No summer getaway to Asheville is complete without a visit to the Blue Ridge Parkway. “America’s Favorite Drive” offers some of the most breathtakingly scenic mountain views in the Southeast. The Blue Ridge Parkway summer experience is one of the best and easy outdoor adventures [...]
Spring is one of the most beautiful times of year in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and few places showcase the season better than next door at NC Arboretum. "The Arb," as it is fondly known, is a popular outdoor destination with 434 acres of cultivated [...]
If you think you’ve seen all that the Biltmore Estate has to offer, think again. Spring 2026 sees a brand-new reason to visit: Luminere! This entrancing, outdoor light and sound experience, the first-of its kind in Biltmore’s 130-year history, opens select evenings, March 26th through [...]
Give that special someone a romantic, Asheville Valentine's Day holiday and save when you stay at Bent Creek Lodge. Asheville, NC is an excellent vacation destination no matter the season, and our lodging specials and add-ons make it all the more affordable and fun. Those [...]
Getting married at Bent Creek Lodge in Asheville, NC offers couples a beautifully curated wedding experience. Our Asheville elopements and intimate weddings blend laid-back, mountain romance with thoughtful, all-inclusive services. It's the perfect destination for small celebrations with close family and friends. When you plan [...]
Give yourself the gift of an Asheville, NC Christmas vacation and reap the reward of twinkling lights, crisp mountain air, and festive family fun! Late November through early January, the city radiates holiday cheer with a bevy of events, attractions, and happenings. There's nothing quite [...]
Winter in Western North Carolina is about to feel a little more magical. Beginning November 15, 2025, The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville welcomes the North American debut of Trolls: A Field Study by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. The immersive outdoor exhibit will run through [...]
Spring has sprung, summer has spun, and now the Asheville fall foliage show has begun! If you're a fan of autumn colors and haven't experienced the season in Asheville yet, you're missing out. Not only do we have some of the most stunning leaf-peeping in [...]
Pack Square Park will soon pulse with the undeniable energy of Asheville Goombay Festival 2025, a celebration of Black and Afro‑Diasporic culture. September 4th through 7th, 2025 in downtown Asheville, NC. Asheville's annual Goombay Festival began in 1982 as a way to celebrate the rich cultural [...]
The stunning Biltmore Estate is one of the Asheville area's biggest attractions. Now you can get an annual pass to the Gilded-Age icon for just $129 when you stay 2 nights or more at Bent Creek Lodge! Don't hesitate, though - this offer is only [...]
Appalachian folk art fans won't want to miss the upcoming Summer Session of the 2025 Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands. The beloved bi-annual event celebrates it's 78th year in 2025. July 17–20, 2025, at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville. Asheville is a lively artisan paradise [...]
There's almost never a bad time for a hike in Asheville. As waterfall enthusiasts know, however, spring may be one of the best times. Asheville waterfalls are at their most spectacular during this season, swollen by rains and snowmelt. Better yet, the cooler temps and [...]
