Asheville is fun for the entire family, whether you want to kick back at one of Asheville’s many public parks or heat things up at the Food Lion Skate Park.
There are 7 Things To Do in Asheville listed on this page.
Asheville's Fun Depot
Asheville's only family entertainment center featuring: indoor and outdoor go-carts, indoor mini golf, multi-level laser tag, indoor batting cages, climbing wall, soft play area, bumper cars, arcade gallery, mini-bowling and more. Ride for fun or race to win…our outdoor track is two stories tall and 1/4 mile long - it's the only one of it's kind in Western North Carolina! Check out Asheville's only laser tag arena complete with black lights, music and fog, our fully-interactive game matches two teams head to head in our multi-level arena. Our state-of-the-art arcade gallery hosts over 110 games. With such a large selection and a frequently updated game selection, there is something every age and every skill level can enjoy. Fuel the Fun at The Depot Diner, located inside our facility. With a wide variety of menu items including pizza and burgers, and more healthy choices such as salads and wraps. The entire family will love Asheville's Fun Depot! | 828-277-2386 7 Roberts Road |
Beach at Lake Lure
Float on an inner tube, picnic in the shade, or just catch some rays at this beach in the mountains. Enjoy the Water Works with water slides and other soaking-wet fun. | 828-625-1373 2724 Memorial Highway |
Food Lion Skate Park
The Food Lion Skate Park offers a safe, challenging, and attractive skate park facility for skateboarders of all ages. The Skate Park offers daily skating and local, regional and national competitions. The Skate Park also offers summer camps and clinics at resonable rates. | 828-225-7184 3 Cherry Street |
Go Blue Ridge Card
Go Blue Ridge Card is a multi-attraction pass that INCLUDES admission to over 25 of Western North Carolina's most popular attractions and adventures. Pay just ONE LOW PRICE and use the pass to gain admission to top attractions, such as: Biltmore; Whitewater Rafting; Smoky Mountain Jet Boats; Grandfather Mountain; Chimney Rock Park; Linville Caverns; Tweetsie Railroad; Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville; Wine Tasting; and over 20 more! Comes with a FREE full-color guidebook, PLUS VIP savings on shopping & dining. Purchase a 2, 3, or 5-day duration pass depending on how long you are visiting and do as much as you like on each day. (You may take up to 2 weeks to use the days on the pass. Your days DO NOT need to be used consecutively.) Available at: www.GoBlueRidgeCard.com; Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, 37 Montford Ave.; and the Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center, Milepost 384 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. | 800-887-9103 Card available at various locations across Western North Carolina. |
The Health Adventure
Founded in 1968, The Health Adventure's mission is to serve as a health & science museum for children & today's families, dedicated to improving health awareness, promoting wellness lifestyles & increasing science & environmental literacy through programs & exhibits. The Health Adventure currently serves 130,000 people annually, mostly children, from 27 counties across NC and additional visitors from neighboring states through combined museum visits, school field trips & outreach classes. The Health Adventure explores the wonders of the human body & the world around us, encouraging curiosity, creativity & capacity for human discovery. Health, biological & physical science, technology & the scientific process are emphasized in our interactive exhibits & curricula. Our goal is to ensure students and families leave The Health Adventure & our programs more knowledgeable about health & science so they develop lifelong patterns of good health & independent learning and discovery. | 828-254-6373 2 South Pack Square |
Tweetsie Railroad
As North Carolina's original family theme park, Tweetsie Railroad is a unique attraction that allows children and families to explore their imaginations and a whole lot more. Be a cowboy, cowgirl, Indian or an engineer. Shop along Main Street, pan for gold or visit the Deer Park. Tweetsie has amusement rides for all ages and live entertainment throughout the park. And of course, hop aboard our historic steam-powered train for a fun-filled three-mile Wild West journey through the scenic mountains. Located in Blowing Rock, NC. | 828-264-9061 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane |
Waggers Dog Depot
The newest fun place for dogs in Asheville. We offer a delicious variety of homemade treats and chews, dog clothing, unique toys, accessories and pet photography. Use our stress-free grooming service, We do not cage pets or use cage dryers. Our State-of-the-Art Self Serve dog wash makes it fun and easy to wash your dog, bring the whole family. | 828-271-4741 1020 Merrimon Avenue |



