Tours and Trips in Asheville

Take a spooky stroll through the streets of downtown Asheville on this friendly, guided, 2-hour ghost walking tour. Led by an expert local guide, learn about the area's hair-raising tales and dark history, like the woman who haunts the Omni Grove Park Inn, the body entombed in the wall of the Basilica of St. Lawrence and much more. Visit the basement of the Asheville Masonic Temple, home of the Asheville Mystery Museum. It's a fascinating, spine-tingling adventure.

Explore the Biltmore, George Vanderbilt's 250-room château, with a 90-minute self-guided audio tour that includes a lunch voucher to your choice of several on-site restaurants. Built in 1895, "America's Largest Home" sits on an 8,000-acre (3,240-hectare) estate in North Carolina's scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Learn about the Vanderbilt home and enjoy access to the 75 acres (30 hectares) of formal gardens, a large conservatory, and seasonal exhibitions included in admission.

Hike the best of the Blue Ridge Parkway with a 5-hour guided trip to three scenic waterfalls from Asheville. Take in views of the mountains as you tour the classic road in a comfortable van, and hear stories about the area's natural history and culture from your local guide. Watch for blooming laurels and rhododendron as you walk the easy to moderate trails through lush oak and hickory forests. Enjoy light refreshments along the way with plenty of time to relax by the falls before returning to Asheville.