Let us help you plan your perfect western North Carolina mountain vacation! Our 500+ page Asheville travel guide is your one stop for planning a trip with lifetime memories... whether it's a romantic getaway or an escape with friends or a solo retreat. Find time and money saving tips and the most up-to-date official information on the Blue Ridge Mountains, Biltmore, Blue Ridge Parkway, lodging, packages, restaurants, art, events and more. We cover most of western North Carolina, with the best things to do within a 75-mile radius of Asheville.

Vacation Travel Guide Updates - Winter/Spring
• Biltmore Festival of Flowers
• Top Winter Outings & Events
• Top Spring Outings & Events
• Biltmore March Specials
• NC Ski Resorts
• Hunger Games Film Locations
• Expanded Harrahs Casino & Hotel
• Top 2012 Art Festivals and Tours
• Chimney Rock 2012 Events
• Small Plate Crawl Feb 21-23
• 80s Ski Weekend Feb 24-26
• SoCon basketball tournament March 2-5
• Orchid Show March 31-Apr 1

Things to do? Here are just a few vacation ideas...
• Claim the famous Biltmore Estate as your grand retreat for a day.
• Drive along ridgetops of the western North Carolina mountains on the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of the most scenic drives in America.
• Explore the vibrant, inviting downtown Asheville with hundreds of local shops, local food, street performers and many festivals.
• Enjoy romantic accommodations, including elegant bed and breakfast inns, luxury hotels, vacation rentals and secluded log cabins.
• Shop for fine arts and crafts in 100+ galleries and visit a cornucopia of artist studios.
• Hike to discover serenity on a mountaintop or by a waterfall.
• Explore neighboring towns of Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Cashiers, Hendersonville, Brevard, Waynesville, Hot Springs, Highlands, Cherokee, Franklin, Old Fort, Sylva and Black Mountain.

Spring 2012 Feature: Blue Ridge Parkway
Exploring all the stops along the Blue Ridge Parkway could take weeks. Here are our “Top 10 Things to Do” in the Asheville area, beginning north and traveling south. See more details in our Blue Ridge Parkway Vacation Guide.

1. Grandfather Mountain: Drive to the top and enjoy beautiful vistas from a rocky summit and the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge.

2. Linn Cove Viaduct: This 1243-foot concrete segmental bridge snakes around the slopes of Grandfather Mountain.

3. Linville Falls: See five viewpoints of the most photographed waterfall in North Carolina.

4. Mt. Mitchell: Drive to the summit of the highest mountain east of the Rockies for panoramic views.

5. Craggy Gardens: Park at the visitor center here for great views to the east and to the west. Hike, picnic and see summer rhododendron.

6. Folk Art Center: Discover the finest in traditional and contemporary craft with a wonderful shop and galleries.

7. Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center: Learn about the entire 469 miles and 75-year history of the Parkway.

8. North Carolina Arboretum: Stroll through a variety of gardens or on peaceful hiking trails.

9. Pisgah Inn: Stop for lunch and enjoy the views from 5,000 feet at the only restaurant on this section of the Parkway.

10. Graveyard Fields: This very popular hiking spot features two waterfalls in a mile-high valley filled with wildflowers.