• Explore the "New Age Mecca" of Asheville and visit a variety of local art venues, such as Mountain Made Art Gallery, Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center, and Asheville RAD (River Arts District), featuring studios and exhibits, bars and eateries in an industrial-chic enclave.

• Visit the Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. This iconic basilica is noted for its domed ceiling, and offers both guided and self-guided architectural tours upon request.

• Take in a show at the Diana Wortham Theatre, a multilevel performance space hosting musical, theatrical, and dance performances all year round.