Asheville East KOA

For a complete listing of all Asheville and the surrounding area attractions go to www.exploreasheville.com

Antiques Tocacco Barn

70,000 Sq. Ft. of Shopping in a Historic Vintage Tobacco Barn. 72 Dealers in One Location. (828) 252-7291

Asheville's Fun Depot

Family Fun Destination - Arcade gallery, indoor mini-golf, outdoor go-karts, laser tag, soft play area, climbing wall, batting cages. 10-10 Mon-Fri, 9-10 Sat. (Closed Sunday) (828) 277-2FUN or (866) 303-4FUN
www.AshevillesFunDepot.com

Asheville Urban Trail

This 1.7 mile walking tour of Asheville tells the story of the city's past. There are 30 "stations" highlighted on the trail, each with its own story and many with original artwork. Walkers can start anywhere they see an Urban Trail marker or an engraved pink granite marker, but Station #1 is at Pack Square. Audio cassettes are available for rent from the Asheville Art Museum shop. Guided tours are offered, usually at 4pm on the second Friday & 3pm on the third Sunday of each month. Allow 2 1/2 hours for the entire tour. (828) 259-5498 ext. 4000

Asheville VA Medical Center

7 Miles from KOA campground.
1100 Tunnel Rd
828-298-7911
1-800-932-6408
www1.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=8

Biltmore Estate

The most popular single attraction in the region, the 250-room French Renaissance chateau built in 1895 by George W. Vanderbilt is the largest private home in the United States. It houses priceless collections of antiques, paintings, books, tapestries, & furnishings. Self-guided tours include upstairs & downstairs of the house, the servants' quarters, the Winery, the gardens & grounds. U.S. 25, three blocks north of Exit 50 or 50B on I-40.
1-800-543-2961
www.biltmore.com

Biltmore Village & Historic Museum

Biltmore Village is a classic planned community, constructed in the late 1890's at the entrance to the Biltmore Estate. Today the Village consists of restored English-style houses that now contain shops, galleries, & restaurants. The museum provides information about the Village from its founding.
828-274-8788
www.biltmorevillage.com

Black Mountain

Located a mile from the Eastern Continental Divide, Black Mountain is situated amidst the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, the oldest mountain range on earth. Black Mountain overflows with art and craft galleries, artist studios, antique stores, bookstores, furniture stores and specialty shops. Come see why Black Mountain was voted Best Small Town in Western North Carolina. Black Mountain Chamber (800) 669-2301 www.visitblackmountain.com

Botanical Gardens

This 10-acre area features native flora of North Carolina in a natural setting. Gardens open daylight hours.
151 Weaver Boulevard, Asheville (828)252-5190

Carl Sandburg Home

Connemara was the name of this 264-acre farm where poet & biographer Carl Sandburg spent his later life with his wife. The site, established in 1968, is a unit of the National Park Service. In addition to the main house, there are a number of other historic structures & more than five miles of trails. Open daily, 9-5pm. (828)693-4178

Craggy Gardens

This area offers hiking trails, picnic sites, & a visitors center. Open May to late October. North on Blue Ridge Parkway. (828)298-0398

Downtown Asheville Historic District

Downtown Asheville offers an outstanding collection of early 20th century architecture including structures of national significance. Asheville's downtown boasts more art deco architecture than any southeastern city other than Miami Beach. Guided walking tours available. There are more than 150 retail shops & 50 restaurants.
(828) 251-9983 or (828) 258-6100

Asheville Trolley Tours

See Asheville's Finest Sights aboard a vintage touring trolley and enjoy a fully narrated, 70-minute tour covering Asheville's major points of interest.
888-667-3600
www.ashevilletrolleytours.com

Estes-Winn Auto Museum

This museum, located in what was once the weaving shed for Biltmore Industries, features classic & antique cars, such as a 1926 Cadillac & a 1927 La Salle.
Open April - December: Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5PM
111 Grovewood Rd. Asheville (828) 253-7651

Folk Art Center

The Folk Art Center, home of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, exhibits traditional and contemporary crafts of the Southern Appalachian region and sponsors educational demonstrations and programs.
Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway (828) 298-7928
www.southernhighlandguild.org

Flat Rock

The Flat Rock community is famous for its many beautiful estates & historic landmarks dating back to the early 1800s, including the Carl Sandburg national Historic Site. Flat Rock was first settled in1827 when a rice planter from South Carolina built a home here. The Flat Rock Playhouse is the State Theatre of North Carolina.
30 minutes east of Asheville
(800)828-4244

Gem Mountain

Come experience the wonder and excitement of prospecting for gemstones in a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. Hwy 226 between Spruce Pine and the Blue Ridge Parkway.(888) 817-5829 / (828) 765-6130
www.gemmountain.com

Grove Arcade Public Market

Great food, crafts, restaurants and more in Asheville's most beautiful building. Completed in 1929, this 269,000 square foot building housed one of the country's first indoor public markets. (828) 252-7799
www.grovearcade.com

Grove Park Inn

The Grove Park Inn Resort, an Asheville landmark & one of the premier resorts in the country, was built in 1913 from boulders cut from Sunset Mountain. On the National Register of Historic Places, the resort features a 40,000-square-foot spa. 290 Macon Ave.(off Charlotte St.) Asheville (828) 252-2711
www.groveparkinn.com

Montford Historic District

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Montford area, just north of downtown Asheville, features more than a half-dozen different types of architecture, including Victoriam, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, & Neo-Classical. Originally its own village founded in 1889, Montford was annexed into Asheville in 1905. The area boast a number of historic sites of interest. Here, in 1948, F. Scott Fitzgerald's wife Zelda died in a fire at the old Highland Hospital. Several residents found immortality in Thomas Wolfe's "Look Homeward Angel," & Riverside Cemetery is the final resting spot for some of Asheville's most prominent citizens such as Thomas Wolfe, O.Henry & Nebulon Vance. The Montford District is located between Highways 19/23, Interstate 240 & Broadway. (828)258-5100

Mount Mitchell State Park

With the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell State Park also has nature trails, a lookout tower, restaurant, picnic area & museum. Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 355. (828)675-4611

Mountain Farm Museum

This is a National Park Service reconstruction of early pioneer buildings to show a past lifestyle. In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On U.S. 441 north. (828)497-1900

North Carolina Arboretum

The beauty of the region is expressed through a series of magnificent gardens reflecting the heritage & culture of the mountains at the North Carolina Arboretum. Miles of woodland trails highlight the natural world. Trails open daily, 8am-9pm. Visitor Center, Monday - Saturday 9-5pm: Sunday 12-5pm. (828)665-2492
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, south of Asheville
www.ncarboretum.org

North Carolina Homespun Museum

This museum tells the history of Biltmore Industries & the people involved through photographs & artifacts. Items on display include bolts of woolen homespun cloth, an original loom & furniture. Open April - December: Monday - Saturday, 10 - 5pm., & Sunday, 1-5pm. 111 Grovewood Rd. Asheville (828) 253-7651

Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center

The 92,000 square-foot Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center includes the Asheville Art Museum, the Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum, The Health Adventure, and interactive museum: & the 520-seat Diana Wortham Theatre. The YMI Cultural Center is located nearby. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5pm & (June - October) Sunday 1-5pm. 2 South Pack Square, Asheville (828) 257-4500
www.packplace.org

Smith-McDowell House

Asheville's oldest brick residence (circa 1840) houses exhibits on Western North Carolina history, including information on life on a Western North Carolina plantation & Asheville's role in the Civil War. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places & features gardens designed by the renowned Olmsted brothers.
Open March-December; Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4, & Sunday, 1-4pm.
January-February: Tuesday-Friday, 10-4pm.
283 Victoria Rd, Asheville (828)253-9231
www.wnchistory.org

Swannanoa Valley Museum

This museum's displays tell the story of the area from the Stone Age to the present. It is located in the former Black Mountain Fire Department, established in 1919. Open April - October, Tuesday- Saturday 10-5pm., and Sunday, 2-5pm.
2223 West State St., Black Mountain
(828) 669-9566

Thomas Wolfe Memorial

This is the boyhood home of the Asheville native, whose famous novel, "Look Homeward Angel," was inspired by his experience here. The home is currently closed as repairs are made due to fire damage, but the Visitor Center offers an audiovisual program & an exhibit hall featuring Wolfe's personal memorabilia. Outdoor tours are offered hourly. The Center is open April- October Monday-Saturday 9-5pm,; & November-March Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4pm. 52 N. Market Street, Asheville (828)253-8304
www.wolfememorial.com

WNC Farmers Market

This 36-acre facility, operated by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, features fresh fruits, farm fresh vegetables, Mountain crafts and much more. Open daily 8-6pm (8-5pm winter months). (828)253-1691
Exit 47 Off I-40
www.wncfarmersmarket.org

WNC Nature Center

42 acres of Wildlife, voted best place to take kids in WNC. See wolves, cougars, deer, black bear just to name a few. Petting Zoo. Open 10-5 (828) 298-5600
75 Gashes Creek Rd
www.wildwnc.org