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a Columbus-based Lifestyle, Home, and Parenting Blog by Amanda Hamman

Travel · January 13, 2016

10 Things to Do in Asheville, North Carolina

GAC’s winter travel series has officially begun! While in North Carolina, here are 10 Things to Do in Asheville:10 Things to Do in Asheville, North Carolina // girl about columbus
The Omni Grove Park Inn | Asheville, North Carolina Travel Guide1. Stay at historic The Omni Grove Park Inn. Play a round of golf, tennis, take in the views. Book an appointment at their amazing spa. 

Omni Grove Park Inn / Asheville2. Spend the day at The Biltmore – tour the house, garden, and grounds and be in awe of the immaculate estate that the Vanderbilts created.

Biltmore / Asheville

Asheville Travel Guide / girl about columbus3. Shop downtown Asheville. Stop in Framed, a really cool luxury eyewear shop. Peruse the unique finds at Asheville Market Basket. Find beautiful leather goods at Paul Taylor. While you’re at it, grab a coffee at World Coffee Cafe.

Framed / Asheville

Asheville Travel Guide / girl about columbus

4. Explore the The River Arts District, which consists of a ton of artists and working studios in historic buildings that span over a one mile stretch of the French Broad River. 

Asheville Travel Guide | girl about columbus

Asheville Travel Guide | girl about columbus

5. Travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway! Take in the scenic routes. Pack food for a picnic. Go slow and enjoy the views.

Patton Avenue Company | Asheville

6. Relax and rent a cabin or cottage. Bask in nature and enjoy the fresh air.

Asheville Travel Guide | girl about columbus

7. Go on a hike! There are so many options for hiking trails in the area. Here is a great list to help you get started. Even better: Find a waterfall.

Asheville Travel Guide | girl about columbus

8. Experience Asheville’s plethora of breweries and wineries. While there are many to choose from, don’t miss The Biltmore’s winery and I also heard New Belgium is opening a brewery in Asheville there this year!

Asheville Travel Guide / girl about columbus

Rhubarb | Asheville, North Carolina

9. Eat at a really good restaurant like Rhubarb or Tupelo Honey Cafe.

Rhubarb / Asheville, North Carolina

10. Find and listen to some live music. It’s not hard to find in Asheville! Bonus: Live streetside music.

Asheville Travel Guide / girl about columbus

What are some of your must-do’s while in Asheville?
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  1. lipsticklattesandlunges says

    January 13, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    Love your grey dress! Those baskets are to die for.

    Sara | Lipstick, Lattes & Lunges

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  2. Deb says

    August 21, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    Get a burger at the Smokey Park Supper Club. Without a doubt it was the best burger I have ever tasted in my life! Melts in your mouth, I’m not kidding.

    Reply
  3. BRENDA CURTWRIGHT says

    December 19, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    THE BATTERY PARK BOOK EXCHANGE AND CHAMPAGNE BAR IS MY FAVORITE SPOT! IT IS BEAUTIFUL, COZY, AND YOU CAN SIP CHAMPAGNE – IT DOES NOT GET BETTER THAN THAT! :).

    Reply

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