The Asheville Area

The Princess Anne Hotel is located in the historic Chestnut Hill District, which is just a short walk from downtown entertainment and a quick drive to Asheville attractions. Whether you’re staying for a quick business trip or looking to spend a week exploring the area, you’ll be hard-pressed to find more convenient Asheville accommodations.

A 15-20 minute walk will take you to the best local eateries, art galleries and music venues Asheville has to offer, while also allowing for flexibility as events span the entire day and week. Be sure to take a stroll to these local sites:

Downtown Asheville

Grove Arcade
Basilica of St. Lawrence
Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site
Urban Trail
Trolley Tour
La Zoom Comedy Tour Company

Live Music
Orange Peel
Jack of the Wood
Shindig on the Green
Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Asheville Art Scene – Art abounds in Asheville

(Here are some of our favorite art venues.)

River Arts District
Folk Art Center
New Morning Gallery
Blue Spiral Gallery

Grovewood Gallery
Antique Tobacco Barn
Handmade in America
Woolworth Walk

Performing Arts – Music, theatre, and dance.

(High quality performances in any season.)

Asheville Symphony
Flat Rock Playhouse
Asheville Community Theater
Diana Wortham Center
Altamont Theatre

Fine Arts Theater
NC Stage Company
Montford Park Players
Brevard Music Center

Outdoor Adventures – Get out there!

Acclaimed as a top outdoor adventure destination, Asheville’s perfect location provides a variety of year-round outdoor activities. Which first?

If you’re looking for a relaxing day outside the city, a five minute drive away is the historic Grove Park Inn where you can enjoy a day at the spa or on the golf course. A ten minute drive will put you in beautiful Biltmore Village and at the gatehouse to the Biltmore Estate. Also a close drive from the Princess Anne Hotel are these great sites:

Blue Ridge Parkway
North Carolina Arboretum
Asheville Botanical Gardens
Craggy Gardens
Dupont State Forest
Pisgah National Forest
Looking Glass Falls
Grandfather Mountain

Nantahala Outdoor Center
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Chimney Rock Park
Linville Caverns
Navitat Canopy Adventures
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
Cataloochee Ski Area

Off the Beaten Path

Penland School of Crafts
Brevard Music Festival
Weaverville, NC -arts, history, recreation
Historic Waynesville, NC
Saluda, NC-historic mountain village

Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
Black Mountain – The front porch of Western NC
Cherokee Indian Reservation- A Walk Through History
Brevard, NC-see the symphony and white squirrels
Historic Hendersonville and the village of Flat Rock

Dining – Bring Your Appetite!

Many of Asheville’s best restaurants have paired with local farmers to bring the freshest foods from farm to table. Our Concierge is happy to assist with restaurant recommendations or reservations. Other useful resources for making your dining decision are:

Here Are a Few of Our Favorite Websites to Help You Plan Your Trip