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Asheville is known for mild winters and a cozy downtown full of holiday tradition, but this year the season will sizzle with spectacle and savings. Enjoy great dining, fun shopping and live music in downtown Asheville. Hit the Western North Carolina mountains for a sizzling holiday season, where visitors can enjoy Christmas shopping, experience one of the Asheville area's many enchanting and unique holiday events, or take in some entertaining holiday theater. Stay in the loop on local happenings with our Asheville blog.
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Asheville Happenings
Nov 07, 2009 to Jan 02, 2010
Legendary Inns Gingerbread Tour
Asheville Area
Nov 18, 2009 to Jan 03, 2010
National Gingerbread House Competition & Display
Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa
Nov 21, 2009
63rd Asheville Holiday Parade
Downtown Asheville
Nov 21, 2009
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
The Orange Peel
Nov 21, 2009
Rusted Root
The Orange Peel
Nov 21, 2009
"Third Day" Concert
Asheville Civic Center
Nov 22, 2009
The Idiotarod: The 5k Shopping Cart Race
River Arts District
What's New In Asheville
Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving
See a list of restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner.
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Asheville Seasonal Sizzle
Holiday nights in downtown Asheville get a glitzy makeover.
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Holiday Getaways
Come celebrate the holidays with us in Asheville, where every day is always festive.
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Detour Information for Travel from TN
Find out how to get around the rock slide.
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Special Packages in Asheville
Holiday Packages
Make Asheville's holiday traditions your own and save by taking advantage of our Holiday Packages.
Biltmore Vacation Packages
Biltmore packages make it possible to combine the Asheville area’s most popular attraction with lodging, whether you’re looking for a last-minute vacation idea or you already plan to visit Asheville and Biltmore. See the list!
Romance Packages
Romance packages and hotel deals provide a chance for a couples romantic getaway to Asheville, an ideal destination for some one-on-one romance. Book a couples getaway with flowers, chocolates or a romantic dinner. Get romantic!