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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Distillery offers group tours and tastings of finest quality craft spirits, including Hazel 63 Rum
14.1 Miles
75% 40 votes
Bus Tours 305 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 MoreLess Info
Lasting a total of 90 minutes, The Trolley Company - Historic Hendersonville Tour provides guests the opportunity to tour the historic city by trolley. Each tour is led by an experienced guide that teaches about local history and landmarks.
15.2 Miles
95% 256 votes
Horseback Riding 1459 Caney Fork Road, Marshall, NC 28753 MoreLess Info
Equestrian tour experts guide every excursion offered by Sandy Bottom Trail Rides in Marshall, North Carolina. The company offers rides ranging from one to four hours long, including special rides for guests younger than six years old. Sandy Bottom Trail Rides also offers buggy and kart riding.
15.7 Miles
83% 6 votes
Paintball 487 Brookside Camp Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792 MoreLess Info
Featuring biodegradable paintball ammunition, Wolverine Paintball Park offers refereed, group paintball outings on fields including wooded areas, inflatables and other obstacles. Several game scenarios are provided as well as open practice and tryout sessions.
15.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 133 S Main St, Unit 207, Marshall, NC 28753 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view a diverse collection of contemporary artwork from both local and national artists at NewZart Gallery & Studio. The gallery's featured artist is the owner and curator of the Gallery, Matthew Zedler.
15.8 Miles
76% 29 votes
Statues Oakdale Cemetery, Hendersonville, NC MoreLess Info
Thomas Wolfe memorialized the large marble Stone Angel in his novel entitled Look Homeward Angel. The famous statue now stands at the Oakdale Cemetery even though it was originally imported from Italy.
15.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Music Venue 38 Bailey's Branch Road, Marshall, NC 28753 MoreLess Info
Marshall's Good Stuff is a restaurant, grocery store, and live music venue. It focuses on bulk, natural goods in the grocery store, and a variety of dining options in the restaurant area.
16.5 Miles
83% 18 votes
Historic Sites 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC 28791 MoreLess Info
Situated on 15-acres of forestry, the Historic Johnson Farm is a heritage education center that is maintained by Henderson County Public Schools. The farm features animals, tours, nature trails, and school field trips.
16.7 Miles
- 2 votes
Bowling 3275 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28791 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling center, Tarheel Lanes Family Recreation Center is suitable for open bowling, league play and birthday parties. The center offers automatic scoring, a game room and a snack bar with food, drinks and adult beverages.
16.8 Miles
96% 105 votes
Farms & Ranches 187 Garren Rd, Hendersonville, NC MoreLess Info
Located in Henderson, North Carolina, the Justus Orchard features U Pick and We Pick apples, blackberries and pumpkins. The Apple House Bakery at the site is famous for its fried apple pies. Apples are available from mid-August until November.
17.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28792 MoreLess Info
A city park that spans 19 acres, Patton Park has an aquatic center with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a skate park, basketball, tennis, and racquetball courts, and pavilions and picnic areas that can be reserved.
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