The Innkeepers’ Holiday Map
Thanksgiving to New Year’s in the Asheville Mountains
Where we send our own guests — every drive time measured from our porch.
Tap any place for directions from the mansion.
The Big Three
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Christmas at BiltmoreCandlelight Evenings, early Nov – early Jan. Book tickets with your room.15 min · directions →
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National Gingerbread DisplayOmni Grove Park Inn · Nov 17 – Jan 3 · free. Go weekday mornings.10 min · directions →
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Winter LightsNC Arboretum · Nov 13 – Jan 3 · timed entry, reserve ahead.25 min · directions →
Music & Merriment
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Warren Haynes Christmas JamSat, Dec 12 · ExploreAsheville.com Arena — Greta Van Fleet, The War On Drugs, Gov’t Mule.12 min · directions →
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Weaverville Candlelight StrollFri, Dec 11, 6–9 PM · Main Street carols, Santa & cocoa.10 min · directions →
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Black Mountain Holly JollyFri, Dec 4, from 5 PM — shops open late, lit window displays, live music & Santa.25 min · directions →
Cozy Sips & Sweets
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French Broad Chocolate LoungeThe famous liquid truffle — downtown’s warmest line worth standing in.12 min · directions →
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The Chocolate FetishHandmade truffles on Haywood Street since the ’80s.12 min · directions →
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Well-Bred Bakery & CaféWeaverville’s case of cakes & cocoa — pair with the Stroll.10 min · directions →
Winter Walks
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Rattlesnake Lodge TrailStone ruins & open winter views — practically our backyard.15 min · directions →
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Craggy PinnacleParkway drive & summit views — weather permitting; check closures.30 min · directions →
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Arboretum trailsAfternoon walk, then stay for Winter Lights after dark.25 min · directions →
Antiques & Treasures
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Antique Tobacco BarnWNC’s antiques mecca, back and better after the storm.15 min · directions →
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Sweeten Creek AntiquesA warehouse of vendor booths in the Biltmore antiques district — lose an afternoon.20 min · directions →
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Weaverville Main StreetSmall-town shops made for unhurried gift-finding.10 min · directions →
Galleries & Makers
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Grovewood GalleryCraft & furniture beside the Grove Park Inn — pair with the gingerbread.10 min · directions →
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River Arts DistrictWorking studios & galleries; Second Saturday strolls.15 min · directions →
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Woolworth WalkDowntown’s local-artist co-op in an old five & dime.12 min · directions →
Breakfast is at nine. Everything else on this page is optional.
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