- Our list of the best things to do in Asheville, North Carolina, features the top 113 nearby activities — including 68 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Asheville, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Water Activities, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 36 things to do within the city of Asheville, NC , followed by 77 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Pisgah Forest, Marshall, Lake Lure, Brevard, Waynesville and Chimney Rock
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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
18.9 Miles
At the Elijah Mountain Gem Mine, people can mine for gems using the tools that were used when America was first being settled. Visitors can also buy rocks and gems from the store, and buy or trade antiques.
19.5 Miles
Burntshirt Vineyard produces wine from Grüner Veltliner grapes, as well as producing chardonnays, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon, Vidal Blanc. They offer gourmet box lunches, wine tastings, walking trails, and a 3,400 square foot event center.
19.6 Miles
98%
1207 votes
9800 US Hwy 25/70, Marshall, NC 28753
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French Broad Rafting & Ziplines offers ten ziplines ranging in length from 75 to 100 feet, totaling more than 1 mile. Visitors can also rappel, and do whitewater or calm river rafting.
19.8 Miles
The most fascinating store in Hendersonville, North Carolina is the Mast Store. It features an eclectic inventory of home goods, clothing, footwear, stuffed animals, domestic textiles and crafts. Visitors who are new to the store should plan to spend at least two hours inside.
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Wine lovers are delighted by Travels in Wine Day Tours. The company specializes in multi-winery adventures. Beer tours are also available. All expeditions are led by staff with sophisticated palates and extensive knowledge of winemaking.
19.8 Miles
98%
44 votes
9825 Highway 25/70, Marshall, NC 28753
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The French Broad Outpost - Nantahala Outdoor Center is a location that offers the opportunity to go rafting in the nearby French Broad River. Rafting is open to all skill levels and a variety of trip options are available.
19.8 Miles
95%
59 votes
511 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Team ECCO Ocean Center & Aquarium features over 75 species of fish and reptiles in 20 displays. Animals that can be seen there include red footed tortoises, stingrays, eels, lions, lizards, sharks and spider crabs.
19.9 Miles
88%
89 votes
318 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Kids love Hands On! A Child's Gallery, a children's museum that encourages touching the exhibits. Children and their parents learn about science, nature and basic life skills through interactive presentations and touchable displays. Children younger than 1 receive free admission.
19.9 Miles
92%
143 votes
400 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Hendersonville's Mineral & Lapidary Museum is a mecca for rockhounds throughout the United States. The museum contains thousands of mineral and gem specimens, including many that were unearthed locally. It is also known for its fossil collection.
20.1 Miles
96%
81 votes
1 Historic Courthouse Sq # 4, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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The 2,000-foot Henderson Heritage Museum is devoted to the history and character of Henderson, North Carolina. The majority of the museum's holdings are connected to the Civil War, but the institution also has many more recent artifacts.