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Asheville Itineraries & Day Trips

Whether you are in town for a week or just a few days, don’t miss our specialized itineraries. Plus, find day trips from Asheville featuring some of our favorite nearby cities and towns.

Day Trips From Asheville

Are you looking for day trips around Asheville? Explore our favorite nearby cities and towns. See what each has to offer.

Best Day Trips From Asheville

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.

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.

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. DuPont Forest is nearby.

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

If you only have a short time to spend in Asheville, these itineraries are for you.

36 Hours In Asheville NC Itinerary with cityscape of downtown Asheville buildings and mountains
Headed To Asheville but only have a day or so to enjoy the sights? Don’t worry: we got you! This Asheville itinerary is perfect if you only have 36-hours to spend in AVL. See what we think are Asheville musts like Biltmore, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and BEER.
Literary Tourism Asheville For Book Lovers brunette woman reading Look Homeward, Angel in Malaprop's Bookstore
Bibliotourism runs strong here in Asheville. If you are looking for the perfect AVL itinerary for book lovers, don’t miss this post with bookstores, bookish bars, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, and so much more. We’ll also share famous Asheville authors and books set in North Carolina.