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What to do with kids around Asheville, NC
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items I grew up in Asheville, NC and am raising six kids here now. These are my favorite things to do with my kids near Asheville.
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Outdoor Activities
These are the best places to entertain your kids when the weather is nice.
Splashville is a free splash pad in downtown Asheville. It is in the middle of historic Pack Square Park and within walking distance to kid-friendly restaurants and shops.
Splasheville - The City of Asheville
From black bears, to red wolves and otters, the WNC Nature Center is home to some of Western North Carolina's indigenous animals. Take your kids along the trails to see exhibits of animals in their natural habitats.
Welcome to the WNC Nature Center - WNC Nature Center
Sliding Rock is a natural water slide about 45 minutes south of Asheville. It is in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest and fun for the whole family!
Sliding Rock - Brevard, North Carolina
Lake Julian park has an impressive new playground, paddle boats, fishing, grills, and covered picnic areas all along a beautiful 300 acre public lake. It's a great place to spend the day as a family with kids.
Everything To Know About Lake Julian Park | When In Asheville
Zen tubing on the French Broad River is a great way for families to spend the day sight-seeing the beautiful mountains and spending quality time in the river.
Zen Tubing | The Best River Tubing in Asheville, NC
Take a drive and pack a picnic on the gorgeous Blue Ridge Parkway. The Parkway spans the Appalachian Mountains from Virginia to Georgia and runs right through Asheville. There are plenty of beautiful overlooks that go as high as 6,400 ft above sea le...
Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, N.C. | National Scenic Drive | Asheville, NC's Official Travel Site
Ziplining and more over the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina!
Outdoor Adventure just 5min from Downtown Asheville | Zipline & Climb
Enjoy a real-life treasure hunt at the Asheville gem mine! Kids will love an afternoon hunting for real gems that are sourced from right here in the Appalachian Mountains!
Asheville Gem Mine
Indoor Activities
Enjoy these attractions near Asheville when you would rather be inside.
Visiting the Biltmore House offers a unique blend of history, architecture, and nature, making it an awesome experience for kids. The estate provides opportunities for family-friendly activities such as exploring the beautiful gardens, learning about...
Summer at Biltmore
An interactive children's museum one town over from Asheville. This museum has a pretend grocery store with produce, dress up clothes, and a slide inside! It is right in downtown historical Hendersonville, walking distance to plenty of restaurants an...
Hands On! Children's Museum
This is a great place for families with kids! They have 40 pinball machines and 40 classic video games. You can play as long as you want for one reasonable, flat per person rate.
Asheville Pinball Museum
This is a one of a kind movie experience that is very kid friendly! They regularly play kid's movies, and have a full bar where you can order drinks and food inside the theater.
Their is also an arcade and restaurant outside of the theater. This is a...
Home - Asheville Brewing Company
The Science Museum is geared toward kids with interactive exhibits, and designated water area, and a soft-play style gym inside. This is a great, inexpensive way to entertain the whole family!
Home – Front
This is an arcade with over 5,000 classic video games. For $10, you can play from open until close. It is an amazing place for kids of all ages!
Home | Asheville Retrocade
The Play Lodge is a huge room filled with soft-play interactive scenes for younger kids. There is a castle, a police station, an old western town and more complete with dress up costumes. It provides hours of imaginative role-playing for younger kids...
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