Our Hometown...
Come see why Asheville is called the 'Paris of the South'. This artsy town is becoming one of the hottest travel destinations in the country due to its unique and rich culture. Downtown Asheville hosts a gathering of dancers, artists, and street musicians against the backdrop of endless outdoor cafes, markets, and diverse local cuisine.
Flying to Asheville
The Asheville Regional Airport is served by the commercial carriers Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, and US Airways from cities such as Atlanta, Cincinnati, Orlando, Newark, Houston, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Charlotte, Detroit, and Minneapolis. Visit their website: www.flyavl.com.
Airport Pickup Service
The Crowne Plaza offers Airport Pickup Service for $20 one way: just call the front desk (828 254-3211) upon arrival & they will be there by the time your luggage arrives.
Driving to Asheville and the Crowne Plaza Hotel
Crowne Plaza Hotel
One Resort Drive
Asheville, NC 28806*
(* this address does not show up in some map programs. Please refer to the directions below for the best route.)
From South (Asheville Regional Airport; Greenville, SC):
Travel West on I-26
Follow signs for I-240 to Asheville
Merge into the left lane and take exit 3A
This will merge you onto Patton Ave.
At the 2nd light make a right onto Regent Park Blvd (between Denny's and Pizza Hut)
The road will bear right and our entrance will be immediately on the left (before entering Sam's Club parking lot)
Follow our road past our golf course to the main entrance
From West (Knoxville, TN):
Travel East on I-40
Follow signs for I-240 East towards Asheville (left exit)
Merge into the left lane and take exit 3A
This will merge you onto Patton Ave.
At the 2nd light make a right onto Regent Park Blvd (between Denny's and Pizza Hut)
The road will bear right and our entrance will be immediately on the left (before entering Sam's Club parking lot)
Follow our road past our golf course to the main entrance
From East (Greensboro, Raleigh), NC:
Travel West on I-40
Take exit 53-B onto I-240 West towards downtown Asheville
As you cross the "French Broad River Bridge" merge into the far right lane, marked as an "Exit Only" for Exit 3-B (labeled Westgate and Resort Dr)
Merge into the right lane as you pass the Westgate Shopping Center
Our driveway is IMMEDIATELY as you round the curve to your right
From North (Johnson City, TN):
Travel South on Hwy 19/23 (also known as I-26 East)
Merge onto I-240 West
Stay in the right lane as you merge, marked as an "Exit Only" for Exit 3-B (labeled Westgate and Resort Dr)
Merge into the right lane as you pass the Westgate Shopping Center
Our driveway is IMMEDIATELY as you round the curve to your right
Other things to do
Coming early? Leaving late? Even to those who live here, Asheville is a town where there are almost too many things to do:
· Abundant hiking, mountain biking, and snow skiing
· Downtown Asheville's unique shops, galleries, and nightlife
· The renowned Biltmore Estate, Winery, and Gardens
· Whitewater rafting at Wildwater, Ltd.
· The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway
· Healing mineral baths at the Hot Springs Spa
· Great Smoky Mountains National Park
· Cherokee Indian Reservation
· Flat Rock Playhouse
· Chimney Rock Park
· Downtown Asheville's unique shops, galleries, and nightlife
· The renowned Biltmore Estate, Winery, and Gardens
· Whitewater rafting at Wildwater, Ltd.
· The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway
· Healing mineral baths at the Hot Springs Spa
· Great Smoky Mountains National Park
· Cherokee Indian Reservation
· Flat Rock Playhouse
· Chimney Rock Park