New Asheville Restaurant Week Offers Great Food at Great Prices

February 1-7  Asheville Restaurant Week Inaugural Event: Participating restaurants will offer a prix fixe menu ranging from $15–$30 per person.  Get a link for details about Asheville Restaurant Week HERE.

Restaurant Week is an opportunity to try as many great Asheville restaurants as your schedule allows for four incredibly low fixed prices. Ever wondered about that restaurant you thought might be out of your price range? Restaurant Week will allow you to give it a try with the security of knowing exactly what you will be spending.
Restaurants will offer either:

• Lunch: $15 two-course meal for one person.
• Dinner: $30 three-course meal for one person.
• Dinner: $30 two-course meal for two or
• Dinner: $20 two-course meal for two.
  *beverage, tax and gratuity are not included in the special pricing

Make reservations at each individual restaurant.  Not every restaurant accepts reservations, so be sure to contact the restaurant if you are unsure.Participating Asheville Restaurants include:

LUNCH: $15 two-course meal for one person
131 Main   308 Thetford Street in Asheville NC    Menu
The Blackbird    47 Biltmore Avenue in Asheville NC   Menu
Chestnut   48 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville NC   Menu
Corner Kitchen   3 Boston Way, Asheville, NC  Menu
Cúrate    11 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC    Menu
Red Stag Grill   11 Boston Way, Asheville, NC   Menu

DINNER: $30 three-course meal for one person
131 Main   308 Thetford Street in Asheville NC   Menu
The Blackbird    47 Biltmore Avenue in Asheville NC   Menu
Chestnut   48 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville NC     Menu
Corner Kitchen   3 Boston Way, Asheville, NC  Menu
Cucina 24 Restaurant   24 Wall Street, Asheville NC   Menu
Cúrate    11 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC   Menu
FIG   18 Brook Street,  Asheville, NC   Menu
The Lobster Trap   35 Patton Avenue Asheville, NC   Menu
The Market Place Restaurant   20 Wall Street, Asheville NC  Menu
Native Kitchen & Social Pub   204 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa, NC   Menu
Nona Mia     1050 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC   Menu
Pack's Tavern    20 South Spruce Street, Asheville NC
Posana Café    One Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC   Menu
Red Stag Grill   11 Boston Way, Asheville, NC   Menu
Reaz Restaurant & Wine Bar    28 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC   Menu
Ruth's CHRIS Steak House   26 All Souls Crescent, Asheville, NC  Menu
Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro   125 South Lexington Avenue, Asheville, NC
Sunny Point Café  6262 Haywood Road, Asheville NC  Menu
Vincenzo's Ristorante & Bistro  10 N. Market St., Asheville, NC   Menu

DINNER: $30 two-course meal for two
The Cantina     Menu
Carmel's Kitchen & Bar   1 Page Avenue, Asheville NC  Menu
Chai Pani Restaurant   22 Battery Park Ave., Asheville, NC  Menu
Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge   2 Gerber Road #101, Asheville, NC Menu

DINNER: $20 two-course meal for two 
Moose Café     570 Brevard Rd # 3, Asheville, NC    Menu
Wild Wing Café    161 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC   Menu

Blue Ridge Corn Maze - 1/2 price limited time Offer

The Blue Ridge Corn Maze, located at 1605 Everett Rd in Pisgah Forest NC ( near Brevard), is offering a limited time Groupon Speical: Only $7 *(value $14) for one of the mountain's favorite cornfusing Corn Mazes. Enjoy 6 acres of twisting cornstalks and climb to an observation deck to see the maze's themed design.

Get details or purchase online now 

* the offer Expires Oct 31, 2012. Limit 1 per person, may buy 4 additional as gifts. Appointment required for visits Monday-Friday. No appointment required for a weekend visit between 2-8 PM, though hours may vary. This Groupon is not valid for the haunted house and may not be substituted for the haunted house. Subject to weather conditions. Valid only for option purchased.

Father's Day at Biltmore - Dads Visit FREE

June 19  for  Father's Day at Biltmore bring Dad for a FREE visit to Biltmore.  Minimum purchase of one adult or youth ticket is required. Pick up Dad's free ticket at Biltmore's Reservation & Ticket Center. Save even more with an online ticket purchase: If another adult is visiting with Dad, buy their ticket online at a discount off the regular gate price.
BILTMORE is known as "America's Castle", was built in 1895 by George Vanderbuilt and is preserved and maintained today by his descendants. With interior square footage over 4 acres, 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms and an impressive collection of art and period furnishing it is one of the East's most popular attractions. Once a working dairy farm, the 8,000 acre estate now includes a winery; trails, gardens & grounds to explore; an Equestrian Center, River Bend Farm; a luxury Inn and a variety of dining venues; and the newest addition, Antler Village. Plan on spending at least one entire day or more to fully enjoy all that Biltmore has to offer.

NC Mountain Resorts: Affordable Golf Package in Waynesville NC

The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort and Spa is offering  "Spring Golf in the Smokies Package":

-Two nights in beautiful mountain accommodations
-Unlimited green fees for three days
-Golf bag storage and morning cart staging
-Unlimited use of golf cart for just $25/day
-Full hot "High Country" breakfast buffet each morning 

$119 per person per night!

  The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort & Spa located  176 Country Club Dr, Waynesville, NC

Last Minute Deals on Asheville Cabins

Holiday E-Savings - Take advantage of our last minute holiday specials through 01/03/11. Stay 3 nights and the 4th night is 50% off... or Stay 3 nights and get 1 free Biltmore Ticket. Must mention code (HOL12/10) at time of reservation. *Cannot be combined and not valid on existing reservations. Call 828.398.0712 to inquire or search for the right lodging option!    Carolina Mornings Asheville Cabins and Luxury Vacation Rentals

Free Shipping on Handmade Mountain Crafts until Christmas!

From now until Christmas, your order from the Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree of $25 or more is eligible for free shipping!  Order online 24 hours a day for beautiful handcrafted gifts from the mountains of North Carolina and have your gifts shipped for you...FREE!  Your purchase supports over 100 local crafts entrepreneurs as well as our Foundation's scholarship fund for local students.  Thank you for supporting the Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree!

HOME OF THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE  Project  has created nearly 100 individual small businesses that have produced quality, handmade products as part of the Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree collection. Locally handcrafted products are available in the shop or online and include: Furniture, Lighting, Rugs, Textiles (Top of Bed, Quilts, Kitchen and Bath), Decorative Accessories, Home Fragrance, Cookware, Food, Christmas, Pottery, Wood, Glass, Children’s Toys.

Asheville Tourists T-Shirt Sale $8.99 until Friday

Fall Special! Fans, the Tourists are getting a "new look"! Now is your chance to take advantage of our fall specials taking place from now until 12 noon on Friday, Nov 5.

ALL regular T-shirts including mens tees, womens tees, and kids tees are only $8.99!
Polo shirts are just $19.99 (Reg. $45)!
All hoodies and sweatshirts are also on sale for as low as $19.99 (Reg $39.99 and above)!
Doing some early holiday shopping? Our baseballs make excellent stocking stuffers. They are usually $6/each, but are only $1.99 during this limited time sale.

Order online now by visiting the Tourists Trap. For more information, you may contact a Tourists staff member at (828) 258-0428 ext. 200.

We Still Have Game Worn Jerseys Available!
Fans, the Tourists still have some 2010 game worn jerseys for sale. There is still a large selection of home, away, and batting practice jerseys. There are also a few red alternate jerseys. For more information, call Brent at (828) 258-0428 ext. 200.

Remember September Rafting Special

Book any September or October weekday guided rafting or caving trip by Friday, September 10th and save 10% on everyone in your group! 10% PER PERSON! Call TODAY to reserve the available trip and time you want!  Offer good for existing guided trips only and may not be combined with any other offer or reduced price.

USA RAFT - MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE GUIDES offers the closest whitewater rafting to Asheville and Boone North Carolina. Join us for whitewater rafting adventures on the French Broad, Nantahala, Watauga and Nolichucky Rivers. "Mild to Wild" Whitewater Rafting with half and full day guided trips. USA Raft provides everything you will need for your rafting trip - just bring a change of clothes and be ready to have fun and get wet! We also offer: Caving, Rock Climbing, Summer Teen Adventure Camps and riverside group lodging. Specials and Adventure Packages available for rafting and caving - groups and families welcome!

Last Minute Cabin Specials - Spend the 4th of July in the Mountains!

June 29 - July 12   Carolina Mornings  is offering several "Last Minute Specials". Book and Depart between June 29th-July 12th -  Book online* or call our Vacation Specialist @ 828.398.0712:
 
 
Little Knotty Pine Cabin
Receive one night free when you book 3 nights! This is adorable cabin is located minutes from Asheville and your own private hot tub to enjoy the cool night breezes.   Get More...

 

Wilderness Haven

For Golf Enthusiasts and others, you can have your  your own private putting green in your backyard at this Asheville Log Cabin. This week only, stay 2 nights and get one free!   Get More...

 

Hidden Pond

Save $75 off a 3 night reservation! Perfect for a family or even two couples! Less than 10 minutes  to Downtown Asheville, this pet friendly upscale log cabin is offering a great summer bonus!  Get More...

Blue Moon Lodge
This week only! Save $300 when you book 2 nights for $1202! Check out our guest's Youtube video too! This is an upscale and eco-friendly
 vacation paradise.  Get More...
 

Mountain Air Country Club
Magnificent panoramic view settings, fly in on your private jet to this country club or take a 45 minute car ride from Asheville and golf on top of the mountain? Just Stay 4 or more nights and receive a complementary round of golf ($120 value).  Get More...

Landmark Cabin

This is a perfect cozy cabin for a couple!  Stay 2 nights and get one night free!!! Landmark Cabin has views of Chimney Rock and so close to Lake Lure where you can play at the beach! Stay cool this summer. A perfect way to spend your 4th of July.   Get More...

30% Discount on Mountaintop Chalet during July

DREAM VIEW CHALET  Beech Mountain North Carolina.  Pardon Our Dust Promotion! In our continuing efforts to make Dream View Chalet the ultimate luxury retreat, we will be building a new deck for the front entrance. This will take place during the weeks of July that have not yet been rented.

If you have been wanting to visit Dream View Chalet, but were working within a limited vacation budget, this opportunity is for you! During our construction, we will be offering the weeks of July 10-17 and July 17-24 at a 30% discount! A 7-night stay that was regularly $1,785 can now be yours for $1,249.50*!

And don't forget, ALL Dream View Chalet rentals include Beech Mountain Club privileges. So while construction is going on, plan on sightseeing or just hanging out by the pool. Whatever you decide to do, you can now do it for less!

Memorial Day Free Rafting for Veterans

Carolina Outfitters Bryson City North Carolina. MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL: In honor of our Veterans, and in appreciation of their military service, Carolina Outfitters invites veterans and active duty military personnel to raft free on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend! Thank you, for your service to America. (Must have military ID or proof of service)

Vineyard Bed and Breakfast Near Tryon

GREEN RIVER VINEYARD BED AND BREAKFAST Green Creek North Carolina. Therapeutic spa, evening socials, complimentary wine tastings at local wineries, outdoor firepit, walking trails along Green River & White Oak Creek, game room with billards/arcade games, satellite TV, views of vineyards & mountains, breakfast from our organic gardens, walk-out bedrooms, WIFI. $105-$130nt, -10% Sun-Thur.

Mother's Day in the Mountains: 25% off Bryson City Lodge

ACORN HOLLOW LODGE  Bryson City North Carolina. Mother's Day Special - 25% off nightly rate, minimum 2 nights. Nestled among the oak trees, this pet-friendly rustic mountain log cabin is fully furnished with all the comforts of home: fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, stack  washer/dryer, rock  fireplace, satellite TV with VCR/DVD player, local phone, large front porch with rockers and a hot tub!  Great vacation cabin for one or more families.

Bryson City Cabin Special- Limited Time!

SLEEPING DOG RENTALS  Bryson City North Carolina.  Book a week by APRIL 20 and get a free night.  2 bedroom mountain cabin on 4 acres. Private lake access - rent 4 wheelers, canoes, pontoon boat, fishing gear. Lake and trout fishing, whitewater rafting, nearby casino and gem mining, hiking trails and wildlife.

Specials and Discounts on Blowing Rock Cabins

At Your Wits End Vacation Rentals Blowing Rock and Boone North Carolina. Choose from 35+ cabins and vacation rentals. Find your perfect cabin between Blowing Rock and Boone - we offer mountain views, water views, fireplaces, WIFI, hot tubs, pool - ping pong - foosball tables, air hockey and more! All prices and sizes with a variety of Specials and Discounts

Motown Meets March Madness in Asheville

March 5-6, The Grove Arcade, One Page Avenue, Asheville North Carolina. Bargains, specials and sales galore will be found throughout the Grove Arcade this Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM.  Groove while you shop to the funky sounds of Motownblue featuring William Stafford - the Arcade's own "singing security guard" performing Saturday,from 3PM. to 6PM. Enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail while you shop deep discounts and think about spring. Free popcorn and a chance to win a $100 Grove Arcade certificate add to the fun. In addition to sales in each Arcade business, the Jazzy Giraffe clearance sale continues in Suite 141 with inventory from the recently closed Biltmore location.

Mid-Winter Special in Highlands

February 20 thru March 31, Fire Mountain Inn, Cabins & Treehouses, Highlands North Carolina.  Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd night FREE! This special offer is valid for any accommodation and includes complimentary wine and cheese in your accommodation upon arrival. 800-775-4446   http://www.firemt.com/

Save BIG on Early Rafting Reservations

Now until March 15, Mountain Adventure Guides. Incredibly low pre-season rates are available now and are good for any date all season long! Rafting season is March 1st through November 1st. Unlike most outfitters, we do not charge more on weekends or holidays. Simply choose a date to "lock-in" our low pre-season rates. You can then make changes up to 30 days before your trip without penalty. The required deposit at the time of making your reservation is only $5 for Half Day Trips and $10 for Full Day Trips!  To take advantage of this deposit program, just call 1-866-USA-Raft to make your reservation.  http://www.mtnadventureguides.com/