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Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway
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Ranked #1 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 407 reviews
Owner description: This 469-mile scenic drive links Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while protecting the cultural and... more » Owner description: This 469-mile scenic drive links Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while protecting the cultural and natural features of the Blue Ridge. « less
Attraction type  Scenic Drives; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; National Parks
Distance  4.2 miles from city centre
Biltmore Estate
Biltmore Estate
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Ranked #2 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 1,700 reviews

This is not a typical historic house tour.  First time visitors to Biltmore almost always underestimate the amount of time it takes to tour the estate. Arriving early is essential... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Wineries
Distance  3.9 miles from city centre
North Carolina Arboretum
North Carolina Arboretum
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Ranked #3 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 166 reviews

    Young or old,  male or female,  gardeners or non, hikers, bikers, and all, love the North Carolina Arboretum. year round.  The  views are spectacular and the  outdoor Bonsai... more »

Attraction type  Gardens; National Parks; Educational Sites
Distance  7.1 miles from city centre
Grovewood Gallery and Car Museum
Grovewood Gallery and Car Museum
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Ranked #4 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Art Galleries; Speciality Museums; Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Fine Arts Theater
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Ranked #5 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures
Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures
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Ranked #6 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Looking Glass Rock
Looking Glass Rock
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Ranked #7 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
5 of 5 stars 26 reviews

The Paleozoic Looking Glass pluton is not "pure quartz" but a foliated granodiorite intrusion, with an estimated age of ~380 million years    One of the most popular places to... more »

Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  24.9 miles from city centre
Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center
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Ranked #8 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 114 reviews
Owner description: Traditional and contemporary Southern Appalachian crafts, including century-old pieces, are displayed in this folk art... more » Owner description: Traditional and contemporary Southern Appalachian crafts, including century-old pieces, are displayed in this folk art center, which also houses the first craft shop in the U.S. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Educational Sites; Art Museums
Distance  3.6 miles from city centre
Asheville Community Theatre
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Ranked #9 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Grove Park Inn Spa
Grove Park Inn Spa
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Ranked #10 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 176 reviews
Owner description: Enter another world at this enormous spa, where the usual array of spa offerings are supplemented with even more luxurious... more » Owner description: Enter another world at this enormous spa, where the usual array of spa offerings are supplemented with even more luxurious pampering treatments, magnificent views, a spectacular pool with a glass atrium, an outdoor whirlpool where you can watch the North Carolina sunset and a pervasive sense of tranquility. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
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Ranked #11 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Owner description: Thomas Wolfe's childhood home, immortalized in his 1929 novel, "Look Homeward Angel," is preserved intact as a lasting... more » Owner description: Thomas Wolfe's childhood home, immortalized in his 1929 novel, "Look Homeward Angel," is preserved intact as a lasting monument to one of the 20th century's most prominent writers. The house, originally operated as a boardinghouse by his mother, retains most of its original furnishings and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. Tours of the 29 room house are offered hourly. The adjacent visitor center and museum highlight Wolfe's life and major literary accomplishments. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball Team
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Ranked #12 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Western North Carolina Nature Center
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Ranked #13 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 58 reviews
Owner description: Animal center features an educational farm with livestock, small animals and poultry, plus a wide variety of animals on... more » Owner description: Animal center features an educational farm with livestock, small animals and poultry, plus a wide variety of animals on display, from bears and bats to spiders and snakes. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  3.6 miles from city centre
Haunted Asheville
Haunted Asheville
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Ranked #14 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Owner description: The largest & oldest running ghost tour in Asheville! Designed by Joshua P. Warren, author of HAUNTED ASHEVILLE, we offer... more » Owner description: The largest & oldest running ghost tour in Asheville! Designed by Joshua P. Warren, author of HAUNTED ASHEVILLE, we offer five different paranormal tours, & we are the ONLY tour that takes you inside the "Asheville Mystery Museum" in the basement of the Masonic Lodge! On your tour, we use digital tabs and lasers to explore Asheville's dark history, the Brown Mountain Lights, and our region's most ominous spooks and specters. See why we've always been #1! « less
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
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Ranked #15 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Owner description: Located on the edge of the University of North Carolina – Asheville the Botanical Gardens at Asheville were a real treat to... more » Owner description: Located on the edge of the University of North Carolina – Asheville the Botanical Gardens at Asheville were a real treat to visit. First, the Garden is located about 10 minutes from downtown Asheville which made it an easy site to visit. Second, the trail is well tended, beautiful and relaxing. If you ran it the trail is maybe 15 minutes long. If you stroll then it’s as long as you’d like. Lastly, and most important, you get to see some truly spectacular native plants in their natural habitat including a very rare Pink Lady’s-slipper orchid (Cypripedium acaule). As a matter of fact I saw FOUR with two still in bloom as well as several yellow and white lady’s slipper orchids that had finished blooming. To see them in their native habitat is rare enough. That some knucklehead had not come by and picked them is even more amazing. Some added treats include a large stone near the main stream that clearly shows the markings of its molten past and appears to be shaped like a dragon. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Fired Up Creative Lounge Ashville
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Ranked #16 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Grove Arcade
Grove Arcade
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Ranked #17 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4 of 5 stars 116 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
North Carolina Stage Company
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Ranked #18 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews

North Carolina Stage Company is a professional non-profit theatre located in downtown Asheville.  Shows generally run Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM.  The... more »

Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Urban Trail
Urban Trail
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Ranked #19 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Owner description: Learn about Asheville's architecture and historic past on this unique 1.7-mile walking tour, which includes delightful... more » Owner description: Learn about Asheville's architecture and historic past on this unique 1.7-mile walking tour, which includes delightful sculptures along the way, including Thomas Wolfe's size 13 bronzed shoes. Tour leaders or audiotapes are available to guide you. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Shoji Retreats
Shoji Retreats
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Ranked #20 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  4.8 miles from city centre
Ghost Hunters of Asheville
Ghost Hunters of Asheville
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Ranked #21 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Owner description: Three separate 90-minute ghost tours cover different aspects of historical, haunted Asheville. The exclusive interactive... more » Owner description: Three separate 90-minute ghost tours cover different aspects of historical, haunted Asheville. The exclusive interactive downtown tour features use of ghost-hunting equipment. Historical Montford’s architectural beauty and stunning landscapes serve as backdrop for hunting ghostly specters. Riverside Cemetery beckons to those who dare enter and commingle with the ghosts of eras past. « less
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Double Decker Coffee Company
Double Decker Coffee Company
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Ranked #22 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
French Broad River Brewery
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Ranked #23 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
Sensibility Day Spa
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Ranked #24 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  7.8 miles from city centre
Pack Square
Pack Square
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Ranked #25 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
The Health Adventure
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Ranked #26 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Science Museums; Educational Sites; Children’s Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Visitor Education Center
Ranked #27 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Located at the North Carolina Arboretum, this facility offers educational programs and displays.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Biltmore Village
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Ranked #28 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4 of 5 stars 32 reviews

  George W. Vanderbilt created Biltmore Village as the town site that would help to house and be the central focus for the many workers on the Biltmore Estate. Biltmore Village... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Neighbourhoods
Distance  3.6 miles from city centre
McCormick Field
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Ranked #29 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
A recently-renovated park with an old ball-park feel has a seating capacity for 4,000 baseball fans.
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Bent Creek Experimental Forest
Bent Creek Experimental Forest
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Ranked #30 of 72 Attractions in Asheville
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Located within the Pisgah National Forest, this 6,300-acre area is home to the North Carolina Arboretum.
Attraction type  Gardens; Forests
Distance  6.8 miles from city centre
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