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Explore Asheville

Explore Asheville, NC

Fun things to do, see, and experience during your stay in the Asheville area. Includes an events calendar, coupons, videos and pictures.

Asheville North Carolina Travel Guide

Find information about lodging, dining, entertainment, hiking, weather and more.

Asheville, NC

Asheville's Chamber of Commerce site listing dining, lodging, real estate and entertainment opportunities. Frequently updated.

City of Asheville North Carolina

Information about the city's government, businesses, tourism, and news and events.

Biltmore

Plan a trip to the Biltmore House, America's largest home. Includes tours of the home, dining experiences, a winery, gardens, and much more.

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

See the sites o fhe Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. Includes, hiking, driving tours, boating, camping, railroads and more.

Baseball Game - Asheville Tourists

For the baseball enthusiasts, the Asheville Tourists are playing at home June 5-7 against Bowling Green (associated with the Tampa Bay Rays).  Regular/general admission is $7.00, for seniors $5.00.  Box seats are $10.00, for seniors $7.00.  There are group discounts available based on 20 or more people in the group, $6.00 general admission or $9.00 box seats.  Interested individuals and groups can check at the Registration Desk for more information.  Or, please contact Gale Teaster by Tuesday, June 2, at 1:00 p.m.  We could purchase box seats.

Gray Line Tours of Asheville

A trolley tour of Asheville highlighting several historic districts, Grove Park Inn, downtown Asheville, the River Arts district and more!  Stay on the trolley for a comprehensive tour of 1.5 to 2 hours, or get off at any of the 7 trolley stops to shop, dine, explore – then re-board the next trolley to continue the tour.  One of the stops is the main entrance of the Renaissance Hotel!  What could be easier?  Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children, but a special rate for NASIG attendees is in the works.  Keep watching for updates on cost. 

Other tours

Thomas Wolfe Memorial

Located next door to the Renaissance Hotel is the Thomas Wolfe Memorial.  This is the historic Old Kentucky Home boarding house which was run by Wolfe’s mother, and where he lived for 10 years.  Admission is only $1.00.

Listing of local religious organizations (from the Renaissance Hotel web site)

Use the search box for Local Business and Services Directory and select "Religious Organizations" from drop down menu.

Other historic sites and museums

 

Bookstores

Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café  A must-visit! 

The Captain’s Bookshelf  Specializes in fine and rare books.

Downtown Books & News  Over 35,000 quality, hand-picked used books

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(Last updated 5/28/09)