Travel Guides Asheville’s 2025 Fall Guides

Fall in Asheville is pure magic, with crisp mountain air, vibrant leaf color, and cozy mountain-town charm.

Across Western North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding peaks transform at different times throughout October and November, with Asheville itself predicted to reach peak color between October 23–31.

Our fall guides are your go-to for planning the season: from pumpkin patches, apple orchards, haunted houses, and apple cider donuts to dreamy vacation rentals, bachelorette/group celebrations, and wellness escapes.

Every guide highlights incredible local businesses and features exclusive discounts, so you can support Asheville while experiencing the very best of fall. 🍁🍎🎃

Follow us on Instagram @TravelGuidesAsheville for fall hiking recs, Blue Ridge Parkway drive itineraries, the best places to stay, and all the autumn adventures in and around Asheville!

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    The Best Things To Do This Fall in and around Asheville

    Discover the magic of fall in Asheville! From apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and haunted houses to breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway adventures, this guide highlights 19 local businesses and experiences that showcase the season at its best.

    Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts just for Travel Guides Asheville followers 🤍

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    The Best Fall Vacation Rentals in and around Asheville

    From cozy log cabins to luxury group getaways with hot tubs, saunas, and sweeping mountain views, these vacation rentals put you right in the heart of Western North Carolina’s leaf season. Enjoy easy access to apple orchards, pumpkin patches, farmers markets, and the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway—one of the best places in the U.S. for fall foliage.

    Many featured stays include exclusive discounts just for Travel Guides Asheville followers 🤍

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    Where To Sip Fall Drinks in and around Asheville

    In this guide, we’ve rounded up the best coffee shops, breweries, cideries, and cocktail bars in and around Asheville serving fall-inspired drinks.

    Whether you’re looking for a charming café to enjoy a chai latte with mountain views, a cider garden with small-batch apple blends, or a downtown speakeasy shaking up creative fall cocktails, this list highlights the top spots to sip the season.

    Some featured businesses are also sharing exclusive discounts just for Travel Guides Asheville followers 🤍

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    The Ultimate Asheville Bachelorette Party

    💍 It’s giving bachelorette era! ✨

    Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway with your besties or a full week in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this Asheville bachelorette guide has everything you need.

    Think luxury cabins with hot tubs, chic downtown cocktail bars, spa days with champagne, yoga overlooking mountain views, wine tastings, and epic adventures like ziplining or brewery tours

    Many featured businesses are offering exclusive discounts for Travel Guides Asheville followers 🤍

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    The Best Wellness, Spas & Self-Care Experiences in and around Asheville

    This guide highlights the best local spas, studios, and wellness retreats from massages, facials, and med-spa treatments to yoga with mountain views, saunas, cold plunges, and hydrotherapy.

    You’ll even find unique offerings like equine wellness classes for mindfulness in nature. Whether you’re visiting for a wellness getaway or a local treating yourself, these experiences are the perfect way to relax, restore, and step into the season refreshed.

    Many featured businesses are also sharing exclusive discounts just for Travel Guides Asheville followers 🤍

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    Fall Date Ideas

    Sweater weather means date weather 🍂

    From rooftop cocktails and wine bars to creekside massages, saunas, and cozy dinners, this guide highlights the best fall date ideas in and around Asheville for couples looking to slow down and connect this season!

    Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts just for Travel Guides Asheville followers 🤍

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