Explore Asheville

Jul 16, 2024 | exploreasheville.com | David Thompson

Whether you're in Asheville for a weekend getaway or an extended stay, one of the best ways to unwind is by choosing a hotel with a pool. Here’s a look at some top hotels in Asheville that feature refreshing pools, perfect for relaxing after a day of play and exploring! This historic hotel is a landmark in Asheville and offers a luxurious experience. The Omni Grove Park Inn features indoor and outdoor pools, with breathtaking views of the mountains.

Jul 5, 2024 | exploreasheville.com | David Thompson

Hallmark Channel’s 2023 holiday movie, A Biltmore Christmas is a journey back in time to the 1940s at Biltmore Estate, the historic Asheville home of entrepreneur George W. Vanderbilt and his family. POST-HURRICANE UPDATE: Christmas at Biltmore, Asheville’s most iconic holiday tradition, kicked off as originally scheduled on Nov. 2, 2024.The historic Biltmore House, as well as the conservatory and gardens, sustained minimal damage.

Apr 17, 2024 | exploreasheville.com | David Thompson

You’re never too old to enjoy marshmallows toasted over an open flame and shack up with a group of friends in the middle of the woods. That’s the theme of Summer Camp, a comedy filmed in the Asheville area, out in theaters May 31. The star-studded cast—which includes Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard and Eugene Levy—return to a sleepaway camp of their youth, to varying degrees of enthusiasm, and confront how aging has tarnished their connection to the great outdoors and themselves.

Oct 27, 2023 | exploreasheville.com | David Thompson

Hallmark Channel’s upcoming holiday movie, A Biltmore Christmas—premiering on the Hallmark Channel Sunday, November 26—is a journey back in time to the 1940s at Biltmore Estate, the historic Asheville home of entrepreneur George W. Vanderbilt and his family. The movie centers on Lucy Hardgrove, a screenwriter played by Bethany Joy Lenz, who is tasked with rewriting a classic holiday film, His Merry Wife!.

Jun 29, 2023 | exploreasheville.com | Joanne O’Sullivan

Pinnacle Park Hike This classic hike near Western Carolina University delivers a workout Looking for a challenge? Dramatic views await at The Pinnacle, a rock outcropping that sits at elevation 5,008 feet. When you reach the summit, you'll see the town of Sylva below, with the Smokies in the distance and the Plott Balsam mountain range in the foreground.