Must See Sights and Landmarks in Mount Mitchell Area

"Another architectural jewel, the unique Grove Arcade combines Art Deco, Italian Renaissance, and Gothic elements. Instead of leveling the foundation, Grove Arcade’s designers decided to follow the natural topography instead, a very noticeable feature when walking the shopping center’s sloping marble hallways. Grove Arcade, 1 Page Avenue, Asheville, NC, USA, +1 828 252 7799"

"Also known as the Arcade Building, the place is a wonderful pit stop for shopping and refreshments. The Grove Arcade was built between 1926 and 1929 and has a very Tudor’ish Gothic architectural style. It was renovated and reopened in 2002 and offers an array of stuffs like book shops, handmade crafts, Jewellery, antiques and so much more."

"📍1 Page Ave. | 📅1926-29 | 🖌Edwin Wiley Grove + Charles N. Parker. This Tudoresque building was one of the country’s leading public markets until WWII. The Federal Government took over the building which eventually became the headquarters for the National Climatic Data Center."

"Although not technically one of the ‘official’ Asheville museums, Riverside Cemetery is a historic landmark in Asheville’s Montford neighborhood. Walk the 3.5 miles of paved roads in this beautiful Victorian cemetery, especially if you visited the downtown Thomas Wolfe Memorial. Opened in 1885, Riverside Cemetery encompasses 87 acres of picturesque grounds filled with flowers overlooking the French Broad River."

"Step out of Gatlinburg to go to Asheville and see Riverside Cemetery, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Deep Creek, contemplate the long history of Walker Sisters' Cabin, and learn about winemaking at Tennessee Homemade Wines."

"Home of Asheville’s famous “Shindig on the Green” summer bluegrass concert series, Pack Square is a great park right in the heart of downtown Asheville. Even when the concerts are taking place (they start “along about sundown” on Saturday nights), there is still plenty of green space for kids to run around and play. One of my family’s favorite summer weekend activities is to walk around downtown, eat dinner, grab some ice cream, then set up our camp chairs and listen to some good bluegrass music at Pack Square."

"Pack Square Park is named for the person who donated the land that it was built upon. It’s got bronze pigs and turkeys, a ceramic-tiled stage setting, and hosts special events throughout the year to keep this place on your list of things to do in Asheville. Asheville’s first food festival, Chow Chow, held many of its events in Pack Square!"

"This interactive water feature delights children with its 21 jets of water that run in 12 combinations. You never know where it’s going to splash you next!"

"This place is really amazing yes you might have to wait for a little while for the food but it's the best."

"If you love sushi, Zen is a quieter spot perfect for North Asheville takeout. Grab a fast lunch special like their two or three-roll combo with soup and salad. For dinner, we love their wide array of specialty sushi rolls."

"Experience the therapeutic qualities of rock salt at the Asheville Salt Cave on Eagle Street in Downtown Asheville. Meditate among the negative ions in a cave constructed of twenty tons of pink salt blocks to recharge your spiritual and physical batteries, take a detoxifying hot salt stone massage or an aromatherapeutic salt glow treatment. Sound healing concerts, Yoga Nidra sessions and new moon meditation are also practiced at the Asheville Salt Cave."

"Ignite balance and healing with a session in the nature-inspired Himalayan salt cave of Downtown Asheville. The cave’s enriched microclimate has been tailored to allow the mind and body to gain relaxation. While you’re there, enjoy one of the variety of individual and couple’s massage services, including Swedish, Thai, deep tissue, and trigger point therapies."

"There’s a remedy for that in Asheville and it’s called Asheville Salt Cave. Immerse yourself in the nature-inspired salt cave this winter through mindfulness, relaxation, and breathing. The intensely therapeutic saturated air will permeate your being with 84 healing elements and minerals, healing you from the inside out allowing you to rejuvenate and recharge."

"Find your inner stillness at Asheville’s premier EsalenⓇ Massage and saltwater flotation spa. Still Point Wellness has been featured on media ranging from USA Today to “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “Jeopardy.” Enjoy a couples EsalenⓇ massage tutorial session, drift away in a sensory deprivation tank, or unlock the wisdom of your body through somatic psychology. 81 B Central Avenue, Asheville | (828) 348-5372 | stillpointwell.com"

"Still Point Wellness is best known for its incredible float experience and is the one and only float spa in Asheville. Salt Water Floating is the type of relaxation that allows you to completely let go of gravity, allowing your muscles and bones to absolutely melt into a world of sensory deprivation. What does this mean for you?"

"Mainly there are three concepts followed or offered at this spa. These are Esalen trademark massages, Somatic psychology sessions, and salt flotation. This spa is another great option among all other spas in Asheville, NC, for different therapies."

"We couldn’t very well complete this list without Relax & Rejuvenate in Regent Park Center. Their integrative sessions are offered in a comfortable, friendly environment free of chemical smells. Enjoy nearly two dozen massage options—from shiatsu to sports massage to pre-natal—performed by licensed bodywork therapists without the overhead costs of most spas."

"Another fascinating place for exploring day spas, Relax and Rejuvenate Massage Spa is one of the worthiest spas in Asheville day spas. They have a variety of massages available in their options. Some of these massages are for sports, neuromuscular, and a special gemstone (cold) massage."

"This day spa aims to provide a resort experience without the price tag. Dozens of types of specialty massages can be found here, like sports, neuromuscular and even a cold gemstone facial massage. Those interested in Reiki and Shiatsu also trust the folks at Relax & Rejuvenate."