Hikes
2.3 miles round trip, More Difficult
45 min from Grove Park Inn, on Blue Ridge Parkway. Excellent City Views from the peak
2-mile loop along the French Broad River in the small town of Hot Springs, part of the Appalachian Trail. Option for longer and more difficult 6 mile hike.
50 min from Grove Park Inn
1.4 miles, moderate difficulty, option for longer hikes (see below)
In very charming town of Montreat. 5 min from Black Mountain which is another charming town to walk around
30 min from Grove Park Inn
9 miles, higher difficulty.
Also in Montreat
30 min from Grove Park Inn
Other hikes can be found here.
Consider Black Balsam for a longer hike (and longer drive)
Kid-friendly: Craggy Gardens and Looking Glass
Suggest avoiding DuPont as it is very crowded
Breweries
Large outdoor space, walking distance from River Arts District, always has at least one food truck. Walking distance from Wedge and Archetype breweries
11 min from Grove Park Inn
In South Slope (near downtown Asheville). Outdoor seating. Can walk to multiple other breweries including Twin Leaf, ABC, Funkatorium, Burial and Green Man. Usually have food but also next to Buxton Hall for BBQ or Pie.Zaa for pizza. Also, check out The Chemist for excellent cocktails
10 min from Grove Park Inn
The original Asheville Brewery. Somewhat “out of the way” in the woods but great spot with a lot of open space.
15 min from Grove Park Inn
Outings
Walk on the recently completed 2-mile paved greenway that runs along the French Broad River and visit 200+ artist studios. Walk to New Belgium Brewery.
11 min from Grove Park Inn
Many things to do beyond touring the house, including garden tour, wine tasting and bike rentals
15 min from Grove Park Inn
Tubing down the French Broad with French Broad Outfitters
Float down the French Broad River for a 3- or 6-mile tour.
Make reservations in advance
10 min from Grove Park Inn
Kid-Friendly Activities
Kid friendly ziplining and adventure park.
Reservations suggested.
11 min from Grove Park Inn
Western North Carolina Nature Center
Multiple kid-friendly activities including an animal program, gem mining and scavenger hunt
14 min from Grove Park Inn
20 min from Grove Park Inn
Omni Grove Activities
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