Urban exploration by day. Toe-tapping fun by night. Unscripted adventure when you least expect it. Asheville's unlimited potential lets you shape a tour perfect for your group.
Discover new worlds of art and music, revel in breathtaking beauty, soak up bohemian culture or just relax at a sidewalk cafe. Whether seeking adventure or a place to unwind, your participants will discover that Western North Carolina offers more than just fantastic views of magnificent mountain peaks.
Come discover the wealth of experiences that await you.
I-40 Detour Advisory
The Asheville area and the mountains of Western North Carolina remain accessible from the east, south and north after a rock slide along Interstate 40 at the North Carolina/Tennessee border. Travelers heading to Asheville from the west may use the following detour options (as of 11/05/09):
The NC Department of Transportation advises I-40 travelers from the west to take I-81 north to Johnson City, then I-26 east to Asheville. The I-26 route adds roughly 50 minutes to the travel time, and is one of the nation’s only interstate Scenic Byways. I-26 takes motorists through the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains offering scenic observation points, a welcome center and stunning views of the highest peaks in the East.
Motorcoaches heading east toward Asheville from Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville, TN should take US-321/US-441 north to I-40E, then on to the I-81N to I-26E route listed above.
Motorcoaches are permitted to travel on US-441 South through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. However, it is not a recommended route between TN and NC due to extreme elevation changes, the grade of road on the TN side of the park and inclement weather that causes periodic and unscheduled road closures.
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What others are saying about us!
- Group Travel Leader's June 2009 issue features Asheville in the article "Paying Off Your Dues Pays Off for Asheville," citing Asheville's resourcefulness during hard times is part of the reason it's a trip worth taking. Read the article here.
- Christmas at Biltmore, an internationally known annaul event, was rated one of 2009 Top 100 Events by the American Bus Association and the 2009 Top 100 Selection Committee.
- National Geographic Traveler: In the Fifth Annual (October 2008) Places Rated Survey, Asheville ranked in the top 50 globally and top 10 nationally. The city placed first among NC destinations.
- Featured as the happiest city in America in the 2008 New York Times bestselling book " The Georgraphy of Bliss" by Eric Weiner.
Contact us for help
The Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) wants to do everything possible to make your job easier. Our Motorcoach Travel staff is available Monday through Friday to help you plan tours to the Asheville area.
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