Whether you want to hop on a trolley for an historic tour, ride a wacky purple bus, take in the sights on a Segway, or just take your time on a walking tour, we've got what you need. Any way you choose from the tours listed below, you're sure to enjoy your trek while taking in the sights and sounds of Asheville.
There are 18 Things To Do in Asheville listed on this page.
Asheville Downtown Gallery Association
 | Take a self-guided tour and explore the diversity of art found in downtown Asheville galleries. City Center Art Walks held annually in April, June, August and October. |  828-258-0710 11 Biltmore Avenue |
Asheville Ghost Trolley
| Relax on our trolley as you weave and twist through the oldest, and most haunted, mountains to visit the chilling sites of Asheville. Spend 60-90 minutes absorbed in the darkest clouds of the “Land of the Sky. | 828-681-8585 Buyer's Agent at 37 Montford Ave |
Asheville Historic Tours
| Step back in time to glimpse the history of Asheville. Come along on a walking architecture/history tour of Montford, Asheville's first Historic District, or learn about the diverse architecture and shopkeepers who were the foundation of downtown Asheville's development. You can stroll or drive the winding paths of a Victorian "rural" garden cemetery on a visit to Riverside Cemetery. | 828-777-1014 333 Montford Avenue |
Asheville Historic Trolley Tours
| You'll tour through Montford Historic District, one of the largest historic districts in North Carolina! You'll see Asheville's impressive collection of Queen Ann style historic homes, the exquisite Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa where six U.S. presidents and countless celebrities and historical figures have visited, see the Thomas Wolfe Home and Museum, travel through Battery Park shopping and restaurant district and the Grove Arcade, Visit Pack Square cultural area, Biltmore Village, River Arts District, enjoy fabulous mountain views and so much more. Our professionally trained tour guides will relate the history and lore of Asheville… the Paris of the South. Your guide will combine humorous stories and historical information into a fun-filled tour. Asheville's Longest Running Trolley Line. Unlimited Hop-On & Hop-Off Privileges | 828-681-8585 37 Montford Avenue |
Asheville Urban Trail
| The Asheville Urban Trail has often been called Asheville's "museum without walls." Started by a small group of citizens interested in helping revitalize downtown, the Urban Trail consists of thirty stations of bronze sculpture around downtown. Each station has a plaque illuminating some of the very interesting history of downtown's development and the various notable people who once lived here. Mostly local artists helped to create the whimsical bronze sculptures and other art works that are found at each station. The tour is a 1.7 mile walk that begins and ends at Pack Place and takes about two hours to complete in its entirety. Groups can arrange to schedule a tour guide by contacting Christy Ammerman at the Asheville Area Arts Council 10 days to 2 weeks in advance of their desired tour date. Guide-led group tours are $5/adult and $2/child. Additionally, walking guides and maps are available for self-guided tours free of charge at Pack Place and the Asheville Area Arts Council. | 828-258-0710 Downtown Asheville |
Asheville Visitor Center
| The first step to your Asheville experience, get information, directions and the latest news. Features public restrooms, maps, brochures and WI-FI. Purchase tickets here for Biltmore, the trolley tours and golf coupon books. | 828-258-6103 36 Montford Avenue |
BioWheels
| BioWheels is your complete bicycle outfitter. Bicycle rentals are available for mountain bikes, road bikes and hybrid bikes, and BioWheels is your resource for self-guided tour routes, maps and guidebooks for bicycle rides on the area forest lands, on the Blue Ridge Parkway and around downtown Asheville. BioWheels offers full-service bicycle repairs for all models and sales for new bikes and accessories. BioWheels is the exclusive dealer in WNC for 14 lines of bikes featuring road bikes, mountain bikes, commuter & touring bikes and kids bikes from Cannondale, Cervelo, Jamis, Scott, Bianchi, GT, Schwinn, Look, Niner, Spot Brand, Ellsworth, Independent Fabrication, Maverick, Breezer. Everyone on staff is a bicycle enthusiast with an incredible wealth of knowledge & experience. BioWheels operates in downtown Asheville in the city's first commercial "green" building - look for the solar panels on the roof. Enjoy your ride! | 828-236-2453 81 Coxe Avenue |
Blue Ridge Motion Pictures
| Studio tour offers a guided walk through of the sound stages, wet stage for water effects, re-enactment of scenes from projects filmed and some of the secrets of movie production from an insider’s viewpoint. | 828-296-1499 12 Old Charlotte Highway |
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
| This National Park Service site honors the accomplishments of American poet Carl Sandburg. Take a guided tour of the historic home; visit the farm and trails. Free for farm and trails. Fee for house tour; cash and check only. | 828-693-4178 81 Carl Sandburg Lane |
Falcon AirLink, Inc.
| Falcon AirLink, Inc. is a locally-owned and operated helicopter tour service based out of the Asheville Regional Airport offering sightseeing and custom aerial rides for the mountains of Western North Carolina. | 828-684-9990 One Aviation Way |
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. |
Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville
| Hop aboard one of Gray Line's nostalgic RED trolleys for a fully narrated journey, highlighting the history, homes and hot-spots of this "City of Surprises." The Gray Line Trolley Tour includes all major points of interest including the diverse Montford Historic District, legendary Grove Park, Art Deco-rich downtown Asheville, the artsy and edgy River Arts District and the quaint and historic Biltmore Village. Remain onboard for a comprehensive 1.5 to 1.75 hour tour, or hop-off at any of Gray Line's 7 trolley stops along the route to shop dine and explore, then re-board the next trolley to continue your tour. The tour also includes FREE admission into the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Historic Site. Join the tour at the Asheville Visitor Center or any tour stop and enjoy old-fashioned fun for everyone! | 828-251-8687 Departs from the Asheville Visitor Center, and various area locations |
Grove Arcade
| Asheville's Grove Arcade offers boutique shopping, unique dining and regional crafts in a downtown architectural wonder. The building is open daily and features an outdoor portico market. A downloadable building tour is available on the website. | 828-252-7799 1 Page Avenue |
Haunted Ghost Tours of Asheville
| Step into the world of the unknown with the Haunted Ghost Tour of Asheville for a hair-raising 90-minute tour into the spirit realm of this mountain town. Join us for a leisurely stroll and search along the shadowy streets. Be sure to bring your digital camera, as we promise that you will get paranormal pictures. This tour covers less than a mile. | 828-355-5855 Haywood Park Hotel |
LaZoom Comedy Tour
| Hop aboard the big purple bio-diesel fueled fun bus and learn the history of Asheville like you've never heard it before! Enjoy a 90-minute slap stick comedy tour exploring Asheville. Fun for the whole family. Get on the bus! | 828-225-6932 90 Biltmore Avenue, starting location |
Moving Sidewalk Tours
| Enjoy the glide of Asheville's only downtown Segway Tour. Starting at the Asheville Visitor Center, you will receive training followed by a 2 to 2.5 hour tour of downtown including the Grove Arcade, the Asheville Urban Trail and parts of the Montford Historic District. | 828-776-8687 Asheville Visitor Center |
Oconaluftee Indian Village
| Since 1952, visitors have been traveling back in time to experience the Cherokee way of life, circa 1750, at the Oconaluftee Indian Village - a live working Indian village. While on tour, visitors will see residents in native dress involved in numerous activities - many still practiced today - such as canoe hulling, preparing cornbread, arrowhead knapping, mask making, pottery, storytelling, basket weaving, beading, and other native skills. While at the Village Square, don't miss the outdoor mini-drama "A Time of War," a conflict between white militant settlers and the Cherokee. The Village also offers "Hands-on Cherokee" pottery, basket weaving, and beading classes, where Cherokee craftsman teach techniques thousands of years old. Call to register for classes. Limit 20 people. | 828-497-2111 Drama Road |
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
| We've got the fun and the fish! Tour our exhibits! Walk our trails! Feed the fish! Operated by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education offers visitors an opportunity to explore the natural world of a mountain cove forest. Located at the states largest trout hatchery, feed brook, brown, and rainbow trout which are raised from eggs and then released in local streams and rivers. Enjoy our wildlife garden, our award winning film, and the NC WILD store. Wildlife education programs are also available for the public and groups. Located 10 minutes from Brevard in the Pisgah National Forest. | 828-877-4423 1401 Fish Hatchery Road |