Visit our Biltmore Area Hotel, Where Top Asheville Attractions Abound
From the panoramic mountain views at Chimney Rock State Park to the breathtaking rose garden on the Biltmore Estate, our hotel’s location offers easy access to the city’s most unforgettable sights. Among nearby
events,
entertainment and
Asheville attractions, popular options include the North Carolina Arboretum, the Grove Park Inn Spa, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the annual Biltmore Concert Series. Our hotel guests also enjoy Asheville Mall, only two blocks away, and the Asheville Art Museum, home to an inspiring collection of modern American art. Whatever your interests, the Country Inn & Suites is an excellent place to
explore Western North Carolina.
We recommend the following Asheville attractions:
- Asheville Art Museum (2.8 miles)
Set in downtown Asheville, this museum houses an eclectic array of local, national and international art representing a variety of media.
Phone: +1 (828) 253-3227
- Asheville Outdoor Center (7 miles)
Considered by many to be the premier outdoor outfitter in Asheville, this company provides canoeing, kayaking, rafting, tubing and SUP paddleboard rentals.
Phone: +1 (828) 232-1970
- Blue Ridge Parkway (2.8 miles)
A must-see among Asheville attractions, the Blue Ridge Parkway is less than three miles away and traverses 469 miles of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
Phone: +1 (828) 298-0398
- Folk Art Center (4 miles)
Representing the crafts culture of the Southern Appalachians, the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild owns and operates this facility where guild members' works are displayed and sold. Artisans frequently demonstrate their craft here, as well.
Phone: +1 (828) 298-7928
- Grove Arcade (3.2 miles)
Just a short drive from our hotel, the Grove Arcade first opened in 1929 as a thriving public market. Today it features restaurants, boutiques and regional crafts. Phone: +1 (828) 252-7799
- Haunted Asheville (2.8 miles)
This tour company offers haunted pub crawls for adults, as well as walking tours and trolley rides for the whole family.
Phone: +1 (828) 216-3383
- Museum of the Cherokee Indian (45 miles)
Ten thousand years of artifacts relating to the great Cherokee Nation are on display at this award-winning museum. Guided tours and special programs are available.
Phone: +1 (828) 497-3481
- North Carolina Arboretum (11.6 miles)
More than 60 acres of expertly landscaped gardens display the culture of Appalachia and Western North Carolina through native flora and fauna at one of the most beautiful Asheville attractions.
Phone: +1 (828) 665-2492
- Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center (5 miles)
This center houses the Asheville Art Museum, the Colburn Earth Science Museum, the Health Adventure and the Diana Wortham Theatre. The affiliated YMI Cultural Center is located at the corner of Eagle and Market streets.
Phone: +1 (828) 257-4500
- Western North Carolina Farmers Market (2.5 miles)
Considered one of the finest farmers' markets in the United States, this 36-acre, state-owned facility operates year round with an array of offerings, including fresh produce, preserves, crafts, plants and garden supplies.
Phone: +1 (828) 253-1691
Exciting day trips from Asheville:
- Beach at Lake Lure (23.4 miles)
A man-made lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Lure is the ideal place to float on an inner tube, picnic in the shade or just catch some rays. You can also splash around at the Water Works park, featuring water slides and bumper boats.
Phone: +1 (828) 625-1373
- Chimney Rock State Park (22 miles)
Chimney Rock State Park features beautiful mountain views from atop a 315-foot monolith, accessible via rock climbing or an elevator.
Phone: +1 (828) 625-9611
- Old Pressley Sapphire Mine (22 miles)
Bring your family on a treasure hunt for your own Asheville souvenir at one of the oldest operating mines in Western North Carolina.
Phone: +1 (828) 648-6320
Nearby companies and offices:
- Arvato Digital Services
- Asheville City Schools
- BB&T
- Biltmore
- Buncombe County Public Schools
- CarePartners
- City of Asheville
- General Services Administration
- GKN Aerospace Engine Systems
- Guthy Renker Fulfillment Services
- Ingles Markets, Inc.
- Kearfott Guidance & Navigation Corp
- Milkco
- Mission Health System and Hospital
- Sitel, A Subsidiary of Onex Corp
- Smiths Aerospace - GE Aviation Systems
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- University of North Carolina at Asheville
- VA Medical Center-Asheville Department of Veterans Affairs
Upcoming Local Events:
- Jerry Seinfeld, February 22, 2012
- Southern Conference Basketball Tournament, March
- Bristol Spring Race, March
- Festival of Flowers, March-May
- Bele Chere Festival, July
- Bristol Fall Race, August
- Biltmore Concert Series, August-September
- Asheville Marathon, September
- Moog Festival, October
- Candlelight Evenings at Biltmore, November-December
- Christmas at Biltmore, Novembr-January