Surrounded by the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina, artists, writers and various countercultures have flocked to the beauty and solitude that Asheville promises. The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway passes the eastern side of town and traverses 469 miles of scenic vistas, which are highly popular with local and visiting artists. Packed with art galleries, restaurants and unique shops, downtown's historical Art Deco buildings serve as a fascinating architectural backdrop to a district saturated in local flavor. However, by far the most famous attraction in Asheville is the Biltmore Estate, owned by the Vanderbilt family and a stunning example of the opulence and magnificence of the Gilded Age. ...More
Western North Carolina Air Museum The first air museum in the state displays more than 15 restored and replica airplanes, including a 1930 Curtiss Robin a... | |
| Commemorating the life and work of an American literary giant, the Carl Sandburg Home features 30-minute guided tours, h... | |
| Designed for children between the ages of one and ten, the Hands On! gallery features educational, interactive exhibits ... | |
Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County Geology and archeology are explored at the Mineral & Lapidary Museum in exhibits ranging from a dinosaur egg found in Ch... | |
Broad River Gems and Mining Co Broad River Gems and Mining Co. provides visitors the chance to mine for gems or dig for fossils. An onsite museum featu... |







