The trip after the wedding
A friendsmoon in Asheville, NC
2 places here can put the whole group under one roof.
The trip you take with your friends right after the wedding — instead of the honeymoon, or before it.
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.
Where the group sleeps
- Downtown Asheville Cabin Rentals$300–$800 / night
Mountain cabins and bungalows near downtown
Sleeps 12
- Blue Ridge-view mountain house$500–$1,400 / night
Expansive mountain property with Blue Ridge views, hot tub, and enough bedrooms for the whole group.
Sleeps 14
What you do
- Biltmore Estate guided trail ride
Western-style guided ride through the woodlands and meadows of the 8,000-acre Biltmore Estate.
- Biltmore Estate Tour & Wine Tasting
America's largest private residence with complimentary winery tastings included in admission — Asheville's marquee afternoon.
- Sound Bath at Asheville Salt Cave & Spa
- River Arts District Studio Tour
Self-guided or guided tour through working artist studios and galleries in the converted warehouse district.
- Pottery Class at Fired Up AVL
Wheel-throwing class at a laid-back Asheville studio — BYOB and make something together to ship home.
- Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking
Free hike with best-in-region mountain views — Black Balsam Knob and Max Patch are the crowd favorites.
Where you eat
- Tupelo Honey
The Asheville brunch institution — sweet potato pancakes, shrimp and grits, and long tables for the whole crew.
- Over Easy
Counter-service breakfast spot beloved by locals for cheap, excellent eggs — the recovery morning after a big night.
- Cúrate
James Beard-nominated Spanish tapas bar from chef Katie Button — the best group dinner in Asheville, share everything.
- Nightbell
Late-night small plates and cocktails from the Cúrate team — ideal for the group that wants to eat well and drink well.
- The Bull & Beggar
River Arts District brasserie with an extensive wine list and charcuterie boards perfect for a group dinner with bottles.
- Gan Shan Station
East Asheville favorite with bold Asian street food and an excellent cocktail list — casual lunch with flavor.
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