Asheville Brews Cruise is perhaps the most unique way to savor the city's brewing scene. Beer lovers simply climb aboard a comfortable van, and begin a journey to three of the city's seven breweries. Along the way, they learn how Asheville became such a lively brewing city. At the first stop, there's a detailed tour and time for samples. And then, it's on to the next brewery for an overview of their beer and brewing style while enjoying more generous beer samples. The final stop also includes beer samples and the opportunity to dine. The tour costs include trip and beer samples.

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Take a self-guided tour and explore the diversity of art found in downtown Asheville galleries. City Center Art Walks held annually in April, June, August and October.

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Relax on our trolley as you weave and twist through the oldest, and most haunted, mountains to visit the chilling sites of Asheville. Spend 60-90 minutes absorbed in the darkest clouds of the "Land of the Sky.

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Explore the history of Asheville through its fascinating stories and architecture. Comprehensive and entertaining, the walking tours capture the past that shaped Asheville. Step back in time to glimpse the visible remnants of Asheville's past. Come along on a walking architecture/history tour of Montford, Asheville's first historic district, or learn about the diverse architecture and shopkeepers who were the foundation of downtown Asheville's development. You can stroll or drive the winding paths of a Victorian "rural" garden cemetery on a visit to Riverside Cemetery. A self guided tour of Riverside Cemetery is available at the Asheville Visitors Center on CD or can be downloaded from www.history-at-hand.com. All tours are by appointment to allow the greatest flexibility in scheduling.

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You'll tour through Montford Historic District, one of the largest historic districts in North Carolina! You'll see Asheville's impressive collection of Queen Ann style historic homes, the exquisite Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa where six U.S. presidents and countless celebrities and historical figures have visited, see the Thomas Wolfe Home and Museum, travel through Battery Park shopping and restaurant district and the Grove Arcade, Visit Pack Square cultural area, Biltmore Village, River Arts District, enjoy fabulous mountain views and so much more. Our professionally trained tour guides will relate the history and lore of Asheville… the Paris of the South. Your guide will combine humorous stories and historical information into a fun-filled tour. Asheville's Longest Running Trolley Line. Unlimited Hop-On & Hop-Off Privileges

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The Asheville Urban Trail has often been called Asheville's "museum without walls." Started by a small group of citizens interested in helping revitalize downtown, the Urban Trail consists of thirty stations of bronze sculpture around downtown. Each station has a plaque illuminating some of the very interesting history of downtown's development and the various notable people who once lived here. Mostly local artists helped to create the whimsical bronze sculptures and other art works that are found at each station. The tour is a 1.7 mile walk that begins and ends at Pack Place and takes about two hours to complete in its entirety. Groups can arrange to schedule a tour guide by contacting Christy Ammerman at the Asheville Area Arts Council 10 days to 2 weeks in advance of their desired tour date. Guide-led group tours are $5/adult and $2/child. Additionally, walking guides and maps are available for self-guided tours free of charge at Pack Place and the Asheville Area Arts Council.

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The first step to your Asheville experience, get information, directions and the latest news. Features public restrooms, maps, brochures and WI-FI. Purchase tickets here for Biltmore, the trolley tours and golf coupon books.

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BioWheels is your complete bicycle outfitter. Bicycle rentals are available for mountain bikes, road bikes and hybrid bikes, and BioWheels is your resource for self-guided tour routes, maps and guidebooks for bicycle rides on the area forest lands, on the Blue Ridge Parkway and around downtown Asheville. BioWheels offers full-service bicycle repairs for all models and sales for new bikes and accessories. BioWheels is the exclusive dealer in WNC for 14 lines of bikes featuring road bikes, mountain bikes, commuter & touring bikes and kids bikes from Cannondale, Cervelo, Jamis, Scott, Bianchi, GT, Schwinn, Look, Niner, Spot Brand, Ellsworth, Independent Fabrication, Maverick, Breezer. Everyone on staff is a bicycle enthusiast with an incredible wealth of knowledge & experience. BioWheels operates in downtown Asheville in the city's first commercial "green" building - look for the solar panels on the roof. Enjoy your ride!

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This National Park Service site honors the accomplishments of American poet Carl Sandburg. Take a guided tour of the historic home; visit the farm and trails. Free for farm and trails. Fee for house tour; cash and check only.

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Falcon AirLink, Inc. is a locally-owned and operated helicopter tour service based out of the Asheville Regional Airport offering sightseeing and custom aerial rides for the mountains of Western North Carolina.

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Step into the world of the unknown with the Ghost & Haunt Tour of Asheville for a hair-raising 90-minute tour into the spirit realm of this mountain town. Join us for a leisurely stroll and search along the shadowy streets. Be sure to bring your digital camera, as we promise that you will get paranormal pictures. This tour covers less than a mile.

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Ghost Hunters of Asheville offer paranormal enthusiasts three separate ghost tours to hunt spirits in Asheville's supernatural world. These 90-minute tours cover different aspects of historic, haunted Asheville. Our exclusive interactive downtown tour uses ghost-hunting equipment and guarantees paranormal photographs. Historic Montford District's architectural beauty and stunning landscapes serve as backdrop for hunting ghostly specters. Riverside Cemetery beckons to those who dare enter and commingle with the ghosts of eras past. Our superior customer service includes free use of ghost-hunting equipment, no minimum number of guests required for tour, smaller tour sizes for more personal attention and one-hour pre-tour cancellation policy. Call to reserve your special spot today! We look forward to sharing our ghost hunting adventures with you.

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Asheville's most popular tour! Hop aboard one of Gray Line's nostalgic red trolleys for a fully narrated journey, highlighting the history, homes and hot-spots of this "City of Surprises." The Gray Line Trolley Tour includes all major points of interest including the diverse Montford Historic District, legendary Grove Park Inn, Art Deco-rich downtown Asheville, the artsy and edgy River Arts District and quaint Historic Biltmore Village. Remain onboard for a comprehensive 1.5 to 1.75 hour tour, or hop-off at any of Gray Line's eight trolley stops along the route to shop dine and explore, then re-board the next trolley to continue your tour. The tour also includes free admission into the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Historic Site. Join the tour at the Asheville Visitor Center or any tour stop and enjoy old-fashioned fun for everyone!

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Asheville's Grove Arcade offers boutique shopping, unique dining and regional crafts in a downtown architectural wonder. The building is open daily and features an outdoor portico market. A downloadable building tour is available on the website.

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Definitely not your mamma's typical tour bus experience, LaZoom is Asheville's only rolling comedy tour bus. One of WNC's most unique things to do, LaZoom's 90-minute odyssey through Asheville spells quirky fun for both first-time visitors and long-time residents. Each tour takes you to Asheville's favorite neighborhoods and landmarks and features a knowledgeable and witty tour guide, a heavy dose of corny jokes, and slapstick characters all along the way. So, prepare to laugh your socks off and Get on the Bus! Voted Asheville's #1 attraction by previous LaZoom bus riders on TripAdvisor.com.

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Enjoy the glide of Asheville's only downtown Segway Tour. Starting at the Asheville Visitor Center, you will receive training followed by a 2 to 2.5 hour tour of downtown including the Grove Arcade, the Asheville Urban Trail and parts of the Montford Historic District.

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Come out to experience Western North Carolina's newest adventure, Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours. The first of it's kind in the Asheville area, this three hour tour includes 11 zipline experiences and five sky bridges over 22 acres of scenic vistas. Your experience is not only an adventure but an opportunity to learn about the history, culture, and plants and wildlife that make Western NC so unique. You will reach elevations of over 80 feet as you glide through the trees with gradual elevation change. This experience is not a "drop and stop" adventure but more like soaring at birdseye view through grand white oaks, blooming frazier magnolias, flame azaleas, thick mountain laurel and rhododendron. Learn and see the plight of the Hemlock and efforts being taken to save this majestic tree in danger of disappearing in the region. Canopy Rangers escort each small group throughout the tour to share knowledge and monitor your ride. Active participation in your adventure experience is required.

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We've got the fun and the fish! Tour our exhibits! Walk our trails! Feed the fish! Operated by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education offers visitors an opportunity to explore the natural world of a mountain cove forest. Located at the states largest trout hatchery, feed brook, brown and rainbow trout which are raised from eggs and then released in local streams and rivers. Enjoy our wildlife garden, our award-winning film, and the NC WILD store. Wildlife education programs are also available for the public and groups. Located 10 minutes from Brevard in the Pisgah National Forest.

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Asheville, North Carolina is truly a destination for food, art, wine, history lovers and anyone who appreciates the grandeur of a mountain setting. It is said that the spirit of these mountains brought artisans of all kinds to Asheville,from world-class craftspeople to world-famous authors. But, few people know about the growing wine industry here in North Carolina. We invite you to come explore the scenic beauty of Western North Carolinas fall leaves, and taste the fruits of the vineyards. From the mountains of Asheville to the vast Yadkin Valley come explore, learn and taste with us on a fully escorted day tour. All tours leave at 9:00 a.m. and return around 6:00 p.m. Tours are $99.00 per person. Tour highlights include.... *Escorted by Certified Sommelier *Behind the scenes visits of 3 wineries *Wineries tasting fees *Picnic lunch overlooking vineyard *Scenic chauffeured ride *Fun, educational and entertaining Please book 24 hours in advance

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