Admire the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains with a hike in Blue Ridge National Park. Take a day trip to trek up north through Pisgah National Forest or Great Smokey Mountain National Park, or take a short drive west to seek out beautiful wilderness in Nantahala National Park. Visit the historic Biltmore Estate to spend the day exploring its grandiose interior, strolling through its magnificent gardens, or tasting the product of its vineyard at its stonewall winery. If you fancy beer, head across the highway to take a tour of Sierra Nevada’s second brewery, learn how they craft the hops, and finally taste its bitter craft perfection. You can also head to downtown Asheville for shopping and restaurants, browse the Asheville Art Museum, or catch a show in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.