Things to Do in Asheville
Asheville Things To Do Guide
Situated in the beautiful mountains, Asheville is home to a huge range of activities and sights to see. Whether a person is into the great outdoors or prefers appreciating the arts, there is a plethora of things to do in Asheville for everyone.
Many of the Asheville attractions are centered around the arts. People who express themselves in the performing and visual arts and call Asheville their home, share their visions with those around them in the Rivers Arts District. People can enjoy a leisurely walk between different art studios and also watch artists as they work and perhaps even be a part of it. Additionally, people can visit one of the several galleries downtown that are a part of the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association. These galleries are open several days per week and participate in events that offer free food and free wine for those that wander downtown to appreciate works completed by local Asheville artists.
Those who are looking for stuff to do in Asheville after the sun goes down will be happy to know that the city doesn’t go to sleep at night. The Orange Peel is located downtown and is considered to be one of the hottest music venues in the country. It has a spacious open floor design with a large dance floor. The giant fan overhead keeps patrons cool as they dance to their favorite local and national bands on stage. The full bar serves a wide range of drinks whether someone is looking for a local brew or a fruity mixed drink. For the largest selection of microbrews and homebrews, people can head over to the Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company. Here, one can also enjoy a discounted movie on the big screen while sitting on vintage furniture and enjoying a slice of pizza. Whether during the day or at night, there are several Asheville activities available to keep anyone entertained.
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Colburn Earth Science Museum
- Downtown Asheville
Members receive free admission and discounts at a science museum with more than 4,500 mineral specimens, including more than 1,000 gemstones
Asheville Community Yoga
- Woodfin
Donation-based yoga studio's experienced instructors share yoga workouts with students from all walks of life
Friends & Fiberworks
- Asheville
Yarn from international distributors and local fiber artists; classes cover topics ranging from knitting to fabric dyeing
RiverGirl Fishing Company
- Historic Todd
Groups of aqueous adventurers float along the peaceful waters of New River atop new tubes with built-in headrests
Skydive East Tennessee
- 2
Jump from 11,000 feet in the air and freefall for 45 seconds before a 5-minute parachute ride over the scenic Smoky Mountains
Rock Dimensions
Guests scramble up an outdoor climbing tower outfitted in a harness, helmet, and climbing shoes, while instructed from the ground by staff
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Asheville changed drastically in the half-century following 1880. Railroad workers broke through the Appalachian Mountains' natural barrier and connected the city to the world, forever changing its culture and social zeitgeist. Though decades have passed, Brenda Seright Williams still feels the impact of this period, and the tour guide isn't content to let it fade into history. As it says on her website, she believes "the study of those who came before can inspire us to stretch our own limits."
Her Urban Trail walking tours not only explore the 19th century’s Gilded Age but also tiptoe through four other time periods, including the Frontier Period and the Age of String Cheese. Alternatively, Brenda shifts the spotlight to Asheville's pivotal female figures during the aptly named Herstory tours. However, neither of these excursions are cookie-cutter adventures. To weave her stories, Brenda has conducted more than 100 interviews and spent countless hours researching minute details and the correct pronunciation of the word "pioneer."
