Adventures On Foot

Get out of the car and explore this beautiful region on foot. There are dozens of hiking trails, places to stroll, and a wide variety of breathtaking waterfalls.

• Hiking Trails
• Step Count Sightseeing
• Waterfalls

Gas-Free Sightseeing

Who says you need gasoline to get around and do some sightseeing? There are dozens of bicycle trails and various gas-free tour options.

• Cycling in the Blue Ridge
• Horseback Riding
• Whitewater Rafting

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 available at Asheville Visitor Center
• River Arts District

Downtown Asheville

Asheville features a pedestrian-friendly downtown lined with galleries, restaurants and boutiques, as well as a wide selection of on-street and inexpensive garage parking right in the center of things.

• Downtown Asheville
• Downtown Time Lapse Video
• Downtown in Pictures

Biltmore Village

Biltmore Village is a charming neighborhood just next to the gate to Biltmore. Park and walk to discover more than 40 quaint shops, eateries and galleries in 1900s-era historic homes and buildings.

• Historic Biltmore Village
• Biltmore Village Restaurants

Black Mountain

Black Mountain is a small, inviting and very walkable small town just east of Asheville. You can park and explore the great food, old fashioned hardware store, 50s style ice cream shops, and arts and crafts in a scenic setting.

• Black Mountain
• Black Mountain Restaurants

Park and Stay Attractions

You don't need to spend the day stopping and starting your car in the Asheville area. We have many sights and attractions that are well worth devoting an entire day, so you can park your car and forget about it.

• Biltmore
• Pack Place
• Chimney Rock

Gardens and Arboretum

Get back to nature with a visit to one of the Asheville area's beautiful gardens or the North Carolina Arboretum. These are great places to gaze on the beautiful native flora while saving gas.

• Area Gardens
• North Carolina Arboretum
• Botanical Gardens at Asheville

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 

Interactive Asheville