- 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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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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Located on the scenic Lake Lure, Lake Lure Pontoon Rental is a business offering pontoon boat rentals to its customers. Visitors are led on guided tours of the lake, learning about local history and enjoying the picturesque scenery around them.
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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.
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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..
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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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Lake Lure Adventure Company offers a variety of water sports including water skiing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, fishing and boat rentals from Memorial Day through Labor Day and other times by appointment. Professional instruction is available, and equipment is provided.
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3228 Asheville HWY, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
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Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School offers climbing training and equipment throughout the United States' southeast including North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia. The company is certified under American Mountain Guides Association.
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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.