Spring has sprung and the evidence is all around, especially at places like The Botanical Gardens at Asheville. This 10-acre, wooded nature preserve is home to over 600 species of native plants, currently including a host of bright spring wildflowers! If a leisurely stroll through [...]
Celebrate spring with a visit to Asheville and the annual explosion of color that is Biltmore Blooms. As spring approaches, the gardens are already in bloom and are promising a truly spectacular show. April 1st through May 26th, 2022. When George Vanderbilt was building Biltmore, [...]
Asheville Marathon and Half 2022 is just weeks away, scheduled for Saturday, March 19th. This popular, spectator friendly event includes live music and an after party, and will be held in Downtown Asheville, NC. Asheville's annual marathon and a half is a always a good [...]
Explore the life and work of famed, Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, Vincent Van Gogh, with a visit to Van Gogh Alive at the Biltmore. This immersive and entrancing, state of the art installation is an experience you do not want to miss. Open now through March [...]
Give the gift of an Asheville getaway this holiday season with Bent Creek Lodge gift certificates! Why settle for the mundane and the predictable when you can gift them an unforgettable vacation experience? There's no place in the world quite like Asheville, NC, a thriving [...]
Looking to end your year on a high note? Come celebrate the holidays with an Asheville Christmas getaway at Bent Creek Lodge! There's never a bad time to visit Asheville but, come the holidays, we really pull out all the stops. Holiday decorations, drive-through light [...]
Asheville's unique Moogseum museum celebrates the life and career of American engineer Robert Arthur Moog and his groundbreaking Moog synthesizers. You may not have heard of Bob Moog (rhymes with "vogue") but you've definitely heard his Moog synthesizer. The revolutionary instrument is used in hundreds [...]
As summer 2021 comes to a close, our thoughts turn to the upcoming autumn spectacular that is the Asheville fall foliage show. We have front row seats for one of the longest leaf-peeping seasons in the country, with fall festivals, hikes, and fall foliage drives [...]
If you like wild animals, you'll love visiting Western North Carolina Nature Center. The 42 acre Asheville zoo is home to more than 60 native species, including cougars, bears, otters, wolves and more! Few things are as fascinating as getting up close to a wild [...]
Get set for fun in the sun this August when the 6th annual Downtown LEAF Festival fills Asheville's Pack Square with live music, art, food, drink and more! August 27th and 28th, 2021. The annual LEAF Global Arts Festival is held twice a year, in [...]
Looking for fun and relaxing things to do during your Asheville getaway this summer? One of the most popular options is floating down the French Broad River on an inner tube with Zen Tubing. Summertime is a glorious time in Asheville, NC. The weather is [...]
The Southern Highland Craft Guild and Folk Art Center is one of the most popular attractions in Asheville. The center, located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, features three galleries of beautiful Appalachian arts and crafts. Unique and exquisite handcrafted items are always a joy to [...]
