Asheville
Our Insiders ’ Guide
There are so many options in and around Asheville . My recommendations are organized into three main categories — outdoor activities , the Biltmore House and Village , and Downtown — so consider which “ vibe ” you are looking for when you visit !
Angela Newnam
Angela Newnam lives in Asheville with her husband Todd and three children . A native of nearby Tryon , NC , she spent 30 years in “ big cities ” before returning to Western North Carolina in 2013 . Her career has spanned corporate consulting to a lingerie startup to renovating and managing rental properties . Angela has a passion for preserving historic homes , two of which are located in Western North Carolina and are listed on the National Regiser of Historic Places — Ellerson House in Hot Springs and Raoulwood in Asheville .
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
There ’ s no shortage of outdoor excursions in Western North Carolina . Enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway , the area ’ s many hikes , and / or the North Carolina Arboretum .
Pisgah Inn / Fryingpan Mountain For 360-degree mountain views , take the Blue Ridge Parkway for a 25-mile drive to Pisgah Inn and the nearby Fryingpan Mountain hike . Enjoy a