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Buncombe County Civil War Memorial

Step back into the heritage and intrigue of the American Civil War with the Buncombe County Civil War Memorial. Dedicated in 2001, the memorial honors soldiers of the Confederate and Union armies during the Civil War. The memorial is located on the property of the Smith-McDowell House, Asheville's oldest home, a short drive away from our rental cabins.

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Botanical Gardens at Asheville

Another showcase of the exquisite vibrancy of the Asheville landscape, the Asheville Botanical Gardens host around 600 species of Appalachian wildflowers, flowering shrubs, and flowering trees. A comfortable half-mile trail loops through the property along with a gift shop and a 1,000-volume botanical library. Indoor and outdoor facilities are also available to rent for weddings, classes and workshops.

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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center

The gateway to the rich mystery and adventure of the renown Blue Ridge Parkway, the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center features not only all the information you’ll need for your parkway experience, but also various exhibits including a video presentation of the unique culture and heritage of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The center is located a short drive from our rental cabins at Parkway Milepost 384.

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Black Mountain Visitor Center

Discover the beautiful town of Black Mountain, nestled beneath the Seven Sisters and their summits. Make your first stop at the Black Mountain Visitor Center. They’ll have everything you need to make your visit the best it possibly can be from welcoming staff to maps, brochures, and keepsakes. Afterwards, Tracie and I would suggest stopping at My Father’s Pizza or Trailhead for a delicious lunch!

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Better Than Unicorns

What could be better than unicorns? Luxury rental cabins in Asheville NC, of course! The good news is if you stay with Asheville Cabins, we’re located mere minutes away from the VR center of Asheville, Better Than Unicorns. From soaring through the sky to creating your own three-dimensional art book, Better Than Unicorns is sure to offer you a revolutionary experience you’ll never forget! Be sure to call ahead to schedule your virtual adventure.

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Basilica of St. Lawrence

The renown Basilica of St. Lawrence is not only one of my personal Asheville favorites but also an architectural treasure and spiritual anchor. Completed in 1909 by the same architects of the Biltmore House, the church boasts the largest freestanding elliptical dome in the country! Located downtown, a short drive from our Asheville rental cabins, the Basilica is an Asheville marvel you should be sure not to miss.

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Asheville's Fun Depot

Tired of the clean, zen-like experience at our luxury cabins in Asheville? Take the kids to Fun Depot, Asheville’s largest family entertainment center. From go-carts to mini-golf to multi-level laser tag, there is never a dull moment at the Depot. Even host an awesome birthday party for your little one! For food, the Depot Diner offers a diverse menu of fun foods but also healthy options.

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Asheville Urban Trail

Only 8 miles from our Asheville vacation cabins you can immerse yourself in the rich history of Asheville with The Asheville Urban Trail! Often called Asheville's "museum without walls,” this 1.7 mile walk was started by a group of volunteer Ashevillians seeking to revitalize the downtown area. The trail consists of various bronze sculptures and pieces of modern art around downtown, all to enrich your knowledge and appreciation for the city. My family and I can usually complete the walk within two hours at a comfortable pace.

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Asheville Art Museum

Engage in the finest creative work our town has to offer at the Asheville Art Museum. Few places in the world boast such artistry and exuberance as Asheville, and the art museum is its perfect showcase. From galleries of the gamut of visual arts to personal workshops, your Asheville stay is sure to be enhanced by a visit to the Asheville Art Museum. Afterwards, you might finish the day off with a nice glass of wine on the back porch of our cabins for rent near Asheville NC and reflect on the day’s creative marvels.

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Grovewood Village

Add to your Asheville experience by visiting the historic community of Grovewood Village. Nestled in the lofty woods by The Omni Grove Park Inn and a short drive from our cabins in Asheville NC, Grovewood Village is without a doubt one of the hidden gems of Asheville. With artist studios, sculpture gardens, the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum, and Asheville's only antique car museum, your visit to this historic community is sure to leave you informed, entertained, and inspired. Their Golden Fleece restaurant is also an excellent lunch or dinner spot.

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Sandy Bottom Trail Rides

What better way to capture the highest of heights and the lowest of valleys of the Asheville area than via horseback. If you like horses, you do not want to leave this out of your Asheville experience. They have many different trails and packages and plans for all the horse related experiences you can imagine. For the best way of touring Asheville, call (800) 959-3513.

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Pack Square Park

Pack square park is small but eventful. A lot happens in this historic park created way back in 1900. It is a place of enjoyment. A place where you might rest and digest because you are in the heart of downtown and engulfed in incredible restaurants from all sides.

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Asheville Hot Air Balloons

Looking for a way to spend a delightful day in Asheville? Asheville Hot air balloons should be high on your list! You will find this to be a once in a lifetime experience, floating above the mountains and viewing one of the most beautiful places in the world. If you are looking for a way to spend an unforgettable day, look no further than Asheville Hot Air Balloons.

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The Flying Bike

Explore downtown on a bike! Asheville can be a hilly and not easy to walk everywhere, but with an electric bike you can encounter the must-see sights in a short amount of time. These tours allow you to take your whole family on an adventure while you stroll by the historic downtown Asheville.

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Blue Heron Whitewater

Blue Heron Whitewater outfitters is located only 22 miles from downtown Asheville, NC. This makes them one of the closest whitewater outfitters to Asheville. All of their trips are offered on the French Broad River. Half-day trips are five miles of whitewater and full-day trips are 8 miles. This company is great for the whole family. The minimum age is 8 years old.

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Hunter Banks Fly Fishing

With more then 3,000 miles of trout water Western North Carolina is a fisherman's dream. To fish all 3,000 miles, it would take you 2 years of fishing everyday. If you are looking to trout fish while you are here on vacation, Hunter Banks is one of the best companies to fish with. Since there are so many diverse rivers to fish around Asheville, using Hunter Banks as a guide makes perfect sense.

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