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Cool off in the Western North Carolina mountains for a memorable summer getaway. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, go hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or cool off with a river adventure. Enjoy live music and family entertainment at one of of summer festivals, then feed your soul and appetite with an al fresco dinner downtown. Stay in the loop on local happenings with our Asheville Blog.

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Jul 04, 2009
4th of July Block Party in Weaverville
North Buncombe High School Soccer practice field

Jul 04, 2009
July 4th Celebration
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

Jul 08, 2009
Last Band Standing- Road to Bele Chere
The Orange Peel

Jul 10, 2009
Art in the Airport
Asheville Regional Airport

Jul 16, 2009 to Jul 18, 2009
5th Annual Festival of Native Peoples and Cherokee Art Market
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds

Jul 22, 2009
Method Man & Redman
The Orange Peel

Jul 24, 2009 to Jul 26, 2009
Bele Chere
Downtown Asheville

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Free Activities

Have a blast in Asheville without blasting your funds.
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Rhododendron Bloom

View dense thickets of the brilliant Purple Rhododendron.
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Asheville's Music Scene

Learn where to find the best music in Asheville.
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Great Smoky Mountains 75th Anniversary

Join us as we celebrate a monumental occasion.
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2009 Visitor Guide
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Special Packages in Asheville

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Outdoor Adventure Packages

Enjoy a rejuvenation vacation with an outdoor adventure package, featuring specials on rafting and other outdoor activities.

Biltmore vacation 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 Vacation Packages for Couples

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!