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#1 of 72 attractions in Asheville
381 reviews
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This 469-mile scenic drive links Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while protecting the cultural and natural features of the Blue......
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This 469-mile scenic drive links Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while protecting the cultural and natural features of the Blue Ridge.
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Attraction type Scenic Drives; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; National Parks
Distance 4.2 miles from city center
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#2 of 72 attractions in Asheville
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...
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Attraction type Historic Sites; Gardens; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Wineries
Distance 3.9 miles from city center
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#3 of 72 attractions in Asheville
35 reviews
Attraction type Movie Theaters
Distance 0.3 miles from city center
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#4 of 72 attractions in Asheville
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...
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Attraction type Gardens; National Parks; Educational Sites
Distance 7.1 miles from city center
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#5 of 72 attractions in Asheville
21 reviews
Attraction type Art Galleries; Specialty Museums; Museums
Distance 1.7 miles from city center
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#6 of 72 attractions in Asheville
36 reviews
Attraction type Sports Complexes
Distance 1.7 miles from city center
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#7 of 72 attractions in Asheville
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...
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Attraction type Geologic Formations
Distance 24.9 miles from city center
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#8 of 72 attractions in Asheville
111 reviews
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Traditional and contemporary Southern Appalachian crafts, including century-old pieces, are displayed in this folk art center, which also houses the......
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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.
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Attraction type Specialty Museums; Educational Sites; Art Museums
Distance 3.6 miles from city center
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#9 of 72 attractions in Asheville
173 reviews
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Enter another world at this enormous spa, where the usual array of spa offerings are supplemented with even more luxurious pampering treatments,......
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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.
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Attraction type Spas
Distance 1.6 miles from city center
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#10 of 72 attractions in Asheville
12 reviews
Attraction type Theaters
Distance 0.2 miles from city center
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#11 of 72 attractions in Asheville
49 reviews
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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......
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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.
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Attraction type Historic Sites; Monuments/ Statues
Distance 0.1 miles from city center
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#12 of 72 attractions in Asheville
28 reviews
Attraction type Sports Complexes
Distance 0.8 miles from city center
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#13 of 72 attractions in Asheville
58 reviews
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Animal center features an educational farm with livestock, small animals and poultry, plus a wide variety of animals on display, from bears and bats......
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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.
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Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance 3.6 miles from city center
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#14 of 72 attractions in Asheville
47 reviews
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The largest & oldest running ghost tour in Asheville! Designed by Joshua P. Warren, author of HAUNTED ASHEVILLE, we offer five different paranormal......
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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!
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Attraction type Historic Walking Areas
Distance 0.2 miles from city center
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#15 of 72 attractions in Asheville
39 reviews
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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......
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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.
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Attraction type Gardens
Distance 1.2 miles from city center
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#16 of 72 attractions in Asheville
26 reviews
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Learn about Asheville's architecture and historic past on this unique 1.7-mile walking tour, which includes delightful sculptures along the way,......
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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.
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Attraction type Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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#17 of 72 attractions in Asheville
9 reviews
Attraction type Educational Sites
Distance 0.3 miles from city center
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#18 of 72 attractions in Asheville
110 reviews
Attraction type Architectural Buildings
Distance 0.3 miles from city center
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#19 of 72 attractions in Asheville
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...
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Attraction type Theaters
Distance 0.2 miles from city center
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#20 of 72 attractions in Asheville
46 reviews
Attraction type Spas
Distance 4.8 miles from city center
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