Asheville Attractions & Activities

Cheer for the AVL Tourists, watch Shakespeare under the stars, & ride a purple comedy bus.

What's happening this week in Asheville? See which concerts and festivals are musts.

Learn all that you need to know about Asheville's most famous attraction.

Explore the best hiking and biking trails along with Asheville's beautiful parks and gardens.

Chase waterfalls across Western North Carolina, including some of our favorite waterfall hikes.

Picnic, lay out at a mountain beach, catch a sunset, and fish at one of these WNC lakes.

Along with food and booze, Asheville is filled with art, science, and history museums. See which museums we recommend as AVL locals. From spooky houses and cemeteries to modern art and dinosaur bones, this post has something for everyone.

Don’t miss these gorgeous Asheville murals. Learn more about AVL’s famous artists and the meaning behind the street art. Say hi to Dolly Parton as a 10-foot rooster towers over you. See fairy doors and listen to a ghost story, too.

Did you know that Asheville has a champagne book bar, a queer & feminist co-op bookstore, and a bookshop in a location where they used to auction cows?! Don’t miss these Asheville bookstores.

Enjoy Shakespeare in the Park performed by the Montford Park Players. Performances and parking are free - with donations encouraged. Performances typically run May through October on the weekends starting at 7:30 PM.

For dark tourists and history lovers, explore Asheville's most haunted houses and places, including schools, cemeteries, famous attractions, and more.

See where to stay, what to know, and what to do in the fall in and around Asheville. We are sharing Blue Ridge Parkway tips, too.

It’s no secret that Asheville is stunning in the fall. See which autumn activities you should add to your bucket list,

Did you know that Hendersonville is known as “Apple Alley.” If you are visiting Asheville in the fall, you cannot skip the Hendersonville apple orchards. See where to find the best cider donuts, get lost in a corn maze, and apple pick.

Hiking in Asheville is gorgeous all year round. However, the fall is especially magical here in the mountains. What are our favorite fall Asheville hikes that are worth the drive? Your eyes won’t be disappointed.

Located in Flat Rock, NC, don't miss one of the best apple orchards near Asheville. Sky Top is famous for its fresh donuts, cider donuts, farm animals, and bamboo forest.

We’ll share the magic of a Biltmore Christmas, The NC Arboretum’s Winter Lights festival, favorite winter hikes and waterfalls, and where to warm up by the fire with delicious seasonal drinks.

Learn how to have the best Christmas in Asheville, NC. Find Christmas tree farms, holiday lights, shopping, snow sports, and the best Christmas events including Christmas At Biltmore and The Omni Grove Park Inn's Gingerbread House Competition.

Asheville around the holidays is magical. Uncover the best places to see Christmas lights in and near the city -- drive-through events included.

Nothing beats a magical Biltmore Christmas. Learn more about Candlelight Christmas Evenings and Daytime Christmas Celebrations at Biltmore Estate.

One of Asheville's best holiday light displays, don't miss Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum. See how much it costs to attend and what to expect. Sip hot chocolate in the gardens. You won't want to miss this event.

Does the gloomy winter weather have you down? Don’t miss these Asheville winter hikes and waterfalls. Plus, we’ll share tips for hiking in the winter and BRP closures. Go prepared and hike safely.

Head to one of these Christmas tree farms near Asheville to get into the holiday spirit.