Things to Do in Asheville, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Asheville, North Carolina, features the top 113 nearby activities — including 68 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Asheville, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Water Activities, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 36 things to do within the city of Asheville, NC , followed by 77 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Pisgah Forest, Marshall, Lake Lure, Brevard, Waynesville and Chimney Rock
  • Our list of the best things to do in Asheville, North Carolina, features the top 113 nearby activities — including 68 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Asheville, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Water Activities, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 36 things to do within the city of Asheville, NC , followed by 77 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Pisgah Forest, Marshall, Lake Lure, Brevard, Waynesville and Chimney Rock
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45.7 Miles
83% 556 votes
Theaters Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
Unto These Hills is the tragic and triumphant story of the Cherokee that traces back to the years before the heartbreak of the Trail of Tears to the present day. Millions of people have witnessed America’s most powerful drama, which rewrites the Cherokee’s place in the world. A place based on traditional Ch…
45.7 Miles
60% 254 votes
Zoos 2325 Hampton Rd, Spartanburg, SC MoreLess Info
The 100-acre Hollywild Animal Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina is home to over 500 animals. The Park is also known for its huge, complex holiday displays and Christmas light extravaganzas.
45.8 Miles
92% 24 votes
Horseback Riding 6420 Whitewater Road, Sapphire, NC 28774 MoreLess Info
Ride the historic Cherokee Footpath on horseback, following in Daniel Boone's footsteps at the Whitewater Equestrian Center, or stay behind and mine for gems in their family friendly barn. On the ride, trail guides discuss local folklore, history, and ecology.
46.6 Miles
92% 86 votes
Fishing 3365 Coopers Creek Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
Fishing is made simple and easy at Copper Creek Trout Farm & Pond. Guests to the farm are supplied with all equipment needed to get a catch. Then, the staff will gut and ready the fish for cooking.
46.8 Miles
52% 23 votes
Camping Site 7081 NC Highway 181, Morganton, NC 28655 MoreLess Info
A popular camping and hiking spot, Steele Creek Park & Campground is one of the most popular parks in North Carolina. All park entrants must pay a small fee (cash only), and campers must register for a camp site at least 14 days before their arrival date.
47.2 Miles
88% 59 votes
Historic Sites 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens, SC MoreLess Info
A gristmill built in 1826, Hagood Mill Historic Site is open for tours on the third Saturday of every month. Visitors can take a step back in time and watch the 20-foot waterwheel in action, and explore the grounds of this quiet, simple place.
47.3 Miles
87% 268 votes
National & State Parks 2401 State Park Road, Greenville, SC 29609 MoreLess Info
Greenville's Paris Mountain State Park is known for its concerts as well as its beauty. It is also home to the Buckhorn Lodge, a log cabin-style bed-and-breakfast that offers an alternative to tent camping.
47.5 Miles
100% 10 votes
Theaters Main Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659 MoreLess Info
The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild is a group of storytellers that holds storytelling concerts every Tuesday night in the International Storytelling Center. The guild features a wide variety of tellers with distinctive styles.
47.6 Miles
97% 37 votes
Fishing 17 Ela Heights, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
A fly fitting outfitter and guide service, Fly Fishing the Smokies â€' Private Trips offers customizable individualized fishing experiences in the scenic Smoky Mountains. The company features experienced and knowledgeable guides.
47.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Playgrounds 400 Independence Blvd, Morganton, NC 28655 MoreLess Info
The 30-acre Freedom Park is a park that has a 1-mile lighted track that can be used for walking, biking, running, or roller blading. The park features two basketball courts, a lighted softball field, tennis courts, and two playgrounds.
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