Howard Johnson Asheville - Asheville North Carolina Hotels

The Howard Johnson is located approximately two blocks from Biltmore Estate and 10 miles from Asheville Regional Airport.

There is an outdoor heated pool with hot tub on site. Meals can be taken in the on-site restaurant. This Howard Johnson also offers laundry services, safety deposit box, and complimentary parking.

All rooms have cable TV, clock radios, coffeemakers, and modem lines.

Howard Johnson Asheville Property Information:

Rooms: 68
Floors: 2

Howard Johnson Asheville Service

Wheel chair access
Meeting room
Nonsmoking
Car rental desk
Free parking
Swimming pool
Free breakfast
Meals

Howard Johnson Asheville Reservation Policies:

Check-In: 1500
Check-Out: 1200

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Asheville Events & Entertainment

Late January

Annual Big Band/Swing Dance Weekend

828-252-2711

Bring your dancing shoes to The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa and hit the dance floor with two nights of great music, morning dance instruction, an afternoon tea dance and enough Big Band melodies to satisfy any enthusiast.

Usually late January, call for exact dates

Late February

Annual Arts & Crafts Antique Show and Conference

Phone: 828-252-2711

Crafts Antique Show featuring dealers from across the country displaying furniture, pottery and metal ware.

Usually late February, call for exact dates

March - April

Annual Heritage Ballroom Dance Sport Championships

Phone: 828-252-2711

Dance competition organized by Australian dance champions.

Usually in March; call for exact dates

Victorian Easter Celebration

Phone: 828-253-9231

Admission Charged

Easter baskets, old-fashioned bunnies and chicks, hand-painted eggs, spring flowers, and period-inspired decorations create the authentic feel of a Victorian Easter celebration throughout the circa 1840 Smith-McDowell House.

Event held annually during Easter season

May

Spring on the Mountain: Wildflowers of Grandfather Mountain

Phone: 828-733-4337

US 221 & Blue Ridge Pkwy.
Linville (75 miles from Asheville), NC

Programs and activities focused on the wildflowers of Grandfather Mountain.

Admission included with admission to Park

Spring, around early May

Heritage Alive! Festival

Phone: 828-253-9231

Honor the past with living history encampments from the French and Indian War to World War I, heritage craft sales and demonstrations, mountain music, special exhibits, and award winning barbeque.

Late May

June

Downtown After Five
Pack Square
Asheville, NC

Phone: 828-251-9973

Admission Free

Called "the best old-fashioned block party you can imagine," Downtown After Five features live music until 9:30 p.m. and food and beverages sold by local vendors. Events are held in downtown Asheville's Pack Square the third Friday of each month from June through September.

Annual "Singing on the Mountain" at Grandfather Mountain

Phone: 828-733-2013

US 221 & Blue Ridge Pkwy.
Linville (75 miles from Asheville), NC

Admission Free

Free, all-day gospel sing, church bazaar, and dinner-on-the-grounds held in MacRae Meadows.

July

Bele Chere Festival
Downtown Asheville, NC

Phone: 828-259-5800

Admission Free

The Southeast's biggest free street festival features nine stages of great music, three food courts, children's area and a full spectrum of the finest handmade arts and crafts. Usually held in late July in downtown Asheville.

Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of the Scottish Clans

Phone: 828-733-1333

US 221 & Blue Ridge Pkwy.
Linville (75 miles from Asheville), NC

Admission Charged

Over 100 Scottish clans and societies sponsor this celebration of Scottish dance, music and athletics.

July - August

Shindig on the Green
City/County Plaza, Downtown Asheville
Asheville, NC 28801

Phone: 828-258-6101

Admission Free

Hours: Open Mon.-Sat. 9:30a.m.-3:30p.m., Sun. 12:30-3:30

Saturday nights at downtown Asheville's City/County Plaza turn into evenings full of toe-tapping and hand-clapping during this summer-long festival celebrating Western North Carolina's unique heritage of bluegrass music and mountain dance.

Usually held Early July through late August

November – December

Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore Estate
Sponsor/Location: Biltmore Estate

Toll Free: 800-543-2961

Admission Charged

Candlelight Christmas Evenings capture the magic of the holidays with candlelight and firelight, tinsel and glass ornaments, and choirs and musicians that fill the house with good cheer.

Early November – Early January

National Gingerbread House Competition

290 Macon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804

Phone: 828-252-2711

See more than 20 gingerbread works of art from all over the country at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa. Houses will be on display throughout the holiday season.

From I-26 or I-40, take I-240 into Asheville. Take exit 5B, Charlotte Street. Proceed north on Charlotte Street for approximately 1.3 miles. Turn right on Macon Avenue and continue for .8 mile. The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa entrance will be to your left.

Early November – Early January

Annual "Singing on the Mountain" at Grandfather Mountain

Phone: 828-733-2013

US 221 & Blue Ridge Pkwy.
Linville (75 miles from Asheville), NC

Admission Free

Free, all-day gospel sing, church bazaar, and dinner-on-the-grounds held in MacRae Meadows.

December

Victorian Christmas Celebration

Phone: 828-253-9231

283 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC

Admission Charged

Celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way. The Smith-McDowell House Museum's time-line of authentically decorated period rooms showcase the evolution of Christmas celebrations and decorations.

Asheville Destination Overview

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is the perfect destination for anyone who enjoys the beauty, tranquility, and thrill of nature. No matter what your interest may be, Asheville is waiting and ready for you. Asheville has a vibrant downtown, great cultural offerings, professional sports, unique shopping and a host of attractions and sites, both in town and close by. Always a favorite for its scenic beauty, in the fall Ashville explodes into an array of colors. As the mild summer days turn into cooler, crisp days and nights, visitors to the nearby mountains begin an annual guessing game of where to catch the best glimpse of Mother Nature’s beautiful work.

Because of the differences in elevation, there is no single “peak” week or day for fall color. Unlike other destinations, the mountains near Asheville enjoys an extended five-week fall color season. The peak location actually changes week-to-week, depending on the elevation. Brilliant yellows, reds and oranges begin to appear at the higher elevations even in late September, along with a profusion of wildflowers. The autumn hues intensify and creep down the mountain slopes throughout October.

Some coves and gorges will continue show off their fall finery through early November. Conveniently located at the intersections of Interstate I-26, Interstate I-40 and Interstate I-240, it is easy to experience the wonders of the surrounding areas as well. The famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, the Pisgah View National Forest, and the historic town of Hendersonville are all within a short drive. If you are more inclined to stay in town, the downtown area provides a unique experience. Dotted with specialty shops and brightly lit for the Christmas season, it’s the perfect place for a stroll, a bike ride, or a shopping adventure, followed by a wonderful meal at one of the city’s fine restaurants. If the arts are of interest, plan to spend many days in this wonderful city.

No matter what your artistic taste, Asheville offers something for you. Whether you choose to go to the Asheville Art Museum, the Asheville Bravo Concerts, the Asheville Community Theater, the Lyric Opera, the Fold Art Center, or listen to the wonderful sounds of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, Asheville has a venue year round. Asheville is known as a city for all seasons. It has an ideal climate with four unique, yet mild seasons. The average July temperature is a most pleasant 83 degrees, while the January lows tend to average a mild 27. Even during the coldest months, Asheville receives an average of only 16 inches of snow, yet the surrounding areas have much for the outdoor winter sports enthusiast.

Due to its elevation (2150 feet), it is in the enviable position of not having to endure the summer temperatures that stifle much of the south. Additionally, with the surrounding mountains as a barrier, the city experiences comparatively mild winters, making Asheville a perfect year round destination. Bringing the kids along? No need to worry about them enjoying both the city of Asheville and the surrounding areas. Take in a ball game, enjoy an amusement park, ride the trolley, visit the historic Biltmore estate, go rafting on the French Broad River, or experience the thrill of sliding down “Slippery Rock” into 50 degree water!

Let Asheville lift your spirit to the mountains. It’s a place where the Great Smokies and the Blue Ridge meet. A place unlike any other; unique in its own right. A place with a special gift from Mother Nature of spectacular natural beauty; a place with an endless variety of interesting things to do and to see.