Built in 1913, this stately golf resort has views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It's 2.2 miles from the Asheville Art Museum and 2.6 miles from the University of North Carolina Asheville.
The plush rooms and suites feature free Wi-Fi, minifridges, flat-screen HDTVs and mountain or garden views. Suites add separate living areas.
The spa has a sauna, a steam room and a terrace. Other amenities include an 18-hole golf course, 28 meeting rooms and a sports complex with 6 tennis courts, an indoor pool and a fitness center. There are also 5 restaurants, 3 bars and a cafe.
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.