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“When truly resting, the mind is cleansed and the body recharged.”


What to do on the Sourwood Property

  • Rock and Read. There is an interesting and well-stocked library (with an emphasis on the philosophical).
  • Take a walk in the woods. There are two loop trails 1.5 miles and .5 mile.
  • Engage in a little competition. Shoot pool, play ping pong, or throw darts.

Nearby Hikes

  • Rattlesnake Lodge – 3 miles round trip with longer options (5 min from the inn)
  • Craggy Gardens – a variety of nice hikes from .7 mile to 8 miles (20 min from the inn)
  • Mount Mitchell – Highest point east of the Mississippi Short steep walk to lookout or Deep Gap Trail (45 minutes from the inn)
  • Deep Gap Trail is a short steep walk to the lookout (45 minutes from the inn)

We are great enthusiasts of hiking and can point you to many other great hikes!

Gardens

  • The Biltmore Estate – Tickets purchased here at the inn are good for two consecutive days. The Biltmore includes miles of trails, gardens, and a stunning conservatory filled with rare and tropical plants, plus the mansion itself.
  • North Carolina Arboretum – Fantastic gardens, trails and incredible Bonsai collection are found here. In spring, look for the gorgeous display of azaleas.
  • Asheville Botanical Gardens – Easy walking trails meander next to a creek in this garden adjoining UNC Asheville campus.

Downtown Asheville

– in a word Eclectic! Discover on your own, with help from us or from one of these tours:

  • Asheville Urban Trail – a walking tour of downtown Asheville highlighting the unique architecture, people and historic events of the city
  • Grayline Trolley Tours – These are the red trolleys that do a super job!
  • LaZoom Bus Tours – Zany, Wacky fact filled fun

See our comprehensive list of Asheville Tours here plus our favorite food and restaurants.

Other Outdoor Adventure

White Water Rafting:

  • Blue Heron Whitewater – These folks are great!

Zipline/Canopy Tours:

  • Navitat Canopy Adventures – Truly beautiful and wildly fun!

Horseback Riding:

  • Sandy Bottoms Trail Rides – Nice facilities and healthy horses make for a memorable ride

Fly Fishing:

  • Curtis Wright Outfitters – Enjoy a day of fly fishing the beautiful streams of Western North Carolina

The Best of Asheville

Want even more ideas on how to make the best of your Asheville getaway?
View our guide here: Things to Do in Asheville.

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