Asheville, NC
Extreme elevations and more than 100 species of deciduous trees give the Blue Ridge Mountains one of the most vibrant leaf seasons worldwide. For a novel perspective, try Asheville’s newest canopy tour adventure, a mountaintop thrill ride 350 feet above the forest. Other area adventures include biking, hot-air ballooning, and river floating trips from the Biltmore Estate. The historic home hosts a Red Wine and Chocolate Seminar as well as a Biltmore Bubbles Tour devoted to the sparkling-wine-making process. The Chocolate Bar Library at French Broad Chocolates has 100 craft bean-to-bar varieties for tasting. And you can fill up on seasonal treats at the Urban Orchard Cider Co., which features a true cider bar, and numerous apple and pumpkin farms around the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway
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