Asheville trips & getaways
Blue Ridge Mountains, family time and a relaxed pace, from fall color drives to Christmas at Biltmore.
- Great forFamilies, friend getaways, long weekends and holiday trips
- Best timeLate September to early November for fall color; November to early January for Christmas at Biltmore
- PaceRelaxed, with mountain views, good food and time together
- PricingCustom pricing, ask for a quote
Mountain air, slow mornings, time together
Asheville is an easy mountain getaway with the Blue Ridge Parkway on its doorstep and Biltmore Estate just outside town. It works well for a long weekend or a full family trip.
An itsTripEasy Asheville trip handles the stay, the reservations and the timing, so the days feel unhurried.
- Biltmore Estate, with house tours, gardens and Antler Hill Village
- Christmas at Biltmore and Candlelight Christmas Evenings
- The Blue Ridge Parkway for overlooks and fall color
- Family time with room to just hang out
Christmas at BiltmoreNovember 3, 2026 to January 10, 2027, with Candlelight Christmas Evenings on select nights.
Fall color or holiday sparkle
Asheville is good any time of year. Fall color and the holidays are the standout seasons, and spring and summer are easygoing too.
Fall color
Color starts above 6,000 feet in late September and works its way down the mountains. Asheville itself usually peaks in the last week of October.
Christmas at Biltmore
Biltmore House is decorated for the holidays. Candlelight Christmas Evenings run Nov 3, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027, except Nov 17, Nov 26 and Dec 24.
Spring
Gardens wake up and mountain trails green up, with a calmer pace before summer.
Summer
Cooler mountain days, waterfalls, rivers and long evenings outdoors.
Ways to see Asheville
A few ways itsTripEasy trips can come together. Each one is customized to your dates and group.
Christmas at Biltmore long weekend
Holiday decorations, a Candlelight evening and the glow of Antler Hill Village.
- A stay in town or on the estate
- Biltmore tickets with your preferred entry time
- Dining reservations around your visit
Fall color & the Blue Ridge Parkway
Scenic drives, overlooks and easy hikes timed to the color.
- A cozy base near Asheville
- Overlook and hike suggestions by elevation
- A slower pace with room to explore
Family mountain getaway
Time together without anyone stuck doing the planning.
- Space for the whole group
- Family-friendly experiences
- Plenty of downtime
Every itsTripEasy trip is built around your dates, pace and group. These ideas are starting points, not fixed packages.
What’s handled, and what stays with you
itsTripEasy plans and books the on-the-ground parts of the trip. You book your flights, plus a rental car if it isn't part of your trip. We sometimes book rental cars; your trip page says when one is included.
Planned and booked by itsTripEasy
- Hotels, inns and vacation stays
- Biltmore and other attraction tickets
- Experiences and tours
- Transfers where available
- Private guides
- A day-by-day plan with timing tips
Booked by travelers
- Flights
- Rental car, if it isn't part of your trip
Share your arrival and departure times, and the plan is built around them.
Biltmore and Parkway tips
Holiday dates and road conditions change. Always check the official pages before you go.
- Biltmore House reservations
Reservations are required for Biltmore House, and the time on your ticket is your house entry time. Biltmore suggests booking at least seven days ahead.
Biltmore tickets - Candlelight Christmas Evenings
Runs November 3, 2026 to January 9, 2027, and is not available November 17, November 26 or December 24. Candlelight tickets include daytime admission to the estate grounds.
Biltmore Candlelight - Plan a full day or two
Biltmore recommends planning at least one full day on the estate, and two days to see more. Dining reservations are recommended for Candlelight evenings.
Christmas at Biltmore - Stay on the estate
Biltmore has on-estate stays at the Village Hotel, the Inn and private Cottages.
Biltmore stays - Blue Ridge Parkway status
Sections can close for weather, construction or storm damage. As of October 26, 2026, the sections near Asheville are open, but a stretch toward Mount Mitchell State Park is still closed after Hurricane Helene. Check status before driving.
NPS Parkway road status - Fall color timing
Color moves down the mountains by elevation, so there’s usually color somewhere near Asheville from late September to early November.
Explore Asheville fall color
Sources: Biltmore, National Park Service and Explore Asheville, checked October 26, 2026. Dates and rules can change.
What travelers are saying
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“Having all the heavy lifting done for us on the trips made them super relaxing and not stressful at all!”
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Having all the heavy lifting done for us on the trips made them super relaxing and not stressful at all! You get to enjoy your trip without the stress of having to figure out and plan all the details ahead of time. You really get the best of both worlds by having Mary plan it all out. You can just be excited about your trip and then go! The first trip we went on was Glacier National Park. My favorite part was the amazing hikes we went on and jumping off the bridge into the river. Our second trip was to Asheville NC. My favorite part with this trip was having time with family and just hanging out with everyone. Truly some of the best trips I’ve been on!!
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