ASHEVILLE

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• L.O.F.T. read more ›
  (53 Broadway. Tel. 828-259-9303)
  loftofasheville.com
  An acronym for Lost Objects, Found Treasures, this eclectic shop combines new home décor items with re-purposed objects, like batik ink block wall hooks, vintage picture frames, soy candles, Provence olive oil soap and handbound leather journals.

• LIMNERS TO FACEBOOK: PORTRAITURE FROM THE 19TH TO THE 21ST CENTURY read more ›
  (2 South Pack Square. Tel. 828-253-3227)
  ashevilleart.org
  This exhibit explores the human desire to capture images of the self and others as it changed over time through formal portraits, self-portraits and pictures of models and animals. Through July 18.

• LIMONES read more ›
  (13 Eagle St. Tel. 828-252-2327)
  limonesrestaurant.com
  This rustic eatery introduces upscale Mexican cuisine by way of California, with concoctions like veal ragout chile relleno or lobster taquitos with cilantro-mango pico de gallo. $$$

• RANKIN VAULT read more ›
  (7 Rankin Ave. Tel. 828-254-4993)
  rankinvault.com
  Highly skilled bartenders mix cocktails (try the blood orange martini) and serve up microbrews at this combination bar, lounge and eatery. The bustling Sunday Vinyl at the Vault party features DJ-selected tunes.

• HOT SPRINGS RESORT AND SPA read more ›
  (315 Bridge St, Hot Springs, NC. Tel. 828-622-7676)
  hotspringsnc.org
  Nothing helps shed the winter chill better than a dip in the underground-spring-fed hot tubs here. Camping is available on the grounds.

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Fun Fact!
The Biltmore estate in Asheville has 65 fireplaces and 45 bathrooms.