Explore Asheville

Welcome to the official Asheville, North Carolina, tourism site.

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.

Check out our Cool Asheville Savings.

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 22, 2009
The Idiotarod: The 5k Shopping Cart Race
River Arts District

Nov 23, 2009 to Jan 02, 2010
Stories of Gingerbread Tour at the Grove Park Inn
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa

Nov 23, 2009
Milky Way Photo Unveiling
The Health Adventure

Nov 24, 2009 to Nov 28, 2009
LaZoom Thanksgiving Tour of Asheville
French Broad Food Co-op

Nov 25, 2009 to Nov 29, 2009
Disney On Ice presents Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo!
Asheville Civic Center

Search events | Submit events

What's New In Asheville

Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving

See a list of restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner.
Learn more...

Asheville Seasonal Sizzle

Holiday nights in downtown Asheville get a glitzy makeover.
Learn more...

Holiday Getaways

Come celebrate the holidays with us in Asheville, where every day is always festive.
Learn more...

Detour Information for Travel from TN

Find out how to get around the rock slide.
Learn more...

Special Packages in Asheville

Holiday Packages

Make Asheville's holiday traditions your own and save by taking advantage of our Holiday 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!