Dine in Style at Biltmore Village’s Best Restaurants

Housing excellent shopping in an enchanting town setting, Biltmore Village restaurants are among the best in the Asheville area. The village sits outside the entrance to the Biltmore Estate. It provides visitors with plenty of wonderful places to eat and shop after a day full of exploring Asheville’s most famous landmark. Whether you are in […]

Test Your Road Skills at the BMW Performance Driving School

There’s a reason why roller coasters are so popular. We all love a thrill! Though, nothing quite compares to the feeling of getting behind the wheel of a fast car. There is something so exhilarating about the roar of the engine and the world around you zipping by. Honor your love for fast cars with […]

Our Top Picks for Spring Activities in Asheville, NC

We love spring in Western North Carolina! After a chilly winter, the whole area comes back to life. Green foliage adorns the trees, and blooms bring bright colors back into our landscape. If you’re planning a spring visit to Orchard Inn, check out these things to do in Asheville, NC, in April! Our inn is […]

North Carolina Historical Landmarks You Need to See

There’s something special about taking a step back into the past. If the state of North Carolina could talk, it would have incredible stories to tell! Many visitors love taking some time and going to visit one of these nearby North Carolina historical landmarks. Here are some of our favorites! 5 North Carolina Historical Landmarks […]

3 of the Best Asheville Moonshine Distilleries You Need to Tour

When you think of drinking in Asheville, North Carolina, you probably think of the plethora of craft beer from their outstanding breweries. But did you know that there are plenty of amazing Asheville moonshine distilleries, too? When most people hear “moonshine,” they picture Prohibition-era mountain men dodging the law in the backwoods of our mountains. […]

Enjoy a Day Out at the DuPont State Recreational Forest

For some of us, thinking about going on vacation can mean a lot of different things. It can be just a quick trip to get away from it all or going somewhere unexpected to experience new cultures. For those of us who love to get away to the mountains, spending a day in a state […]

Everything You Need to Know About the Charming Town of Lake Lure, NC

When it comes to places in the Western North Carolina mountains, there are so many amazing ones to choose from. We at The Orchard Inn love spending as much time in our neighboring towns as we can. When we can’t go, we enjoy suggesting to our guests some of our favorite spots to go as […]

4 Cultural Things to Do in Downtown Asheville

There are certain places in the country where you will be entranced with amazing cultural things to do. When you think of areas like this the first places that come to mind are New York City, London, Paris, Los Angeles, and many more. For those of you who are unaware, Asheville has over the years […]