Asheville turns into a wonderland escape during the cold winter months, filled with everything that you need for a magical holiday season. From Christmas tree farms to skiing, we have compiled a list of our favorite wintertime activities to keep your spirits high while temperatures are low.

Christmas Tree Farms:

Sandy Hollar Farms | 63 Sandy Hollar Lane, Leicester, NC 28748

Boyd’s Christmas Trees | 609 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville, NC 28805

Smoky Mountain Christmas Tree Farm | 756 Hemphill Road, Waynesville, NC 28785

Special Events & Activities:

Tryon International Equestrian Center | Winterfest, Ice Skating, Holiday Market, Light Show

The North Carolina Arboretum | Winter Lights Show

Biltmore Village | A Dickens Christmas Festival

Biltmore Estate | Christmas at Biltmore

Biltmore Park | Christmas Tree Lighting

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad | Polar Express Train

Skiing & Tubing:

Cataloochee Ski Area | 1080 Ski Lodge Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751

Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort | 578 Valley View Circle, Mars Hill, NC 28754

Sugar Mountain Resort | 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain, NC 28604

Beech Mountain Resort | 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC 28604

Scaly Mountain Highlands Outpost | 7420 Dillard Road, Scaly Mountain, NC 28775

Happenings Near Asheville:

Highlands Olde Mountain Christmas Parade | Highlands, NC

Christmas Tree Lighting and Mistletoe Market | 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC

Christmas in the Park | 1078 Ecusta Road Brevard, NC 28712