Mmmmmm, Beer.

I'm sure that got your attention.

Asheville has been known for many things and now, it’s become the craft-brewing center of the Southeast. The Asheville area is home to around ten micro/craft breweries. On any given day, about 50 local beers can be enjoyed in Asheville, served on draft and in bottles. Tourists regularly travel here to sample and savor Asheville’s beer flavors, ranging from creamy, mild golden ales to robust Belgian-style brews.

Click here to learn more about Asheville's brewing culture.

I-40 is now open

The detour has ended. Travelers can head east and west once again on I-40 through the Great Smoky Mountains. Two eastbound lanes and one westbound lane are now open!

This will help anyone headed to Asheville or Lake Lure and the surrounding areas.

Be sure to check out Sadie's Retreat the next time you are looking for a NC Mountain Vacation.

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President Obama's Trip To Asheville

Asheville and the surrounding area has been the stopping point for 10 U.S. Presidents.

President Obama returned for a weekend visit in April 2010 with the first lady. Prior to their visit, the White House issued the following statement: “The president first visited the Asheville area during the campaign, and he liked it so much that he vowed to take his family there. The president and first lady are planning to spend a quiet weekend enjoying some of the many things this beautiful part of the country has to offer.”

You don't have to have to spend a lot to enjoy time in Lake Lure and Asheville. Vacation rentals like Sadie's Retreat give you all of the comforts of home while being away and can be a better value than a hotel or motel.

Visit www.vacationrentalsbysadie.com for rates, amenities and availability and reserve your dates today.

Asheville Videos

Some videos to get you excited about Lake Lure and Asheville.

All of these are just minutes from Sadie's Retreat.