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Ranked #1 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Wonderful“ 24/05/2013
- ”Worth every mile!!“ 24/05/2013
Category: Scenic Drives; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; National Parks
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This 469-mile scenic drive links Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while protecting the cultural and...
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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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Ranked #2 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Incredible!“ 24/05/2013
- ”Beautiful and interesting“ 24/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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 »
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Ranked #3 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Family Mountain Trip“ 14/05/2013
- ”I Can Sleep When I am Dead“ 13/05/2013
Category: Sports Complexes
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Located just outside of downtown Asheville on 124 acres adjacent to the Crowne Plaza Resort. Asheville Zipline Canopy...
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Located just outside of downtown Asheville on 124 acres adjacent to the Crowne Plaza Resort. Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures takes you on a 2-3 hour journey into 150 year old trees overlooking historic downtown Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains on 10 ziplines from several hundred feet to 1200 feet long. Additional adventures at the same location include a treetop adventure park and miles of mountain biking trails offering Asheville's only one stop complete outdoor adventure center. With over 40 years in the outdoor adventure industry, the family owned business is the most experienced outdoor adventure company in the SE with 3 generations involved in the operation.
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Ranked #4 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Cercis Canadensis“ 17/05/2013
- ”Beautiful place to visit!“ 16/05/2013
Category: Gardens; National Parks; Educational Sites
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 »
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Ranked #5 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Amazing display/ sale of handmade item...“ 25/05/2013
- ”What a collection of local artisans“ 18/05/2013
Category: Speciality Museums; Educational Sites; Art Museums
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Traditional and contemporary Southern Appalachian crafts, including century-old pieces, are displayed in this folk art...
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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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Ranked #6 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”out of the way, beautiful crafts“ 07/05/2013
- ”Always find beautiful gifts“ 06/05/2013
Category: Museums; Speciality Museums
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Ranked #7 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Fab“ 24/05/2013
- ”A real art theater in Asheville“ 15/05/2013
Category: Cinemas
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Ranked #8 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Nice Surprise in Asheville!“ 20/05/2013
- ”Surprise“ 07/05/2013
Category: Performances
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North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare Festival, the Montford Park Players presents free classical theatre under the...
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North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare Festival, the Montford Park Players presents free classical theatre under the stars all summer long - donations are welcome. The Montford Park Players also presents an indoor season from October through April at Asheville's historic Masonic Temple downtown.
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Ranked #9 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Great stop along the BRP for a picnic“ 19/05/2013
- ”visiting in May is okay, but June perh...“ 17/05/2013
Category: Trails
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Ranked #10 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Do the "Bojangles" section!“ 15/05/2013
- ”Tourists“ 07/05/2013
Category: Sports Complexes
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Ranked #11 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”GREAT location“ 21/05/2013
- ”The grapes of wrath“ 21/04/2013
Category: Theatres
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Since 1946, Asheville Community Theatre has been dedicated to producing high quality theatre starring local performers. We'd...
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Since 1946, Asheville Community Theatre has been dedicated to producing high quality theatre starring local performers. We'd love for you to join us when you're next in town - or we'd love to make a special trip to see one of our shows!
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Ranked #12 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Beautiful church“ 24/05/2013
- ”Unique“ 20/05/2013
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #13 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Don't Miss!“ 23/05/2013
- ”Very imformative and interesting for...“ 20/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Monuments/ Statues
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Thomas Wolfe's childhood home, immortalized in his 1929 novel, "Look Homeward Angel," is preserved intact as a lasting...
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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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Ranked #14 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Cool spot to sit and have a cup of joe“ 12/05/2013
- ”Love it here!“ 30/04/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #15 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”A treasure of a walk“ 08/05/2013
- ”Green stuff and flowers“ 07/05/2013
Category: Gardens
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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...
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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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Ranked #16 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Small zoo and worth a stop“ 19/05/2013
- ”Our toddler loves it, and so do we!“ 11/05/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Animal center features an educational farm with livestock, small animals and poultry, plus a wide variety of animals on...
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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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Ranked #17 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Great listening venue - find an excuse...“ 07/04/2013
- ”Best listening room in Asheville“ 06/03/2013
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #18 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Good theatre“ 05/03/2013
- ”If you like theater...“ 03/03/2013
Category: Theatres
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 »
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Ranked #19 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Excellent family idea“ 22/03/2013
- ”So much fun!“ 16/03/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Ranked #20 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Beautiful and peaceful setting“ 20/05/2013
- ”Peaceful final resting place“ 09/05/2013
Category: Cemeteries
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This beautiful garden style cemetery encompasses 87 acres near downtown Asheville, NC overlooking the French Broad River....
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This beautiful garden style cemetery encompasses 87 acres near downtown Asheville, NC overlooking the French Broad River. Among the rolling hills and gardens you can find the graves of prominent writers such as Thomas Wolfe and O. Henry, Civil War heroes, and politicians that shaped North Carolina's history. Self-guided walking tours are available at the cemetery office Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
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Ranked #21 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”fun way to visit downtown Asheville“ 11/05/2013
- ”Informative“ 30/04/2013
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Learn about Asheville's architecture and historic past on this unique 1.7-mile walking tour, which includes delightful...
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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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Ranked #22 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Beautiful building....not many stores.“ 24/05/2013
- ”Some Pretty Shops“ 17/05/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings
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Ranked #23 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Fun Ride“ 16/04/2013
- ”The Haunted Asheville ghost walk was f...“ 07/04/2013
Category: Historic Walking Areas
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The largest & oldest running ghost tour in Asheville! Designed by Joshua P. Warren, author of HAUNTED ASHEVILLE, we offer...
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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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Ranked #24 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Hard to Figure Out“ 17/05/2013
- ”Bohemian - great upgrade of industrial...“ 11/05/2013
Category: Art Galleries; Neighbourhoods
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Ranked #25 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”We spent the day just walking the stre...“ 25/05/2013
- ”Meh.“ 24/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Neighbourhoods
George W. Vanderbilt created Biltmore Village as the town site that would help to house and be the central focus for the many workers on the Biltmore Estate. Biltmore Village... more »
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Ranked #26 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Good spot for info“ 18/03/2013
- ”Make this your first stop“ 19/01/2013
Category: Educational Sites
Located at the North Carolina Arboretum, this facility offers educational programs and displays.
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Ranked #27 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Baseball its best“ 24/03/2013
- ”Fun Family Entertainment“ 30/01/2013
Category: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
A recently-renovated park with an old ball-park feel has a seating capacity for 4,000 baseball fans.
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Ranked #28 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Nice venue in downtown Asheville!“ 21/05/2013
- ”Great theater for out-of-towners.“ 16/05/2013
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Ranked #29 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Great place to go hiking“ 19/01/2013
- ”Some of the best mtn bike riding in th...“ 06/01/2013
Category: Gardens; Forests
Located within the Pisgah National Forest, this 6,300-acre area is home to the North Carolina Arboretum.
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Ranked #30 of 66 attractions in Asheville
- ”Guided Horseback Riding“ 13/12/2012
- ”My first "float" trip...“ 28/09/2012
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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