- TripBuzz found 80 things to do with kids in or near Asheville, North Carolina, including 57 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hendersonville, Pisgah Forest, Lake Lure and Marshall.
- From Western North Carolina Nature Center to Asheville's Fun Depot, the Asheville area offers 73 different types of family activities, including: Bus Tours, Theaters, Gardens and Historic Sites.
- Asheville is a large urban city that is located between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city serves as one of the major artistic centers of the southern United States and offers a wide range of museums, art studios, and galleries. Its geographic location makes it a very popular spot for festivals during the summer months due to the fact it is warm but oppressively hot.
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Highway 281 South, 976 Grassy Ridge Rd (Visitor's Center), Sapphire, NC 28774
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Visitors to Gorges State Park can partake in hiking, fishing and camping among waterfalls and river gorges. Considered a temperate rain forest, the park is also home to several rare and endangered plant and animal species.
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Covering most of the southern portion of the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is located between Tennessee and North Carolina. Outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing is complemented with historic landmarks.
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Built by local laborers in the 1930s, the Mt Cammerer Fire Tower is an octagonal fire tower that is made of hand-cut stone. The tower has a panoramic view of the surrounding mountain and nearby gorge.
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A traditional favorite of families in Cherokee, North Carolina, Santa's land is a combination zoo and theme park. One of the most popular and unusual features of this Christmas-themed attraction is the bear feeding program, which allows children and parents to hand-feed the zoo's tamest bears.
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City Garage Car Museum is popular among auto enthusiasts. A diverse collection of cars is on display, including a 1914 Ford Brass T Model. Open Wednesday through Saturday, and ages 10 and under are free.
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Named after a famous Revolutionary War General, the Nathanael Greene Museum is a small historical museum. Attractions include 12 permanent galleries and 12 walk-through exhibits that focus on the region's history.
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corner of College and Depot Streets, Greeneville, TN
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Several segments compose the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, including his early home, the main homestead, the central visitor's center, and the national cemetery. The attraction is basically meant to memorialize the original home of the former President.
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Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN 37743
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The official presidential library for Andrew Johnson is located at the President Andrew Johnson Museum & Library in Greeneville. The collection of artifacts at the institute includes original Johnson family books, artifacts, and papers.
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One of the highest waterfalls east of the Rockies, Whitewater Falls plunge 411 feet into the Jocassee Gorge. A paved walkway leads to an upper overlook, while a lower view is located at the bottom of a 154-step staircase.
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From ballet to Broadway, Niswonger Performing Arts Center hosts a variety of performing arts events in its historic theater. The venue features a wide range of talent, including country music, gospel choirs, orchestras, and more.