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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River and Earth Adventures
- Elizabethton
Guide and geologist teams lead tours through cavern chambers more than 550 million years old and teach about formations and cave history
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
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
Rock Dimensions
Guests scramble up an outdoor climbing tower outfitted in a harness, helmet, and climbing shoes, while instructed from the ground by staff
Cooter's Place
- Gatlinburg
Dukes of Hazzard museum houses an indoor go-kart track and 18-hole mini-golf course alongside props and costumes from the show
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When Tom Jackson designed the golf course at High Vista Country Club in 1976, he made sure that the 540-acre parcel would complement the soon-to-be clubhouse, a stone-hunting lodge constructed on the site in 1928 that overlooked the dramatic surroundings. From its lofty perch, visitors can survey the valley below and the Chestnut Mountain Ridge in the distance. The founding "fore" fathers appropriated the magnificent old structure as the first clubhouse, a suitable starting place for the 18-hole championship golf course.
Referred to as the “Old Club House” today, the building still watches over the 6,831-yard championship course, which features frequent elevation changes and mountain-fed ponds that come into play on at least six holes. Towering oak and pine trees frame the course's fairways, and bright azaleas punctuate the grounds to lend the greenery a dose of vibrant color, especially if the surrounding leaves go on strike and stay green during autumn.
Aside from the championship golf course, High Vista Country Club also features a private dining hall, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and social clubs. The club offers holiday party packages for up to 125 that include a cash bar, buffet or plated dinner, cleanup and setup, linens, tables, chairs, silverware, centerpieces, and use of the dance floor.
Course at a Glance:
18-hole, par 72 course
Total length of 6,831 yards from the back tees
Course rating of 73.7 from the back tees
Course slope of 739 from the back tees
Five sets of tees per hole
