Trip Planning Links

Here are a few links that may help you in planning your trip to our area. Please ask Walker to send you our Helpful Resources Guide. It includes other local vacation sites, favorite restaurants, art galleries etc.

Asheville Chamber of Commerce

Biltmore Estate

Completed in 1895, George Vanderbilt's 250-room French château is a real life wonder. Enjoy a self-guided visit of Biltmore House that unveils a fresh look at how people lived and worked in America's largest home. Also, explore the acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, during your visit. Biltmore Estate is located in Asheville, approximately 25 minutes from Bend of Ivy.

Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway runs 469 miles between Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. It has stunning views, abundant hiking trails, picnic areas, campsites, and interpretative exhibits. Its natural beauty features one of the world's most diverse display of flora and fauna. The Blue Ridge Parkway can be accessed through Weaverville and is approximately 25 minutes from Bend of Ivy.

NC Arboretum

The Arboretum is a 434-acre public garden within Pisgah National Forest. Surrounded by lush folds of the botanically diverse Southern Appalachian Mountains, the Arboretum is adjacent to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, at Milepost 393, and is nestled in one of the most beautiful natural settings in America. Besides the native gardens and permanent bonsai exhibit, the arboretum hosts a variety of exhibits and workshops throughout the year. It is located approximately 35 minutes from Bend of Ivy.

Weather Forecast

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