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Before you go
Your trip to Asheville.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Asheville – North Carolina Destination Asheville and Blue Ridge
How to get there
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Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) 25 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
AVL airport is about 25 km south of downtown. Charlotte (CLT), about 200 km away, handles international flights. Long-distance buses reach the city. By car, you arrive via I-40 and I-26.
How many days
One full day for Biltmore; one for downtown and the River Arts District; one for a stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
When to go
Mid-October to early November for the colors; April to June for the blooms; summer is mild with afternoon rains. Biltmore is decorated for Christmas from November through early January.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
For downtown, no: it is walkable and there are city buses. For Biltmore, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the trails, yes. Drivers keep to the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Asheville
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All day
Biltmore
Book a timed entry to tour the house, walk the gardens and conservatory, and finish in Antler Hill Village, home to the winery.
2 days in Asheville
Day 2
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Morning
Asheville downtown
Stroll through the Art Deco downtown, the Grove Arcade and the galleries, and have lunch at one of the breweries.
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Afternoon
Blue Ridge Parkway
Drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway visitor center and, if the section is open, to the Mount Pisgah overlook to the south.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Asheville?
Visit Biltmore, walk the Art Deco downtown and the River Arts District, sample the craft breweries and drive stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Is Asheville a good base for the Blue Ridge Parkway?
Yes. The road runs along the city’s edge, and from there you can reach overlooks, trails and craft centers to the north and south.
Why does Asheville have so many breweries?
The city hosts dozens of craft breweries and gained national fame for them; many operate tasting rooms in downtown and in the southern part of the city.
What time zone is Asheville in?
Asheville follows Eastern Time: UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 during Daylight Saving Time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.