Deserae's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Charming Black Mountain has a thriving arts and crafts scene and a nice walkable downtown area. Also check out Lake Tomahawk for a nice stroll around the lake.
268 locals recommend
Black Mountain
Charming Black Mountain has a thriving arts and crafts scene and a nice walkable downtown area. Also check out Lake Tomahawk for a nice stroll around the lake.
Sightseeing
A must see! America's Largest Home, built by George Vanderbilt. Explore the 8000-acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StA must see! America's Largest Home, built by George Vanderbilt. Explore the 8000-acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC.
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
364 Blue Ridge PkwyPart of the Art Loeb trail, this is an easy 1.4-mile hike to Black Balsam Knob. It offers relatively minimal elevation gain, yet still gifts you with amazing views! After the trail makes its final stretch to the summit of the bald mountain at 0.7 miles. You’ll find views stretching all the way to Shining Rock Mountain, as well as a plaque dedicated to conservationist Art Loeb.
168 locals recommend
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailPart of the Art Loeb trail, this is an easy 1.4-mile hike to Black Balsam Knob. It offers relatively minimal elevation gain, yet still gifts you with amazing views! After the trail makes its final stretch to the summit of the bald mountain at 0.7 miles. You’ll find views stretching all the way to Shining Rock Mountain, as well as a plaque dedicated to conservationist Art Loeb.
We did this hike a few years ago and it was one of the most beautiful hikes we've done!
From The Blue Ridge Parkway, head to milepost 420. Depending on your direction, it will be just before or just after Graveyard fields. There will be signs at the road entrance saying “Black Balsam”. Follow the road as it curves up to the end, and you’ll run into a parking area.
Flat Laurel Creek Trailhead
We did this hike a few years ago and it was one of the most beautiful hikes we've done!
From The Blue Ridge Parkway, head to milepost 420. Depending on your direction, it will be just before or just after Graveyard fields. There will be signs at the road entrance saying “Black Balsam”. Follow the road as it curves up to the end, and you’ll run into a parking area.
Only 45 minutes from the cabin you can discover Chimney rock state park!
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is a nature lover’s paradise with a collaboration of spectacular views and incredible hiking trails. They combine to create a mountain adventure experience that is postcard perfect!
333 locals recommend
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StOnly 45 minutes from the cabin you can discover Chimney rock state park!
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is a nature lover’s paradise with a collaboration of spectacular views and incredible hiking trails. They combine to create a mountain adventure experience that is postcard perfect!
Pack a picnic and head on over to explore Grandfather Mountain! This state park is 1 1/2 hours from the cabin but so worth the trip! Dont forget to take in the beautiful views from the mile high swinging bridge!
204 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain State Park
Pack a picnic and head on over to explore Grandfather Mountain! This state park is 1 1/2 hours from the cabin but so worth the trip! Dont forget to take in the beautiful views from the mile high swinging bridge!
Music venue
A cool music venue only 10 minutes from the cabin! Indoor and outdoor stage and food trucks to grab a bite!
8 locals recommend
Silverados
2898 U.S. 70A cool music venue only 10 minutes from the cabin! Indoor and outdoor stage and food trucks to grab a bite!
A great place to catch a concert less than 20 minutes from the cabin!
408 locals recommend
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveA great place to catch a concert less than 20 minutes from the cabin!
Breweries!
Asheville's original brewery!
At Highland Brewing you can enjoy awesome brews, live music, food trucks, walking trails and volleyball! Less than 15 minutes from the cabin, this brewery is a spot you've got to check out!
349 locals recommend
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyAsheville's original brewery!
At Highland Brewing you can enjoy awesome brews, live music, food trucks, walking trails and volleyball! Less than 15 minutes from the cabin, this brewery is a spot you've got to check out!
30 minutes from the cabin you can find this Gem of a brewery! Sierra Nevada has a huge pet friendly outdoor space that offers live music, fire rings, and walking trails. Pair that with great food and even greater beer you'll have yourself a great time!
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada Way30 minutes from the cabin you can find this Gem of a brewery! Sierra Nevada has a huge pet friendly outdoor space that offers live music, fire rings, and walking trails. Pair that with great food and even greater beer you'll have yourself a great time!
This dog friendly brewery is huge! They have tables along the river, a covered patio, cornhole and awesome beer! This is definitely one of our favorite breweries!
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StThis dog friendly brewery is huge! They have tables along the river, a covered patio, cornhole and awesome beer! This is definitely one of our favorite breweries!