Things to do with kids in Asheville, NC

Pisgah National Forest

Expansive forest with numerous hiking trails, waterfalls, and scenic picnic areas.

4.8 (14338)FreeNC

Chimney Rock State Park

Iconic state park with hiking trails, a waterfall, and stunning mountain views.

4.8 (9524)$$$Chimney Rock, NC

The North Carolina Arboretum

Beautiful botanical gardens with miles of hiking/biking trails, a bonsai exhibit, and a dedicated children's garden.

4.8 (8205)$$Asheville, NC

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Chimney Rock State Park

Iconic park with a massive granite monolith, hiking trails, and a waterfall.

4.8 (7764)$$$Chimney Rock, NC

Mount Mitchell State Park

Highest peak east of the Mississippi with accessible trails, observation deck, and picnic areas.

4.9 (5393)FreeBurnsville, NC

💬 1 local tip

Craggy Gardens Visitor Center

Visitor center on the Blue Ridge Parkway with trail access and mountain views.

4.7 (2416)FreeBlack Mountain, NC

Asheville Botanical Garden

Peaceful botanical garden featuring native Appalachian plants and walking paths.

4.5 (2281)FreeAsheville, NC

Catawba Falls

Popular forest trail leading to a beautiful multi-tiered waterfall.

4.8 (2015)FreeOld Fort, NC

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

National park site featuring the poet's home, walking trails, and a goat farm that kids can visit.

4.7 (1813)FreeFlat Rock, NC

💬 1 local tip

Cradle of Forestry in America

Educational site with hands-on exhibits, historic buildings, and forest trails.

4.8 (1151)$$NC

💬 1 local tip

Blue Ridge Parkway

Scenic mountain highway with numerous overlooks, picnic spots, and hiking trails.

4.9 (845)FreeAsheville, NC

Richmond Hill Park

Wooded park featuring hiking trails and athletic fields.

4.6 (520)FreeAsheville, NC

Hard Times Trailhead

Access point for hiking trails in the Bent Creek area.

4.7 (392)FreeAsheville, NC

Bearwallow Mountain Trail

Short, family-friendly hike to a grassy bald with panoramic mountain views.

4.8 (361)FreeHendersonville, NC

Biltmore Conservatory

Stunning glass-walled conservatory featuring seasonal floral displays and exotic plants.

4.9 (261)$$$Asheville, NC

Bullington Gardens

Peaceful public gardens with walking paths, a fairy garden, and educational programs.

4.8 (184)FreeHendersonville, NC

Collier Cove Nature Preserve

Quiet nature preserve with trails for family hiking.

4.5 (128)FreeRoyal Pines, NC

Dupont State Recreational Forest

Famous forest with multiple waterfalls and miles of hiking and biking trails.

4.9 (108)FreeHendersonville, NC

Western North Carolina Nature Center

Educational nature center showcasing regional wildlife, including bears, otters, and wolves, with walking paths.

4.7 (71)$$Asheville, NC

The Educational Garden Project

Garden space offering educational programs and hands-on nature experiences for children.

5.0 (70)$Asheville, NC

💬 1 local tip

Bonsai Exhibition Garden

Exquisite collection of bonsai trees located at the North Carolina Arboretum.

4.9 (55)$Asheville, NC

Holmes Educational State Forest

Educational forest with interactive exhibits and easy trails for families.

4.4 (53)FreeHendersonville, NC

Young Forest

Natural area for quiet walks and nature observation.

4.7 (17)FreeNC

Shiloh Community Garden

A local community garden space that offers a quiet, educational spot for families to explore plants and nature.

4.8 (10)FreeAsheville, NC

💬 2 local tips

Asheville Arboretum

Expansive gardens and forest trails with educational exhibits and family events.

$Asheville, NC

Blue Ridge Parkway

Iconic scenic drive with numerous overlooks, hiking trails, and visitor centers perfect for family road trips.

FreeAsheville, NC

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