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Get $300 for $250
During August only - We have another amazing opportunity for you to get in on some savings with an Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association (ABBA) gift card! Our gift card is unique because it can be applied to any of our current member area Inns and B&Bs – and is good to use for 5 …
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Christmas in July
Did you ever wonder about the real story behind the concept of  “Christmas in July?” Who came up with the idea and why? Well, we’ve got the answer for you. It actually started right here in the mountains of western North Carolina in the town of Brevard. It had an organic start at a girls’ …
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Asheville Music Venues and AVLFest
It was back in 2019 that Rolling Stone printed an article “Why Asheville, North Carolina is the New Must-Visit Music City,” and since then, the music scene has only grown. No matter your jam, Asheville has pretty much everything you can think of in the way of musical tastes and venues.  We asked a few …
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Year of the Trail
Whether you’re a hiker, biker, kayaker, or horseback rider – this is your year! It’s also North Carolina’s “Year of the Trail.” And it’s not just a random designation – it’s actually a law. In 2021, a bill was passed in the NC House of Representatives, House Bill 554, to “encourage all North Carolinians to …
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Featured Inn: 1899 Wright Inn & Carriage House
Located in the historic Montford District, 1899 Wright Inn & Carriage House is an authentically-restored Victorian mansion that’s located only one mile from the heart of downtown Asheville. The Montford neighborhood is filled with homes of diverse architectural styles – most were built between 1890 and 1920. Chris and Sheri Riffle, the Innkeepers, share that …
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Asheville Bread Festival…and More!
Asheville Bread Festival- After a three-year hiatus, the Asheville Bread Festival is returning and is scheduled to take place April 22-23. If pastries and bread are your thing, you’re in for a real treat. Whether you enjoy home baking, or just appreciate the end result, this year’s Asheville Bread Festival is sure to deliver. In …

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