What to do and see in Asheville, North Carolina (NC): The Best Things to do Adventurous

Asheville is widely known as a unique little city where the mountains mingle with the weird. There’s no place quite like it, and there’s never been anything like the award-winning LaZoom Tours! The unforgettable LaZoom experience is, from start to finish, uniquely fun and immersive. Any of our four experiences are a hit with visitors and locals alike! Our City Comedy, Haunted Comedy, Band and Beer, and Kids' Comedy adventures are by far the best, most entertaining way to see and get to know Asheville. Explore the city with LaZoom’s wild guides to discover Asheville’s living, beating heart and quirky sense of humor! LaZoom is beloved by locals and visitors alike. Get on the bus for the ride of your life! Hop on our website at lazoomtours.com for video and accurate tour times.

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.

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.

Curtis Wright Outfitters is a family owned fly shop and guide service specializing in customer service and local knowledge of Asheville’s rivers and streams. We have two locations to serve our customers whether you’re a beginner or seasoned angler – Asheville and Weaverville, North Carolina.

We want you to have the best experience possible. Our tours are designed for you. We are locally owned and proud to show off the beautiful nature around Asheville!

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.

Asheville's Amazing Pubcycle Tours, the most memorable fun in Asheville! Tour Downtown Asheville on a wicked-cool 13-person pedal powered (motor assisted) vehicle like no other. Imagine riding your bike (sideways), hanging out at your favorite pub on wheels while our entertainment tantalizes all of your senses. All tours are BYOB beer and wine. No liquor is allowed on the bike.

Wander through field and forest with expert guides, foraging mushrooms, wild fruits and more. Enjoy a cooking demo, tasting, and, after the tour, a free appetizer featuring your finds at one of Asheville’s top restaurants. We're the #1 foraging activity on TripAdvisor in the country and operate year-round. Small groups suitable for all ages and abilities. COVID-safe; private tours also available.

Blue Ridge Hiking Company is Western North Carolina's Premier Guiding Service for Day Hikes and Backpacking Trips. Founded in 2008, we are locally owned, female operated, and the 2019 guiding team has over 60,000 miles of hiking experience. Blue Ridge Hiking Company is permitted for a wide range of hiking trails that include the most scenic and "must-see" destinations in Western North Carolina. We welcome hikers of all ages, backgrounds, and ability levels. The Downtown Asheville Retail Shop Features a Selection of Handpicked Lightweight Hiking and Backpacking Essentials from the Best Independent and Cottage Gear Builders. Blue Ridge Hiking Company also Operates "The Trail-er," an Appalachian Trail Bunkhouse that offers Lodging, Gear Rentals and Shuttles in Hot Springs, NC. The owner, Jennifer Pharr Davis, is a Western North Carolina Native, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and Mother to two Young Hikers. Let us share our favorite trails and local knowledge with you!