Mike’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Elegance and grandeur abound at Biltmore, America’s largest home. 15 minutes from Bungalow!
This French Renaissance castle in the heart of Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains is an architectural jewel. The home features 250 rooms, including 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms and 65 fireplaces.
In addition to the house, the 8,000-acre estate is home to forested trails and beautiful gardens, which include one of the country’s most complete collections of azaleas. Biltmore is also where you’ll find the nation’s most-visited winery.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StElegance and grandeur abound at Biltmore, America’s largest home. 15 minutes from Bungalow!
This French Renaissance castle in the heart of Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains is an architectural jewel. The home features 250 rooms, including 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms and 65 fireplaces.
In addition to the house, the 8,000-acre estate is home to forested trails and beautiful gardens, which include one of the country’s most complete collections of azaleas. Biltmore is also where you’ll find the nation’s most-visited winery.
The Blue Ridge Parkway was the first national rural parkway to be conceived, designed, and constructed for a leisure-type driving experience. Its varied topography and numerous vista points offer easy public access to spectacular views of central and southern Appalachian rural landscapes and forested mountains. It connects Shenandoah National Park in Virginia with Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. 18 minutes from Bungalow!
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayThe Blue Ridge Parkway was the first national rural parkway to be conceived, designed, and constructed for a leisure-type driving experience. Its varied topography and numerous vista points offer easy public access to spectacular views of central and southern Appalachian rural landscapes and forested mountains. It connects Shenandoah National Park in Virginia with Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. 18 minutes from Bungalow!
Stroll through a vibrant entertainment hub in the heart of Asheville, brimming with independent shops and a remarkably distinctive mountain vibe. 12 minutes from the Bungalow!
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Downtown
Stroll through a vibrant entertainment hub in the heart of Asheville, brimming with independent shops and a remarkably distinctive mountain vibe. 12 minutes from the Bungalow!
Exploring the River Arts District (RAD) near downtown Asheville and Biltmore is so much fun. Meet friendly world-class artists who love to show you the process of making their amazing creations. Discover 200 artists in 22 buildings, creating high-quality fine art of every variety. 12 minutes from Bungalow!
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River Arts District
3 River Arts PlExploring the River Arts District (RAD) near downtown Asheville and Biltmore is so much fun. Meet friendly world-class artists who love to show you the process of making their amazing creations. Discover 200 artists in 22 buildings, creating high-quality fine art of every variety. 12 minutes from Bungalow!
Food scene
Asheville has 26 craft breweries within 10 miles of the Bungalow. The nearest local small brewery Zillicoah is 4 miles away on the French Broad River! Delicious hand crafted beers, fantastic food trucks & picnic tables along the river.
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Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrAsheville has 26 craft breweries within 10 miles of the Bungalow. The nearest local small brewery Zillicoah is 4 miles away on the French Broad River! Delicious hand crafted beers, fantastic food trucks & picnic tables along the river.
Outdoor Recreation
5 minutes from Bungalow is the French Broad River! The downtown location is a lazy river float through the unique river arts district of downtown Asheville. Trips start at carrier park and on your way downstream, you will float past White Duck Taco, New Belgium Brewery and The Wedge Brewery. There are many parks along the way with great picnicking opportunities.
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Zen Tubing
608 Riverside Dr5 minutes from Bungalow is the French Broad River! The downtown location is a lazy river float through the unique river arts district of downtown Asheville. Trips start at carrier park and on your way downstream, you will float past White Duck Taco, New Belgium Brewery and The Wedge Brewery. There are many parks along the way with great picnicking opportunities.
A great place for quiet contemplation, fishing, kayaking, or family cookouts; Woodfin River Park is a great place to spend the day or just a lunch break. Bathrooms and riverside walking path. 2 miles from the bungalow left after crossing the French Broad River Bridge.
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Woodfin Riverside Park
1598 Riverside DrA great place for quiet contemplation, fishing, kayaking, or family cookouts; Woodfin River Park is a great place to spend the day or just a lunch break. Bathrooms and riverside walking path. 2 miles from the bungalow left after crossing the French Broad River Bridge.
Neighborhoods
Montford is an historic neighborhood in Asheville, North Carolina, located just north of downtown 5 miles from Bungalow. A portion of Montford is a National Register Historic District with 600+ buildings, mostly residences built between 1890 and 1920. Take a driving or walking tour to see a variety of architectural influences reflecting the cosmopolitan character of Asheville during the turn of the 20th century.
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Montford Area Historic District
Montford is an historic neighborhood in Asheville, North Carolina, located just north of downtown 5 miles from Bungalow. A portion of Montford is a National Register Historic District with 600+ buildings, mostly residences built between 1890 and 1920. Take a driving or walking tour to see a variety of architectural influences reflecting the cosmopolitan character of Asheville during the turn of the 20th century.