Oh Asheville!
When I say this city has something to offer every traveler, I'm not exaggerating. Young or old, waterfalls or wine, more affordable or more refined ... Asheville has enough variety to entertain any visitor for a long weekend (or even longer!).
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| Beautiful trees. Beautiful waterways. Beautiful Asheville. |
As promised in my social media posts, I've put together an itinerary that you can use to plan your own trip, or -- for a fee of only $375 per person -- I'll plan and book your weekend getaway for you. Of course, if neither of these options work, I'm always excited to help you plan a fully custom itinerary for your preferred length of time.
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| One of the amazing tours available in Asheville. |
So what does your Curated by Karla: Asheville $375 fee include?
➤ One Biltmore admission, including a reservation to tour Biltmore House (from 10 AM to 5 PM most of the year, special Christmas evening visits 5 PM to 9 PM, including complimentary audio guide) (up to $195 value!)
➤ Access to the Biltmore gardens and grounds, including bike trails and 22 miles of hiking trails
➤ Access to Antler Hill Village and Winery
➤ Wine tasting at the Biltmore Winery (upgrade available for additional charge or as your included group tour)
➤ Your choice of one special experience from a carefully curated list of small group tours (either at Biltmore or in the Asheville area) (up to $100 value)
➤ Personalized guide to waterfalls and walks in the Asheville area
➤ Personalized dining recommendations and, if requested, professional assistance securing dinner reservations
➤ Lodging recommendations based on your preferences and budget
➤ Professional assistance securing your reservations at VRBO properties or at Asheville area hotels (including Biltmore properties) (NOTE: planning fee does not include cost of lodging)
➤ On-the-go access to your personalized itinerary using my favorite travel tool: the Tern for Travelers app
If you're more of a DIY person, here's my own perfect 3-night Asheville itinerary here so you can easily plan your long weekend in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina.
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| Asheville offers lodging options from rustic cabins to luxury hotels and everything in between. |
DAY ONE: ASHEVILLE ARRIVAL
Check into reserved lodging -- advance reservations definitely recommended; it is often a challenge to find last-minute lodging in the Asheville area.
Dinner (reservations recommended)
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| Welcome to beautiful Biltmore! |
DAY TWO: BEAUTIFUL BILTMORE
Begin your day with breakfast before entering the Biltmore Estate (or perhaps enjoy room service, if you're staying at The Inn at Biltmore!).
9:15 AM - arrive at Biltmore Estate, enter gates with your advance purchase ticket, then proceed to your first stop
10:00 AM - enter Biltmore House; for maximum flexibility, I recommend the self-guided option with the included audio guide (advance timed reservation required)
12:00 PM - lunch near Biltmore House (reservations recommended for The Stable Cafe, other dining options are also available)
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| Delicious salads for lunch at The Stable Cafè |
12:45 PM - stroll through the Biltmore Gardens and browse the shops
2:00 PM - drive to Antler Hill Village and Winery
2:30 PM - enjoy a complimentary wine tasting (no reservation required, just join the queue inside the winery shop)
3:15 PM - explore Antler Hill Village, with its farm, barn, a variety of charming shops, and a winery
5:00 PM - Red Wine and Chocolate Experience (additional fee)
6:00 PM - dinner at one of the delicious Antler Hill restaurants or in The Dining Room at The Inn (reservations recommended for all dinner options)
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| Cheers from Biltmore! |
DAY THREE: CHASE WATERFALLS AND EXPLORE DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE
Begin your day with breakfast before an early start to see the beautiful waterfalls in the Asheville area.
9:00 AM - THREE OPTIONS:
(1) Chasing Waterfalls! Options include roadside waterfalls, very short walks to see waterfalls, and hikes of several miles with the highlight being a waterfall. Guided tours are available.
(2) Foraging tour with No Taste Like Home -- if you choose this option, I recommend also contacting one of the tour company's partner restaurants about dinner reservations, including a complimentary appetizer made of foraged foods.
(3) If you are staying at Biltmore, explore more of Biltmore's beautiful grounds, including a hiking trail past a waterfall!
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| Imagine the peaceful sounds of this babbling brook. |
12:00 PM - lunch in Asheville area
1:00 PM - spend the afternoon exploring charming downtown Asheville, on your own or with a guided tour, or perhaps visit the River Arts District
6:00 PM - dinner in Asheville proper (reservations recommended)
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| After a guided foraging experience, we enjoyed dinner at The Market Place. |
DAY FOUR: SEE YOU NEXT TIME!
Begin your day with a delicious farewell breakfast before driving or flying home ...
... and stay tuned for the rest of the Asheville series!!
ASHEVILLE (Part Two) is available here.
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