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Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Asheville is one of the most popular event destinations in the Southeast! Offering beauty, character, and charm, it’s the perfect environment in which to gather. With so many activities to choose from, your guests will have plenty of options for how best to spend their time.

For the outdoor enthusiast, the Asheville area offers hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, white water rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, hot air balloon rides, and golfing. The botanical gardens and the North Carolina Arboretum are excellent venues to learn more about the flora and fauna of the area.

Perhaps you and your guests would enjoy a guided tour of the Biltmore Estate. You can spend the day exploring each of the 250 rooms of the largest home in America, enjoy a float trip on the river, and take a horse drawn carriage ride through the grounds! You may even catch a band after a wine tasting at the Biltmore Winery or an outdoor play in the tulip gardens.

If a day at the Spa sounds appealing, experience the healing powers of the world class Grove Park Inn and Spa. Treat yourself to a massage followed by a therapeutic soak in a cavernous setting. In the evening, watch the sunset from the terrace with a glass of wine, then relax in front of the warm stone fireplace while listening to local music.

With a thriving artist community, there are galleries galore and artisan shops filled with unique local treasures to bring back home. Many artists have open studios, allowing you to watch them in action, and twice a year, the River Arts District hosts a studio stroll. You can pick up a studio guide at www.riverdistricartists.com.

Offering an eclectic mix of gourmet cuisine, well-preserved art deco architecture, and distinctive boutique and antique shops, downtown Asheville warrants a full day of exploration. Daily bus and segway tours are available so that you can learn all about the rich culture and history of the area!

For more on what the Asheville are has to offer, check out ashevillenow.com, and exploreasheville.com