Asheville Historian-Guided Tour
Trace Asheville’s local history through a historian-led excursion, uncovering stories and landmarks that shaped the city. A guided cultural outing suited to curious visitors and longtime residents.
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An atmospheric nighttime walking tour explores Asheville’s darker history through true-crime stories and unsettling local episodes, pairing downtown streets with guided storytelling and a shadowy look at the city’s past.
An atmospheric nighttime walking tour explores Asheville’s darker history through true-crime stories and unsettling local episodes, pairing downtown streets with guided storytelling and a shadowy look at the city’s past.
An atmospheric nighttime walking tour explores Asheville’s darker history through true-crime stories and unsettling local episodes, pairing downtown streets with guided storytelling and a shadowy look at the city’s past.
A clue-based scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Asheville into a walking route of local landmarks and hidden details. Great for teams or solo explorers who want lighthearted, puzzle-driven sightseeing in the city core.
A clue-based scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Asheville into a walking route of local landmarks and hidden details. Great for teams or solo explorers who want lighthearted, puzzle-driven sightseeing in the city core.
A clue-based scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Asheville into a walking route of local landmarks and hidden details. Great for teams or solo explorers who want lighthearted, puzzle-driven sightseeing in the city core.
A guided walk to Lake Junaluska with an easy pace geared toward sightseeing and light exercise. Expect lake views, seasonal mountain scenery, and local guide commentary for a relaxed group outing.
A guided walk to Lake Junaluska with an easy pace geared toward sightseeing and light exercise. Expect lake views, seasonal mountain scenery, and local guide commentary for a relaxed group outing.
A guided walk to Lake Junaluska with an easy pace geared toward sightseeing and light exercise. Expect lake views, seasonal mountain scenery, and local guide commentary for a relaxed group outing.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Slow Art Tour
MoreUnhurried close looking at artworks creates space for relaxation, reflection, and connection. A volunteer educator guides this mindful museum experience, inviting visitors to notice details at their own pace.
Unhurried close looking at artworks creates space for relaxation, reflection, and connection. A volunteer educator guides this mindful museum experience, inviting visitors to notice details at their own pace.
Unhurried close looking at artworks creates space for relaxation, reflection, and connection. A volunteer educator guides this mindful museum experience, inviting visitors to notice details at their own pace.
Explore Asheville’s desegregation history through stories of courage, civil rights organizing, and community activism. A presentation and panel discussion connect local experiences with the broader struggle for equality.
Explore Asheville’s desegregation history through stories of courage, civil rights organizing, and community activism. A presentation and panel discussion connect local experiences with the broader struggle for equality.
Explore Asheville’s desegregation history through stories of courage, civil rights organizing, and community activism. A presentation and panel discussion connect local experiences with the broader struggle for equality.
Slow down with a peaceful forest bathing practice among the Arboretum’s gardens and wooded grounds, using mindful sensory awareness to reconnect with nature and enjoy a restorative afternoon outdoors.
Slow down with a peaceful forest bathing practice among the Arboretum’s gardens and wooded grounds, using mindful sensory awareness to reconnect with nature and enjoy a restorative afternoon outdoors.
Slow down with a peaceful forest bathing practice among the Arboretum’s gardens and wooded grounds, using mindful sensory awareness to reconnect with nature and enjoy a restorative afternoon outdoors.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided gallery tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with the artwork and its context.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided gallery tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with the artwork and its context.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided gallery tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with the artwork and its context.
Flexible hop on hop off sightseeing bus loop starting at the Asheville Visitor Center, with the freedom to explore stops at your own pace. Ideal for quick orientation, photo stops, and checking off downtown landmarks between rides.
Flexible hop on hop off sightseeing bus loop starting at the Asheville Visitor Center, with the freedom to explore stops at your own pace. Ideal for quick orientation, photo stops, and checking off downtown landmarks between rides.
Flexible hop on hop off sightseeing bus loop starting at the Asheville Visitor Center, with the freedom to explore stops at your own pace. Ideal for quick orientation, photo stops, and checking off downtown landmarks between rides.
Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.
Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.
Public discussion addresses historic preservation and city decisions affecting Asheville’s landmarks and resources. Residents can observe civic deliberation and local policy at an open municipal board meeting.
Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe harvesting practices. Expect practical field-based learning that blends local ecology, seasonal food knowledge, and outdoors exploration around Asheville.
Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe harvesting practices. Expect practical field-based learning that blends local ecology, seasonal food knowledge, and outdoors exploration around Asheville.
Hands-on foraging instruction focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe harvesting practices. Expect practical field-based learning that blends local ecology, seasonal food knowledge, and outdoors exploration around Asheville.
Guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a moderate pace on forest trails and rocky creek crossings. Expect scenic overlooks, local natural history insights, and a small group, safety minded outing with an experienced guide.
Guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a moderate pace on forest trails and rocky creek crossings. Expect scenic overlooks, local natural history insights, and a small group, safety minded outing with an experienced guide.
Guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a moderate pace on forest trails and rocky creek crossings. Expect scenic overlooks, local natural history insights, and a small group, safety minded outing with an experienced guide.
Attend an in-person municipal council session on Asheville governance, public business, and community issues. Residents can observe proceedings and follow city decisions in the Council Chamber at City Hall.
Attend an in-person municipal council session on Asheville governance, public business, and community issues. Residents can observe proceedings and follow city decisions in the Council Chamber at City Hall.
Attend an in-person municipal council session on Asheville governance, public business, and community issues. Residents can observe proceedings and follow city decisions in the Council Chamber at City Hall.
A guided group bike ride that explores Asheville’s greenway paths at an easy, social pace. Expect a morning meetup vibe with route guidance, light exercise, and a scenic roll suited to casual riders.
A guided group bike ride that explores Asheville’s greenway paths at an easy, social pace. Expect a morning meetup vibe with route guidance, light exercise, and a scenic roll suited to casual riders.
A guided group bike ride that explores Asheville’s greenway paths at an easy, social pace. Expect a morning meetup vibe with route guidance, light exercise, and a scenic roll suited to casual riders.
Explore working production spaces and trace the brewery’s history and brewing process on an interactive small-group tour, with distinctive beer samples and access rarely available to visitors.
Explore working production spaces and trace the brewery’s history and brewing process on an interactive small-group tour, with distinctive beer samples and access rarely available to visitors.
Explore working production spaces and trace the brewery’s history and brewing process on an interactive small-group tour, with distinctive beer samples and access rarely available to visitors.
Explore working studios and meet regional makers creating handmade pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, fiber art, and metalwork in their creative environments on a self-guided tour.
Explore working studios and meet regional makers creating handmade pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, fiber art, and metalwork in their creative environments on a self-guided tour.
Explore working studios and meet regional makers creating handmade pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, fiber art, and metalwork in their creative environments on a self-guided tour.
Explore Arboretum trails with staff naturalists, observing flora, fauna, and intriguing natural phenomena. This guided outdoor learning walk invites curious participants to notice ecological details and ask questions.
Explore Arboretum trails with staff naturalists, observing flora, fauna, and intriguing natural phenomena. This guided outdoor learning walk invites curious participants to notice ecological details and ask questions.
Explore Arboretum trails with staff naturalists, observing flora, fauna, and intriguing natural phenomena. This guided outdoor learning walk invites curious participants to notice ecological details and ask questions.
Residents can attend an in-person municipal council meeting in City Hall’s second-floor Council Chamber to follow local government discussion, city policy decisions, and public business affecting the Asheville community.
Residents can attend an in-person municipal council meeting in City Hall’s second-floor Council Chamber to follow local government discussion, city policy decisions, and public business affecting the Asheville community.
Residents can attend an in-person municipal council meeting in City Hall’s second-floor Council Chamber to follow local government discussion, city policy decisions, and public business affecting the Asheville community.
A free community gathering centered on meaningful conversation and connection. Reserve a ticket to let organizers know you plan to attend.
A free community gathering centered on meaningful conversation and connection. Reserve a ticket to let organizers know you plan to attend.
A free community gathering centered on meaningful conversation and connection. Reserve a ticket to let organizers know you plan to attend.