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Activities for Guests: Arts and crafts, music, eclectic dining, hiking, rafting, and scenic byways are all around you in Asheville. We’ve listed some suggestions for things to see and do here. For more ideas visit the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. Stop by the Asheville Activities table at the meeting for directions, do-it-yourself tours, and to sign up organized trips. |
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Organized trips
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Please contact Kathy Mathews to sign up for these organized trips occurring Saturday, April 10. You’ll also find these and other nearby outfitters listed below if you prefer to adventure on your own.
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French Broad River Canoe Trip, Asheville, NC. Saturday, 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Outfitted by the Asheville Outdoor Center (http://www.paddlewithus.com). Cost: $22.00-30.00. This self-guided, 3-hour, 7-mile river trip is an excellent beginner trip suitable for families and children. Carving its way through the Biltmore Estate Property, with great views of the house and some of the oldest mountains on earth, this quiet, scenic float trip features small waves and easy current and has all the variety for a fun filled day on the river. The river otter, soft-shell turtle, pileated wood pecker, Carolina wren and great blue heron are all likely to be seen when floating this relaxing trip on the French Broad River.
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French Broad Whitewater Rafting, Madison Co., NC. Saturday, time TBA. Guided by French Broad Rafting Expeditions (http://www.frenchbroadrafting.com/). Cost: $36.90-42.30. Experience the exciting adventure of whitewater rapids and enjoy the natural beauty of the Pisgah National Forest as an experienced river guide takes you down the French Broad River on a memorable rafting journey. This trip is a 5-mile, 2-3 hour trip containing class I-III rapids. No rafting experience necessary; children must be 8 or older.
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Group Activity Ideas
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Asheville Historic Trolley Tours, 828-669-8046, 888-667-3600, www.ashevilletrolleytours.com
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Gray Line Trolley Tour, 828-251-8687, 866-592-8687, www.graylineasheville.com
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LaZoom Bus Tour, Asheville’s Only Comedy Tour, www.lazoomtours.com, 828-225-6932.
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Urban Trail Walking Tour, 828-258-0710, www.ashevillearts.com
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Self Guided Tours – The Urban Trail audiocassette with headset can be rented at the Asheville Art Museum in Pack Place, or the brochure can be picked up at various locations such as the Art Museum, the Arts Council, located at 11 Biltmore Ave., and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, 151 Haywood Street. For guided tours for your group just call or send an email.
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French Broad River Brewery, 101-D Fairview Road, 828-277-0222, www.frenchbroadbrewery.com
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River District Artists, www.riverdistrictartists.com
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The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, www.ncarboretum.org
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Botanical Gardens, Next to UNC-A Campus. 838-252-5190, www.ashevilebotanicalgardens.org
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Chimney Rock Park, Highway 74 A, 800-277-9611, www.chimneyrockpark.com
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The Orchard at Altapass, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 328.3, 828-765-9531, www.altapassorchard.com
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The Blue Ridge Parkway, http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
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Shopping
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Downtown shopping: Grove Arcade Public Market, Kress Emporium, Mast General Store, Tops for Shoes & Chocolate Fetish. Other downtown attractions: Asheville Art Museum, Thomas Wolfe Memorial and St. Lawrence Basilica.
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Historic Biltmore Village www.biltmorevillage.com
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Antiques: Located around Historic Biltmore Village antique stores abound. Stop by Fireside Antiques and Interiors, One Village Lane; Village Antiques located at 755 Biltmore Avenue; further down Hendersonville Road (#1096) you will find Cottage Walk; and on Sweeten Creek Road (#115) enjoy the Thrill of the Hunt! Just off Sweeten Creek Road turn on Fairview Road and at the top of the hill discover the Screen Door and Common Ground.
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Historical Sites
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Thomas Wolfe Memorial, 52 N. Market Street, www.wolfememorial.com
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Smith-McDowell House Museum, 283 Victoria Road on the campus of AB Tech College. 828-253-9231.
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Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace, 911 Reems Creek Road, 828-645-6706, www.vancebirthplace.nchistoricsites.org
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Carl Sandburg Home, 1 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock, NC, 828-693-4178, www.nps.gov/carl
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Area Attractions
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Lake Lure Tours, Highway 64/74A one mile from Chimney Rock Park, 877-386-4255, www.lakelure.com
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, 226 Everett Street, Bryson City, NC 28713, 800-872-4681, www.gsmr.com
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Whitewater Paddling
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Nantahala Outdoor Center, 800-232-7238, www.noc.com
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Southern Waterways, 800-849-1970, www.paddlewithus.com
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Wildwater Rafting, 800-451-9972, www.wildwaterrafting.com
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USA Raft – French Broad River, 800-USA-RAFT, www.usaraft.com/nc.htm
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French Broad Rafting, 800-570-7238, www.frenchbroadrafting.com
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Huck Finn River Adventures, 877-520-4658, www.pisgahweb.net/huckfinn
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