Omni Grove Park Inn
Asheville, North Carolina
290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28804
Original Property Opened in 1913
Historic Hotels of America member since 2000
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Omni Grove Park Inn is one of the country’s most celebrated resorts. Built in 1913 with granite stones mined from nearby Sunset Mountain, the Inn overlooks the charming southern community of Asheville, North Carolina. With its distinctive, undulating red-clay tile roof and original Roycroft furnishings and fixtures, Omni Grove Park Inn captures the essence of the Arts and Crafts movement. Ten U.S. presidents and countless luminaries have stayed at this one-of-a-kind destination, due to its understated elegance and Southern charm. Southern Living readers voted Omni Grove Park Inn the “#1 Resort in the South” in 2025 for its sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, innovative restaurants, Donald Ross-designed golf course, and award-winning 43,000-square-foot subterranean spa.
Discover
- Discover the Arts & Crafts-style architecture of Omni Grove Park Inn. Built in 1913, the Inn was built from massive granite stones brought by wagon, mule, and pulley. It was established as a mountain retreat and was originally envisioned by Edwin W. Grove, owner and founder of Grove’s Pharmacy and Paris Medicine.
- Discover the historic accommodations that have hosted ten U.S. presidents and other heads of state. The Inn celebrated its grand opening with a keynote address by well-known orator and monetary expansionist, William Jennings Bryan.
- Experience the legendary 18-hole course at Omni Grove Park Inn. The 6,400-yard championship course has been played by PGA stars Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus, as well as President Barack Obama. Feel a sense of pride and accomplishment after navigating the tree-lined fairways and bent greens with amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Explore
- Drive “America’s Favorite Highway.” The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic road that connects The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Just a short drive from Omni Grove Park Inn, this 469-mile stretch showcases some of America’s best natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Enjoy stunning vistas, mountain meadows, old farms, historic attractions, and diverse flora and fauna.
- Visit the ancient mountains and majestic forests at The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park touches both North Carolina and Tennessee and is a peaceful escape for outdoor explorations fit for any adventure level. Experience the cycling paths, waterfalls, tree-dotted ridges, endless hiking and biking trails, and jaw-dropping views.
- Explore the renowned Biltmore Estate and the adjacent historic community of Biltmore Village. George Washington Vanderbilt II built the estate in the late 19th century as a French Renaissance-style country home, and the village was planned as a picturesque community to support the estate and its workers. Today, travelers can tour the grand Gilded Age mansion and grounds, as well as visit the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum, which preserves the legacy of Biltmore Industries. Biltmore Industries was an arts and crafts enterprise that began in the early 1900s with support from the Vanderbilts and others to teach and produce handcrafted textiles and crafts.
Experience
- Experience the living heritage of arts and crafts in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Explore the Blue Ridge Craft Trail to find local, handmade artwork in galleries and studios across the region, including work by Cherokee artists. Or follow the Appalachian Mural Trail to learn about the history and culture of the region as told through public art.
- Celebrate the timeless tradition of gingerbread houses at Omni Grove Park Inn. For over three decades, The National Gingerbread House Competition has filled the resort with holiday magic. The creative and edible creations remain on display for several weeks between mid-November and the beginning of January and have been featured on news programs across the country.
- Learn about the flora and fauna of North Carolina. Stroll the Botanical Gardens at Asheville, a half-mile trail meandering through gardens that feature over six hundred species of Appalachian plants. Or tour the Western North Carolina Nature Center, a zoo specializing in the wildlife of the Appalachian region.
Taste
- Savor thoughtfully crafted dishes at Vue 1913, Omni Grove Park Inn’s signature dining experience. The brasserie-inspired restaurant highlights rustic, seasonal flavors, complemented by an exceptional wine selection drawn from the resort’s historic cellar.
- Discover the creations of local chefs, brewers, and coffee roasters in Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville embraces its regional culinary traditions while embracing new twists led by the city’s culinary innovators. Taste the diversity of dishes, from southern-style cornbread to Chinese-style dim sum. Tour wineries and breweries to learn how regional flavors are turned into Asheville’s favorite beverages before enjoying a North Carolina beer or small batch bourbon at EDISON Craft Ales + Kitchen at The Omni Grove Park Inn.
- Taste traditional Appalachian foodways across western North Carolina. Curing, foraging, canning, drying, and pickling has supported communities in the Blue Ridge Mountains for generations. Foraged ingredients like ramps, pawpaws, and root vegetables are still found on menus across the state, while distinct local produce continues to be grown from heirloom seeds passed down by Appalachian farmers as part of a long culinary heritage.