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Hotel Indigo is a Modern Oasis in Asheville

Where: 151 Haywood St [map], Asheville, NC, United States, 28801

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A modern boutique hotel in Asheville? Such a thing didn't exist until the Hotel Indigo (part of the ICH group) opened its doors last fall. On my recent trip to what I learned is considered the "San Francisco of the east" my partner and I stayed there to check things out.

While the property is located smack against the interstate, which initially turned me off, that all changed once we walked inside. The lobby is modern, sleek, and inviting, during the day, with a large reception desk. Check-in was a breeze after they realized we weren't with the woman who walked in before us.

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Cruising For Pretty Leaves :: Inn on Biltmore Estate

Where: 1 Approach Rd. [map], Asheville, NC, United States, 28803

If you want to try another place for Fall Foliage than New England, About.com recommends the Inn on Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina for some leaf-peeping.

Currently the hotel is offering their Harvest Home Celebration which is actually a bunch of celebrations running now through October 22nd such as bluegrass music, corn shelling and grinding demos, horse farming demos and folk tales and storytelling. The events take place at different parts of the estates like the Historic Horse Barn, the Farmyard, Firepit and the hotel's very own winery.

Rooms are starting at about $289 for October but if you can't make it for the fall, don't worry the hotel has a whole bunch of holiday  packages lined up.

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· Inn on Biltmore Estate reviews [TripAdvisor]

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Grove Park Inn Gets Crafty

Where: 290 Macon Ave [map], Asheville, NC, United States, 28804

Feel like gettin' crafty in the dirty south? Ok, so Asheville isn't exactly dirty, but the city's four star resort, The Grove Park Inn will definitely be a craftin'.

Running through June 6th, the hotel will display 80 booths boasting true American crafts. And they are offering package deals for these crafty weekend getaways for you to choose from.

If crafting or golf isn't in your interest, let's hope the Blue Ridge Mountains or the hotel's extensive spa will suffice. If that still doesn't get you excited, the cool cave-like pool is definitely worth the dip.

Built in 1913 the hotel seems to be a local favorite but can end up getting pricey. We couldn't help but bring your attention to one traveler's advice:

Be careful that every purchase you make is already taxed BY LAW, 15-20 percent. You are looked at strangely if you do not add an extra graturity

All we know is that we'd love to see the looks these cheap, crafting, grandmas will potentially get....

Image via Kaiserine/Flickr

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