Truck City AVL 2026
Hands-on “touch a truck” vehicle exploration with utility trucks, rescue rigs, transit buses, and heavy construction machines parked for close-up climbing, questions, and photo ops. Free community outing for kids and adults at an outdoor outlet lot.
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