Best 46 things to do in Asheville, NC

Sample local brews on a guided walk to 3 Downtown Asheville breweries

Taste Asheville’s downtown classics with 5 stops and 2 drink pairings

2.5-hour small-plate crawl with 6+ stops and 3 drink pairings in Downtown Asheville

Discover Asheville's history and vibrant arts scene on a guided electric bike ride.

Plan a private 8-hour day trip with a tailored route from Asheville

Plan a private 5-hour day trip around Asheville, with stops chosen by your group

Scenic drive to two vineyards outside Asheville

Blow your own glass piece in 30 minutes with one-on-one instruction

Make your own glass marble, pendant, or icicle with one-on-one instruction

Sculpt a soft glass pendant in a 60-minute beginner-friendly class in Asheville

Shape your own mini glass sculpture with torch basics in 50 minutes

Make your own fused glass tile with a guided studio session

Make your own glass keepsake with one-on-one instruction in 30 minutes

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

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

Private calm-water rafting for up to 5, with a guide on the French Broad River

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