51 South Market Street (6.5 km from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area)
Located in Asheville and with Biltmore Estate reachable within 2.6 mi Foundry Hotel Asheville Curio Collection By Hilton provides express check-in and check-out nonsmoking rooms free bikes free WiFi and a garden.
(0.3 km from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area)
Located in Asheville 5 mi from Biltmore Estate and 4.3 mi from Innsbruck Mall Celia's Retreat offers air conditioning. It is located 5 mi from Folk Art Center and features a concierge service.
(1.4 km from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area)
Located 6 km from Folk Art Center 7 km from Innsbruck Mall and 8 km from Green Man Brewery Exceptional Vacation Home in Asheville home provides accommodation set in Asheville.
148 River Ford Parkway (1.9 km from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area)
Set against the Blue Ridge Mountains Ramada by Wyndham Asheville Southeast features an outdoor pool picnic area and rooms with free WiFi. A complimentary buffet breakfast is provided. Asheville Regional Airport is 12 mi away.
(2.2 km from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area)
Located in Asheville 3.1 mi from Biltmore Estate and 3.7 mi from Innsbruck Mall Oakley Cottage - 4 Mi to Blue Ridge Parkway offers free WiFi and air conditioning. The property is 4.3 mi from Wedge Brewing and 4.3 mi from US Cellular Center.
(2.4 km from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area)
Featuring a terrace and a 24-hour front desk Wentworth Hilltop is located conveniently in Asheville 2.7 mi from Biltmore Estate and 3.7 mi from Innsbruck Mall. The air-conditioned accommodations is 3.7 mi from Green Man Brewery.
(2.7 km from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area)
Asheville Family House with Wraparound Deck! in Asheville features accommodations with free WiFi 5 mi from Biltmore Estate 4.3 mi from Folk Art Center and 5 mi from Innsbruck Mall. This holiday home is 6.2 mi from Wedge Brewing and 6.
1450 Tunnel Road (3.0 km from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area)
This pet-friendly mountain lodge-style hotel in Asheville has an outdoor heated pool, on-site restaurants, and complimentary WiFi. 6.2 miles away is the Biltmore Estate Winery and Gardens.
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area in Asheville, North Carolina is a magnificent landscape that combines natural beauty, culture, history and recreation. Situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, this area encompasses 25 counties and stretches from Southwest Virginia to Northeast Georgia. It provides diverse opportunities for visitors to explore the area’s rich cultural heritage and spectacular scenery.
The area has been designated as a National Heritage Area by Congress, because of its importance to the nation’s cultural history. From Native American tribes who lived here long before European settlers arrived, to the significant contributions made by mountain craftsmen and folk artists in developing Appalachian culture and economy, the Blue Ridge mountains have played an important role in American history. Today, visitors can explore villages with authentic log cabins and antique shops, visit outdoor music festivals featuring traditional Appalachian music or take a journey along one of the many scenic drives that traverse through these majestic mountains.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunity for adventure in this region. There are hundreds of miles of trails for hikers and bikers to explore; whitewater rafting on wild rivers; fishing for trout; horseback riding; photography and bird watching – all amidst stunningly beautiful mountain vistas. Wildlife lovers can observe native birds, fish and animals such as bear and deer throughout this region. In addition there are numerous state parks featuring camping sites with family-friendly activities such as hiking trails, visitor centers and educational programs that offer special insight into this unique heritage area.
Aside from its natural beauty, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is home to many historical sites worth exploring including The Biltmore Estate—the largest private residence ever built in America—and several museums devoted to regional arts & crafts traditions such as pottery making and wood carving. Some of these include Penland School of Crafts in Spruce Pine; John C Campbell Folk School near Brasstown; Southern Highland Craft Guild located in Asheville; Appalshop Arts Center & Archive at Whitesburg; Handmade in America Gallery in Asheville; Museum of North Carolina Minerals at Spruce Pine; Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society at Burnsville or enjoy interactive exhibits at Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage Center at Old Fort or Wheels Through Time Museum near Maggie Valley showcasing vintage motorcycles from around the world!
No matter what your interests may be – fishing or camping outdoors beneath starry skies, listening to blue-grass tunes over a campfire or just taking some time out to relax – you are sure to find something fun and exciting while exploring The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area's unique cultural identity!