Explore Asheville
Welcome to the official Asheville, North Carolina, tourism site.
Summer in Asheville offers an abundance of vacation opportunities, whether you long for wild water adventures, majestic mountain trails or just want to relax and enjoy time with your family in the clean mountain air and sweet summer breezes.
Asheville Happenings
Jul 04, 2008
INGLES 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION
Pack Place
Jul 04, 2008 to Jul 05, 2008
Downtown Black Mountain Fireworks
Black Mountain
Jul 05, 2008 to Jul 20, 2008
I Hate Hamlet
Asheville Community Theatre
Jul 05, 2008
Shindig on the Green
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Jul 10, 2008 to Jul 13, 2008
53rd Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Grandfather Mountain
Jul 11, 2008
Watermelon Day
WNC Farmers Market
What's New In Asheville
Bele Chere Festival Celebrates 30 Years
Bele Chere, the largest, free, outdoor music and arts street festival in the Southeast, turns 30 in 2008. The festival is July 25-27 and features many musicians including Travis Tritt and The Wailers.
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Luxury Shops at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
One of Asheville's most historic accommodations recently unveiled a luxury shopping experience featuring four specialty shops called "Walk in the Park."
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Shindig on the Green
A must-see for lovers of traditional Appalachian music and dance, this annual, free, outdoor music festival kicks off June 28 and continues on most Saturday nights throughout the summer.
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GPS Treasure Hunt
The Ultimate AsheCache adventure unites the principles of geocaching with the excitement of a treasure hunt for visitors staying in a participating area accommodation. Come to Asheville and find big prizes!
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Special Packages in Asheville
Spa Vacation Packages
Start eliminating stress now by booking your lodging and your treatments in one simple step with these great Spa Vacation Packages.
Biltmore Vacation Packages
Biltmore packages make it possible to combine the Asheville area’s most popular attraction with lodging, whether you’re looking for a last-minute vacation idea or you already plan to visit Asheville and Biltmore. See the list!
Romance Packages
Romance packages and hotel deals provide a chance for a couples romantic getaway to Asheville, an ideal destination for some one-on-one romance. Book a couples getaway with flowers, chocolates or a romantic dinner. Get romantic!
