Things To Do

Enjoy the unique traditions of the Festival of Native Peoples in Cherokee or listen to the indie bands at LAAFF. Whatever your musical tastes, Asheville's music scene provides a compelling mix of musical sounds.

Outdoor recreation and outdoor adventures are seemingly endless in the Western North Carolina mountains, the outdoor playground of the Southeast.

Asheville has a thriving and vibrant nightlife scene, ranging from wine bars to friendly, neighborhood brewpubs to sidewalk cafes and coffee shops.

Asheville skipped the urban renewal process that stripped the character from many downtowns. Today, its rich architectural legacy with its mix of Art Deco, Beaux Arts and Neoclassical styles is the perfect backdrop to the city's edgy energy.

The Asheville arts scene is buzzing, featuring hundreds of fine artists, performing arts venues, mountain crafters, folk artists, hip arts neighborhoods, numerous art galleries and myriads of art events.

Sure you can do the typical tour by putting on some comfortable shoes, grabbing your binoculars and camera, and heading out. Instead, consider a tour twist—experience unique leaf looking via whitewater kayak, Segway, Jeep, train or llama.

Asheville has many activities fun for the whole family.

The mountains created a unique design challenge to the dean of American golf course designers, Donald Ross. He designed several courses in Western North Carolina, including the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa golf course.

Today, the Asheville area has evolved into a premier spa destination. The region features a diverse mix of treatments and wellness services virtually unheard-of outside major metropolitan areas.

Located just 15 miles away from downtown Asheville, Black Mountain offers old-time southern hospitality, small-town charm and unique dining.

An idyllic setting where the population hovers around a mere 2,500, Weaverville might surprise you as an anything-but-sleepy mountain town.

Bring a picnic basket as for a scenic drive north from Asheville on Merrimon Avenue toward the town of Woodfin. Parks, lakes and tree-lined streets offer sunny spots to enjoy rolling hills with a mountain backdrop.