<p>I will be helping D1 drive her car and belongings home from UNC after graduation. We plan to spend a couple of days in Asheville. Other than visiting the Biltmore Mansion, what are some things we shouldn’t miss?</p>
<p>I don’t know if there are any Southern Baptists out there (or recovering Southern Baptists, like me) but I have extremely fond memories of being at Ridgecrest, which is a camp/conference facility in the mountains outside of Asheville. The Presbyterians have one, too (Montreat, I believe). Anyway, there has to be somewhere to hike and generally hang out in the mountains.</p>
<p>Sliding Rock in nearby Brevard is fun. There are hiking trails off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Downtown Asheville has lots of interesting little shops, especially if you are outdoorsy, crunchy-granola, earth children types.</p>
<p>We would love to go hiking! Guess that gives me extra incentive to get off the couch and start my workout (I have been procrastinating all morning).</p>
<p>Chimney Rock State Park is nearby - hiking, lookouts, etc.</p>
<p>Stroll around downtown. There are great restaurants and shops, including bookstores and craft stores.</p>