Things to do with kids in Asheville, NC

Breakout Games

Immersive escape room experiences with various themes for families and groups.

5.0 (10096)$$$Asheville, NC

Wild Wing Cafe

Casual restaurant known for wings and a lively atmosphere, suitable for families looking for a quick meal.

4.4 (5287)$$Asheville, NC

💬 1 local tip

Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum

Large museum showcasing a vast collection of rare vintage motorcycles and automotive history.

4.9 (4891)$$Maggie Valley, NC

💬 1 local tip

Asheville Mall

Standard indoor shopping mall with retail stores and a food court, useful for rainy day outings.

4.1 (4526)$$Asheville, NC

💬 4 local tips

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Popular dessert spot serving artisan chocolates, hot cocoa, and cakes.

4.5 (4463)$$Asheville, NC

Regal Biltmore Grande

Large cinema complex showing current blockbuster films with stadium seating.

4.5 (3404)$$Asheville, NC

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co

Family-friendly pizza spot with an onsite movie theater showing second-run films.

4.5 (3309)$$Asheville, NC

💬 5 local tips

Cinemark Bistro at The Carolina Asheville

Movie theater offering a full dining menu and comfortable seating.

4.6 (3116)$$Asheville, NC

Asheville Pinball Museum

All-you-can-play arcade featuring 75+ vintage pinball machines and classic video games.

4.8 (3087)$$Asheville, NC

💬 7 local tips

Barnes & Noble

Large bookstore with a dedicated children's section, reading areas, and an on-site cafe.

4.6 (2921)$$Asheville, NC

💬 1 local tip

Mast General Store Asheville

Historic general store with a large candy selection and outdoor gear.

4.6 (2822)$$Asheville, NC

Hole Doughnuts

Popular shop serving made-to-order, hot donuts. A fun, quick treat for the family.

4.9 (2587)$Asheville, NC

💬 1 local tip

Old Europe Pastries

Classic European-style bakery offering a wide selection of cakes and pastries.

4.7 (2519)$$Asheville, NC

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LaZoom Tours

Comedy-themed bus tours of Asheville that are popular with families and visitors.

4.8 (2257)$$$Asheville, NC

💬 1 local tip

Malaprop's Bookstore

Independent bookstore with a great children's section and cafe.

4.7 (2137)$$Asheville, NC

Antique Tobacco Barn

Massive antique mall with a wide variety of unique items to browse.

4.5 (1945)$$Asheville, NC

💬 1 local tip

Woolworth Walk

Historic downtown gallery featuring local art and a nostalgic soda fountain for a quick treat.

4.7 (1914)FreeAsheville, NC

Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar

Cozy bookstore with a cafe and seating areas. A quiet, unique spot to browse books with older children.

4.5 (1821)$$Asheville, NC

💬 1 local tip

Asheville Retrocade

Arcade with a large collection of vintage and modern games.

4.7 (1774)$Asheville, NC

💬 4 local tips

French Broad Chocolate Factory & Cafe

Local chocolate factory offering tours, tastings, and a cafe with decadent desserts.

4.8 (1622)$$Asheville, NC

Epic Theatres of Hendersonville

Local cinema showing new releases with standard theater amenities.

4.1 (1545)$$Hendersonville, NC

Mr K's Used Books, Music and More

Large used bookstore with a wide selection of media for all ages.

4.6 (1506)$Asheville, NC

💬 1 local tip

Pizza Mind

Casual pizza restaurant with a relaxed vibe, great for families looking for a quick meal.

4.5 (1391)$$Asheville, NC

💬 5 local tips

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Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville

Major arena hosting concerts, sports events, and family shows.

4.2 (1368)$$$Asheville, NC

💬 1 local tip

AMC River Hills 10

Standard multiplex cinema showing first-run movies.

4.0 (1323)$$Asheville, NC

The Great Escape Room Asheville

Immersive puzzle-solving experience for families and groups.

5.0 (1149)$$$Asheville, NC

The Chocolate Fetish

Upscale local chocolate shop featuring handcrafted truffles and confections.

4.7 (1132)$$Asheville, NC

AMF Star Lanes

Classic bowling alley with arcade games and casual food options.

4.1 (1079)$$Asheville, NC

Well Played Board Game Café

Cafe with a massive library of board games. Perfect for a rainy day with older kids and teens.

4.7 (1063)$$Asheville, NC

💬 4 local tips

Launch Family Entertainment Asheville

Indoor trampoline park with a variety of jump zones, arcade games, and party areas.

4.4 (1056)$$Asheville, NC

💬 4 local tips

Asheville Museum of Science

Hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits focused on geology, weather, and local ecology.

4.1 (951)$$Asheville, NC

💬 8 local tips

Filo Pastries & Post 70 Indulgence Bar

Cafe serving pastries and coffee, transitioning to a bistro atmosphere in the evening.

4.7 (887)$$Asheville, NC

The Hop Ice Cream Cafe

Family-friendly local ice cream shop with creative dairy and vegan flavors.

4.6 (883)$Asheville, NC

L.O.F.T. of Asheville

Eclectic gift shop featuring unique toys, games, and fun accessories for all ages.

4.7 (880)$$Asheville, NC

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Grove Arcade

Historic building with shops, restaurants, and architectural interest.

4.4 (871)FreeAsheville, NC

Asheville Art Museum

Modern art museum with family-friendly programs and interactive spaces for kids.

4.3 (813)$$Asheville, NC

Sky Lanes Bowling

Classic bowling alley with lanes and arcade games.

4.3 (804)$$Asheville, NC

💬 2 local tips

Whit's Frozen Custard

Local favorite for fresh frozen custard with rotating flavors and toppings.

4.7 (798)$Asheville, NC

Mountain Play Lodge

Indoor playground with climbing structures and imaginative play areas for younger children.

4.6 (798)$$Asheville, NC

💬 13 local tips

All Souls Pizza

Family-friendly pizza restaurant with seasonal ingredients and a casual atmosphere.

4.4 (780)$$Asheville, NC

💬 1 local tip

Chuck E. Cheese

Chain restaurant featuring arcade games, rides, and pizza.

4.4 (765)$$Asheville, NC

💬 2 local tips

Appalachian Pinball Museum

Retro arcade featuring a large collection of playable vintage pinball machines.

4.9 (740)$$Hendersonville, NC

FOX-N-OTTER Escape Rooms

Immersive, themed escape room challenges suitable for families and older children to solve puzzles together.

5.0 (697)$$$Asheville, NC

Celtic Creamery WNC

Local ice cream shop offering premium scoops and treats.

4.8 (688)$Hendersonville, NC

Firestorm Books

Worker-owned bookstore and community space with a selection of books and a cafe.

4.6 (686)$$Asheville, NC

Black Mountain Escape

Immersive escape room experience with various themed puzzles suitable for older kids and teens.

5.0 (666)$$Black Mountain, NC

Marquee

Large design and art market with unique vendors; interesting for older kids and teens to browse.

4.8 (664)$$Asheville, NC

💬 1 local tip

The Hop West

West Asheville location of the popular local ice cream shop.

4.7 (660)$Asheville, NC

The Rhu

Bakery and cafe serving house-made breads, pastries, and light lunch items.

4.6 (642)$$Asheville, NC