What to Do in Asheville
No matter when you decide to visit our magnificent mountains, you'll find plenty of things to do in and around Asheville. In winter, enjoy mild days in Asheville with easy access to the higher elevations that are dusted in snow. Then, watch the mountains awaken as spring blankets the hillsides with wildflowers. Glorious summer brings warm days for outdoor fun and cool nights for enjoying the hours after dark at downtown Asheville's unique restaurants and night spots. And autumn cloaks these peaks with every shade of red, orange and yellow imaginable.
Anytime of the year, you can discover the region's rich art and craft heritage at the numerous art galleries and shops. Visit one of the area's historic attractions, including Biltmore Estate, America's largest home. Explore downtown Asheville's unique restaurants and eclectic shops. Delve into the mountains' endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Experience the real Cold Mountain. Or take a short, yet breathtaking, ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway. And throughout the year, there are events, festivals and entertainment to spice up your visit.
- Outdoor Activities
Asheville and the surrounding countryside offer more outdoor activities than nearly any Southeastern destination. The lush outdoors sets the stage for activities of every kind, from soft-adventure to quiet hikes through the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- Dining
From Mediterranean to vegetarian, four-star restaurant to down-home diner, Asheville boasts a variety of eateries that go well beyond its Southern cooking and barbecue roots. Many restaurants in Asheville also feature live music from jazz to bluegrass. Dining in downtown Asheville can be an adventure with menu choices that range from ostrich to sushi, Island quesadillas with Caribbean pumpkin to black-eyed peacakes, Carolina brook trout to grilled portobello mushroom sandwiches.
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Shopping
Whether you're hunting for that perfect souvenir or a must-have item, Asheville offers a unique shopping experience from one-of-a-kind stores to malls and outlet shops. With more than 30 independent galleries and more than 100 retail shops, downtown Asheville is a shopper's paradise. A walk down any street leads to a treasure-trove of unique shops. Or lose yourself in the block-long Grove Arcade Public Market, which recently reopened as a shopping and dining destination in itself.
- Nightlife
Asheville is home to lively nightspots, music venues and theatres. The Diana Wortham Theatre presents more than 170 events each year, and live comedy, drama and music are all presented at local playhouses. Live music of all genres spills out of a delicious mix of clubs and venues. Every third Friday, June through September, the Asheville Downtown Association presents Downtown After Five, a free outdoor concert series on Pack Square. And that's just for starters.
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