Whether you are in town for a week or just a few days, don’t miss our specialized itineraries. Find day trips from Asheville featuring some of our favorite nearby cities and towns. Explore more of NC.
Best Day Trips
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.
Nearby Cities & Towns
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.
NC Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes
Uncover the best Blue Ridge Parkway hikes around Asheville, North Carolina. Explore BRP trails for waterfalls, fall foliage, picnics, wildflowers, and views.
Black Mountain, NC
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
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.
Hendersonville, NC
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.
Lake Lure, NC
"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.
Maggie Valley, NC
From its festivals and motorcycle museum to easy Blue Ridge Parkway access and hikes, see why Maggie Valley is a great town to visit.
Weaverville, NC
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.
Asheville Itineraries
36-Hour Itinerary
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.
Weekend Itinerary
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.
For Couples
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.
With Kids
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.
For Book Lovers
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.
More North Carolina Travel
Abandoned Places In North Carolina
Uncover NC's ghost towns and abandoned places, including theme parks, plane wrecks, villages, and construction sites.
Civil War Sites in North Carolina
For history buffs, explore North Carolina's Civil War history and battlefields.