Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Asheville

"Another architectural jewel, the unique Grove Arcade combines Art Deco, Italian Renaissance, and Gothic elements. Instead of leveling the foundation, Grove Arcade’s designers decided to follow the natural topography instead, a very noticeable feature when walking the shopping center’s sloping marble hallways. Grove Arcade, 1 Page Avenue, Asheville, NC, USA, +1 828 252 7799"

"Also known as the Arcade Building, the place is a wonderful pit stop for shopping and refreshments. The Grove Arcade was built between 1926 and 1929 and has a very Tudor’ish Gothic architectural style. It was renovated and reopened in 2002 and offers an array of stuffs like book shops, handmade crafts, Jewellery, antiques and so much more."

"The Grove Arcade was one of the first indoor shopping malls in all of the country, which makes it a unique mix of historical and fun on this list of places to go in the city of Asheville. Like many spots in this North Carolina city, it has existed for almost a century. Better yet, it has something for everyone."

"Out of all of the Asheville Parks, we love visiting French Broad River Park first thing in the morning. This park also has a dog park and walking trails that connect into Carrier Park. If you are looking for a park that follows the French Broad River and is in West Asheville past the River Arts District, don’t miss the French Broad River Park."

"Sitting atop downtown with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains is famed Grove Park Inn, a luxury mountain resort built soon after the completion of the Biltmore Estate. Behind the resort, the Vanderbilts founded an arts and crafts hub that now features an antique car museum, working artists studios, and restaurant. Grovewood Village, 111 Grovewood Road, Adjacent to The Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC, USA, +1 828 253 7651"

"This historic site is home to the Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum, the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum, and the nationally-recognized Grovewood Gallery. Grovewood Village has something for everyone. Your visit could include a leisurely stroll through the sculpture gardens, a lesson on vintage automobiles, or a meal at the contemporary Golden Fleece restaurant."

"Address: 1056 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804Free and donation-based parking at the Sanctuary and surrounding lots/streetsPermit for dogs and boats at Lake (no dogs allowed at the Sanctuary)Perimeter Trail Length: 2.1-mile loopGrab Our Complete Guide To Beaver Lake. For hiking in Asheville, NC you’ll love this local spot. Beaver Lake Trail and Bird Sanctuary are stunning throughout the year."

"Although not technically one of the public parks in Asheville, NC, Beaver Lake is privately owned but open to the public for picnics and leisurely strolling. Here, you can walk the 2+-mile nature trail or visit the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary. If you love bird watching and nature trails at the Asheville parks, don’t skip a visit to Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary in North Asheville."

"Address: 151 W T. Weaver Boulevard, Asheville, NC 28804Free to enter and casual nature trails to walkDon’t Miss All Of The Fun Things You Can Do At Asheville’s Botanical Gardens. One of the lesser-known hikes in Asheville, don’t miss the quiet nature trails at the Botanical Gardens At Asheville located within UNC-AVL. Here, find quiet pathways ensconced within rare and endangered wildflowers."

"We wrote all about Botanical Gardens At Asheville on Uncorked Asheville. Don’t miss their easy and short nature trails and rare wildflowers. If you are loving the parks in Asheville, NC, and are looking for gardens, head over to the Asheville Botanical Gardens."

"Highway 209 is a gorgeous stretch of asphalt that’ll take you up by Lake Junaluska, right along the Pigeon River, and eventually, to Haywood 209 Cafe. Here, they’re whipping up overflowing breakfast plates and serving locally-roasted coffee from Smoky Mountain Roasters—all for shockingly reasonable prices. Don’t leave without trying the Toad in a Hole for breakfast!"

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"President Obama drew attention to this no-frills, lunch-only Asheville BBQ spot when he stopped here on the campaign trail. Today, 12 Bones Smokehouse is still resoundingly popular with locals, who come here primarily for the blueberry BBQ chipotle ribs, luscious corn pudding, and top-notch pickled okra. While the interior isn’t fancy, the food is fine."

"The premiere, go-to smokehouse of Asheville, North Carolina, 12 Bones Smokehouse is famous across the city. Essentially, if you’re a foodie, it’s one of the places to see that you shouldn’t miss. Opened first by Sabra Kelley and Tom Montgomery, 12 Bones Smokehouse specializes in slow-smoked meats, all cooked on cherry and oak wood."

"12 Bones Smokehouse is known for making everything for its menu from scratch. They use both old family and modern recipes to create tasty treats for their patrons."