- 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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International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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Each year the National Storytelling Center holds a special event that draws thousands of people known as the National Storytelling Festival. A variety of program segments are included in the overarching festival, including ghost stories, midnight cabaret, and story slam.
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Usually open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Collett Street Pool is an outdoor water recreation site open to the general public. Most of the times during the week are available for public swimming.
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US 64, Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC
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A $4 parking fee grants visitors admission to the Cliffside Lake Recreation Area. This popular destination is excellent for hiking, biking, grilling and fishing. Visitors who wish to fish must have a valid North Carolina fishing license.
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The Fonta Flora Brewery works to create a unique style of beer that defines North Carolina and the Appalachian Mountains through a variety of craft brews. Visitors can also visit the brewery's tasting room and view the brewing facilities during open hours.
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6993 Hickory Nut Gap Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
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Nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Holston Presbytery Camp & Retreat Center is a Christian camp that offers a seasonally changing array of camps and programs for youth and for adults.
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Cherrydale Cinemas is a movie theater that features Dolby ATMOS technology, movies in RealD 3D, concessions, and reclining seats. The theater also is available to rent for private screenings and birthday parties.
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201 W Meeting Street, Morganton, NC 28655
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The History Museum of Burke County Inc is a historical museum that promotes the collection, preservation, and interpretation of the history of Burke County. The museum is split into the 'Old City Hall' section and the 'Railroad Depot' section.
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First opened in 1967, Forbidden Caverns is a trip to the world under the Smoky Mountains. Featuring guided tours, guests can explore the caves, see breath-taking formations, and learn the history of the region.
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Spread over 150 acres of wilderness, Foxfire Mountain Ziplines offers 10 individual adventure activities. In addition to having the longest and highest zipline in the Smoky Mountains, the facility has bear crawler driving tours and a swinging bridge.
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CoMMA - City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium is a large auditorium featuring a 24 by 33 feet fresco by artist Ben Long. The auditorium hosts several events annually, primarily plays and musical performances.