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72°F 22°C
49°F 9°C
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77°F 25°C
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Ollie #1 of 72 attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 381 reviews
Owner description: This 469-mile scenic drive links Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while protecting the cultural and natural features of the Blue...... more » Owner description: This 469-mile scenic drive links Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while protecting the cultural and natural features of the Blue Ridge. « less
Attraction type  Scenic Drives; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; National Parks
Distance  4.2 miles from city center
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Biltmore Estate
Ollie #2 of 72 attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 1,636 reviews

This is not a typical historic house tour.  First time visitors to Biltmore almost always underestimate the amount of time it takes to tour the estate. Arriving early is essential... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Wineries
Distance  3.9 miles from city center
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Fine Arts Theater
Ollie #3 of 72 attractions in Asheville
5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Attraction type  Movie Theaters
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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North Carolina Arboretum
Ollie #4 of 72 attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 156 reviews

    Young or old,  male or female,  gardeners or non, hikers, bikers, and all, love the North Carolina Arboretum. year round.  The  views are spectacular and the  outdoor Bonsai... more »

Attraction type  Gardens; National Parks; Educational Sites
Distance  7.1 miles from city center
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Grovewood Gallery and Car Museum
Ollie #5 of 72 attractions in Asheville
5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Art Galleries; Specialty Museums; Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
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Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures
Ollie #6 of 72 attractions in Asheville
5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
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Looking Glass Rock
Ollie #7 of 72 attractions in Asheville
5 of 5 stars 25 reviews

The Paleozoic Looking Glass pluton is not "pure quartz" but a foliated granodiorite intrusion, with an estimated age of ~380 million years    One of the most popular places to... more »

Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  24.9 miles from city center
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Folk Art Center
Ollie #8 of 72 attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 111 reviews
Owner description: Traditional and contemporary Southern Appalachian crafts, including century-old pieces, are displayed in this folk art center, which also houses the...... more » Owner description: Traditional and contemporary Southern Appalachian crafts, including century-old pieces, are displayed in this folk art center, which also houses the first craft shop in the U.S. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Educational Sites; Art Museums
Distance  3.6 miles from city center
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Grove Park Inn Spa
Ollie #9 of 72 attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 173 reviews
Owner description: Enter another world at this enormous spa, where the usual array of spa offerings are supplemented with even more luxurious pampering treatments,...... more » Owner description: Enter another world at this enormous spa, where the usual array of spa offerings are supplemented with even more luxurious pampering treatments, magnificent views, a spectacular pool with a glass atrium, an outdoor whirlpool where you can watch the North Carolina sunset and a pervasive sense of tranquility. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
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Asheville Community Theatre
Ollie #10 of 72 attractions in Asheville
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Thomas Wolfe Memorial
Ollie #11 of 72 attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Owner description: Thomas Wolfe's childhood home, immortalized in his 1929 novel, "Look Homeward Angel," is preserved intact as a lasting monument to one of the 20th...... more » Owner description: Thomas Wolfe's childhood home, immortalized in his 1929 novel, "Look Homeward Angel," is preserved intact as a lasting monument to one of the 20th century's most prominent writers. The house, originally operated as a boardinghouse by his mother, retains most of its original furnishings and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. Tours of the 29 room house are offered hourly. The adjacent visitor center and museum highlight Wolfe's life and major literary accomplishments. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball Team
Ollie #12 of 72 attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Western North Carolina Nature Center
Ollie #13 of 72 attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 58 reviews
Owner description: Animal center features an educational farm with livestock, small animals and poultry, plus a wide variety of animals on display, from bears and bats...... more » Owner description: Animal center features an educational farm with livestock, small animals and poultry, plus a wide variety of animals on display, from bears and bats to spiders and snakes. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  3.6 miles from city center
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Haunted Asheville
Ollie #14 of 72 attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Owner description: The largest & oldest running ghost tour in Asheville! Designed by Joshua P. Warren, author of HAUNTED ASHEVILLE, we offer five different paranormal...... more » Owner description: The largest & oldest running ghost tour in Asheville! Designed by Joshua P. Warren, author of HAUNTED ASHEVILLE, we offer five different paranormal tours, & we are the ONLY tour that takes you inside the "Asheville Mystery Museum" in the basement of the Masonic Lodge! On your tour, we use digital tabs and lasers to explore Asheville's dark history, the Brown Mountain Lights, and our region's most ominous spooks and specters. See why we've always been #1! « less
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Botanical Gardens at Asheville
Ollie #15 of 72 attractions in Asheville
4 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Owner description: Located on the edge of the University of North Carolina – Asheville the Botanical Gardens at Asheville were a real treat to visit. First, the Garden...... more » Owner description: Located on the edge of the University of North Carolina – Asheville the Botanical Gardens at Asheville were a real treat to visit. First, the Garden is located about 10 minutes from downtown Asheville which made it an easy site to visit. Second, the trail is well tended, beautiful and relaxing. If you ran it the trail is maybe 15 minutes long. If you stroll then it’s as long as you’d like. Lastly, and most important, you get to see some truly spectacular native plants in their natural habitat including a very rare Pink Lady’s-slipper orchid (Cypripedium acaule). As a matter of fact I saw FOUR with two still in bloom as well as several yellow and white lady’s slipper orchids that had finished blooming. To see them in their native habitat is rare enough. That some knucklehead had not come by and picked them is even more amazing. Some added treats include a large stone near the main stream that clearly shows the markings of its molten past and appears to be shaped like a dragon. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
Urban Trail
Ollie #16 of 72 attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: Learn about Asheville's architecture and historic past on this unique 1.7-mile walking tour, which includes delightful sculptures along the way,...... more » Owner description: Learn about Asheville's architecture and historic past on this unique 1.7-mile walking tour, which includes delightful sculptures along the way, including Thomas Wolfe's size 13 bronzed shoes. Tour leaders or audiotapes are available to guide you. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Fired Up Creative Lounge Ashville
Ollie #17 of 72 attractions in Asheville
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Grove Arcade
Ollie #18 of 72 attractions in Asheville
4 of 5 stars 110 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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North Carolina Stage Company
Ollie #19 of 72 attractions in Asheville
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews

North Carolina Stage Company is a professional non-profit theatre located in downtown Asheville.  Shows generally run Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM.  The... more »

Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Shoji Retreats
Ollie #20 of 72 attractions in Asheville
4 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  4.8 miles from city center
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