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Asheville or Highlands, NC
Posted on 12/8/25 at 10:25 am
Posted on 12/8/25 at 10:25 am
GF and I are thinking about going to the Highlands or Asheville, NC area after Christmas through NYE. Which is better this time of year?
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Posted on 12/8/25 at 10:28 am to Neauxla
Asheville probably has more city options, but Highlands is less crunchy.
Posted on 12/8/25 at 11:52 am to Neauxla
Highlands base camp, day trip to Asheville.
Posted on 12/8/25 at 12:09 pm to Neauxla
Having been to both in the last couple years, I would do highlands.
Posted on 12/8/25 at 12:25 pm to LSUDbrous90
Stay somewhere around Cashiers.
Easy to get to both, go to Caffe REL in Franklin.
Easy to get to both, go to Caffe REL in Franklin.
Posted on 12/8/25 at 1:12 pm to Neauxla
I’ll be in Asheville for Christmas. You may choose to take that information as a positive or a negative.
Posted on 12/8/25 at 2:20 pm to Neauxla
Have you found places to stay yet? That’s a very popular time for couples to visit both locations. Highlands is especially limited if you want a nice B&B or hotel. They sell out quickly. I looked for my wife and I for next August and it appeared Old Edward’s Inn is already booked.
This post was edited on 12/8/25 at 6:26 pm
Posted on 12/8/25 at 3:58 pm to tigeroarz1
Found a bad arse AirBnb outside of Asheville that I like. Haven't found anything that I love in Highlands area. Need an AirBnb so I can bring my dog who will be her last xmas. Was supposed to go to Europe but pivoted due to dog health.
Posted on 12/8/25 at 4:07 pm to Neauxla
Posted on 12/8/25 at 4:13 pm to Neauxla
Highlands area for me.
We go to the area maybe once/year.
Want something unique?
Check in and around Cashiers. Not too far from Highlands.
High Hampton
Or a little farther down the road.
Greystone Inn at Lake Toxaway.
Near Highlands:
Skyline Lodge
Old Edwards Inn
We go to the area maybe once/year.
Want something unique?
Check in and around Cashiers. Not too far from Highlands.
High Hampton
Or a little farther down the road.
Greystone Inn at Lake Toxaway.
Near Highlands:
Skyline Lodge
Old Edwards Inn
Posted on 12/9/25 at 7:26 am to Nole Man
How is that area in the January /February time frame for snow and ice? Not sure what that area gets. TIA.
Posted on 12/9/25 at 8:56 am to zippyputt
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How is that area in the January /February time frame for snow and ice? Not sure what that area gets. TIA.
Normally no issues, but a winter storm can happen and make lots of issues. So random luck of the draw if you get a bunch of ice and snow.
Posted on 12/9/25 at 8:58 am to zippyputt
it just depends. Most likely it will just be colder, but the weather could be spectacular or freezing rain/ice/snow.
Currently 29 and Sunny in Cashiers. This next week will be spectacular - high in the 50's, and sunny, nights in the upper 20's.
I think for the OP the question is do you want a large city with all that is available or do you want a small town?
You can easily do a day trip to Asheville to see the Biltmore, etc. from Highlands/Cashiers.
Currently 29 and Sunny in Cashiers. This next week will be spectacular - high in the 50's, and sunny, nights in the upper 20's.
I think for the OP the question is do you want a large city with all that is available or do you want a small town?
You can easily do a day trip to Asheville to see the Biltmore, etc. from Highlands/Cashiers.
This post was edited on 12/9/25 at 8:58 am
Posted on 12/9/25 at 11:19 am to zippyputt
As noted from some of the other comments, it just depends. There have been times that has been in the 40s and 50 perfect weather and times where you’re snowed in I guess the only answer is keep watching the weather channel and make decisions based upon when you wanna go!!
Posted on 12/9/25 at 12:23 pm to Nole Man
We are doing 2 nights in Highlands and 4 nights in Ashville.
Ashville AirBnb.
Ashville AirBnb.
Posted on 12/9/25 at 1:13 pm to Teamgravy
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Highlands base camp, day trip to Asheville
I've done this trip and 100% agree with this comment
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