The best family-friendly activities in Asheville for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Discover the best of Asheville on this 2-Hour Public or Private Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour with Local Guide. As you take in some of the...

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the River Arts District, where history, artistry, and resilience come to life. This community has...

Visit the world’s first stillhouse to legally use Wilkes County’s traditional steam-injected distillation method and you’ll discover why many experts consider our award-winning moonshines to...

The Asheville scavenger hunt players will use an app to find objects around the city to collect points, and complete fun challenges for points. Players...

Explore Asheville with Operation City Quest! Our scavenger hunt takes you around the city to find items in any order you want and perform exciting...

Join us and explore Asheville's dark side with this tour of Asheville's deadliest and most infamous stories of murder and mayhem. From the most infamous...

Explore the history of the most charming city of Appalachia, including its rise, growth, and how it continues to impress to this day. Discover what...

A delightful afternoon awaits as you interact with our friendly goats during a daily walk at 1:00 pm. Guests can pet, brush, and learn about...

As the only ghost tour in the city that stops at a cemetery, we are ready to give you an experience you won't forget! We...

Explore Asheville’s Music Scene! Yesterday and Today! We will tell you about Asheville’s connections to members of national and regional Music Halls of Fame. You...

Creativity abounds in Asheville and our artists love to take to the streets. Join us on a colorful urban art tour of the South Slope...

A visit to Buffalo Creek Ranch offers a delightful day of activities for all ages. Engage with friendly animals, including llamas, mini horses, and pygmy...

There is no better way to DISCOVER and EXPLORE Asheville! Hop-on board one of Cool Destinations’s nostalgic trolleys for a fully narrated journey, highlighting the...

Celebrate the most enchanting time of year with the Asheville Holiday Season City Tour—a sparkling, story-filled adventure that highlights the city’s festive charm, historic beauty,...

Fast Rivers opened in 1979. It's the second oldest company on the Nantahala River-- and our longevity is no accident. We're a small business and...

Explore Asheville on our 15-mile guided electric bike tour and see more of the city in one unforgettable ride! Our comfortable e-bikes make it easy...

This experience goes beyond a typical classroom-style workshop by giving you the chance to learn by doing. Instead of just talking through gear and techniques,...

Along the way, your expert guide will share fascinating insights into the region’s rich ecology, wildlife, and geology—bringing the forest to life through storytelling and...

Step back in time and explore the roots of the Blue Ridge Mountains! This is Perfect for all ages, this experience is equal parts education,...

Breathtaking vistas, intimate nature encounters, and rich mountain culture await! Highlights include stops at some of the Parkway’s most breathtaking overlooks, such as Craggy Pinnacle...

Your guide will share the science and stories behind the spectacle—explaining how the region’s rich biodiversity, elevation range, and climate create such vivid and lasting...