We're heading to Asheville in July and wanted to know what other things to do outside of Asheville? We're going to do Biltmore and some other things in Asheville but wanted to know if there was some other neat little towns and sights to see outside of Asheville also. Thanks!

Well Cherokee is not too far away. And there is Chiminey Rock, Lake Lure, and Hendersonville. Plus Saluda. And of course the Blue Ridge Parkway is not far away.

Wow great timing! Literally just popped over to the forum after watching this 5 min RV Video Series It gives some great ideas of Asheville things to do.Looks like fun with Navitat, a local trail system, and Mt Mitchell. Worth the watch I am a subscriber.

Some more: The Carl Sandburg home/farm at Flat Rock; Great Smokey Mountain RR at Dillsboro; Waynesville downtown; tour waterfall country south of Asheville; Linville caverns/falls/gorge north of Asheville; Pisgah Forest, if you want to hike; Downtown Old Asheville for shops, street bands, restaurants, etc. The Biltmore Mall has been converted to an outlet mall. Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain- north of Asheville - longer drive though.

The NC Arboretum is on the outskirts and well worth a visit. Admission is free but there is a parking fee. Cataloochee is twenty five miles or so west if you have any interest in seeing Elk in the wild. Also a good chance of turkey. Great Smokey Mountain Railroad in Bryson City - take the trip that goes to Nantahala Outdoor Center and maybe a rafting adventure? Lots of scenic drives with waterfalls in that area.

If you are willing to travel about 2 hours I would suggest going to the Nantahala Gorge and checking out Cherokee. The Cherokee Harrahs casino now has card dealers and even craps tables. You will love the gorgeous views in this part of North Carolina. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is also west of Asheville.If you want a few more suggestions, let me know. The Great Smokey Mountain Railroad is out of Bryson City in Swain County so that is a good option as well.

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Terryallan
Explorer II
Jun 15, 2015
IF you get over toward Cherokee, or Maggie Valle. The Dillsborough Smoke House cannot be beat
Belgique
Explorer
Jun 15, 2015
We loved the restaurant Bouchon in Asheville. Hard to get into unless you're there when they open the doors.
wbwood
Explorer
Jun 15, 2015
You will only be a couple hours from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge if you have never been there.

There's also Linville Caverns which is pretty cool. If either one of you like NASCAR, there is Charlotte, Mooresville and Concord, all within a couple hours if that. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is in Uptown Charlotte. Most of the race shops are in Mooresville and the Concord area. There's also some NHRA shops here too.
Loving_God_s_Co
Explorer
Jun 15, 2015
These are great ideas, thank you! We love to stop at interesting, out of the way places to eat! It's also great to hear from those who have actually been there!!

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