Asheville Resorts Top Southern Living Awards

0:00It's April 20th, from your city to your ears. This is Durham News today, powered by AI. Southern living just crowned two Asheville resorts as the top two in the south for their 2026 Best Awards. The Inn on Bill Morristay grabbed the number one spot while the Omni Grove Park Inn and Spa landed right behind at number two. Voters loved the Inn's updated rooms with stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views and easy access to 8,000 acres of grounds plus the Bill Mor. House. The Inn's stood out for its 43,000 square foot underground spa, yearly gingerbread competition, and sports complex packed with pools, tennis, and fitness options. The ranking stem from a reader survey running July 9th through September 9th, 2025, with over 17,000 folks weighing in on the region's top spots. Asheville keeps stacking a winds two. Trip Reviser named it a prime foodie city in the U.S., Wander put it sixth on underrated travel lists and travel.

1:00And leisure hailed the 469 mile Blue Ridge Parkway, slicing through as one of America's best road trips. These knots put Asheville front and center for your next getaway, blending luxury stays with mountain vibes that demand a visit.