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Chimney Rock State Park
Looking for a fun day trip from Asheville? Chimney Rock is one of our favorite spots and it is only about a thirty minute drive from our inn. Chimney Rock State Park This beautiful State Park offers dramatic mountain scenery with the signature 315-foot spire overlooking Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. There are six …
Big news from Karen and Steve at The Lion and the Rose! We are excited to announce our partnership with our friends at Big Blend Radio and we can't wait to share our new podcast series, "Adventures in Asheville" with all of you. The first Tuesday of every month will feature a new episode of …
Mountain beach at Lake Lure
Are you torn between a mountain getaway or a beach vacation? Well, you can have both right here in Western North Carolina. We have done the difficult part of visiting this beaches in the name of research. See our list of area beaches that you can go to for your beach fix while visiting Asheville. …
Asheville Jeep Tours
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Asheville Jeep Tours. Whether you are looking to tour the Blue Ridge Parkway, explore the backroads and waterfalls or go on an extreme off-road adventure, these new opportunities are a great way to get out in nature and enjoy all the beautiful and hidden spots within …
Oak And Grist Distillery Flight
These days distilleries are popping up every where throughout North Carolina. Asheville and Western North Carolina are no exception. From full scale operating distilleries to tasting rooms, check out all these distilleries within an hour drive from Asheville. Feel free to use this list to plan your own WNC spirits trail. Distilleries within Asheville area: …