5 Spots To See the Best Fall Color in Asheville's Mountains

Fall - it’s that perfect time of year, when the blue skies make you long to be outside all day and the perfect temperatures make that possible. It is the time of year for long, rambling hikes, romantic drives, and the most stunning scenery that the mountains have to offer. 

Here at one of our cabins in Asheville, NC, you can reap the full benefit of this stunning fall season through every window of your vacation home. For fall’s best and most beautiful offering is it’s beauty. And Asheville is primely located for soaking up brilliant fall color. In fact, the hope of stunning vistas filled with gorgeous fall foliage might be just what brought you to Asheville for vacation this fall in the first place. So, here are the 5 best ways to experience stunning fall color in Asheville’s mountains this year. 

1). Outside Your Window

Pick up a perfectly brewed cup of coffee from your kitchen, step back into your bedroom, and slip once again beneath the covers. Outside of your window, you have a natural oil painting vibrant with reds, golds, and some still-deep green. Which creates the perfect environment for you to leisurely wake up. 

2). Downtown Asheville

Once you are awake, you might want a little more excitement with your fall foliage. If it is a spot of beautiful shopping you are looking for, then Downtown Asheville should be your destination. Not only is it a lovely, and beautiful, place to shop, Downtown Asheville is a scenic spot for brunch! Pick a cafe with patio seating, sit back with your favorite late, and soak up the good food and beautiful scenery. If you would like some breakfast spot suggestions, check out our blogpost here. 

3). The Biltmore 

The Biltmore is a truly stunning place to savor the beauty of fall. Roam the grounds, hike the trails, or just soak up the view from the expansive mansion’s windows. You will feel as if you stepped back in history and are a guest of the Vanderbilts yourself. 

4). The Parkway 

Oh, the sweeping vistas along the Blue Ridge Parkway! They are treasures without price that stay with you for many years after you get to experience them. With expansive views of both the mountains and the valleys, the Parkway is one of the most stunning places from which to experience the fall color the mountains are known so well for. 

5). Go Ziplining 

If you have active children, and are desirous of some family fun and activity yourself, then you should check out zip lining! Safely (though maybe sometimes breathlessly!) wiz through the colorful canopy with a zip lining tour. Shriek and laugh with your family, making memories you will talk about and chuckle over for years to come. You can check out The Original Adventure Center of Asheville if you are interested. 

It is time to soak up the incredible fall color (and weather!) that you long to seek out in the Asheville mountains. Hurry and book your vacation now. This beauty doesn’t last forever.