The Never Ending Flower Farm( photo below)
Located right outside Asheville in Barnardsville, this spot is worth the short drive for you-pick bouquets( or an entire bucket) of beautiful flowers.
152 Tom Harris Trail, Barnardsville 828.713.4046
Biltmore Estate
Designed by Edith and George Vanderbilt in the 1890s, the historic Biltmore House is the largest privately owned home in the US and features spectacular architecture and gardens, a winery and more.
1 Lodge Street 800.411.3812
Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower
For 360-degree mountain views, take the Blue Ridge Parkway for a 25-mile drive to the nearby Fryingpan Mountain hike. Don’ t skip climbing to the top of the fire tower— it’ s worth it!
Forest Service Road 450, Canton
Looking Glass Rock Trail
This favorite hike boasts a rewarding view and is only about 45 minutes from downtown Asheville. Stop at nearby Looking Glass Falls right off the scenic highway.
Photo: The Never Ending Flower Farm
Fish Hatchery Road, Brevard
Sliding Rock
About 45 miles from downtown Asheville, water lovers of all ages can slide and relax at this natural water slide in the Pisgah Forest.
Highway 276, Pisgah Forest
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