1. Go Blue Ridge, Save Big

Go Blue Ridge Card is a multi-attraction pass that gives you access to more than 25 of Western North Carolina's most popular attractions and adventures, at the best value. Create your own experience based on what you want to do. The Go Blue Ridge Card is available at the Asheville Visitor Center and online.

• Asheville Visitor Center
• Go Blue Ridge Card 

2. Psst…Mid-Week Room Savings

Typically, more rooms are availabile mid-week, so nightly rates at accommodations may be lower during these days. Consider coming to town Sunday through Thursday nights. Call accommodations directly or let the Visitor Center Concierge be your guide to hot mid-week deals on cool Asheville digs!

• Packages & Deals
• Visitor Center Concierge

3. Nature’s Museum

Skip admission by exploring the multitude of free natural attractions in the Asheville area including parks, waterfalls, scenic vistas and more than 2,000 miles of hiking and biking trails. Entry to the Asheville Botanical Gardens is free year-round, and the minimal entry fee at the North Carolina Arboretum is waived on the first Tuesday of every month.

Free Things To Do

• North Carolina Arboretum
• Botanical Gardens

4. Make Your Gas Last

Road trip warriors need not hand over their keys. There are lots of ways to optimize the fuel economy of your vehicle such as keeping up with routine maintenance and making sure your tires are properly inflated. The EPA also suggests that you slow down and use cruise control on the highway, which is easy to do on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. A road trip to Asheville isn't as costly as you might think…

• Gas Cost to Asheville 
• Scenic Drives 
• Park the Car Adventures 
• FuelEconomy.gov

5. Expert Advice

If you arrive in Asheville without a room, save time and money by stopping by the Asheville Visitor Center. Not only can the concierge hunt for your room but you can also ask about Last Minute Deals of the Day from area accommodations.

• Asheville Visitor Center

6. Adventure Coupons

Save cash on attractions, whitewater rafting, museums, local theatre, tours and accommodations with our outdoor adventure coupons.

• Outdoor Adventure Coupons

7. Self-guided Tours

Embark on a self-guided tour. If you love art, visit the River Arts District to watch local artists in action and buy directly from them. Grab a map at the Asheville Visitor Center to one of the area's many self-guided tour opportunities.

• Asheville Urban Trail
• Downtown Gallery Guide
• River Arts District

8. Low-cost Lunch

Pack a picnic and head to some of the many trails and scenic overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Asheville area has a plethora of tailgate and fresh markets where you can fill your picnic basket with inexpensive, local treats. Tailgate markets are known as a places to try free samples of local delicacies, jams, cheeses and artisan breads. Mmm…free samples.

• Tailgate & Farmers Markets
• Culinary Adventures

9. Tours Galore

Leave your car behind and let a trolley, Segway or rickshaw guide you to Asheville sites. Fueled by biodiesel, historical tour La­Zoom blends comedy, music and colorful theatrics for guests of all ages. Relax on a bicycle-drawn rickshaw as you cruise downtown, the River Arts District or historic Montford neighborhood.

• Tours of Asheville
• Moving Sidewalk Tours
• LaZoom Comedy Tour  

10. Live Entertainment

Every Friday night musicians take to the streets of Asheville for the local drum circle in Pritchard Park. Street performers create a soundtrack for your evening stroll and many restaurants transition to music venues at night, with little or no cover charge. Grab a local entertainment guide to see where the area’s talented performers will be headlining.

• Drum Circle
• Summer Music Festivals
• Asheville Nightlife  

Interactive Asheville