Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore Begin This Week

November 6, 2015 - January 2, 2016    Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore   Explore Biltmore House during holiday evenings when candles and fireplaces fill the grand home with a warm glow, accenting delicate ornaments and priceless treasures with metallic shine and sparkle while holiday music warms the heart. 

Your evening admission includes:  a Reserved evening visit of Biltmore House, Daytime access to Biltmore Gardens and Antler Hill Village and Winery on the same day or next day as your evening visit and free parking. 

GET DISCOUNT ON TICKETS HERE

 

Adventure Center of Asheville Spring Break and Spring Hours

The Adventure Cent of Asheville, 1 Resort Dr in Asheville NC, is now open Tuesdays through Sunday, ready to enjoy the beautiful spring weather.

The Adventure Center of Asheville offers numerous opportunities for a wide range of team building experiences. From the Treetops Adventure Park, designed to provide a fun and competitive experience, to the ground programs, designed to instill confidence, cooperation, communication, and connection between group members, the Center offers numerous options to meet your group’s needs.

The team building programs are custom planned to reflect your goals, level of challenge and the time you are available. These programs have been popular with corporate groups, students, teachers, athletic teams, boards, and associations. Prices and activities vary depending upon event schedule, group size and support required.

Adventure Center of Asheville KidZipKidZip opened last summer.  It is one of America's first zipline adventures designed for kids 4-10 years old and includes 9 Ziplines and 4 fun climbing elements. It is a self-guided tour with the exception of an adult escort. The ziplines range from 50 feet to 250 feet long. They range from 25 feet high to ground level. ages 4-10 (4-6 with adult escort) 2 hours of adventure

WNC Nature Center Hey Day Fall Family Festival

October 11, 2014   Hey Day Fall Family Festival at the WNC Nature Center   Enjoy the 37th annual Hey Day Festival featuring live music and dance performances, special animal encounters, educational programs, arts and crafts for the kids, and delicious food from local vendors. Hey Day is the Nature Center's biggest event of the year.

The WNC Nature Center is a living museum of plants and animals native to the Appalachian region. Our purpose is to increase public awareness and understanding of all aspects of the natural environment of Western North Carolina through hands-on and sensory experiences.

Each year welcome 100,000 visitors attend - of which 30,000 are school children expanding their classroom curriculum.  The Nature Center is located at 75 Gashes Creek Road in  Asheville NC

Christmas on the Mountain in Asheville

December 21   Christmas on the Mountain at The Thomas Wolfe Memorial   Experience the wonder of Appalachian storytelling with balladeer and folklorist Shelia Kay Adams. Participants will be filled with the holiday spirit after listening to her humorous and sentimental stories of ‘Old Christmas' in Madison County. Sheila K. will also play her banjo and sing mountain tunes. Space is limited so call to reserve tickets. ($10.00)

The Thomas Wolf Memorial Site is located at 52 North Market Street in downtown Asheville NC.

Take a Trolley Tour of Asheville

Asheville Historic Trolley Tours See the best of Asheville NC from aboard a vintage trolley. Enjoy a fully narrated tour covering all major points of interest in Asheville including The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, Historic Biltmore Village, the downtown shopping and restaurant district, Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the Asheville Art Museum and art gallery district, The Asheville Visitor Center and much more.

Step off the trolley at any of the convenient stops to shop, dine or sightsee, then re-board and continue the tour.