Our North Carolina lodging in Asheville is close to the best that Western North Carolina has to offer. From the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains to the cultural treasures of the Biltmore Estate, guests of our hotel near the Asheville Airport will find it easy to enjoy the best of North Carolina. There’s the excitement of Harrah’s, the beauty of Chimney Rock Park and Lake Lure and the heritage of the Cherokee Nation. Asheville, NC attractions are easy to explore while staying at our lodging in Asheville.
These Asheville attractions are close to our Country Inn & Suites in Asheville, NC:
Allanstand Craft Shop at the Folk Art Center (14.2 miles) Allanstand, located in the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway, is the oldest continuously operating craft shop in the nation. Handcrafted items are available for purchase at this shop near our lodging in Asheville. Phone: (828) 298-7928
Biltmore Estate (7 miles) Staying at our Asheville lodging near the Biltmore Estate makes it easy to visit America's largest privately owned home and one of the premiere Asheville attractions. Don’t miss a tour of the Biltmore Estate gardens and popular winery. Phone: (800) 411-3812
Botanical Gardens at Asheville (8.2 miles) These large gardens display indigenous Appalachian plants. Phone: (828) 252-5190
Chimney Rock Park (31.7 miles) Chimney Rock Park has been a popular Western North Carolina destination since 1885. This state park offers an outdoor park, hiking trails for all ages and spectacular mountain views. The view from the namesake 315-foot spire is incredible. Phone: (800) 277-9611
Crucible Glass Works (6.8 miles) This shop near downtown Asheville features the glass artwork of owner/artist Michael Hatch. The studio offers glass-blowing demonstrations. Phone: (828) 236-0920
Lake Lure (33.3 miles) The Lake Lure resort area, set amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a man-made wonder that offers swimming, boating, boat tours, dining and a luxurious spa. Phone: (877) 386-4255
North Carolina Arboretum (2.4 miles) In this peaceful, public garden, set adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, you can see a variety of exotic plants and those native to Asheville. Phone: (828) 665-2492
Park Place Education, Arts and Sciences Center (7.2 miles) The perfect stop for families, the Center is home to Colburn Earth Science Museum, Asheville Art Museum and the Health Adventure. Phone: (828) 257-4500
WNC Nature Center (11 miles) The Western North Carolina Nature Center is a living museum of plants and animals native to the Appalachia region. Special events and programs are offered all year. Phone: (828) 298-5600
Nearby services:
Asheville Regional Airport, 6.6 miles from hotel
Eblen Short Stop Stores, 0.1 miles from hotel
Reach Hospital, 1 mile from hotel
About Asheville
Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, Asheville, NC is a unique destination providing plenty of year-round activities. The Blue Ridge Mountains offer outdoor adventures like hiking, rock climbing, white water rafting and skiing, and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway offers breath-taking vistas of it all. Guests of our Asheville, NC hotel enjoy the vibrant downtown district with its eclectic mix of art galleries, boutiques, coffee shops and retro-urban architectural styles. The Biltmore Estate, gardens, and winery, one of the most popular Asheville, NC attractions, is the largest private home in America and a popular tourist destination. Asheville was also home to Thomas Wolfe, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Carl Sandburg whose home is now a National Historic Site. Guests of our hotel near the Blue Ridge Parkway will find it easy to discover the beauty of Western North Carolina when they visit the Cherokee Nation, Chimney Rock Park and Lake Lure.
Did you know?
Summer is the perfect time to visit Asheville, and it's been so for ages. In fact, the cooler temperatures that the higher elevation affords are exactly what drew the Vanderbilts, Fords, Roosevelts, and Fitzgeralds to the area in generations past.
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