Brett's Falling Waters Cabin Travel Guide
Sightseeing
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. Explore the acres of beautiful gardens and grounds designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted during your visit. Also available to tour: Antler Hill Village, The Winery, Village Green, and the Biltmore Farm (wonderful for children). Located 12.5 miles from the cabin, plan a 20-30 minute drive on mountain roads and highway 40.
Visiting the estate requires a Day Pass available online for a discount. Wear comfortable shoes -- lots of walking -- and plan to be on the property for the entire day as there is so much to see.
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Biltmore Estate
1 Approach RoadCompleted 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. Explore the acres of beautiful gardens and grounds designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted during your visit. Also available to tour: Antler Hill Village, The Winery, Village Green, and the Biltmore Farm (wonderful for children). Located 12.5 miles from the cabin, plan a 20-30 minute drive on mountain roads and highway 40.
Visiting the estate requires a Day Pass available online for a discount. Wear comfortable shoes -- lots of walking -- and plan to be on the property for the entire day as there is so much to see.
Take the Blue Ridge Parkway going North from Milepost 382 to Milepost 305. Plan on a 2.5 to 3-hour drive. The faster route is to take I-40 East to Marion, NC. Take Exit #85. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp and go one mile to a stoplight. At the stoplight turn left and follow US 221 North to the entrance of Grandfather Mountain (about 30 miles).
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Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyTake the Blue Ridge Parkway going North from Milepost 382 to Milepost 305. Plan on a 2.5 to 3-hour drive. The faster route is to take I-40 East to Marion, NC. Take Exit #85. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp and go one mile to a stoplight. At the stoplight turn left and follow US 221 North to the entrance of Grandfather Mountain (about 30 miles).
An exhilarating climb to the top of the mountain for glorious views of the North Carolina Mountains. Take Interstate 40 East to I-240 East to Exit #9 (Highway 74A East). Stay on 74A East for 20 miles and the Park entrance will be on the right. (1 Hour)
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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StreetAn exhilarating climb to the top of the mountain for glorious views of the North Carolina Mountains. Take Interstate 40 East to I-240 East to Exit #9 (Highway 74A East). Stay on 74A East for 20 miles and the Park entrance will be on the right. (1 Hour)
The Pisgah National Forest is made up of three separate Ranger Districts - the Pisgah District, the Appalachian District, and the Grandfather District.
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Pisgah Forest
The Pisgah National Forest is made up of three separate Ranger Districts - the Pisgah District, the Appalachian District, and the Grandfather District.
Located on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 382, the Folk-Art Center is the most popular attraction on the Blue Ridge Parkway. From March through December, visitors can observe craftspeople at work in daily craft demonstrations as well as a series of educational events held year-round.
Free Admission; Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
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The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyLocated on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 382, the Folk-Art Center is the most popular attraction on the Blue Ridge Parkway. From March through December, visitors can observe craftspeople at work in daily craft demonstrations as well as a series of educational events held year-round.
Free Admission; Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Dubbed “America’s favorite drive,” this 469-mile scenic road passes right through Asheville and serves as your gateway to outdoor adventure.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayDubbed “America’s favorite drive,” this 469-mile scenic road passes right through Asheville and serves as your gateway to outdoor adventure.
Food scene
Ingles Market is a full service grocery that you will pass by on your way in to Brett's Falling Waters Cabin. Open until 11PM, we recommend that you stop here for your grocery needs. They have a Starbucks and an excellent salad bar.
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Ingles Market
2299 US-70Ingles Market is a full service grocery that you will pass by on your way in to Brett's Falling Waters Cabin. Open until 11PM, we recommend that you stop here for your grocery needs. They have a Starbucks and an excellent salad bar.
Okie Dokies Smokehouse is a must do BBQ and rib joint known for their Smokehouse Ribs and Pulled Pork, Chicken or Beef. We especially like their Jalapeno Hush Puppies, Southern Fried Pickles and Collard Greens. Okie Dokies offers a very casual dining atmosphere good for kids. Outdoor seating for patrons with pets. Serves various locally brewed beer. Closed Sunday.
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Okie Dokies Smokehouse
2375 US-70Okie Dokies Smokehouse is a must do BBQ and rib joint known for their Smokehouse Ribs and Pulled Pork, Chicken or Beef. We especially like their Jalapeno Hush Puppies, Southern Fried Pickles and Collard Greens. Okie Dokies offers a very casual dining atmosphere good for kids. Outdoor seating for patrons with pets. Serves various locally brewed beer. Closed Sunday.
Wide variety of soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches, burgers, southern fare, ribs, steak and chicken. Friendly atmosphere, family style casual (but refined) dining. A wonderful place to host your wedding rehearsal dinner! Beer and Wine service. 203 E. State Street, Black Mountain.
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Black Mountain Bistro
203 E State StWide variety of soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches, burgers, southern fare, ribs, steak and chicken. Friendly atmosphere, family style casual (but refined) dining. A wonderful place to host your wedding rehearsal dinner! Beer and Wine service. 203 E. State Street, Black Mountain.
Outstanding burgers for both carnivores and vegetarians. Trailhead offers 19 beers on tap, including organic handcrafted brews from Black Mountain’s own Pisgah Brewing Company. Coffee service from Dynamite Roasting Co. to accompany a decadent key lime or peanut butter pie. 207 E. State Street, Black Mountain.
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Trail Head Restaurant & Bar
207 W State StOutstanding burgers for both carnivores and vegetarians. Trailhead offers 19 beers on tap, including organic handcrafted brews from Black Mountain’s own Pisgah Brewing Company. Coffee service from Dynamite Roasting Co. to accompany a decadent key lime or peanut butter pie. 207 E. State Street, Black Mountain.
Cozy atmosphere and wide assortment of coffees and pastries. Good for starting your morning or for a mid-day pick me up while walking in Black Mountain.
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The Dripolator Coffeehouse
221 W State StCozy atmosphere and wide assortment of coffees and pastries. Good for starting your morning or for a mid-day pick me up while walking in Black Mountain.
Large portions, excellent service. Limited seating but well worth the wait! Fabulous Schnitzel, pork chops, home fries, red cabbage, German potato salad and sauercraut. The Rueben is oustanding. Imported beers and wines from Leonard Kreusch. 121 Broadway, Black Mountain.
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Berliner Kindl German Restaurant
121 Broadway AveLarge portions, excellent service. Limited seating but well worth the wait! Fabulous Schnitzel, pork chops, home fries, red cabbage, German potato salad and sauercraut. The Rueben is oustanding. Imported beers and wines from Leonard Kreusch. 121 Broadway, Black Mountain.
Dutch South African food with a flair. Locally sourced farm to table produce. Super relaxed atmosphere, indoor and outdoor dining. Open at 11 a.m every weekday for lunch and dinner until 10 p.m. Sunday Brunch 11-3 p.m. 151 S. Ridgeway Ave., Black Mountain.
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The Bush Farmhouse
151 South Ridgeway AvenueDutch South African food with a flair. Locally sourced farm to table produce. Super relaxed atmosphere, indoor and outdoor dining. Open at 11 a.m every weekday for lunch and dinner until 10 p.m. Sunday Brunch 11-3 p.m. 151 S. Ridgeway Ave., Black Mountain.
Unique atmosphere for a delicious assortment of daily specials, six house-made soups, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, salads, decadent desserts and more! Inside and outside dining. Full menu available for take-out. Open for LUNCH from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, 7 days a week. 119 Cherry Street, Black Mountain.
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Veranda Cafe & Gift
119 Cherry StUnique atmosphere for a delicious assortment of daily specials, six house-made soups, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, salads, decadent desserts and more! Inside and outside dining. Full menu available for take-out. Open for LUNCH from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, 7 days a week. 119 Cherry Street, Black Mountain.
Sunday Brunch at the Omni Grove Park Inn is a wonderful experience while visiting Asheville. Reservations for the Brunch which is held in the Blue Ridge Dining Room are recommended.
Blue Ridge Artisanal Buffet
290 Macon AveSunday Brunch at the Omni Grove Park Inn is a wonderful experience while visiting Asheville. Reservations for the Brunch which is held in the Blue Ridge Dining Room are recommended.
Activities
Take flight on a zipline canopy tour set amongst 150+ year old majestic white and red oaks. It is convenient to downtown Asheville set on a 124-acre resort and designated tree preserve. KidZip is the newest addition to the Adventure Center of Asheville. Kids as young as 4 (with an adult escort) can experience the same high-flying action that our zipline canopy tours offer, just a bit closer to the ground.
Wildwater - Zipline
1 Resort DrTake flight on a zipline canopy tour set amongst 150+ year old majestic white and red oaks. It is convenient to downtown Asheville set on a 124-acre resort and designated tree preserve. KidZip is the newest addition to the Adventure Center of Asheville. Kids as young as 4 (with an adult escort) can experience the same high-flying action that our zipline canopy tours offer, just a bit closer to the ground.
Your children will enjoy the Western North Carolina Nature Center, a 42-acre Natural Heritage sanctuary located just a few miles from downtown. Featuring over 60 species of animals, including river otters, deer, black bear, red wolves and cougars, the Nature Center also offers diverse wildlife, gardens, trails, indoor exhibits and farm animals.
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WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdYour children will enjoy the Western North Carolina Nature Center, a 42-acre Natural Heritage sanctuary located just a few miles from downtown. Featuring over 60 species of animals, including river otters, deer, black bear, red wolves and cougars, the Nature Center also offers diverse wildlife, gardens, trails, indoor exhibits and farm animals.
The French Broad River located near Asheville, NC, is a wonderful introduction to whitewater rafting and is an adventure the whole family will enjoy. The French Broad River flows through the heart of Pisgah National Forest. It offers wide channels, beautiful mountain vistas and fun, splashy class 2-3 rapids:
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Blue Heron Whitewater
35 Little Pine RdThe French Broad River located near Asheville, NC, is a wonderful introduction to whitewater rafting and is an adventure the whole family will enjoy. The French Broad River flows through the heart of Pisgah National Forest. It offers wide channels, beautiful mountain vistas and fun, splashy class 2-3 rapids:
Knowledgeable, entertaining guides will explain the history, art and science of brewing and lead you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the brewery facilities. Each tour includes generous samples of each brewery's fresh, hand-crafted beers. All tours start and end in a convenient downtown location.
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Asheville Brews Cruise
6 Lennox CourtKnowledgeable, entertaining guides will explain the history, art and science of brewing and lead you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the brewery facilities. Each tour includes generous samples of each brewery's fresh, hand-crafted beers. All tours start and end in a convenient downtown location.
Visitor Information
The first step to your Asheville experience, get information, directions and the latest news. Features public restrooms, maps, brochures and Wi-Fi. Purchase tickets here for Biltmore, the trolley tours and golf coupon books.
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Asheville Visitor Center
36 Montford AveThe first step to your Asheville experience, get information, directions and the latest news. Features public restrooms, maps, brochures and Wi-Fi. Purchase tickets here for Biltmore, the trolley tours and golf coupon books.
Step into a different world at Craggy Gardens. Gnarled, twisted trees, fog, and wind make this part of the Parkway like no other. Overabundance of rhododendron and 360-degree views. The Craggy Gardens Visitor Center is located at Milepost 364.4, with the spur to Craggy Gardens trails and picnic area at 367.6.
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Besucherzentrum Craggy Gardens
364 Blue Ridge PkwyStep into a different world at Craggy Gardens. Gnarled, twisted trees, fog, and wind make this part of the Parkway like no other. Overabundance of rhododendron and 360-degree views. The Craggy Gardens Visitor Center is located at Milepost 364.4, with the spur to Craggy Gardens trails and picnic area at 367.6.
The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center is located at Parkway milepost 384, which is about a mile south of the US 70 intersection (or one mile north of the US 74-A intersection) and about 8 miles east of downtown Asheville. The Folk Art Center is located nearby, two miles to the north along the Parkway.
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Blue ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob RdThe Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center is located at Parkway milepost 384, which is about a mile south of the US 70 intersection (or one mile north of the US 74-A intersection) and about 8 miles east of downtown Asheville. The Folk Art Center is located nearby, two miles to the north along the Parkway.