Attractions of Asheville, North Carolina
- Attractions in Asheville, North Carolina include river activities, such as tubing and kayaking.one place kayak image by Wimbledon from Fotolia.com
Asheville is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. If you plan to visit Asheville, there are attractions available for people of all ages. Couples visiting Asheville on a weekend getaway can tour the Biltmore Estate and sample wines, while a family visiting Asheville may enjoy participating in water activities at the Asheville Outdoor Center. - View national and regional art pieces when visiting the Asheville Art Museum, including work by Cherokee artists. Some artists featured in the permanent collection at the Asheville Art Museum include George Masa and Betty Parish. Admission is $8 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. The museum also offers programs for children and families to educate them on different art forms.
Asheville Art Museum
2 South Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-3227
ashevilleart.org - The Biltmore Estate includes the mansion, gardens and winery of the Vanderbilt family and was built in 1895. The home has 250 rooms, including an indoor pool and bowling alley. Guests can tour the home and sample wines in the winery. Guided tours of the home are available. Tickets to tour the Biltmore house start at $27.50 for children and $55 for adults.
Biltmore Estate and Winery
One Approach Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-225-1333
biltmore.com - The trolley tour lasts 90 minutes and some sites in Asheville the tour includes are the Botanical Gardens and Basilica of Saint Lawrence. Riders can board the trolley at nine locations. Tickets are sold at all nine locations as well as the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $19 for adults and $12 for children ages 17 and under. Group rates are available. The Asheville Historic Trolley also offers ghost tours at night.
Asheville Historic Trolley Tour
37 Montford Avenue
Asheville, NC 2880
828-681-8585
ashevilletrolleytours.com - Located on the French Broad River, visitors can participate in many activities at the Asheville Outdoor Center, including kayaking, camping and rafting. Prices vary by activity; for example, gem mining starts at $8 for a small bucket and the seven-mile river trip starts at $24 for children. The Asheville Outdoor Center also offers a summer camp for children ages 10 to 14.
Asheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-232-1970
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