| Easter in Asheville: North Carolina Mountain | | | | memorable. There's no better time to visit the |
| Getaway | | | | historic landmark of the Biltmore Estate, the |
| Asheville, North Carolina: where outdoorsy fun | | | | country's largest private home built by George W. |
| meets gourmet dining, couples enjoy romantic | | | | Vanderbilt, than during the Festival of Flowers. |
| weekend getaways, and families flock for | | | | The festival features a breathtaking tulip display |
| week-long, fun-filled vacations. If you are looking | | | | as well as local and exotic blooms. During the |
| for a spring-time travel destination, chances are, | | | | weekends, while the festival is in session, |
| Asheville is what you are looking for! | | | | Biltmore's Winery joins the festival. Wine, music |
| City of Asheville: Widely Recognized for Unique | | | | and children's activities are offered. The festival |
| Vacation Offerings | | | | runs from April 5 through May 18. |
| Asheville is one of the country's most popular, up | | | | There are some notable Easter events to attend |
| and coming destinations for vacationers as well as | | | | if you are planning to be in Asheville for the |
| for people looking to relocate. In fact, Frommers | | | | holiday. The kids are sure to enjoy the |
| listed Asheville as one of the top 12 world travel | | | | Grovewood Easter Egg Hunt on March 22. It |
| destinations for 2007. Asheville has also been | | | | caters to children from ages two to nine and will |
| recognized as a city with exceptional offerings by | | | | include egg decorating, a special visit from the |
| several publications including Outside Magazine | | | | Easter Bunny, and a marionette demonstration by |
| ("Best Southern Town" 2007) and American Style | | | | a master woodworker. For a truly unforgettable |
| Magazine (number five in the "Top 25 Arts | | | | Easter experience, attend the 53rd Annual Easter |
| Destinations"). ranked Asheville among the "Top | | | | Sunrise Service at Chimney Rock Park. The |
| 10 Up-and-Coming Travel Destinations" for 2007, | | | | service is nondenominational and willfeature |
| and the web site listed Asheville as number one | | | | scripture and song with a special performance by |
| on its list of the most popular places to live for | | | | the park's featured dulcimer player. Bring a |
| 2007. | | | | flashlight as the gates open at 5:30a.m. for the |
| Visitors to this region quickly understand what the | | | | 7:00a.m. service. Watch the sun rise with a view |
| hype is all about. Asheville is so many things at | | | | of Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Gorge, and enjoy |
| the same time. It's a nature lover's paradise and a | | | | the park for as long as you'd like for the rest of |
| destination for the urban sophisticate. It offers | | | | the day. |
| stunning architectural wonders and a vibrant | | | | Asheville abounds with musicians, and Easter |
| downtown scene of locally-owned shops, art | | | | weekend offers live venue options that are sure |
| galleries as well as a variety of excellent | | | | to please. For live jazz on Friday, March 21st, |
| restaurants. | | | | check out Origins and Done for the Evening at |
| A self-guided tour, or one of the many | | | | the Grove Arcade's March "Jazz After 5 Series." |
| professional tours offered, would make a nice | | | | This free concert series features local musicians |
| first-day-in-Asheville activity to get a sense of the | | | | and fare from local restaurants. Beer and wine will |
| heart of the town. The Blue Ridge Mountains | | | | be available for purchase. If a more classical sound |
| provide a perfect locale for the nature lover, | | | | is what you are looking for, you will not want to |
| whether your pleasure is camping, or something | | | | miss the Aviv String Quartet on March 26 at 8:00 |
| more laid-back, such as a drive along the famous | | | | p.m. This ensemble has performed at Carnegie Hall |
| scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Looking for a real | | | | and at all major venues in Israel. |
| adventure? Enjoy an eight mile, four-hour guided | | | | A Flexible Asheville North Carolina Hotel |
| canoe trip along the French Broad River this spring | | | | If you are looking for an Asheville hotel or rental, |
| on April 1, 2008. Take in the wildlife and natural | | | | you may want to consider The Residences at |
| treasures of this ancient river as you paddle | | | | Biltmore. More like a comfy "home away from |
| downstream. | | | | home," suites at the hotel offer a full kitchen and |
| Spring is the Time for your Asheville, North | | | | spacious sitting area. 24 hour concierge service |
| Carolina Vacation! | | | | can help you arrange any events or excursions |
| Why not plan your Asheville, NC vacation to | | | | for your North Carolina vacation getaway! And, it's |
| coincide with the peek season for flora and fauna | | | | only steps away from the gates of Biltmore |
| watching? Spring is brimming with activities and | | | | Estate and downtown adventure. |
| special events to make your stay even more | | | | |