Asheville, Buncombe County, NC
Places to go in Asheville
29 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Asheville Botanical Garden
A half-mile trail meanders through these gardens that feature 600+ species of Appalachian plants.
151 WT Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC 28804, USA
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Bent Creek River Park
1610 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
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Carrier Park
Sports facilities from roller hockey to lawn bowling, plus trails, picnic space & river views.
220 Amboy Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
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Catawba Falls Trailhead
3074 Catawba River Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA
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Chimney Rock State Park
This iconic rock offers wide-reaching panoramic views over the surrounding parkland.
174 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720, USA
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Crabtree Falls Trail
39000 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Marion, NC 28752, USA
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Craggy Pinnacle Trail
3641 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Barnardsville, NC 28709, USA
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Craven Gap Trail
Asheville, NC 28805, USA
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DuPont State Recreational Forest
Massive nature preserve featuring mountains, waterfalls, lakes, seasonal hunting & hiking trails.
Staton Rd, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718, USA
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Graveyard Fields
Picturesque nature trail leading to 2 cascading waterfalls, one with a popular swimming hole.
Graveyard Fields, Canton, NC 28716, USA
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Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge Pkwy, Canton, NC 28716, USA
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Hard Times Trailhead
375 Wesley Branch Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
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Jake Rusher Park
132 State Rd 3174, Arden, NC 28704, USA
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Lake Julian Park
County park with volleyball court, horseshoe pits, disc-golf course, rental boats & picnic shelters.
37 LAKE JULIAN RD, Arden, NC 28704, USA
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Lake Louise Park
Lake Louise Dr, Weaverville, NC 28787, USA
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Looking Glass Rock Trailhead
Brevard, NC 28712, USA
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Lover's Leap Hiking Trail
138 Silvermine Rd, Hot Springs, NC 28743, USA
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Mills River Park
Sizable green space featuring a playground, dog park, fishing pier & kayak/canoe launch.
124 Town Center Dr, Mills River, NC 28759, USA
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Moore Cove Falls Trail
Short hiking trail in Pisgah National Forest to a 50-foot waterfall with a walking area behind it.
US-276, Brevard, NC 28712, USA
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Mount Mitchell State Park
1,946-acre park on the highest peak east of the Mississippi, with camping, hiking & panoramic views.
2388 NC-128, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
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Pack Square Park
This community green space with a stage & shade trees is popular for festivals & events.
80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
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Pisgah National Forest
Vast park boasts forests, waterfalls, peaks & rivers, with on-site camping, hiking & picnic space.
North Carolina, USA
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Pritchard Park
Tree-lined urban park with a water feature & boulders that hosts a lively drum circle every Friday.
67 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA