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 [...]
The recovery from Hurricane Helene continues apace and many Western North Carolina attractions have reopened. In fact, it's actually beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here - Asheville Christmas 2024! There's no denying that Hurricane Helene struck a hard blow. A full recovery [...]
Asheville, North Carolina, is a dream destination for anyone looking to experience fall at its most vibrant. Our scenic town, snug in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, becomes a canvas of color each autumn. The Asheville fall foliage offers visitors an unforgettable seasonal [...]
Asheville, North Carolina, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is known for its stunning natural beauty. Among the area's many seasonal wonders, the annual monarch butterfly migration stands out as a truly unique event. Guests of Bent Creek Lodge will be delighted [...]
Come witness the colorful progress of spring with a visit to Asheville and the annual celebration of flowers at Biltmore Blooms 2024. This year's event is enhanced by the simultaneous opening of the stunning new Chihuly exhibit on March 25th, 2024. Is there any season [...]
There are few places as romantic as Asheville, NC making it the perfect Valentine’s Day destination. Let Bent Creek Lodge help you make the most of your romantic Asheville getaway with our generous lodging specials! Asheville is an excellent vacation destination no matter what the [...]
Thinking of enjoying a holiday getaway this year? Great idea – may we suggest an Asheville Christmas? The holidays are a great time to visit with so many special events to attend. Winter Lights at the Arboretum, Christmas at Biltmore, Winter Wonderland at the Grove [...]
Spring is just around the corner and that means Biltmore Blooms, the annual festival of flowers at Biltmore Estate. Come tour the always gorgeous grounds and gardens while they're bursting with more than 100,000 flowers. Now through May 25th, 2023 The Asheville area is always [...]
Discover the fascinating life, mind, and innovative work of Italian artist and polymath Leonardo da Vinci when you visit the Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius installation at Biltmore. This amazing and immersive exhibition is open now through February 20th at the Deerpark [...]
The end of the year holidays are coming and you can feel the excitement building. Winter Lights at the Arboretum, Christmas at Biltmore, the Asheville Holiday Parade, and other favorites are all just around the corner. So many ways to celebrate an Asheville Christmas! There’s [...]
It's been a fantastic summer here in the Blue Ridge Mountains and, as always, it went so fast that we're a little sad to see it go. It's also hard not to be excited about autumn's upcoming, always stunning, color show, however! Fall in Asheville [...]
