Free & Cheap Things to Do in Asheville, NC

  • The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Asheville, North Carolina, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Bus Tours, Food Tours, Walking Tours and Gardens.
  • From Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Asheville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Pisgah Forest and Marshall.
  • The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Asheville, North Carolina, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Bus Tours, Food Tours, Walking Tours and Gardens.
  • From Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Asheville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Pisgah Forest and Marshall.
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From the merchant: Artwork and painting workshops with artist Susan Wedell
34.0 Miles
98% 142 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Linville, NC MoreLess Info
Linville Gorge Wilderness Area offers 39 miles of trails that run through the area, some of which require climbing rocks. Anglers often catch Brown and rainbow trout within the area.
34.0 Miles
94% 277 votes
National & State Parks Greenville, SC MoreLess Info
The focal point of Caesars Head State Park in Greenville, South Carolina is a mammoth granite shelf jutting out from the surrounding land. The park has many trails, and some are prone to frequent flooding. Check the park's website for a listing of current closings.
34.0 Miles
100% 18 votes
Hiking Trails Linville, NC MoreLess Info
The Hawksbill Mountain Trail provides a hike to the summit of the mountain, offering a scenic view at an elevation of 4,009 feet. Hikers who are interested in photo opportunities may enjoy the view of the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area from the top of the mountain.
34.0 Miles
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Hiking Trails Linville, NC MoreLess Info
On the east side of Linville Gorge, Sitting Bear Trail features a 3/4 mile, steep hike to the top of the mountain. The area provides a variety of plant and animal life and access to camping and climbing areas.
34.0 Miles
100% 7 votes
Hiking Trails Linville, NC MoreLess Info
Located in Table Rock State Park, this trail provides a challenge to hikers of varying skill levels. The location offers scenic views of the countryside and the Wilson Gorge Wilderness area.
34.2 Miles
91% 89 votes
River Erwin, TN MoreLess Info
The Nolichucky River runs through both North Carolina and Tennessee. It features Class III and Class IV whitewater rapids for rafters and flows for 8 miles through a scenic mountain gorge that has most of its excitement at the beginning.
34.2 Miles
100% 14 votes
Hiking Trails Shelton Mission Road, Greeneville, TN MoreLess Info
Margarette Falls is a fan-shaped waterfall that drops 60-feet into a pool of water. The waterfall sits near a .5-mile hiking trail that can be used for walking, biking, and running.
34.7 Miles
96% 171 votes
Hiking Trails MP 451 Blue Ridge Parkway, Maggie Valley, NC MoreLess Info
Maggie Valley has many beautiful hiking locations, and Waterrock Knob is among the most beautiful. The Knob is perched at the apex of a 1.2-mile walking trail, and offers unparalleled views of the entire Maggie Valley.
35.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Farms & Ranches 1890 Dodd Branch Road, Greeneville, TN 37743 MoreLess Info
Since 1909 Buffalo Trail Orchard has been producing quality fruit for the people of Tennessee. The orchards bountiful crops include sweet red raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and apples, as well as the seasonal favorite, pumpkin.
35.4 Miles
100% 33 votes
Rafting Jones Branch Road, Erwin, TN 28713 MoreLess Info
Trips through the Nolichucky Gorge are provided by Nantahala Outdoor Center Nolichucky River White Water Rafting. Since it is the steepest gorge east of the Mississippi River, adventurers can enjoy high-level rafting fun.
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