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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Restaurant, serving since 1980, offers full package burger dinner with fresh, premium-cut meat and a scratch-baked bun
37.0 Miles
99% 534 votes
Rafting 3541 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Whitewater rafting is the name of the game at Big Creek Expeditions in Hartford, Tennessee. Big Creek offers several different tour options to accommodate patrons of all experience levels. Safety equipment is provided.
37.2 Miles
96% 81 votes
Rafting 3485 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Located in Hartford, Tennessee, the Nantahala Outdoor Center offers whitewater rafting and ziplining. The Center also offers wilderness survival classes, mountain bike trips and guide service in several National Parks.
37.2 Miles
96% 80 votes
Rafting 3485 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Nantahala Outdoor Center - Pigeon Outpost Private Adventures offers private river rafting tours on Pigeon River. Two tours are offered, one is low difficulty and suitable for families, while the other is more challenging (class 3.)
37.5 Miles
97% 188 votes
Rafting 3375 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Choose from several rafting options offered by Rip Roaring Adventures in Hartford, Tennessee. Situated on the Pigeon River, the company's Lower River package is a five-mile route appropriate for novices and beginners. The Upper River option is much more difficult and best reserved for experienced customers.
37.6 Miles
99% 4002 votes
Rafting 3299 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN MoreLess Info
Located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, White Water Rafting with Smoky Mountain Outdoors is an adrenaline rush. The safe and thrilling adventure will be a memory to treasure.
37.7 Miles
98% 110 votes
Rafting 3555 Wheat Way, Hartford, TN MoreLess Info
Family-run 5 Rivers Adventures offers kids and adults a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure and memories that last a lifetime. Guided by experienced rafters, patrons enjoy seeing the wilder side of Hartford and getting soaked in the process.
38.3 Miles
88% 73 votes
Rafting 2000 Jonesborough Road, Erwin, TN 37650 MoreLess Info
Specializing on the Nolichucky River, Cherokee Adventures offers a different whitewater rafting experience than other companies in the area. This side river provides a variety of rapids through the 3000 foot gorge.
38.6 Miles
77% 30 votes
Hiking Trails 395 E, Erwin, TN MoreLess Info
Day-use and extended stays are offered at Rock Creek Park. Many outdoor activities are offered in the area, including hiking, picnicking, swimming, biking, and public amphitheater performances during the summer.
38.8 Miles
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Farms & Ranches 630 Johnson Rd, Greeneville, TN 37743 MoreLess Info
Goat Granny' and 'Papaw' are delighted to give tours of their working goat farm at Mabels Boer Stables. Guests can purchase goats, homegrown garden produce, hand painted ceramics, and goat's milk soap, and even sign up for a pottery class.
38.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 105 N Main Avenue, Erwin, TN 37650 MoreLess Info
Erwin's Capitol Cinema I & II is a movie multiplex with two auditoriums. The theater screens primarily first-run Hollywood movies, some in 3D. It also offers a variety of concessions options.
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