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Biltmore Estate

Biltmore
The country’s largest private residence and is a prominent historical site in Asheville. The grounds include stables, a world-class winery, and beautiful gardens.
800.624.1575 or 828.225.1333

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Offers visitors and opportunity to see the countryside by train.  Trips are offered from several different locations. The railroad features two tunnels and over 25 bridges for visitors to enjoy. You can also take advantage of the dinner theater trip that is offered seasonally on Saturday evenings.
800.872.4681

Asheville Tourists Baseball
Class-A Affiliate of the Colorado Rockies in the South Atlantic League. They are a local favorite for baseball lovers.
828.258.0428

Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa
A one-of-a-kind resort and spa where visitors can sit on the patio for afternoon tea or enjoy a round of golf. The Inn features several restaurants and a spa for visitors to enjoy. Built in 1913, the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa hosts spectacular views of Asheville and the surrounding mountains.
800.438.5800

Asheville Art Museum
With exhibitions from around and local artists, the museum features paintings, sculptures, and some modern art.
828.253.3227

Thomas Wolfe House
The original home of the famous author of Look Homeward, Angel. The house holds original pieces from Thomas Wolfe’s life. This Victorian home was once his mother’s boarding house and is now a national historic site for visitors to enjoy.
828.253.8304

Diana Wortham Theatre
Known as one of Asheville’s most vibrant theaters, it highlights live performances of music, dance, and theater.
828.232.1536

Fine Arts Theatre
Shows smaller films and independent films that are often not highlighted in large theatre. The theatre hosts independent film festivals each year to provide an outlet for independent film makers. It is a cash-only establishment. 
828.232.1536

Asheville Community Theatre
Smaller theater founded in the 1940s. Since then it has grown and become known as one of the best local theaters in the area. ACT also offers acting workshops for adults and children.
828.254.1320

North Carolina Stage Company
Asheville’s professional theatre and performs in an intimate off-Broadway style venue in downtown Asheville. NCSC has many different programs, including its Catalyst Series which features performances from local, grassroots performing arts companies and No Shame Theatre, an exciting open-mic style series. 
828.239.0263

Asheville Historic Trolleys
For those interested in touring Asheville and getting a feel for this beautiful city, Asheville’s Historic Trolleys offer a sightseeing tour that will give you a peak into the rich history and tradition that this town holds.
888.667.3600

Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville
Hop on board one of Gray Line’s nostalgic trolleys for a fully narrated journey, highlighting the history, homes and hot-spots of Asheville.
866.592.8687