Things to do in Asheville with kids

Lighthouses, battleships, wildlife, thrilling roller coasters, pirates…and ghosts? Seem like a place your kids will love? Best get to North Carolina pretty quickly then!

This incredible state has SO much to do for kids…here’s why!  How about climbing aboard the historic Battleship USS North Carolina? Kids can experience true history (AND search for those ghosts at the same time!).  There is farm fun with places like Winterpast Farm and Hill Ridge Farms – or perhaps they want some of the BIGGER animals with North Carolina Zoo and the rehabilitative Aloha Safari Zoo.

The whole family can get their big thrills at Tweetsie Railroad or Ghost Town In The Sky (only for those brave outlaws) – oh yes, the pirates! North Carolina Maritime Museums can take kids back to the times of Blackbeard!

There are incredible gem fun with Gold City Gem Mine, and underground adventure at Linville Caverns, and even a swamp! Dismal Swamp State Park will introduce kids to this geological wonder.

We did tell you that this amazing state had great places to visit with kids…now the hard part. What to do first!

There are so many fun things to do in Asheville with kids, we have a feeling you just might not want to leave!

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  • Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville

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    2 miles
    Asheville, NC
    Discover what Asheville’s has to offer on a Gray Line RED Trolley Tour! Locals and visitors alike are sure to enjoy the fully narrated journey, highlighting the history, homes, and hot-spots of the wonderful area,…
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  • ClimbMax Climbing Center

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    Asheville, NC
    Perfect fun for the whole family. Indoor and outdoor climbing in Downtown Asheville and on the real rocks in the surrounding national forest. Fun for ALL and no experience needed. Don't let the kids make…
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  • Biltmore Estate

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    4 miles
    Asheville, NC
    Explore Biltmore Estate - George Vanderbilt's 8,000 acre property nestled in Asheville, NC - the LARGEST private home in the USA!
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  • Western North Carolina Nature Center

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    4 miles
    Asheville, NC
    The WNC Nature Center is Asheville's Zoo and Wildlife Park! Providing a one-of-a-kind adventure where guests can experience animals & plants native to the Southern Appalachian region. Featuring over 60 species of animals including river…
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  • Ashevilles Fun Depot

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    5 miles
    Asheville, NC
    Great kids fun with mini golf, climbing wall, soft play, batting cages, laser tag, go-karts, mini bowling, and more!
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  • North Carolina Arboretum

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    9 miles
    Asheville, NC
    One of the most beautiful natural settings in the United States - also offers a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages. Stop by the Information Desk at the Baker Exhibit Center to…
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  • Mountain Play Lodge

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    10 miles
    Arden, NC
    Kids can play, imagine, climb and stay active at this fun and colorful indoor play center.
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  • Mountain Stream RV Park

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    19 miles
    Nebo, NC
    Surrounded by gorgeous mountain scenery, this family RV park is great to get out into the beautiful nature, with following streams and shady RV sites.
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  • Bear Den Campground

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    19 miles
    Nebo, NC
    Go camping in the NC Mountains! 400 amazing mountaintop acres, adjoining the Blue Ridge Parkway, make Bear Den a pretty awesome vacation spot!
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  • Linville Caverns

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    19 miles
    Nebo, NC
    Explore North Carolinas ONLY show cavern with guided tours. A great family day out for all ages in the wonder of nature!
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  • Hands On Museum

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    22 miles
    Hendersonville, NC
    Features include mountain landscape indoor play, equipped roleplay settings, theatre, music room, arts and crafts, art studio and baby doll area.
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  • Chimney Rock Park

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    24 miles
    NC
    This is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and spend time with family and friends. The Park, located 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, offers the best of the mountains in one place-spectacular…
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  • Emerald Village

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    29 miles
    Spruce Pine, NC
    Explore the historic Bon Ami Mine with authentic mining equipment, mine for gemstones in our fresh water flume, watch artisans cut and mount jewelry, and then picnic in our indoor or outdoor picnic areas.
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  • Wheels Through Time Museum

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    31 miles
    Maggie Valley, NC
    A consummate collection of over 250 rare antique American Motorcycles and Automobiles.
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  • Ghost Town In The Sky

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    32 miles
    Maggie Valley, NC
    A unique amusement park in North Carolina great for the family! With staged gunfights, shows, live music, food, and rides fit for the youngest buckaroo to the bravest outlaw!
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  • Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine

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    33 miles
    Spruce Pine, NC
    Have a GEM of a family day out in North Carolina's Gem Mountain attraction - with gam mining and mining tours!
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  • Yogi Bears Jellystone Park NC

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    34 miles
    Marion, NC
    Great amenities, family fun activities, crafts, and one very loveable bear make Jellystone Park in Marion, North Carolina a fun place to be! Either to camp or just for the day!
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  • Pebble Mountain Family Campground

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    35 miles
    Chuckey, TN
    A peaceful and eco-friendly experience with nature in this family campground.
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  • Lake James State Park

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    35 miles
    Nebo, NC
    Tucked away in rolling hills at the base of Linville Gorge is Lake James, a 6,510-acre lake with more than 150 miles of shoreline. This impressive waterway is the centerpiece of Lake James State Park.…
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  • GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail

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    38 miles
    Travelers Rest, SC
    A 21 mile multi use accessible trail suitable for hiking, biking and other non motorised travel with great views!
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  • The Andrew Johnson Historic Site And Center

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    41 miles
    Greeneville, TN
    The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site honors the life of the 17th President. Andrew Johnson's presidency, 1865-1869, illustrates the United States Constitution at work following President Lincoln's assassination and during attempts to reunify a nation…
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  • Table Rock State Park

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    42 miles
    Pickens, SC
    Great Country Park with the stunning Table Rock Mountain providing an unforgettable backdrop of South Carolina! Amazing outdoor adventure.
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  • Wetlands Water Park

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    46 miles
    Jonesborough, TN
    Offers an interactive kids' leisure pool with loads of fun features and a zero depth wading area for babies, plus lazy river and 3 flume slides at 80, 100 and 200 feet high!
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  • Otter Creek Splash Park

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    47 miles
    Greenville, SC
    A small community water park with slides, zero entry pool and interactive splash pad - located in a great Greenville park.
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  • Hollywild Animal Park

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    47 miles
    Wellford, SC
    Over 500 animals waiting inside this South Carolina Animal Park that are roaming free in natural enclosures, or man made islands - some animals eat right out of your hand!
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  • Paris Mountain State Park

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    49 miles
    Greenville, SC
    Fishing, boating, hiking, biking, and adventure all waiting for day visits and campers in this South Carolina state park!
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  • Hands On Regional Museum

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    49 miles
    Johnson City, TN
    Offers over 20 permanent, interactive exhibits which provide fun and learning for all ages. Facilities include equipped roleplay settings, creative and constructive zones, physical play areas and logic games.
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  • South Mountains State Park

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    51 miles
    Connelly Springs, NC
    Nestled deep in the woods, South Mountains State Park is the perfect place to enjoy nature. Here you can see a majestic mountain range peeking out from the gently rolling landscape of the piedmont.
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  • Shipwreck Cove Waterpark

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    52 miles
    Duncan, SC
    2 flume slides, kiddie lagoon with loads of play features, plus lazy river and larger leisure pool for bigger kids with rustic pirate ship and water cannons.
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  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

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    52 miles
    Bryson City, NC
    Upward of 200,000 passengers enjoy the scenery each year aboard the excursion trains. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is truly spectacular with 53 miles of track, two tunnels and 25 bridges.
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  • Natural History Museum and Gray Fossil Site

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    53 miles
    Gray, TN
    Prehistoric museum fun in Tennessee with interactive exhibits, discovery carts, and a dig pit offering something for all ages!
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  • The Childrens Museum of the Upstate

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    54 miles
    Greenville, SC
    80,000 square feet, and three floors of interactive fun in South Carolina, all focused on arts, humanities, sciences, health, nutrition and the environment.
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  • Childrens Garden at Linky Stone Park

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    54 miles
    Greenville, SC
    An acre and a half on the side of the river for kids to explore, play and reconnect with nature - great play fun in Greensville!
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  • Gold City Gem Mine

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    54 miles
    Franklin, NC
    Gem mining and gold panning fun for the whole family in North Carolina - a ROCK solid family day out idea!
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  • Beech Mountain

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    54 miles
    Beech Mountain, NC
    Come play a mile up! At 5,506 feet our town has many fun things to do! Come try out our free sledding hill, go ice skating, snow tubing, try skiing or snowboarding, or enjoy a…
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  • Greenville Zoo

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    54 miles
    Greenville, SC
    Where a world of wildlife can be experienced in one day!
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  • Falls Park on the Reedy

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    54 miles
    Greenville, SC
    A stunning public greenspace in South Carolina with the famous Liberty Bridge, and that stunning waterfall! An oasis in Greenville!
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  • Mice on Main

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    54 miles
    Greenville, SC
    Take the kids up and around Main Street and spot the 9 bronze mice hiding about!
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  • Greenville Airport Play Area

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    54 miles
    Greenville, SC
    A free play area still growing but already boasting unique aviation themed adventure playground for 2 to 5s.
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  • South Carolina Children’s Theatre

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    54 miles
    Greenville, SC
    Immerse yourself in the magic of live storytelling at this South Carolina Children's Theatre, with child-friendly shows and hands-on theatre experiences!
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