Boutique Hotels in Asheville, NC

Nestled into North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains lies art-centric Asheville. Famous for its historic architecture, local Appalachian food, art scene, and farmer’s markets, this city is not one to pass by! Take advantage of the city’s historical landmarks, including the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, the Biltmore estate, and the Thomas Wolf Memorial. Stroll through Asheville’s thriving Downtown Art District for a day full of unique works, great food, and endless inspiration. And don’t forget to pack your reusable bag, because chances are, you’ll stumble into one of the city’s bustling tailgate markets where you’ll want to take home some delicious local produce to cook from your boutique hotel in Asheville before heading home.

One thing you can’t miss while in town is the array of Appalachian food offered in Asheville. With local favorites like cornbread and beans, country ham and wild ramps, sorghum and apple butter, this humble mountain cuisine will leave your taste buds wanting more all trip long! Aside from its wealth of incredible restaurants, Asheville is also home to a bustling farmer’s market scene- with over 17 local tailgate markets, all selling farm-fresh produce and artisan goods. While strolling through the markets, you can expect to see bakers, cheese makers, and bread aficionados coming together to create a local cornucopia for locals and tourists alike. A trademark of these local farms is their majority commitment to employing sustainable farming techniques and maintaining diverse crop production.

After all that taste-testing and market strolling, you might be ready for a cold brew. And you’re in luck, as Asheville is known for its world-famous brewery scene, with more breweries per capita than any other U.S. city! While touring town, you can choose from over a hundred local beers from the elevated setting of its many microbreweries to the cozy familiarity of its classic bars. From hoppy IPAs to frothy stouts, one thing is for sure— this town keeps its beer flowing all day long.

After your afternoon of markets and breweries, head over to the trendy River Arts District, where you’ll find artists' studios & galleries in old industrial buildings, plus trendy dining & live music to enjoy. Resting along the French Broad River, this art mecca, once home to factory buildings, is now repurposed into creative artists' studios. Previously used as former warehouses and mills, these factories now contain glassblowing, pottery, studios, and galleries. Spend a late afternoon touring the district and enjoy the array of restaurants, music venues, cocktail bars, craft breweries, and cafes all from this buzzing part of town.

Before you skip town, make sure to make a visit to The North Carolina Arboretum, located within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest of the Pisgah National Forest. This stunning arboretum and botanical garden is free of charge and open daily to the public. Just note that some parking fees do apply if you plan on driving!

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