Asheville Blue Ridge Touring
http://www.ashevilleblueridgetour.com/
Custom guided tours & sightseeing for individuals, couples, small groups
Transportation for airports, Biltmore Estate, restaurants, inter-city, events
Lincoln sedan $30/hour; 14 passenger van $40/hour; 34 passenger bus
Group receptive services - lodging, meals, events, attractions, tickets
Motorcoach step on guide service - $50/hour (1-3 hours), $40/hour (4+ hours).
Asheville Urban Trail
This historic walking tour makes a 1.7 mile loop of downtown and tell the fascinating story of Asheville . Allow 2 1/2 hours of time.
Biltmore Estate
http://www.biltmore.com/
More than a century ago, George Vanderbilt created a larger-than-life
country retreat in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Its centerpiece—
Biltmore House—provided 250 rooms of hospitality to family and friends.
Today, Biltmore Estate continues to offer a gracious escape from everyday
life. Marvel at the grandeur of America’s largest home filled with Vanderbilt’s
collection of fine art and antiques. Stroll through gardens created by America’s
father of landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted. Enjoy estate-raised
foods, and savor award-winning vintages at Biltmore’s winery.
Carl Sandburg Home - National Historic Site - Flat Rock NC
http://www.nps.gov/carl/
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site - Home of famous poet and biographer Carl Sandburg, the site preserves and protects over 260 acres of land, 50 historic structures and over five miles of trails. The house and farm are open to the public for guided tours. 1928 Little River Road, Flat Rock (27 miles from Asheville). 828/693-4178. Hours: Daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., except Christmas Day. Allow two hours for visit. Admission: Adults $3; Children ages 16 & under admitted free
Colburn Gem and Mineral Museum
Explore Asheville's hidden treasure where you will be dazzled by exhibits of mineral crystals and gemstones from North Carolina and around the world.
Estes-Winn Automobile Museum
Open April - December
Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Health Adventure
We were one of the first health education facilities of our kind in the United States. Learn about our fascinating history!
Short Gallery Tour
Over 12,000 square feet of hands-on fun. Sneak a peek at this developing tour of our facility.
Admission is $5.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Students, Seniors, and Children ages 2 - 15. Children under 2 are FREE! For information about scheduling a group visit with a program , call 1-800-935-0204 or (828) 257-4535.
Hours of Operation
The Health Adventure is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.
The Asheville Art Museum
Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fridays until 8:00.
Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.
Admission
Adults $6.00 - Students & Seniors $5.00 - Children under 4 Free
Additional fees may apply for selected exhibitions.
Museum Shop
Visit during regular Museum hours for unique gifts and regional fine art.
As the single visual arts facility serving Western North Carolina, the Asheville Art Museum, its collection and programs are the only such resources available to the diverse communities in the region. We are committed to being a vital force in community and individual development and to providing life-long opportunities for education and enrichment through the visual arts.
The Asheville Art Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums and receives general operating support for its programs from Museum members, many private and corporate foundations, the Arts Alliance, the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency.
Chimney Rock Park
visit Chimney Rock website, click here. Chimney Rock Park is a scenic attraction located 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, with spectacular 75-mile views, numerous hiking trails, a 404-foot waterfall, Nature Center, picnicking and more. 1-800-277-9611
French Broad Rafting Company
Enjoy the beauty of Pisgah National Forest as you experience the challenge of whitewater rafting. French Broad Rafting Company ALWAYS puts a guide in EVERY RAFT - guaranteed! Only 30 minutes from Asheville, NC - Morning, afternoon, and evening sunset trips - Calm water raft trips
Mount Pisgah Balloons
Hot air balloon rides in Mount Pisgah area. 828-667-9943
Cradle of Forestry
Historic site and home of the Forest Discovery Center. Activities include:
18-minute movie, guided hikes, historic cabins, craftsmen, 1915 logging train, helicopter simulator, scavenger hunt, hands-on exhibits, cafe and gift shop. Near waterfalls, hiking, and fishing on Hwy. 276.
1002 Pisgah Hwy. (Hwy. 276)
Pisgah Forest (41 miles from Asheville)
828/877-3130
Hours: Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Apr 17- Nov 1. Allow two hours for visit.
Admission: Adults $5; Children ages 4-17 $2.50.
Craft Heritage Trails of Western North Carolina
Seven driving tours with almost 450 stops including craft shops, studios, galleries, and historic inns and restaurants are included in this 145-page guidebook which can be purchased at the Asheville Visitor Center or by contacting HandMade in America. 800/331-4154.
Historic Downtown Asheville
Steeped in history, Asheville's downtown boasts more art deco architecture than any southeastern city other than Miami Beach. Over 150 boutiques, shops, art galleries and antique stores offer lots of opportunity to browse or buy. Nearly 50 diverse restaurants, cafes, tea rooms, and brewery pubs provide mouth-watering cuisine and a place to people watch. Area night clubs feature everything from regional music to poetry slams to nationally known acts. During the summer and fall, a variety of entertainment can be found outdoors at City/County Plaza and Pack Square. Free. 828/251-9973.
Folk Art Center
The nation's preeminent organization representing the crafts culture of the Southern Appalachians, the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild, owns and operates this facility where works of guild members are displayed and sold and artisans frequently demonstrate their craft.
Hours: Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Apr-Dec); 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Jan-Mar). Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Days. Allow 45 minutes to one hour for visit.
North Carolina Arboretum
Located at the edge of the Pisgah National Forest, a short distance from Interstates 26 and 40, the 424-acre site features a Visitor Education Center, state-of-the-art greenhouse complex, an array of gardens, a loop trail and a variety of ongoing special programs.
Oconaluftee Indian Village & Unto These Hills
Oconaluftee Indian Village is an authentic recreation of an 18th Century Cherokee Indian Village.
Hours: Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 15-October 25.
Admission: Adults $12; Children ages 6-13 $5.
