Whitney's Guidebook for Summertime
In the mountains
Hiking & Waterplay
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadNantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19All the Best outdoor Mountain activities
Sliding Rock
Floating the French Broad is one of the favorite Asheville activities – for locals and visitors alike. Now that you’ve found us, here’s how to make the most out of your day on the river with family and friends. Check out our list, below, of items we recommend your bring to enjoy your Zen tubing staycation or vacation!
103 locals recommend
Zen Tubing
1648 Brevard RdFloating the French Broad is one of the favorite Asheville activities – for locals and visitors alike. Now that you’ve found us, here’s how to make the most out of your day on the river with family and friends. Check out our list, below, of items we recommend your bring to enjoy your Zen tubing staycation or vacation!
Sightseeing
Local Fly Shop with amazing guides to help you find a love for the sport!
7 locals recommend
Hunter Banks Fly Fishing
29 Montford AveLocal Fly Shop with amazing guides to help you find a love for the sport!
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdSee the animals of the Appalachian Mountains
At 6,684, Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. At its summit you'll find a 360° panoramic view of the surrounding Appalachian landscape, filled with mountains and valleys. Experience the gradual change in plant life as you ascend this epic mountain.
Mt. Mitchell Overlook
Blue Ridge ParkwayAt 6,684, Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. At its summit you'll find a 360° panoramic view of the surrounding Appalachian landscape, filled with mountains and valleys. Experience the gradual change in plant life as you ascend this epic mountain.
Travel through fertile valleys and down into mountain gorges. Offering 4 to 4.5 hour round-trip and special events in the beautiful Western North Carolina Mountains. Depot is in Bryson City, NC.
306 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StTravel through fertile valleys and down into mountain gorges. Offering 4 to 4.5 hour round-trip and special events in the beautiful Western North Carolina Mountains. Depot is in Bryson City, NC.
Biltmore
1 Lodge StA must see
Outdoor adventures
Fun for all ages
Asheville Treetops Adventure Park
85 Expo DrNavitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdRainy Day Fun
Perfect for every age
Fired Up Creative Lounge
26 Wall St
AR Workshop Asheville
100 Julian LnPerfect Place to create! Amazing place for indoor fun, perfect for every age!