Summer is a great time to be in Asheville! We’ve put together a list of things to do for those of you who aren’t familiar with the town we live in, work in, and LOVE.

Come to Asheville because of WordCamp, stay in Asheville because of the the people, the lifestyle, and of course, the mountains!

If you have some extra time surrounding your visit for WordCamp, here are some top things to do:

Beer

You can’t come to Asheville without hearing about (and tasting!) beer. Here’s a great video explaining the South Slope with an interview from AshVegas’ Jason Sanford.

Nightlife

While we’re going to have a few kickin’ after parties, if you can’t make them, or have extra time to spend in Asheville, check out all that our nightlife scene has to offer.

Food

It’s best to come hungry to Asheville as it’s definitely a foodie paradise. There are tons of options and many restaurants use locally sourced food. Explore Asheville’s Foodtopia site is a great source for information about where to eat — or use this guide to search based on cuisine or neighborhood.

The Biltmore House

Visitors young and old love the Biltmore House.  This stately mansion boasts 250 rooms (34 family and guest bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces) and is home to some of the best views in Asheville. There’s the house, the grounds and gardens, and a winery all on site.  (WordCamp attendees are getting a coupon code for discounted admission!)

Watering Holes

Asheville (and the surrounding area) has tons of places to cool off on a hot day. Check out this list of awesome area swimming holes.

Shopping

There are plenty of places to shop including many eclectic stores right in downtown Asheville and there is a brand new outlet mall that opened up — complete with a store that sells only beef jerky!

Here are some great local websites if you want to know more about Asheville:
AshVegas.com
MountainXpress
Asheville Tourism Website
Asheville Citizen-Times