Things to Do with Kids in Asheville, NC
28 kid-tested activities — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
FreePisgah National Forest - Black Balsam Knob
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
$Asheville Tourists Baseball
Ages: All ages
$$Explore Asheville - Downtown Food & Art Walking Tour
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
FreeBlue Ridge Parkway - Craggy Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
FreeLooking Glass Falls
Ages: All ages
Partially FreeNorth Carolina Arboretum - Bonsai Exhibition Garden
Ages: All ages
FreeMountain Farm Museum - Blue Ridge Parkway
Ages: All ages — best for ages 4 and up
$$$Biltmore Estate - Gardens & Farm
Ages: All ages — best for ages 4 and up
FreeBearwallow Mountain Trail
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up
FreeHike Inn to Catawba Falls
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
$$Chimney Rock State Park
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
$$Asheville Community Theatre - Youth Programs
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
$$Asheville Climbing Center
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
$WNC Nature Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeRiver Arts District Studios
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up
FreeAsheville Urban Trail
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up
Partially FreeConnemara - Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Ages: All ages — best for ages 3 and up
FreeGrove Arcade Public Market
Ages: All ages
FreeVance Monument & Downtown Asheville History
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
$$Asheville Gem Mining
Ages: Best for ages 4-12
$$Asheville Chocolate Lounge
Ages: All ages
Sliding Rock Recreation Area
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up
$Asheville Art Museum
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
$Asheville Museum of Science - Additional Programming
Ages: Best for ages 5-14
FreePack Square Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-9
$French Broad River Tubing
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up
$Blue Ridge Roller Derby & Skating
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
$$Hot Springs Campground & Swimming
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
Browse by Category
Browse by Age
Family Travel Guide: Asheville, NC
Discover the best things to do with kids in Asheville, NC. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.
Asheville Family Guides
In-depth guides with real costs, age-by-age picks, and parent tips.
Best Asheville Activities for Toddlers (Ages 0-4)
Read guide →Rainy DayRainy Day Activities for Families in Asheville
Read guide →3-Day Itinerary3 Days in Asheville with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary
Read guide →Free & CheapFree & Cheap Things to Do with Kids in Asheville
Read guide →Cost GuideWhat Families Actually Spend in Asheville: Real Activity Costs
Read guide →Big Kids GuideBest Asheville Activities for Big Kids (Ages 6-12)
Read guide →Common Questions About Asheville with Kids
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Asheville?
- Asheville has 11 free family activities. Top picks: Pisgah National Forest - Black Balsam Knob, Blue Ridge Parkway - Craggy Gardens, Looking Glass Falls, Mountain Farm Museum - Blue Ridge Parkway, Bearwallow Mountain Trail. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/asheville.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Asheville?
- There are 10 rainy day options in Asheville. Top indoor picks: Explore Asheville - Downtown Food & Art Walking Tour, Biltmore Estate - Gardens & Farm, Asheville Community Theatre - Youth Programs, Asheville Climbing Center, River Arts District Studios.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Asheville?
- 12 activities in Asheville are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: Asheville Tourists Baseball, Looking Glass Falls, North Carolina Arboretum - Bonsai Exhibition Garden, Mountain Farm Museum - Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate - Gardens & Farm.
- Which Asheville attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 11 of 28 activities in Asheville are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Asheville?
- 24 activities in Asheville are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Pisgah National Forest - Black Balsam Knob, Asheville Tourists Baseball, Explore Asheville - Downtown Food & Art Walking Tour, Blue Ridge Parkway - Craggy Gardens, Looking Glass Falls.
- How much do family activities cost in Asheville?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 28 activities in Asheville. 11 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
Never Miss a Asheville Family Activity
Join parents in Asheville who get activity recommendations, seasonal event alerts, and insider tips.
No spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.