Explore Asheville
Welcome to the official Asheville, North Carolina, tourism site.
Summer in Asheville offers an abundance of vacation opportunities, whether you long for wild water adventures, majestic mountain trails or just want to relax and enjoy time with your family in the clean mountain air and sweet summer breezes. Worried about gas prices? No worries! We offer hot deals, coupons and tips on getting value from your vacation with our new Cool Asheville Savings section.
Asheville Happenings
Jul 20, 2008 to Jul 26, 2008
Day Classes at the Swannanoa School of Culinary Arts
Warren Wilson College
Jul 25, 2008 to Jul 27, 2008
Bele Chere - 30th Anniversary
Downtown Asheville
Jul 31, 2008 to Aug 02, 2008
81st Annual Mountain Dance & Folk Festival
Diana Wortham Theatre
Aug 01, 2008 to Aug 03, 2008
Asheville Quilt Show
The North Carolina Arboretum
Aug 01, 2008 to Aug 03, 2008
62nd Annual Asheville Antiques Fair
Asheville Civic Center
Aug 02, 2008 to Aug 03, 2008
36th Annual Village Art & Craft Fair
Historic Biltmore Village
What's New In Asheville
Cool Asheville Savings
This new budget travel planner provides ideas to plan a fun-filled vacation in the Asheville area despite rising gas prices and economic concerns.
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Shindig on the Green
A must-see for lovers of traditional Appalachian music and dance, this annual, free, outdoor music festival kicks off June 28 and continues on most Saturday nights throughout the summer.
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Luxury Shops at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
One of Asheville's most historic accommodations recently unveiled a luxury shopping experience featuring four specialty shops called "Walk in the Park."
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Bele Chere Festival Celebrates 30 Years
Bele Chere, the largest, free, outdoor music and arts street festival in the Southeast, turns 30 in 2008. The festival is July 25-27 and features many musicians including Travis Tritt and The Wailers.
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Order the 2008 Visitor Guide
Special Packages in Asheville
Spa Vacation Packages
Start eliminating stress now by booking your lodging and your treatments in one simple step with these great Spa 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 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!
