Asheville Itineraries, Day Trips, & NC Travel

With so many day trip options available from Asheville, how do you choose? We've picked our favorite Asheville day trips, including hikes, drives, wine, and waterfalls.

Fall in love with the South with the best cities and towns near Asheville. Explore wineries, chase waterfalls, and find filming locations from your favorite movies. Shop, eat, and drink.

Uncover the best Blue Ridge Parkway hikes around Asheville, North Carolina. Explore BRP trails for waterfalls, fall foliage, picnics, wildflowers, and views.

Less than 30-minutes away from downtown Asheville, visit gorgeous Black Mountain. Stroll around Lake Tomahawk or grab lunch downtown. Don't miss Black Mountain's happening boozy scene, too.

Flat Rock, NC is famous for the Carl Sandburg Home and Flat Rock Playhouse. Uncover what else to do in this area, including food, hiking, wineries, and museums.

About 45-minutes away, don’t miss Hendersonville, NC. Hike waterfalls, wine taste at WNC's best wineries, get lost in a corn maze at the seasonal apple orchards, and explore a vibrant and historic downtown.

"Nobody puts Baby in the corner." Head to the lake to get your Dirty Dancing on. Enjoy trails, nearby waterfalls, and, of course, Chimney Rock. Sunbathe at a mountain beach after strolling a secret garden.

From its festivals and motorcycle museum to easy Blue Ridge Parkway access and hikes, see why Maggie Valley is a great town to visit.

Located directly north of Asheville, head to Weaverville for food, drinks, and nature walks. Uncover why this smaller town is a great option to escape the crowds.

Headed to Asheville but only have a day or two to enjoy the sights? See what we think are Asheville musts like Biltmore, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and beer.

If you only have a weekend to spend in Asheville, these are some of our top recommendations, tourist and more local. See where to eat, drink, and relax. Coffee shops and wine bars included.

Plan your romantic weekend getaway with the best things to do in Asheville, NC for couples. We'll share cozy restaurants, world-class spas, and fabulous picnic spots.

From our favorite mom blogger, read more about exploring Asheville with the entire family. Dine at family-friendly restaurants, play at hands-on museums, and hike on the most kid-friendly trails.

Bibliotourism runs strong in Asheville. If you are looking for the perfect AVL itinerary for book lovers, explore bookstores, bookish bars, and the Thomas Wolfe Memorial. We'll talk famous authors and creepy cemeteries too.