- 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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Participants gear up and launch the Big City Hunt app to start their own adventure, racing against the clock at a time of their choosing
21.4 Miles
Part of Chimney Rock State Park, Rumbling Bald is a popular spot for hiking, bouldering, and mountain climbing. The area is open to the public and may be crowded during the winter months.
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2414 Memeorail Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746
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Formed to raise money for pancreatic cancer research, The Right Track Toy Train Museum features toy trains from the 1900s to the present. There are working trains that can be operated, a children's room and a gift shop.
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4469 Hendersonville Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
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Offering paddle board rentals on Lake Julia, White Squirrel Paddle Boards features ecologically informative tours, as well. The company provides instruction in paddle board basics, and sells boards and equipment.
22.4 Miles
Sliding Rock is a natural waterslide that is 60 feet long. Visitors can slide down the waterfall which empties 11,000 gallons of water into the tidal pool below each minute.
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Marshall, North Carolina is home to USA Raft, a whitewater rafting company that offers a variety of adrenaline-pumping adventures. USA Raft offers 9 different whitewater rafting trips, and also offers kayaking excursions..
22.9 Miles
Part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cold Mountain sits in Asheville, North Carolina. This scenic mountain is part of the sophisticated resort experience modern Asheville offers. It is a fantastic destination for romantic getaways.
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The most popular waterfall in North Carolina is Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah Forest. The top is wheelchair accessible, and swimming is allowed below. There is no lifeguard on duty, however.
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The 50-foot Moore Cove Falls rises 50 feet above Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. This gentle falls is one of the most popular in the area, and is less than a mile from the parking area.
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Known for its fly fishing services, Davidson River Outfitters offers guided fishing tours of the regional rivers of the Southern Appalachians. The shop also hosts instructional classes where visitors can learn how to fly tie and build rods.
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Located in the Hickory Nut Gorge of western North Carolina, Canopy Ridge Farms offers guided zipline and kayak tours seasonally. The canopy tour features multiple zipline options, while kayaking takes paddlers over class one and two rapids.