Things to do near The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa — top activities and attractions
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa sits on Sunset Mountain near downtown Asheville and offers easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, and on-property activities like golf, hiking and a large subterranean spa. Top things to do nearby include driving or hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway, touring the Biltmore, exploring downtown Asheville’s galleries and breweries, and enjoying the resort’s golf, pools and restaurants.
In this guide
- Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains and scenic drives
- Tour the Biltmore Estate and nearby cultural sites
- Book a treatment or Spa Day at The Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn
- Play golf, tennis, pickleball and stay active on-property
- Swim and relax at the resort pools and poolside dining
- Dine on-site and enjoy terraces, bars and a market
- Shop, galleries and nearby small attractions
Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains and scenic drives
The Blue Ridge Parkway is the most direct route for mountain views and scenic overlooks; the resort lists the Parkway among its top nearby attractions. Driving sections of the Parkway, stopping at overlooks and short pull-off hikes are a common day activity from the hotel.
If you prefer a shorter walk, the property’s Sunset Trail is an on-site historic trail that climbs Sunset Mountain and is roughly a 0.7-mile out-and-back, suitable for most ages and skill levels.
- Blue Ridge Parkway: scenic driving, overlooks and trail access (listed by the resort as nearby).
- Sunset Trail: historic on-property route about 0.7 miles out-and-back.
- Best seasons: spring and fall for mild temperatures and wildflowers or fall foliage.
| Activity | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Short Sunset Trail hike | 30–45 minutes |
| Blue Ridge Parkway drives/stops | Half day to full day |
| Scenic photography / overlooks | 1–2 hours |
Tour the Biltmore Estate and nearby cultural sites
Biltmore Estate is a short drive from the resort and is frequently visited by guests; its house, gardens and Antler Hill Village are commonly toured in a half- to full-day visit. The resort’s concierge or tours desk can help with tickets and timing.
Downtown Asheville also offers museums, historic homes and performance venues. Popular picks listed by the property include the Asheville Art Museum, Thomas Wolfe House and live music at venues such as The Orange Peel.
- Biltmore Estate: house tours, gardens and winery in Antler Hill Village.
- Asheville Art Museum: modern and regional art collections downtown.
- Thomas Wolfe House: literary historic site in central Asheville.
| Attraction | Approx. drive time from the resort (per property info) |
|---|---|
| Biltmore Estate | About 10 minutes |
| Asheville Art Museum | About 10–15 minutes |
| Thomas Wolfe House | About 10 minutes |
Book a treatment or Spa Day at The Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn
The Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn is a large subterranean spa with multiple water features and specialty pools. Access to the spa pools requires booking a Spa Treatment or purchasing a Spa Day Pass, and the spa is restricted to guests 18 and older.
The spa offers signature treatments such as the Grove Stone Massage and Grove Park HydraFacial, plus quiet fireside lounges and contrast pools. Spa hours and booking details are provided by the resort; priority for reservations goes to overnight guests.
- Spa Day Pass and treatments required for pool access; day guests must be 18+.
- Signature treatments include Grove Park HydraFacial, Grove Stone Massage and multi-element 'Fire, Rock, Water, and Light' packages.
- Spa hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 AM–6 PM; Friday–Saturday 8 AM–7 PM (per resort info).
| Spa feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Water features | Multiple mineral pools, therapeutic waterfall pools, lap pool with underwater effects |
| Lounges & steam rooms | Fireside lounges, eucalyptus steam rooms, saunas and inhalation rooms |
| Booking | Reservations by phone; priority to overnight guests |
Play golf, tennis, pickleball and stay active on-property
The resort features an 18-hole Donald Ross–designed golf course and an on-site pro shop; the course is listed among the property’s main recreational offerings. Guests can inquire at the pro shop or concierge for tee times and course details.
The Sports Complex houses indoor and outdoor courts, fitness equipment and group classes like yoga and Pilates. Fitness center access is included with the resort fee; the property also lists tennis lessons and indoor pickleball courts as available activities.
- 18-hole Donald Ross golf course with pro shop and cart services.
- Outdoor tennis courts and indoor pickleball courts; lessons available.
- Fitness Club/Sports Complex: yoga, Pilates, cardio and strength equipment (access included with resort fee).
| Activity | Where to arrange |
|---|---|
| Golf tee times | Golf Pro Shop / concierge |
| Tennis / pickleball | Sports Complex front desk |
| Fitness classes | Fitness Club / Front desk |
Swim and relax at the resort pools and poolside dining
Overnight guests have access to a family-friendly indoor pool in the Historic Sports Complex and a seasonal heated outdoor pool near the Golf Pro Shop. Resort pools are reserved for overnight guests and members only.
The outdoor pool area offers towels on arrival, lounge chairs and poolside food and beverage service from Cabana Grill and Bar, which includes a kids menu when available. The Spa Café also serves light bites and poolside options during the day.
- Indoor pool: family-friendly, year-round temperature (Historic Sports Complex).
- Outdoor pool: seasonal heated pool, typically open mid/late May through early October, daily 10 AM–8 PM weather permitting.
- Poolside food & drinks: Cabana Grill and Bar; Spa Café offers light bites 11 AM–6 PM.
| Pool | Access & season |
|---|---|
| Indoor Sports Complex pool | Open year-round for overnight guests |
| Outdoor heated pool | Seasonal (typically mid/late May–early October), weather permitting |
Dine on-site and enjoy terraces, bars and a market
The property lists multiple on-site dining options including Vue 1913 (brasserie-style dinner with mountain views), Blue Ridge (breakfast buffet, weekend dinner and Sunday brunch), and Sunset Terrace (seasonal outdoor lunch terrace). Reservations are required at Vue 1913 and recommended for the Sunset Terrace.
Casual and grab-and-go options include EDISON, craft ales + kitchen for all-day dining, The Marketplace for quick snacks and the Spa Café for light bites. Evening entertainment includes The Great Hall Bar and Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar for guests 21 and older.
- Vue 1913: dinner Wed–Sun 5 PM–10 PM; reservation required.
- Blue Ridge: breakfast daily 7 AM–10:30 AM; Fri–Sat dinner and Sun brunch per schedule.
- Sunset Terrace: outdoor lunch daily 11 AM–3 PM (seasonal); reservations recommended.
- EDISON, The Great Hall Bar, Presidents Lounge and Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar provide bar and lounge options.
| Dining outlet | Typical hours / notes |
|---|---|
| Vue 1913 | Dinner Wed–Sun 5 PM–10 PM; reservation required |
| Blue Ridge | Breakfast daily 7 AM–10:30 AM; weekend dinner/brunch hours vary |
| Sunset Terrace | Lunch daily 11 AM–3 PM (seasonal outdoor terrace) |
Shop, galleries and nearby small attractions
Guests can browse the Sammons Wing Shopping Promenade on property and visit adjacent Grovewood Village, which includes artist studios and an antique car museum area close to the resort grounds. The property notes walking access to Grove Park Country Club and the Grovewood Gallery.
For downtown shopping and dining, the Grove Arcade and a range of independent restaurants and breweries are a short drive from the hotel; the resort can arrange tours or suggest walks into downtown Asheville.
- Sammons Wing Shopping Promenade: retail and activity booking services for guests.
- Grovewood Gallery & Grovewood Village: artist studios and local collections within walking distance.
- Grove Park Country Club: roughly a 10-minute walk according to resort materials.
| Local spot | How to reach |
|---|---|
| Grovewood Gallery | About a 15-minute walk (on-property/adjacent area) |
| Grove Park Country Club | About a 10-minute walk (per property listing) |
| Downtown Asheville (Grove Arcade, restaurants) | About 1.5 miles / short drive |
