Nothing beats a few glorious days spent with your best friends with time to reconnect, laugh over shared memories, relax, and make a slew of new ones. We know planning a girls weekend in Asheville is a big feat when you’ve got different interests and tastes all thrown into one itinerary.
Here’s the good news: Asheville is practically built for it! With world-class dining, boutique shopping, waterfall hikes, wine bars, and spas that rejuvenate you from head to toe, Asheville is one of the best girls trip destinations in the Southeast.
Instead of leaving it up to a lot of Google research, our team at 1900 Inn on Montford has put together a full itinerary with our favorite local recommendations, so you can spend less time planning and more time with your girls.
How Many Days Do You Need for a Girls Weekend in Asheville?
A 2 to 3 day weekend hits the sweet spot for most groups with enough time to fit in a hike, some shopping, a couple of great meals, and real downtime, without feeling rushed. Below is a 2-day itinerary that checks all the boxes but is also one you can easily expand.
Where to Stay for a Girls Weekend in Asheville
Book a place that feels like part of the experience. Our luxurious Asheville bed and breakfast sits in the historic Montford neighborhood — a quiet, tree-lined residential district just a 10-minute walk or quick rideshare from downtown Asheville’s restaurants, bars, and shops. It’s an ideal home base for a group: private guest rooms, a shared sunroom for morning coffee, evening cocktail hour, and (if you’re visiting on a Saturday) an hour of live mountain music on the front porch!
Staying together at a cozy B&B rather than splitting up across hotel rooms also means more built-in “girl time”. You’re not coordinating separate check-ins, you’re relaxing together from the moment you arrive.
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Day 1: Downtown Asheville Shopping, Sweets & Bubbles
Morning: Grab a coffee in the sunroom and enjoy a delicious, homemade breakfast to fill your belly and fuel your energy before heading into downtown Asheville for a day of exploring.
Afternoon: Battery Park Book Exchange Settle in among the shelves at the Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar, a quaint, tucked-away spot inside the historic Grove Arcade. Sip on wine or bubbly and nibble on house-made cheese boards and sandwiches while you sit among a plethora of different books and catch up.
From there, walk the streets of downtown and pop into local shops like East Fork Pottery, Element Tree Essentials, and Nest Boutique.
Evening: Dinner & dessert Grab dinner at one of downtown’s best restaurants — Cúrate, Chestnut, or Limones are all local favorites — then walk it off with a stop at French Broad Chocolate Lounge for hand-crafted artisan chocolates and pastries made with local, organic ingredients.
Head back to our historic Asheville bed and breakfast to unwind and rejuvenate with your group before day two.
Day 2: Mountains, Laughs & Local Craft
Morning: Guided hiking tour. Asheville is home to 250+ waterfalls and miles of hiking trails, so it’s worth having an expert guide you to the views that match your group’s skill level. Asheville Hiking Tours offers private mountain excursions built around your schedule. It’s perfect for a group so you get panoramic views and plenty of frame-worthy photos without the guesswork of planning a route yourself.
Afternoon: Glass blowing class. Take a piece of Asheville home with you at the North Carolina Glass Center in the River Arts District. This public glass studio and gallery offers hands-on classes where you and your friends can learn glass blowing from working artists, a fun, memorable souvenir that beats another t-shirt.
Evening: LaZoom Comedy Tour Cap off the trip with a ride on the award-winning LaZoom Comedy Tours — one of the funniest ways to see the city. Choose from a few different routes, including one that stops by some of the area’s beloved breweries, for a night that’s equal parts sightseeing and stand-up.
Relax and Recharge at 1900 Inn on Montford
While there’s plenty to fill your days, sometimes the best part of a girls weekend is simply slowing down. Our Asheville bed and breakfast is built for exactly that: unwind in the sunroom with local coffee and a homemade cookie, enjoy evening cocktail hour, catch mountain music on the front porch on Saturdays, or book an in-room massage for the ultimate reset.
At 1900 Inn on Montford, our goal is to make your stay as restful, calming, and personal as possible. We’d love to host your next girls getaway!
Book your stay today or give our team a call — we look forward to welcoming you.