Gold City Gem Mine Tours

Ever fancied being a miner for a day? Then don a hard hat and join a guided tour of Gold City Gem Mine, where you'll enjoy an eye-opening look into its operations and various jobs.

This mining operation in Franklin comes recommended by many travelers, so make a spot for it on your must-see list. Don't think that's all there is to do here, though. There are many more spots waiting for you to experience after Gold City Gem Mine. Rose Creek Mine, Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine, and Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine are close by.

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Cedar Crest Inn

Cedar Crest Inn

3.5 out of 5
Kenilworth
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Price was $591, price is now $376 per person
$376
per person
Jan 23 - Jan 25
just found
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Orlando (MCO) to Asheville (AVL)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (373 reviews)
Room was very clean and cozy. The staff was very cordial and pleasant. The house was beautiful with lots of dark wood interior.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

The Horse Shoe Farm

The Horse Shoe Farm

3.5 out of 5
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Price was $2,052, price is now $1,328 per person
$1,328
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Mar 5 - Mar 9
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Asheville (AVL)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Every staff member went out of his/her way to make us more comfortable.

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2024

The Restoration Asheville

The Restoration Asheville

4 out of 5
Downtown Asheville
Price was $1,099, price is now $768 per person
$768
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Mar 5 - Mar 9
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Asheville (AVL)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (984 reviews)
This was my second time staying at The Restoration Hotel, back in 2023 I rated it a 5 Star. This year I noticed a big difference. This hotel has become a party hotel, the last night the music coming from the roof top was unbearable, staying on the 5th floor did not help. The room was vibrating from the music and the conversations were loud. Though the music was turned down at 10 PM so that helped a lot. The Draftsman Bar Lounge, one of my favorite places in Asheville was off limit due to private parties through out my stay, so that was strike two! The breakfast basket on day one was a winner, the following morning the breakfast basket had two very hard biscuits, so we opted to go out to breakfast. The staff continues to be amazing from the receptionist Mary Katherine to the valet Nick and other fellows that were friendly and professional.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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