Of course, the obvious when visiting a new city is to visit the downtown area. RJ and I mainly just walked around and did some site seeing, but there were tons of little bars and cafes in the area to go visit while you're there. Downtown Asheville also houses the big "Before I die..." chalk wall where everyone can write what they want to do before they die. There are also lots of local street performers in Downtown if you want to see a free show!
Park Square Park - Downtown Asheville
(Outfit post coming soon on the blog)
If you're looking for a cute little park to just sit down and people watch, Park Square Park is located in the middle of downtown. RJ and I just stopped here to snap some blog photos, but I wish we had time to just sit down and relax a little. The park also has a little amphitheater so if you ever do decide to visit, maybe look up to see if some cool bands are playing while you're there!
I actually visited the Blue Ridge Parkway with my parents when I was home last, and it was so fun getting to see the beautiful mountains that I've been so fortunate enough to call home growing up. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile drive that connects the Great Smokey Mountains in North Carolina to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. You pretty much just drive the entire time and there are overlooks every few miles where you can park and enjoy the beautiful view! I saw a few people even pack a lunch and brought some lawn chairs to sit out and have a mini picnic which I think is such a good idea! I really want to go back to visit in the fall because I bet the leaves are GORGEOUS.
Biltmore Village
Biltmore Village is about 10 minutes outside of downtown and it's the CUTEST little shopping area. The village is actually a counterpart to the famous Biltmore Estate, which we didn't get to visit while we were in town. The last time I had visited the Biltmore Estate was when I was in the 4th grade maybe one day I'll get a chance to go back.
As far as the Biltmore Village goes, everything looks like a Christmas village and if you're looking for a cute Instagram background (bc I know you are) then right outside of The Cantina restaurant there is the PRETTIEST bush of hydrangeas.
Palm Village
Palm Village, a Lilly Pulitzer signature store, is located in Biltmore Village and it's a must stop shop for any Lilly lover! Just like any Lilly store, the decor is adorable and this was my first time being in a Lilly Pulitzer signature store, so I was SO surprised by the selection of sale items. The store had various racks with additional 50%, 30%, and 20% off pieces which I was very surprised to see. I managed to walk away with a darling Lilly skort!
Ivy Wall
I had to share this fun ivy wall we came across at the Biltmore Village! I know I'm always on the lookout for cute places for blog photos when I travel to new places, so I thought it'd be fun to share some cute places I came across with you all! I wished we had taken blog photos in front of this wall because, at the right angle, it looks like you're in the depths of a jungle!
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