Free & Cheap Things to Do in Asheville, NC

  • The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Asheville, North Carolina, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Bus Tours, Food Tours, Walking Tours and Gardens.
  • From Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Asheville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Pisgah Forest and Marshall.
  • The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Asheville, North Carolina, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Bus Tours, Food Tours, Walking Tours and Gardens.
  • From Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Asheville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Pisgah Forest and Marshall.
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Enter the Conundrum 1 Battle Square, Asheville, NC MoreLess Info
Players work together to solve riddles and puzzles, trying to escape a mysterious mansion
0.2 Miles
96% 1759 votes
Bus Tours 90 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 MoreLess Info
Asheville's most unique tour company is the LaZoom Comedy Tour. The company offers two packages that educate and entertain. Enjoy comfortable, spacious tour buses that run rain or shine, and be prepared for a side-splitting good time.
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96% 1180 votes
Bus Tours 36 Montford Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 MoreLess Info
Tour Asheville and its surrounding regions with Gray Line Trolley Tours. The quaint trolleys are reminiscent of the streetcars of yesteryear. Gray Line's Trolleys are also available for weddings and other social charters.
2.0 Miles
96% 326 votes
Arts & Crafts Store 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville, NC 28804 MoreLess Info
Artisans and crafters from all over the United States show off and sell their wares at the Grovewood Gallery in Asheville. A spacious gallery and museum, their collection includes jewelry, ceramics, wood and outdoor sculptures.
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94% 433 votes
Specialty Museums 1 Battle Square, Suite 1A, Asheville, NC MoreLess Info
Stocked with vintage pinball machines, Asheville Pinball Museum has a wide variety of pinball memorabilia for visitors to try out. Visitors can purchase an unlimited session of pinball with over 30 machines to choose from.
3.5 Miles
92% 862 votes
Arts Centers Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC 28805 MoreLess Info
Asheville, North Carolina's Folk Art Center offers free admission and free parking. Adults and children love to come here and explore the diverse arts and crafts curated by the Southern Highland Craft Guild.
0.4 Miles
100% 251 votes
Walking Tours Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 MoreLess Info
BREW-ed Brewery & History Walking Tours hosts walking tours of local breweries that are led by certified Cicerones. Three hour tours include beer tastings, education about beer making and tasting notes, and historical information about Asheville.
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98% 178 votes
Movie Theaters 36 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC MoreLess Info
Movies have been shown at the Fine Arts Theater since 1996. Most of the offerings are independent or artistic in nature, and some shows are held free of charge to the public.
0.6 Miles
92% 137 votes
Factory Tours 45 South French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 MoreLess Info
With Asheville Brews Cruise, visitors can travel by van to the local breweries while learning about the history of the region. Each brewery offers sample pours of the beer produced there to visitors.
0.6 Miles
94% 265 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 30 Buchanan Place, Asheville, NC 28801 MoreLess Info
Even though the Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball Team at McCormick Field is relatively small, it remains a popular past time attraction in the summer. The field itself was recently renovated but maintains the old ballpark feel with a capacity for 4,000 people.
0.6 Miles
94% 265 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 30 Buchanan Place, Asheville, NC 28801 MoreLess Info
A part of the Ashville community for nearly a century, McCormick field is home to the Tourists minor-league baseball team. Able to seat as many as 4,000 fans, the stadium includes a family section, dugout and premium box seats.
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