11 days in Asheville & The Foothills Itinerary

Linville Falls is an unincorporated community at the junction of Avery, Burke, and McDowell counties in the U.S. Museum-lovers will get to explore Mica Gallery and Crimson Laurel Gallery. Head to Mountain Dog and Downtown Hickory Farmers Marketfor some retail therapy. Venture out of the city with trips to Zephyr Antiques (in Abingdon), Benjamin Walls Gallery (in Bristol) and Caldwell Arts Council (in Lenoir). There's still lots to do: learn about winemaking at Linville Falls Winery and pause for some serene contemplation at E.H. Sloop Chapel.

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Charlotte to Linville Falls is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Charlotte in September, Linville Falls is little chillier at night with lows of 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Asheville.

Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.

Do your shopping at Fowler's Clay Works and Paul Murray Gallery. Museum-lovers will appreciate Biltmore and New Morning Gallery. Explore Asheville's surroundings by going to Waynesville (Barber Orchard Fruitstand & Cedar Hill Studio & Gallery), Gatlinburg (Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, Sugarlands Distilling Company, & more) and Oaks Gallery at the Riverwood Shops (in Dillsboro). There's still lots to do: view the masterpieces at St.Claire Art and shop like a local with Philip DeAngelo Studio.

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You can drive from Linville Falls to Asheville in 1.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can go by car to Sapphire.

Elizabeth Ellison Gallery and The Cottage Craftsman are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Mark of the Potter and The Bascom. Explore Sapphire's surroundings by going to Clayton (Noble Wine Cellar & Main Street Gallery), Hickory Flat Pottery (in Clarkesville) and Hightower Creek Vineyards (in Hiawassee).

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You can drive from Asheville to Sapphire in 1.5 hours. September in Sapphire sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 61°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to drive to Hendersonville.

Hendersonville is a city in Henderson County, North Carolina United States. On the 12th (Thu), get a taste of the local shopping with Pisgah Forest Gem Mine, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tours & Tastings, then do a tasting at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, then shop like a local with Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery, and finally learn about winemaking at Burntshirt Vineyards.

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Traveling by car from Sapphire to Hendersonville takes 1.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Hendersonville can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to go by car back home.