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Discover a very diverse community in gay Asheville! It's been a popular resort and relocation area for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities for many years. The large LGBTQ community enjoys welcoming visitors since most of them were once visitors before they fell in love with the area and relocated. Find many places to go and things to do. With a very vibrant arts community, creativity abounds! For an extra festive weekend, come to the Blue Ridge Pride Celebration each fall.
Also see Blue Ridge Pride's community-driven, searchable database for LGBTQ safe businesses, churches, events, groups, programs, and more. Go to Blue Ridge Pride's virtual LGBTQ Community Welcome Center.
Gay Friendly Asheville Places to Stay & Things to Do
Cedar Crest Inn, Asheville
This Queen Anne Victorian bed and breakfast features mountain views with elegant rooms and delicious breakfasts. Discover Biltmore Estate access, downtown Asheville attractions, and outdoor recreation from the historic mansion.
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Beaufort House Inn, Asheville
Victorian bed and breakfast in the Montford neighborhood, just outside of downtown, features luxurious rooms and gourmet breakfasts. Stroll to downtown Asheville restaurants, breweries, galleries, and entertainment venues with ease.
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Explore Downtown Asheville
During the day, downtown Asheville bustles with shoppers browsing more than 200 galleries, antique shops and local boutiques. Each evening, enjoy street entertainers, restaurants, breweries,…
300 Things to Do
See our master list of places to see and things to do in the Western North Carolina mountains, including Asheville and our many small towns.
Compassionate Expressions Inn & Healing Sanctuary, Leicester
Just 30 minutes from Asheville, this magical mountain retreat is a certified wildlife habitat on 40 private acres. Enjoy cabin-like houses and inn rooms bordered by a creek and medicinal plants. With two rooms and two house rentals available, guests can pamper themselves with personalized healing and spa packages in this serene setting.
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The Lion and the Rose Bed & Breakfast, Asheville
This Georgian Revival inn in the Montford neighborhood features luxurious rooms and gourmet daily breakfasts. Walk to downtown Asheville restaurants, craft breweries, art galleries, and cultural attractions from the romantic property.
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The Reynolds Mansion, Asheville
Victorian inn in a historic setting featuring beautiful rooms, gourmet breakfasts, wrap around porches, and mountain views. Visit nearby Biltmore Estate, downtown Asheville attractions, and area recreation from the elegant property.
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Shoji Spa & Retreat, Asheville
Discover serenity at this unique spa retreat, just 8 minutes from downtown Asheville near the stunning Blue Ridge Parkway. Shoji boasts four rustic units nestled against the edge of Pisgah National Forest, complete with Japanese-style salt hydrotherapy tubs and a serene atmosphere. Guests can unwind in this inviting setting, which is ideal for relaxation and rejuvenation and makes it the perfect getaway for spa enthusiasts.
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Meet Artists in River Arts District
Our top pick for art lovers is exploring the River Arts District to watch artists at work, ask them about the process and buy art as a souvenir of your visit! More than 200 artists work in 25…
Experience Biltmore
Take in the grandeur of our country's largest home, the "Downton Abbey" of America. Explore the many rooms inside the house, walk through breathtaking landscapes and gardens, taste vintages at the…
Haywood Park Hotel, Asheville
Sophisticated boutique in a prime downtown Asheville location features refined rooms and attentive service throughout. Stroll to Pack Square, restaurants, art galleries, breweries, and nightlife from the elegant hotel. Use the button below to access exclusive discounts (limited availability)
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Malaprops Bookstore & Coffee Shop
Enjoy java in this wonderful independent bookstore that has been a fixture downtown for 20+ years. Browse their diverse collection, enjoy goodies in their coffee and pastry shop, or use their free… More Information
Top Art Galleries
Visit a gallery to be amazed at a big variety of local art and craft, including glass, paintings, pottery, and every other medium you can imagine. Asheville and the North Carolina mountains are…
LaZoom Tours
Take the most fun city tour ever in a bright purple bus full of laughter! Through captivating stories, comedy skits, and an enthralling musical soundscape, experience Asheville's history, current…
Top 75+ Outdoors - Asheville & NC Mountains
Explore our mountains with hikes, waterfalls, rivers, lakes and many thousands of acres of national forest and park land. Get outside in the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains with our 70…
Asheville Outlets
Shop 75 national and local outlets in this beautiful, new outdoor shopping village. It's located on I-26, just six miles from Biltmore and seven miles from downtown Asheville. It's pet-friendly,…
Asheville Pride Weekend
Blue Ridge Pride Festival
The biggest LGBTQ+ pride festival in Western North Carolina is held in downtown Asheville at Pack Square Park, with more than 100 vendors and entertainment.
