Insider Guide | Summer in Asheville
Asheville and the surrounding area is a beautiful place to spend the summer, with its scenic views and vibrant culture. There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy, such as hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains or rafting on the French Broad River. You can also explore the city’s eclectic downtown area, with its diverse food scene, live music venues, and art galleries. We rounded up some awesome things to do this summer!
Activities in the City:
Asheville By Foot
2 South Pack Square
Asheville Brews Cruise
2 South Pack Square
Asheville Urban Trail
Downtown Asheville
Asheville Rooftop Bar Tour
Various locations
Eating Asheville
Various locations
The Flying Bike
170 Lyman Street, Suite #2
La Zoom Comedy Tour
76 Biltmore Avenue
Rainy Day Activities:
Asheville Art Museum
2 South Pack Square
Asheville Cotton Mill Studios
122 Riverside Drive
Asheville Pinball Museum
1 Battle Square
Benjamin Walls Gallery
38 Broadway Street
Folk Art Center
Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway
Momentum Gallery
52 Broadway Street
Moog Music Factory
160 Broadway Street
Well Played Board Game Cafe
162 Coxe Avenue #101
Outdoor Activities:
Asheville City Soccer Club
32 Buchanan Place
Asheville Hiking Tours
Various locations
Asheville Tourists
30 Buchanan Place
Chimney Rock Park
431 Main Street, Chimney Rock
Navitat
242 Poverty Branch Road, Barnardsville
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Fredrick Olmsted Way
Sliding Rock
7851 Pisgah Highway, Brevard
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside Drive
1648 Brevard Road
Special Events:
Asheville Art in the Park
Pack Square
Big Crafty
Pack Square
Downtown After 5
North Lexington Avenue
Montford Park Players
92 Gay Street
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
UNC Asheville
Shindig on the Green
Pack Square
Happenings Near Asheville:
Black Mountain Center of the Arts
225 West State Street, Black Mountain
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview
Highlands Motoring Festival
411 Pine Street, Highlands
Music on Main
Main Street, Weaverville
Rhythm + Brews
South Main Street, Hendersonville
