There is something magical about experiencing the holidays in the mountains of western North Carolina. Nowhere else in the state will you find such a combination of beautiful scenery, culture, and art combining to transform the area into a winter wonderland.
Add to that the increased probability of snow falling on the ridges and even in the valleys, and it is no wonder people travel from all over to Asheville for the Christmas season.
If you are heading to the Asheville area for the holidays, we want to help make sure you experience the best we have to offer. Here are eight things to do while you’re in the mountains for this magical season.
Do you love this time of year? As the temperature drops, you pull your flannels out of the closet and visit your local coffee shop for the seasonal pumpkin beverage. You step outside your home and see the leaves changing in your backyard. And wow, there’s nothing like watching the leaves change colors before winter comes.
We are blessed to live in an area like western North Carolina, where we have one of the best displays of fall color on the East Coast. Surrounded by some of the highest peaks east of the Mississippi River, Asheville, North Carolina, has some of the most breathtaking sights in the South. While the views are this gorgeous, take a day or weekend to go exploring!
We are all busy. Even in the best of times, it is challenging to keep up with everything you need to do. Now, we are regularly juggling working and learning remotely and ever-changing schedules while trying our best to keep ourselves and our families safe. It is enough to wear anyone out.
Are you tired? Are you stressed? Are you anxious about what’s going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month?
You need to get away from your normal day-to-day life. You need a break. You need to find a way to relax, rest and reconnect with nature. If you are due for a break, you need to visit Asheville. Here’s why Asheville is the perfect getaway.
Fun and Exciting Things to Do in Asheville, NC This Weekend
Get ready to make your weekend plans for visiting the beautiful mountain city of Asheville, NC. Here’s a list of some of the best events happening all around the Blue Ridge Mountains.
As you plan your getaway to Asheville, use this easy-to-use accommodations search tool to find the best room availability and rates.
One great thing about living in the mountains is the weather. Despite our elevation, we do not have the extreme cold and frequent icy storms that towns like Boone experience.
At the same, we do usually get enough snow to take some nice pictures for social media.
Spring and Fall are majestic, full of the kind of vibrant colors that attract millions of people to visit the area. Even in the French Broad River Valley, our elevation is high enough to take some of the edge off of the heat and humidity.
Most summer evenings, the temperature drops below 70-degrees, so you can even open your windows some nights. However, it still does get hot during the day. Sometimes June, July, August, and September temperatures can climb over 90-degrees.
So, what can you do to beat the heat if you are already in the mountains?
