Things to Do & Events

With the passing of Memorial Day comes the traditional start of the Asheville summer. For locals and visitors alike, the onset of warmer weather and longer days opens up numerous options for Asheville area activities.

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While Asheville has developed quite the reputation as a craft brewery/beer mecca, it is quietly establishing itself as a go-to spot for Mexican restaurants as well. From upscale to grab-n-go, the variety of Mexican food offered provides Asheville residents and visitors alike a broad selection...

April is North Carolina Beer Month, and Asheville is the place to celebrate! In particular, you’ll find numerous watering spots in South Slope, a downtown area that has been undergoing a transformation of late. Originally a stoic industrial and warehouse district,...

North Carolina has long been home to some of the finest horse country in the US. And now, the western NC mountain region has gained international recognition. Late last year, the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), headquartered in Switzerland, announced that the FEI World...

A NC mountain Thanksgiving is an incredible way to gather the family together and make the kind of special memories that will last a lifetime. Why not start a new family tradition by heading up to western NC this year as a way to kick-start...

An Asheville autumn outing can be all about leaves, but did you know that we also have an incredible number of migrating bird species in the fall? Why not incorporate the two activities and head on up our way for leaf peeping and bird watching? ...

With Memorial Day Weekend drawing to a close, summer is officially on its way. And it isn’t too early to start planning your July 4th vacation in western NC. Just look at some of the Black Mountain and Montreat events occurring around July 4th.

If you haven’t solidified your Memorial Day weekend plans yet, you may want to head on up to the western NC mountains. Greybeard Rentals still has a good variety of rentals available for the weekend. And there are a...

Black bear sightings are becoming more commonplace in the Asheville area, and the sightings tend to increase between the spring and summer months and can extend into the fall. While they can be a scenic sight, strolling down trails and paths, the NC...