Best 70 things to do in Asheville, NC

Make a glass paperweight, ornament, pumpkin, or cup with one-on-one instruction

Try hot glass basics and make 1–3 pieces in a 3-hour workshop

Try hot glass basics in a small-group, 3-hour workshop

Design and create your own colorful fused glass tile with guided instruction

Trace Asheville’s Black history, culture, and community change by car

Trace Asheville’s Black history through East End landmarks

Float the French Broad River with comfy tubes and a shuttle back

Raft 5 miles of Class II–III rapids on French Broad Section 9 from Asheville

Self-guided kayak float past the Biltmore to Asheville’s River Arts District

Discover edible plants and mushrooms with expert guides and enjoy a trail-side tasting.

Meet 10–12 edible wild plants on a 1.5-hour stroll near downtown Asheville

Float the French Broad River and bar hop at 2–3 Asheville breweries

Raft the French Broad River and stop at riverside breweries

Float through Asheville’s River Arts District at sunset

Trek Cedar Rock Summit with ropes, forest views, and an optional brewery stop

Canoe the French Broad River and stop at Asheville breweries

Ride a custom-built jeep to a 3–4 mile guided hike in Pisgah Forest

Ride to mountain sunrise views and sip fresh coffee on a 2.5-hour Jeep tour

Ride a custom Jeep to at least 2 waterfalls and a Blue Ridge Parkway overlook

Ride the Blue Ridge Parkway in a custom Jeep with overlook stops

Walk downtown Asheville with 6–7 tasting stops and included drinks

Taste downtown Asheville with local food writer Stu Helm as your guide

Taste brunch bites and cocktails as you walk downtown Asheville

Float, swim, and connect tubes on the French Broad River