The Windsor’s favorite things to do in Asheville

Biltmore Estate

George Vanderbilt´s historic country estate, and America´s largest home - plus gardens, a winery, Antler Hill Village, historic farm, shops, restaurants, and outdoor adventures. This National Historic Landmark is an amazing destination offering a wide range of activities for all ages. Be sure to ask us about discounted tickets!

 Lexington Glassworks

Located in the heart of downtown, this team of artists creates timeless and innovative hand-blown glass. Each piece is skillfully crafted using century old techniques and locally sourced material with the singular goal of creating top-notch work. By inviting you to view the glassblowing process from start to finish, you grow an appreciation for and relationship with the artist making the glass and the pieces on display in the gallery. 

 LaZoom Tours 

LaZoom Tours are by far, the best and most entertaining way to see and get to know Asheville. Their incredibly talented, dedicated guides—each with their own special personality—will inform and delight you at every turn! Comedy, haunted & beer tours available! 

 The Thomas Wolfe Memorial 

Considered by many to be one of the giants of 20th-century American literature, Thomas Wolfe immortalized his childhood home in his epic autobiographical novel, Look Homeward, Angel. Wolfe’s colorful portrayal of his family, his hometown of “Altamont” Asheville, North Carolina, and “Dixieland” the Old Kentucky Home boardinghouse, earned the Victorian period house a place as one of American literature’s most famous landmarks. 

Outdoors and Hiking:

Craggy Gardens

One of Asheville’s claim to fame, Craggy Gardens has vivid colors of wildflowers, exposed rock bald and spectacular views of distant peaks at Craggy Gardens, recognized by the state of North Carolina as a National Heritage Area. It is home to a multitude of rare plants and wildlife and easily accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Closed in winter months.

Triple Falls

Triple Falls in DuPont State Forest offers a unique opportunity to stand (or even have a picnic) in the middle of waterfall! A level rock surface allows plenty of room to safely enjoy the views and cascading water. These amazing falls have been made famous by such movies as “The Last of the Mohicans”, “The Hunger Games”, and “Max”.

The Blueridge Parkway

This infamous parkway boasts a ton of hiking and stunning views. Please note that the parkway may be closed in the winter months, so be sure to check their website for the latest information.

Favorite scenic spots:

Navitat Ziplining, An unprecedented mountaintop zip-line adventure! Nowhere else will you find zip-lines this long, this high, and this fast integrated into a truly spectacular wilderness setting. About 30 min north of Asheville, reservation recommended.

Before you leave Western NC: Take a ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Many hiking trails and overlook spots are along this scenic roadway!

 Cucina24 

Features modern and classic interpretations of the rich Italian gastronomic traditions.

 Cúrate  

A traditional Spanish tapas bar.   

 Limones 

The love of Mexican food is combined with fresh California cuisine. 

 Posana 

Features an innovative 100% gluten-free menu.  

 Rhubarb 

Rhubarb is the place where food and drink are at their best, nurturing lasting memories and personal experiences.  

 Salsa’s Mexican Caribbean Restaurant 

An eclectic fusion of traditional Caribbean and Mexican cuisines. 

 Table 

An artful take on traditional classics. 

The Market Place 

Specializing in American farm-to-table cuisine with a menu that is equally healthy, locally-sourced, unique, and delicious.

Wasabi 

Asheville’s favorite sushi restaurant.

Zambra 

Zambra has a modern, local vision of the tastes and flavors of the western Mediterranean.  A tapas restaurant with menu based on locally available ingredients.