Les Jones: What to do in Asheville, NC?

December 19, 2003

Travel > What to do in Asheville, NC?

Help us out, y'all. We're going to Asheville over the holidays to see the candlelight Christmas tour at Biltmore House. What else should we do while we're in town?

Melissa and I like museums, old buildings, downtowns, and good restaurants. What's a good place to stay? Melissa has done some online research to find B&Bs and hotels, but a lot of of places are already booked. What are the can't-miss restaurants and neat neighborhoods?

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http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60742-d93940-Reviews-The_Grove_Park_Inn_Resort_Spa-Asheville_North_Carolina.html

Check out the Grove Park Inn. It's a high-dollar golf resort, and the architecture and construction are very interesting. Don't know about the actual hotel, service, etc. We were there to exhibit at a trade show and didn't stay there because we took pupster and they didn't allow pets. Looking at some of the comments at the above site, though, you might not want to stay there. It's at least worth stopping by for a drink or something just to see the place, though. It was beautiful in the spring, don't know about the winter time.

We have stayed at the Renaissance and it was excellent. They have some rooms with great views.

Posted by: SK Bubba at December 19, 2003

P.S. For a great restaurant, try The Greenery. Trust me. You won't be sorry.

Posted by: SK Bubba at December 19, 2003

Gracias. Will definitely check out the Greenery if at all possible. The Oak Grove is a wee expensive for the mixed reviews it's gotten. A friend of mine stayed there and didn't think it was worth it, but like you he said it is a cool place to visit.

Posted by: Les Jones at December 19, 2003