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National Gingerbread House Competition

A sight in Grove Park, Asheville, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Weekday morning.

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National Gingerbread House Competition in Grove Park, Asheville
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Why go

Hundreds of gingerbread houses from bakers across the country, displayed through the Omni Grove Park Inn each holiday season.

It is one of 17 curated places we feature in Asheville, alongside 3 bars & cafés, 3 sights and 3 shops. The closest of our other picks is Omni Grove Park Inn, 0.0 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Grove Park
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Weekday morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Asheville, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Omni Grove Park Inn

    1913 granite-boulder lodge on Sunset Mountain with huge stone fireplaces in the Great Hall and long views over Asheville.

    Stay · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Curaté

    Chef Katie Button's Spanish tapas bar downtown.

    Food · 1.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Grove Arcade

    Restored 1929 market building with local shops and cafés.

    Shopping · 1.9 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    River Arts District

    Old warehouses along the French Broad River turned into working studios where you can buy straight from the artists.

    Shopping · 2.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Wedge Brewing Co.

    River Arts District brewery with an outdoor yard and food trucks.

    Drinks · 2.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Folk Art Center

    Southern Highland Craft Guild gallery with Appalachian crafts and demonstrations.

    Shopping · 3.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

National Gingerbread House Competition is a stop on our Asheville, Blowing Rock & Boone route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Asheville

3 more curated sights in Asheville. See the full Asheville guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Asheville run from 44°F in January to 84°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For National Gingerbread House Competition itself, we suggest: Weekday morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Asheville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Asheville weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
35.62056, -82.54222
Destination
Asheville, North Carolina

National Gingerbread House Competition: quick answers

How much time do you need at National Gingerbread House Competition?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at National Gingerbread House Competition. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit National Gingerbread House Competition?

Our pick: Weekday morning. Insider tip: Weekday mornings are calmest.

Is National Gingerbread House Competition free?

Yes, we list National Gingerbread House Competition as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include National Gingerbread House Competition?

National Gingerbread House Competition appears on Asheville, Blowing Rock & Boone, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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