Things To Do

Biltmore

The classic attraction near downtown Asheville. Beautiful, old estate with wine, food, and gardens.

The North Carolina Arboretum

Southern Highland Craft Guild, Folk Art Center

Craggy Pinnacle Hike

Very short, beautiful hike with 360 degree views 30 mins from downtown. The Blue Ridge Parkway may be heavily trafficked this time of year.

Sky Top Orchard (Apple Picking)

Located just south of Flat Rock in Zirconia (about 45 minutes south of Asheville). Sky Top offers free admission and has amazing panoramic views, fresh apple cider, slushies and hot apple cider donuts. They also have a bee train, ponds, a barnyard and picnic areas. *Credit for some of these suggestions and photos goes to "When in Asheville" wheninavl.com

Blue Ridge Parkway

Stunning drive right through the mountains that's an iconic part of the east coast. Especially during the fall. Don't miss driving a section of this historic highway.

Kid Friendly Hikes in Asheville

Recommended kid-friendly hikes for family bringing kids!

Botanical Gardens at Asheville

The Botanical Gardens at Asheville is a ten-acre non-profit botanical garden located on UNC’s Asheville campus. There you’ll find the Crayton Trail (a half-mile loop around the Gardens), as well as several grassy meadows and creeks as well as a visitor center and gift shop.

French Broad Chocolate Factory & Cafe

French Broad Chocolate and the factory offers tours in North Asheville at their Riverside Drive factory. The chocolate factory tour includes education about the chocolate-making process, tour of the factory and a tasting experience. It’s free for kids under 6 and the admission price for children ages 7-12 is $8. Adult tickets are $12 each.

Asheville Museum of Science

Something fun to do with the kids!

Western North Carolina Nature Center

White Duck Taco Shop

Great taco place in town. A classic spot.

Hole Doughnuts

The best donuts you'll ever have.

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co

Great spot for pizza and beer

Wedge Brewing Company

Great outdoor brewery right in the River art district

Burial Beer Co. Asheville Taproom

One of our favorite breweries!

12 Bones Smokehouse River

Some of the best BBQ in the south

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

One of the original biscut spots.

Limones Restaurant

Some of the best elevated Mexican food you can get.

Chestnut

A classic American spot in downtown

Cúrate

Very good (and pricey) tapas. One of the most popular spots in town

Sunny Point Café

THE original breakfast spot in Asheville

Mamacita's Taqueria

Great tacos and burritos

Biscuit Head

Absolutely incredible biscuits and sandwiches

Noble Cider & Mead Downtown

Great cider spot

Urban Orchard Cider Co. - South Slope

Another great cidery

Ginger's Revenge

Alcoholic ginger beer? Yes please

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

A bit out of the way, but a fantastic spot for a beer and a bite.

Riveter

For our climbing friends ;)