Location: Asheville
Top Things to do in Asheville
The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Asheville, North Carolina (NC)
If you’re into eating locally and supporting sustainable agriculture, go to Asheville—and eat, eat, eat. This town of less than 100,000 people has 17 farmers’ markets, and the local restaurant scene is all about taking advantage of the seasonal produce sold there. And don’t miss the area’s microbreweries.
Restaurants in Asheville
1. Trace Ridge Trail
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
: This biking trail has an extreme climb for about 3 miles, before it connects to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
2. Asheville Outdoor Center
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5.0 based on 209 reviews
The Asheville Outdoor Center has been offering family-friendly calm-water river paddling since 1992. Enjoy a leisurely 7-mile canoe, kayak, SUP, or raft paddle down the French Broad River through the Biltmore Estate property. Please check out our website for more information and call us to make a reservation. Normal business hours Thursday-Sunday 9AM-5PM. We will also be open on Memorial Day and Labor Day. We are closed for the season from November thru March. We are the "Pioneers of the French Broad." Come visit us!
3. Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures
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5.0 based on 398 reviews
Located just outside of downtown Asheville on 124 acres adjacent to the Crowne Plaza Resort. Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures takes you on a 2-3 hour journey into 150 year old trees overlooking historic downtown Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains on 11 ziplines from several hundred feet to 1200 feet long. Additional adventures at the same location include a treetop adventure park, KidZip, and miles of mountain biking trails offering Asheville's only one stop complete outdoor adventure center. With over 40 years in the outdoor adventure industry, the family owned business is the most experienced outdoor adventure company in the SE with 3 generations involved in the operation.
4. Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventures - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 156 reviews
Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventures is a mountain bike guide service that specializes in professionally guided trips in Pisgah and Dupont. Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventures offers self-supported guided trips that we will customize to your individual tastes and ability levels. We offer 1/2, full, and multi-day trips that include a snack and lunch. Let the locals show you the best Pisgah has to offer.
5. Tumblestone Tours and Transportation
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5.0 based on 420 reviews
Blue Ridge Waterfall Tour: This waterfall excursion begins with pick up at your accommodation. A spectacular drive to our first waterfall on a scenic portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway, we will visit 3 impressive waterfalls, 2 state parks and a seasoned local guide will tell stories of interest as we see some remarkable flora and fauna. Drinks & snack are included. A great half day adventure!
6. TRACK Trails --Blue Ridge Parkway
7. The Flying Bike
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5.0 based on 721 reviews
See Asheville the best way possible- by electric bike! Get up close to the must-see spots, meander down beautiful greenways, catch stunning views, and get recommendations for your stay from our stellar local guides. Electric-assist bikes make Asheville’s hills easy and fun. Kids under 16 years ride FREE! Tours offered daily, departing from our downtown location. Electric bike rentals are also available.
8. Brookside Guides
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
Guided Fly Fishing and Fly Fishing Instruction. Western NC's premier fly fishing guide service. We specialize in teaching new anglers learn to fish the beautiful trout rivers and streams in the western NC mountains. The temperate climate of Western NC makes it possible to fly fish all year long! Never held a fly rod but always wanted to learn? Sign up for a lesson on the water with our skilled and patient instructor/guides.
Reviewed By Z5558MCvalerieb
My husband and I along with our 16 year old daughter took a half day guided trip with Tony over springbreak when we visited Hendersonville. My husband had some experience fly fishing, but my daughter and I were rank beginners! Tony was very knowledgeable and patient with us. He took us to a great spot with lots of trout, almost guaranteeing that we would catch something! My daughter and I had success! We didn’t set any records, but we did catch about 4 fish. My husband pulled in about a dozen. All in all a fun trip and we would highly recommend the experience!
9. Adventure Center of Asheville
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5.0 based on 286 reviews
The Adventure Center of Asheville, 5 minutes from downtown, has many adventures for your family and friends all year long. Choose from our Asheville Zipline Canopy Tour (ages 8+ with 2 trip options, private tours available and up to 1,200 foot lines with views of Asheville), Asheville Treetops Adventure Park (ages 4+ with 7 aerial trails & 77 elements), Kid Zip (ages 4-10 with 9 ziplines in a park built for our youngest flyers) & Kolo Bike Park (trails, pump tracks, jump lines, skills area). You can also rent a mountain bike to take off property! Or join us for Spring Break and Summer Camps, Birthday Partys, Team Building, Group Outings, Bike Club, Halloween Trail & Tent Rental for outdoor social gatherings. Reservations are always suggested as we have set start times. Check out our website for our latest information, specials & events. Face masks are currently REQUIRED on site. Trip times are limited and guest count is limited.
10. Sky Tubing
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5.0 based on 82 reviews
We are a family friendly tubing company that offers tubing down the French broad river with special rates for group so come out and check us out for a great lazy day on the French broad river and float threw the great river arts district you will also past the new belligum brewery on your float down the river
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