Garden Trail

(7 reviews)

I had an amazing experience at Namaste in Nature's yoga retreat. The weekend went so smoothly, and…read morewas such a treat to my body, mind, and spirit. Not only did I learn new yoga techniques and meet new, like-minded people, the location of the retreat was perfect! Miranda had clearly thought of each and every detail, allowing us to have some time each day - individual or group - in the surrounding nature - from streams to a hike guided by a local, to the grounds of the retreat center. Namaste in Nature's micro-retreats to guided hikes/yoga experieces are amazing as well. It's a great way to explore an area of WNC in full! Namaste in Nature has already researched the best driving route, the best time to go to avoid crowds on the trail, the hidden "pool" off the trail, the best photo opps, and more. Leave it to the experts at Namaste in Nature to maximize your time in Western North Carolina! You will be delighted!

So my cousin booked this for my birthday, and it was WONDERFUL! A fall hike (mid-October), crisp…read moreweather, waterfalls plus meditation and yoga outside. Does it get better? Yes, my cousin brought cookies, hats and a candle from my mom and sister, and there was singing after yoga. Amy was in charge of our small group and made it a fantastic experience. She took photos of us too and made sure we had the best shots (and accommodated our suggestions). Doing yoga and then staring up into the blue sky surrounded by perfectly colored trees, oh so idyllic. Please, please do this if you were thinking about it. It's well worth your time and money.

Our waterfall yoga hiking meditation micro retreat experiences are popular with couples.

Relaxing Waterfall Yoga Hiking Tour. Great for birthdays, bachelorettes and girls weekend getaways!

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Our Private Group Waterfall Yoga Hiking Meditation Micro Retreat Experience is perfect for bachelorette and birthday groups.

Blue Ridge Hiking Company

(22 reviews)

7.5 mi

My husband and I have had two separate hiking trips with Bev MacDowal from the Blue Ridge Hiking…read moreCompany and can never say enough about our incredible experiences. Bev not only guided our hikes, but taught us an amazing amount about the different plants, flowers, and yes gorgeous fungi (that we would have missed on our own). Bev's knowledge of the forest and her hiking expertise made each step a wonder. Even if you are a seasoned, experienced hiker, you have much to learn from Bev and the Blue Ridge Hiking Company.

Adam was an amazing guide! He was knowledgeable, personable and made the hike a…read morehighlight of our visit from Boston. I highly recommend this hiking company. We learned a lot about the environment- including lots of information about plants that I look forward to imparting to my friends back in Boston. Adam was just a joy - he shared his passion for the outdoors as well as his interest in theatre. I can't recommend this hiking group enough - if you want a memorable Asheville experience - there is no better way to learn about the environment and get in a good hike than with Adam and Blue Ridge Hiking Company. Incredible experience!

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Blue Ride Parkway

(1 review)

Enjoying our beautiful country. If you have time to spare, drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Be…read morepatient and enjoy the natural beauty of this scenic drive. Great family fun for hiking, a picnic or stopping at overlooks and taking pictures.

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Pritchard Park

3.7

(27 reviews)

7.4 mi

(review specifically about Friday nights at the park) The…read morepark is a simple open space, but on Friday evenings around 5 pm it comes alive. Locals gather with their drums and the whole place fills with rhythm, creativity, and that unmistakable Asheville spirit. The sense of community is amazing. It was recommended to me by a local who said, "You should check it out--it's good for the soul." She was absolutely right. It really is.

The drum circle on Friday nights is pure noise. It's an abomination. Mind numbing and awful. The…read moredroning of the same rhythms for over an hour makes one psychotic. Just the single worst thing i've ever heard.

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Drum Circle!!!

Unreel Fly Fishing Tenkara Guide Service

(8 reviews)

Had a WONDERFUL time!!!…read more I have been blessed to have fished all over the world and I can honestly say that John is THE BEST guide I've ever fished with. He is a patient teacher, enthusiastic coach and still gets excited about fishing! He is the epitome of an ambassador for the sport of fishing and the concept of thoroughly enjoying all that nature has to offer. I recommend John to ANYONE wanting (or NEEDING) to re-centre themselves and catch some gorgeous trout in the NC mountains.

Tenkara fly fishing with John was amazing. Super knowledgable about everything tenkara and the…read morearea. If you have never been tenkara fly fishing I highly recommend spending some time on the water with him. Such a wonderful day on the water and the hike in was amazing. Thanks for an amazing adventure John. Luke

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Found’Em Kayak Fishing Guides/Paddle Tours

3.7

(3 reviews)

7.3 mi

I can't say enough great things about my guide Craig and the fantastic experience I had kayak bass…read morefishing with him. His knowledge of bass fishing, kayak fishing, and the local environment, coupled with his natural teaching ability was the perfect balance of learning and fun. We caught loads of spotted bass and some largemouth while getting some exercise and experiencing the serenity of the natural environment. The equipment provided was top notch and in perfect working order, which is not always the case with other kayak fishing guides. I will definitely use them again the next time I am in Asheville. Don't hesitate call them now, they book up fast!

Obviously, there are numerous people, including this website owner who do NOT understand what a…read morePLACE is ! A place is a particular portion of space , a LOCATION ! A BUSINESS is NOT a LOCATION ! You can not fish inside a building. You will not have room to cast your line ! A PLACE to FISH is like a certain spot on the river, or a small lake or a creek. It is much better to fish in those types of locations than inside a fly and tackle shop or a barbecue restaurant. Yes those are great places to go, to find fishing equipment, to hire a fishing guild or to eat some awesome barbecue. But, alas it is very poor fishing in those stores.

Pedal powered kayaks!

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4 lb large mouth!!!!

Cedar Rock Adventures

(2 reviews)

4.1 mi

Cody was absolutely fantastic! We did the raft tour and it was perfect for us! We had a group of 4…read moreand the raft stopped at multiple different breweries! A super cool way to see Asheville and some of the spots we definitely wouldn't have gone to without this tour!!

Cody was a fantastic guide and provided us with a wonderful afternoon! There is no way we could…read morehave found all the great stops along the river without him. 12 bones stop was our favorite. Highly recommend!

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Authentic Offerings

(1 review)

Kathleen is the real deal! Her healing joyful energy is palpable…read more I had an amazing Reiki session with Kathleen. Afterwards, I felt a deep level of relaxation, both physical and emotional, that lasted and deepened throughout the week.

From the owner: Specializing in appreciative, natural and life-giving growth and development strategies…read more * Decrease the negative effects of stress, anxiety, and pain. * Increase well-being, effectiveness, and joy.

Forest Therapy Walk / Fiesole, Italy September 2018

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Mountain Fly Anglers

(6 reviews)

7.3 mi

What can I say except Mountain Fly keeps getting better! I have been out with them before and had a…read moregreat time. Went out last week just North of Asheville and my guide, Jeremy, was tremendous. He put me on over 30 trout and was patient and taught me so much. This is what you want in an outfitter and a guide!

This was a rare treat. I was in town for a healthcare conference at Omni and had the weekend to…read morekill. I love trout fishing but had never fly fished. My guide was Blake Okelly, and this was the best fishing trip of my life. Also about half the price of other guides I called. Blake taught me how to fly fish and despite it being one of the hardest stream conditions to fish that day (which he had warned me about and suggested we could go another day prior to my confirmation), we were the only anglers pulling fish out of the stream out of about 9 people in the area. The people around me probably thought I was a fishing pro or something but it was actually my first time fly fishing. Blake was also the best tour guide ever and gave me the history of the little mountain towns. This was the most novel and unforgettable experience ever for my first trip to North Carolina. Blake exemplified what a perfect guide should be. I trusted him completely and learned things I will never forget. I might actually try to hire him at some point because he is just a special person. I got to speak with Doug also who owns the business and he was extremely easy to talk to and to get everything set up. All you will need is a fishing license. Will never forget this incredible experience!! I rarely write reviews on google but wanted to sit down and give these hard working guys the review they deserve.

Jessica with a pretty winter Asheville brown!

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Mountain fly art

Splasheville

4.3

(3 reviews)

7.6 mi

We stopped here after dinner on a warm evening. There are plenty of places to sit. My son had a…read moreblast in the water. It is also a great place to hang out near Pack Square.

This is a great little free activity in downtown Asheville. My preschooler had an absolute blast…read moreand asked to go back the next day! We ate lunch at the nearby Twisted Laurel, which was excellent. Things to know: Parking is not free. There are a couple of metered spaces nearby and there's a pay to park lot across the street. There are no bathrooms or changing rooms close by (that I could see). On their website it says there is a public bathroom, but I couldn't find it. There isn't a lot of shade except under the trees and on the amphitheater stage. These are really too far away to keep a good eye on a small child. Bring your sunscreen! There are no benches nearby to sit on, but there are concrete blocks so bring a towel for parents to sit on. It's a public fountain, so we were glad to have our water shoes. The fountain is advertised to have a lot of features and lights, but we didn't see any of that while we were there. The water shoots up out of the ground and doesn't change. That's enough for my preK kid, but might get boring for older ones. We brought some water toys and those were a big hit. While we were there a summer camp or daycare came through with 50 kids who were well-behaved, but they took over the amphitheater area and most of the fountain. We ended up leaving because it was just too crowded.

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Discovery Island

4.3

(4 reviews)

55.0 mi

Great spot for water fun! Parking lot is huge. It took a bit to check in but it wasn't bad. Lots of…read morethings to do to entertain the kids! The lazy river was wonderful and the large splash pad area for the kids was a hit!

Such a fun place! Lots to do for big and little kids. Two slides, one you use a raft to go down,…read moreand even a wave rider for the older kids. Very large pool deck area and lots of chairs, but not a lot of shade. I was impressed with the number of employees and life guards. It was around $14 to get in for any age. Life vests and puddle jumpers available to use. There is a snack bar with a limited selection, and we brought in our own water bottles.

Fun slides even for little ones

Ice cream bars!

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Inside the water park.

Lake Tomahawk Park

4.4

(11 reviews)

17.8 mi

We do pools...a lot. I am not opposed to a public pool though so after some research, I thought we…read morewould try this one. We couldn't have been more pleased. It's true, there aren't a ton of chairs but if you are willing to be patient, you'll get one. One thing to note is that they close the pool with lightning on the radar within a 10 mile radius. You just have to get out of the water for a minimum of 30 minutes. Lots of lifeguards and great decorations for July 4th. You can tell that they take pride in the pool. It was clean and the chairs were comfy, although the armrests do get hot in the sun so you can't always rest your arms on them. It certainly wasn't a dealbreaker. Great pool with the backdrop of the mountains and lake!

This park is urban in the relative sense, being surrounded by the residences of the town of Black…read moreMountain. It was a quality park. While views of the mountains are likely majestic, even on a cloudy day the misty sights were intriguing. A clean path runs around the lake, connecting bathroom facilities, tennis courts, and several other amenities. There were some dedicated parking spaces, but it was an easy walk from the town's business stretch as well. And why not, if you have the time?

Black Mountains Lake Tomahawk at Sunset

Lake Tomahawk - Circle of Lights Holiday Celebration (12/22)

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Black Mountains Lake Tomahawk with two (2) lighted hard surface tennis courts

Lake Powhatan Recreational Area

3.9

(54 reviews)

1.3 mi

Despite the cold I enjoyed my stay at the campsite. The bathrooms were clean and heated. The sites…read morewere spaced out well and the staff were great too. We lost power at one site and it was easy to get another. Look forward to returning in the spring or summer.

A very cool little campground! Off the beaten path but close enough to all parts of Asheville. The…read moregate keeper was amazing, really friendly and helpful. The area is clean and the sites are a good size with plenty of additional space. Would stay here again for sure.