With beautiful gardens, elegant estates, outdoor activities, and the stunning beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway, there is much to see and do in Asheville. Discover our favorite things to do in Asheville and start planning your getaway today!
Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is beaming with scenic viewpoints and attractions, making for plenty of opportunities to stop along the way and take it all in. But where are the best places to stop? Discover a few of our favorite attractions to see along the Blue Ridge Parkway so, you don’t miss a thing!
Biltmore
A visit to Asheville isn’t complete until you see the Biltmore Estate. The Biltmore Estate is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States and Asheville’s main attraction. Enjoy colorful gardens, hiking trails, a guided tour inside the estate, a winery, and so much more with a visit to the Biltmore Estate.
North Carolina Arboretum and botanic gardens
Asheville and Western North Carolina offer an abundant variety of flowers, plants, trees, bushes unique to the area. Residents and visitors can visit two public gardens; the North Carolina Arboretum and the Asheville Botanical Gardens.
Both are easily accessible by vehicle and provide a pleasant place to explore gardens, trails, and experience the beauty of Asheville up close.
Biking
For the mountain biking enthusiast seeking a choice of trails – Asheville provides many thrilling opportunities and challenges. Many enjoy the physical exertion of mountain biking and the adrenaline rush of conquering a trail. The natural beauty of the wooded areas in and near Asheville, combined with rugged terrain with varying altitudes in the Western North Carolina area, makes this a truly unique place to experience the adventure of mountain biking.
Visit a brewery
After your bike ride, cool off and grab a beer at one of many breweries that have made a home here. There’s no doubt Asheville features a craft beer scene that is one of the largest in the country. With 26 craft breweries, there’s plenty to choose from including the iconic Green Man Brewery and one of the largest in town, the Asheville Brewing Company. Discover some of our favorites with this list of breweries in Asheville.
Hiking
Explore the great outdoors and the beauty of the Southern Appalachian Mountains with one of the many trails in the area. From vista and mountaintop views to waterfalls and scenic creek sides, there is something for everyone.
Enjoy access to one of the best trails, the Mountains-to-sea trail, right from your front door when you stay at Asheville Cabin of Willow Winds. Our property rests on acres of wooded landscape with trails leading to the Blue Ridge Parkway and MTST. Rent a cozy one-bedroom cabin for two or bring the entire family and stay in one of our larger three-bedroom cabins and enjoy the best hiking in the area.
Stay at Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds
Of course, one of our favorite things to do in Asheville is staying at Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds. Visit us in spring and summer with our colorful blooms, while autumn produces an abundance of fall foliage and winter is the perfect time for quiet and stillness as the season settles in.
Our cozy cabins rest on acres of wooded landscape with trails leading to the Blue Ridge Parkway, complete with open space and gardens for you to explore. Each of our 25 cabins is uniquely decorated and feature private decks and patios to enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains right from your doorstep. Find your perfect mountain retreat and book your stay with us today!
