15 days in Asheville & The Foothills Itinerary

Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.

Explore Asheville's surroundings by going to Hendersonville (Flat Rock Cider Works, Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider, &more), DuPont State Recreational Forest (in Cedar Mountain) and Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (in Flat Rock). Next up on the itinerary: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, and shop like a local with Philip DeAngelo Studio.

To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Asheville road trip tool.

Mount Wolf to Asheville is an approximately 5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Mount Wolf in February, expect Asheville to be somewhat warmer, temps between 53°F and 31°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can drive to Sapphire.

Sapphire is an unincorporated community in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Tue): stroll through Devil's Courthouse, surround yourself with nature on Miller's Land of Waterfall Tours, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sassafras Mountain. On your second day here, admire the sheer force of Whitewater Falls, immerse yourself in nature at Gorges State Park, and then enjoy some diversion at Sapphire Sweet Shop & Gem Mine Village.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Sapphire holiday planner.

Drive from Asheville to Sapphire in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Asheville in March, expect nights in Sapphire to be about the same, around 41°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 66°F. You'll set off for home on the 7th (Thu).