Asheville Area Attractions

We love Asheville! Running a Medspa makes us appreciate the wellness that comes to each of us because of our beautiful mountains and the many benefits we have from being located in the heart of the French Broad River Valley. Here are a few of our favorite places and the distance to our office from each.

Nearby Attractions

Blue Ridge Craft Trails

Biltmore Village
Tourist attraction
Blue Ridge Craft Trails, Asheville, NC 28803
 

Biltmore Estate and Gardens

Tourist attraction, Historical landmark, Museum
Biltmore, 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803
George W. Vanderbilt�s iconic French Renaissance ch�teau features 250 rooms, lavish gardens & tours.

French Broad River Park

Tourist attraction, Park
French Broad River Park, 508 Riverview Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
This riverside space features paved trails, a scenic overlook, open areas for play & a dog park.

River Arts District

Riverside Industrial
Arts organization, Tourist attraction
River Arts District, 3 River Arts Pl, Asheville, NC 28801
Quirky precinct with a cluster of art galleries open to the public, with brewpubs & dining nearby.
 

Biltmore Estate Winery

Winery, Tourist attraction
Biltmore Estate Winery, 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803
Historic winery & vineyards at the Biltmore Estate featuring tours & complimentary tastings.

Blue Spiral 1

Downtown
Tourist attraction, Art gallery
Blue Spiral 1, 38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Large 3-floor gallery for varied contemporary works by around 100 Southeastern artists.

Asheville Art Museum

Downtown
Tourist attraction, Museum, Art museum
Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
Collection of American art from the 20th & 21st centuries, plus art-related programs for all ages.

Pack Square Park

Downtown
Tourist attraction, Park
Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
This community green space with a stage & shade trees is popular for festivals & events.

George Masa Historic Marker

Downtown
Tourist attraction
George Masa Historic Marker, 1 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
 

Western North Carolina Nature Center

Tourist attraction, Park, Zoo
Western North Carolina Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
A zoo exploring flora & fauna of the Southern Appalachian region, with more than 60 animal species.

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center

Visitor center, Tourist attraction
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, 195 Hemphill Knob Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
 
Downtown
Tourist attraction, Art gallery
Woolworth Walk, 25 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801
Woolworth-store-now-gallery featuring diverse works by 175 local artists & a restored soda fountain.

Thomas Wolfe Memorial

Downtown
Tourist attraction, Museum, Historical landmark
Thomas Wolfe Memorial, 52 N Market St, Asheville, NC 28801
Memorial museum in the childhood home of writer Thomas Wolfe, with exhibits & educational programs.

Asheville Ghost Tours: Oldest & Original

Downtown
Tourist attraction
Asheville Ghost Tours: Oldest & Original, 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801
 

Chicken Alley Mural

Downtown
Tourist attraction
Chicken Alley Mural, 41 Carolina Ln, Asheville, NC 28801
This landmark mural features a 10 foot tall chicken & was painted by Molly Must in 2011.
 

Asheville Visitor Center

Montford Area Historic District
Tourist information center, Chamber of Commerce, Information centers, Visitor center
Asheville Visitor Center, 36 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
 
 

The Adventure Center of Asheville

Tourist attraction, Adventure sports center, Aerial sports center, Cycling park, Summer camp
The Adventure Center of Asheville, 85 Expo Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
 
 

Reed Creek Greenway

Montford Area Historic District
Tourist attraction, Park
Reed Creek Greenway, West of, Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801
 

Southern Highland Craft Guild, Folk Art Center

Tourist attraction, Art gallery, Art museum, Arts organization, Library, Museum, Art center
Southern Highland Craft Guild, Folk Art Center, 382 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Asheville, NC 28805
Galleries of traditional & modern Southern Appalachian crafts, with a library & gift shop.
Five Points
Tourist attraction, Botanical garden
Botanical Gardens at Asheville, 151 WT Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC 28804
A half-mile trail meanders through these gardens that feature 600+ species of Appalachian plants.

Grovewood Village

Grove Park- Sunset
Tourist attraction, Art gallery, Handicraft museum, Historical landmark, Historical place museum
Grovewood Village, 111 Grovewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804
Quaint, historic place with artist studios, museums & a sculpture garden, plus a restaurant.

Haw Creek Valley Overlook

Tourist attraction, Scenic spot
Haw Creek Valley Overlook, 3800 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Asheville, NC 28805
Scenic observation point & hiking destination offering picturesque mountain & valley views.
 
Tourist attraction, Park
Lake Julian Park, 37 LAKE JULIAN RD, Arden, NC 28704
County park with volleyball court, horseshoe pits, disc-golf course, rental boats & picnic shelters.

Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary

Tourist attraction, Bird watching area
Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1056 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
 

The North Carolina Arboretum

Tourist attraction, Botanical garden, Garden, Hiking area, Nature preserve, Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
Arboretum in a forest with mountain views, gardens & a bonsai exhibit, plus hiking & biking paths.
 

Tanbark Ridge Overlook

Tourist attraction, Observation deck, Scenic spot
Tanbark Ridge Overlook, 3767 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Asheville, NC 28804
 

Walnut Cove Overlook

Tourist attraction, Scenic spot
Walnut Cove Overlook, 3964 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Arden, NC 28704
 
 

Main Street Nature Park Weaverville NC

Tourist attraction, Park
Main Street Nature Park Weaverville nc, 25 US-19 BUS, Weaverville, NC 28787
 
 

Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center

Tourist attraction, Museum
Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center, 223 W State St, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Museum in a 1921 firehouse tracing regional history with photos, artifacts & temporary exhibitions.
 

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Tourist attraction, Park, State park, Observation deck
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, Chimney Rock, NC 28720
State park on a 315-ft. granite monolith with a waterfall, hiking trails & supervised rock climbing.
 

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