Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Asheville
14 outdoor adventures for families in Asheville. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Pisgah National Forest — Black Balsam Knob, Asheville Tourists Baseball, Looking Glass Falls. 8 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Pisgah National Forest — Black Balsam Knob
4.9 starsBlack Balsam Knob sits above the treeline at 6,214 feet and is one of the most dramatic alpine landscapes in the eastern US. The 1.7-mile roundtrip tr
Asheville Tourists Baseball
4.8 starsMcCormick Field is one of the oldest minor league baseball stadiums in America (1924), built into a hillside with mountain views beyond the outfield.
Looking Glass Falls
4.8 starsLooking Glass Falls is a 60-foot waterfall that drops directly into a swimming hole accessible from a short paved path — you can walk right up to the
Blue Ridge Parkway — Craggy Gardens
4.8 starsCraggy Gardens sits above 5,500 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers one of the most dramatic above-the-treeline landscapes in the eastern US. Th
Chimney Rock State Park
4.7 starsChimney Rock is a 535-million-year-old granite monolith you can climb to via trail or elevator, with a 75-foot waterfall (Hickory Nut Falls) in the sa
FreePisgah National Forest — Black Balsam Knob
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
$Asheville Tourists Baseball
Ages: All ages
FreeLooking Glass Falls
Ages: All ages
FreeBlue Ridge Parkway — Craggy Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
$$Chimney Rock State Park
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
FreeAsheville Urban Trail
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up
FreeHike Inn to Catawba Falls
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
FreeBearwallow Mountain Trail
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up
FreeVance Monument & Downtown Asheville History
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
Sliding Rock Recreation Area
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up
$$Asheville Gem Mining
Ages: Best for ages 4-12
$French Broad River Tubing
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up
FreePack Square Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-9
$$Hot Springs Campground & Swimming
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Asheville?
- 14 outdoor family activities in Asheville. Highest rated: Pisgah National Forest — Black Balsam Knob, Asheville Tourists Baseball, Looking Glass Falls, Blue Ridge Parkway — Craggy Gardens, Chimney Rock State Park. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Asheville?
- 8 outdoor activities in Asheville are free, including Pisgah National Forest — Black Balsam Knob, Looking Glass Falls, Blue Ridge Parkway — Craggy Gardens.
- How many outdoor activities in Asheville are stroller-friendly?
- 4 of the 14 outdoor activities in Asheville are fully stroller-friendly.
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