| If you are longing to leave the confines of the city | | | | condominium accommodations behind, several locales |
| for a relaxing mountain getaway, there is no better | | | | have concierge services. For example, ask them to |
| destination than Asheville, NC. Thanksgiving in the | | | | call Laurey's Catering located on Biltmore Avenue; it's |
| mountains of Western North Carolina offers | | | | a great alternative to dining out. A traditional |
| unparalleled fall beauty with the autumn colors just | | | | Southern Thanksgiving feast can be ordered the |
| peaking, warm days and cool nights. Asheville is the | | | | Friday before Thanksgiving and picked up on the |
| perfect city for a North Carolina holiday vacation. | | | | Wednesday before the holiday. What better way to |
| Whether coming from the city of Atlanta, Raleigh, | | | | have a truly romantic mountain getaway? |
| Charlotte or Durham, Asheville is less than a four-hour | | | | Asheville, NC: Cold Weather Activities |
| drive away, but still provides visitors with the feeling | | | | With a full belly and a desire to work off some |
| of being in a different world. | | | | calories, post-Thanksgiving activities in and around |
| Asheville offers many different styles of lodging - | | | | Asheville are as diverse as the area's |
| from boutique hotels and luxury resort condominiums | | | | accommodations. Grab a favorite sweater and stroll |
| to luxurious hotel suites with concierge services that | | | | down one of Asheville's many side streets; the crisp |
| will make your visit worry free. | | | | mountain air will undo the stress of city living in an |
| A Magical Holiday Mountain Getaway | | | | instant. Downtown is unique because of its |
| A mountain holiday visit to Asheville would not be | | | | entrepreneurial spirit and Asheville stores and |
| complete without a stop at the Biltmore Estate. | | | | restaurants are individually owned. Antique shops, |
| Starting on November 3, the Candlelight Christmas | | | | coffeehouses, eclectic boutiques and book stores |
| Evenings at the Estate are one of the areas largest | | | | abound in this romantic getaway Blue Ridge mountain |
| attractions. This is truly a magical experience. As day | | | | city. |
| turns to night, the Biltmore becomes illuminated by | | | | For those who wish to explore the mountains just |
| candlelight, Christmas trees and the Estates' grand | | | | outside of Asheville, the area's ski resorts open in the |
| fireplace. Holiday sounds fill the halls of the nation's | | | | month of November. Winter activities include: cross |
| largest, privately-owned home; the festival runs | | | | country and downhill skiing, snowboarding and a |
| through Dec 31. | | | | family vacation favorite - tubing. |
| Enjoying a rustic, yet elegant Thanksgiving dinner has | | | | Western North Carolina also boasts the earliest |
| also come to be a southern tradition. Many of the | | | | opening of any eastern ski resorts. Within 30 miles of |
| area's restaurants are open for Thanksgiving and | | | | Asheville are two poplar ski resorts: Cataloochee Ski |
| choices include: The Ambassador Grill at the Richmond | | | | Area in Maggie Valley; and the Wolf Laurel Ski Resort |
| Hill Inn; the Boat House at Lake Julian; the | | | | north of the city. If willing to travel a little further, |
| Grovewood Café; and Horizons and Sunset | | | | within a 90-mile radius of Asheville, you can be to |
| Terrace at The Grove Park Inn. Dining at the Biltmore | | | | one of several ski resorts that include: Appalachian, |
| Estate is also a special treat, but reservations are | | | | Beech Mountain, Hawksnest, Ober-Gatlinburg, |
| highly recommended. While space is limited there are | | | | Sapphire Valley and Sugar Mountain. |
| plenty of options. | | | | So if you are seeking a quiet, smoky mountain |
| Concierge Services Can Enhance a Holiday Vacation | | | | getaway or an adventurous holiday ski weekend, the |
| If you don't want to leave your cozy hotel or | | | | city of Asheville has something for everyone. |