On the outskirts of the Nantahala National Forest and a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway, this rustic B&B is 4 miles from Lake Julian and 13 miles from Biltmore Estate, a French Renaissance chateau.
The relaxed rooms are individually themed and feature free WiFi, decorative antiques, wood floors, and private bathrooms. Some have flat-screen TVs, balconies, whirlpool tubs or glassed-in showers.
Freebies include parking, hot gourmet breakfast, afternoon snacks and hot drinks throughout the day. There's a pool table in the common room and swings on the forest-view back porch.
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The History of Asheville
Before European settlement, Asheville was part of the Cherokee Nation. Bearing the name Untokiasdiyi, meaning “Where they race,” the Cherokee people used the area as a gathering place.
Settlement didn’t occur until after the Revolutionary War, in 1784, when Colonel Samuel Davidson and his family arrived, claiming land through a soldier’s grant. The settlement, initially named “Morristown,” was later renamed Asheville in honor of North Carolina Governor Samuel Ashe.
Asheville became an important outpost in the Blue Ridge Mountains, attracting famous travelers like Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett. The city flourished during the railway boom into the 1920s but faced a significant setback during the stock market crash of 1929. However, thanks to a committed urban renewal plan and efforts to maintain the city’s charm, Asheville transformed into the vibrant culture hub it is today.