Attractions & Tours

Things to Do in Asheville

Tours, attractions, and experiences in Asheville — booking direct where we can, vetted affiliate partners where we can't.

11 attractions

Landmarks

Asheville Landmarks

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Blue Ridge Parkway

"America's Favorite Drive" — a stunning scenic parkway winding along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains right past Asheville, with endless overlooks, hiking trails, waterfalls, and jaw-dropping fall foliage. Free.

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1 hour to full dayGet Tickets

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Free

Downtown Asheville

A walkable, lively downtown with one of the Southeast's best collections of Art Deco architecture — the historic Grove Arcade, indie shops and galleries, a celebrated food-and-beer scene, buskers, and bohemian charm. Free to explore.

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2 hours to full dayGet Tickets

The North Carolina Arboretum

434 acres of cultivated gardens and natural forest near the Blue Ridge Parkway — beautiful display gardens, a renowned bonsai collection, miles of hiking and biking trails, and mountain views. A peaceful nature escape.

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2-4 hoursGet Tickets

Free

River Arts District

Asheville's creative heart — a district of working artist studios, galleries, and makers in former industrial buildings along the French Broad River, where you can watch artists at work and browse original art. Free to explore.

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2-4 hoursGet Tickets

Chimney Rock State Park

An iconic 315-foot granite monolith with sweeping views over Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Gorge — reached by trails (and historically an elevator) — plus the dramatic Hickory Nut Falls. A scenic day trip from Asheville.

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Mount Mitchell State Park

The highest peak east of the Mississippi (6,684 ft), about an hour from Asheville off the Blue Ridge Parkway — a summit observation deck with 360-degree views, cool spruce-fir forest, and trails. Free.

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Blue Ridge Waterfalls & Forest Hikes

The mountains around Asheville are laced with spectacular waterfalls and forest trails — from roadside Looking Glass Falls to the photogenic cascades of DuPont State Forest (a film-famous landscape). Free, scenic, and endless.

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Half day to full dayGet Tickets

Historic Sites

Asheville Historic Sites

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Biltmore Estate

America's largest home — George Vanderbilt's 250-room Gilded Age château, set on 8,000 acres with magnificent gardens, a winery, and mountain views. Asheville's signature attraction and an all-day experience.

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Museums

Asheville Museums

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Free

Folk Art Center

Home of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, on the Blue Ridge Parkway — a showcase of fine Appalachian craft with exhibitions, daily craft demonstrations, and the historic Allanstand Craft Shop. Free to visit.

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1-1.5 hoursGet Tickets

Tours

Asheville Tours

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Asheville Beer Scene & Brewery Tours

One of America's great beer cities — Asheville packs in dozens of craft breweries, from pioneers like Highland to the East Coast outposts of Sierra Nevada and New Belgium. Tour the taprooms, or join a guided brewery tour.

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Half day to eveningGet Tickets

Zoos & Wildlife

Asheville Zoos & Wildlife

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Western North Carolina Nature Center

A wildlife park in east Asheville dedicated to the animals of the southern Appalachians — black bears, red wolves, river otters, cougars, and farm animals in natural habitats. A family-friendly, educational outing.

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1.5-2.5 hoursGet Tickets

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