Arts and Science Centre are some other options.
If you're searching for a cosy room without all the bells and whistles, the Extended Stay America - Asheville - Tunnel Road, located at 6 Kenilworth Knoll, is one of the safest bets. Another accommodation that provides great service at a nice price is the Ramada Asheville Southeast, which can be found at 148 River Ford Parkway. But if you'd rather be pampered while you're here, the Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn or The Windsor Boutique Hotel might be more to your liking. Just sit back, relax and let the expert staff do what they do best.
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