{"id":23541,"date":"2020-05-02T06:51:30","date_gmt":"2020-05-02T13:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=23541"},"modified":"2022-09-12T17:00:40","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T00:00:40","slug":"3-day-asheville-itinerary-for-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/3-day-asheville-itinerary-for-families\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Day Asheville Itinerary For Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Families will love visiting Asheville, whether they enjoy the outdoors, good food, or mountain culture. Here is a 3 day Asheville Itinerary with kids.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24047 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-day-Asheville-Itinerary-with-kids.-.jpg\" alt=\"3 day Asheville Itinerary with kids.\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-day-Asheville-Itinerary-with-kids.-.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-day-Asheville-Itinerary-with-kids.--300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-day-Asheville-Itinerary-with-kids.--200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-day-Asheville-Itinerary-with-kids.--400x265.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-day-Asheville-Itinerary-with-kids.--600x398.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Tucked in the Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina, Asheville is a small, Southern city with an artsy vibe! Once a secluded retreat, the city has blown up in popularity as a travel destination in the past 10 years, leading to lots of new restaurants and a bustling downtown.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There are modern hotels and woodsy cabins depending on what experience you\u2019re looking for, or several campgrounds to choose from. It\u2019s within a half-day drive to the beach, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/2-day-atlanta-itinerary-for-families\/\">Atlanta<\/a>, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Nashville, making it a great place to stop on a summer road trip around the South. Families will love visiting Asheville, whether they enjoy the outdoors, good food, or mountain culture. It\u2019s hard to find a restaurant without a kid\u2019s menu, and you can\u2019t walk far downtown without seeing happy families (and dogs) strolling around!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Craft breweries are easy to find, and many cater to families with open grass space to run around and sometimes games or live music for kids to enjoy. Most attractions are spread out, so a car is recommended unless you plan on strictly staying downtown. Many downtown hotels have local shuttles, and you can hire tour guides to take hiking excursions with transportation. The local airport has connections to most major ones, or you can fly into Charlotte or Greenville and rent a car to drive over. If you&#8217;re visiting a local, ask them to check out free passes for local attractions from the library with a Zoom! pass.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=11018&amp;awinaffid=301655&amp;clickref=&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viator.com%2Ftours%2FAsheville%2FAsheville-Hop-On-Hop-Off-Trolley-Tour%2Fd22561-7123P2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Asheville Hop On Hop Off Tour<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you want to extend your trip or brainstorm other options during your stay, check out this list of 40+ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploremorecleanless.com\/40-things-to-do-in-asheville-with-kids-tips-from-a-local\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">things to do in Asheville with kids<\/a>, with local tips and lots of photos!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb5115b587\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb5115b587\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/3-day-asheville-itinerary-for-families\/#3_Day_Asheville_Itinerary_with_kids\" >3 Day Asheville Itinerary with kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/3-day-asheville-itinerary-for-families\/#Day_1_Biltmore_Estate\" >Day 1: Biltmore Estate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/3-day-asheville-itinerary-for-families\/#Gardens\" >Gardens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/3-day-asheville-itinerary-for-families\/#Pisgah_Playground\" >Pisgah Playground<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/3-day-asheville-itinerary-for-families\/#Day_2_Go_Hiking\" >Day 2: Go Hiking<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/3-day-asheville-itinerary-for-families\/#Mt_Mitchell_State_Park\" >Mt. Mitchell State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/3-day-asheville-itinerary-for-families\/#Dupont_State_Forest\" >Dupont State Forest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/3-day-asheville-itinerary-for-families\/#Day_3_Explore_Downtown\" >Day 3: Explore Downtown<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/3-day-asheville-itinerary-for-families\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Asheville\" >Where to Stay in Asheville<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/3-day-asheville-itinerary-for-families\/#Grove_Park_Inn\" >Grove Park Inn<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Day_Asheville_Itinerary_with_kids\"><\/span>3 Day Asheville Itinerary with kids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This itinerary was written with kids aged 4-13 in mind. If you\u2019re visiting with little ones, I would add in one of the kid-friendly indoor playgrounds to get some energy out! If you\u2019re visiting with older kids, I\u2019d choose a harder hike and add in a visit to the bustling River Arts District where you can see artisans at work, book individual workshops or lessons, and see lots of colorful murals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Biltmore_Estate\"><\/span><b>Day 1: Biltmore Estate<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23542 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estate.png\" alt=\"Biltmore Estate\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estate.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estate-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estate-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estate-200x107.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estate-400x215.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estate-600x322.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estate-800x430.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estate-735x395.png 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start out big with a day exploring the famous Biltmore Estate! The Biltmore is a modern American castle, built in the late 1880s by George Vanderbilt and kept in the family ever since.&nbsp; Now a major tourist attraction, it is kid-friendly and has lots to do there! In addition to the activities below that are included in your ticket price, consider adding on a carriage ride, Segway tour, horseback ride, or another exciting excursion to make the visit feel special.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy your tickets ahead of time to save money and plan for almost an entire day. Touring the house with kids isn\u2019t as nerve-wracking as it sounds since most valuables and art are blocked off from foot traffic. While you can just walk through and read signs as you go, it\u2019s fun to upgrade with the kid-friendly audio tour that is narrated by Cedric, the famous family dog who used to live on the grounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gardens\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gardens<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23543 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estates-garden.jpg\" alt=\"Biltmore Estates garden\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estates-garden.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estates-garden-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estates-garden-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estates-garden-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estates-garden-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estates-garden-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Biltmore-Estates-garden-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After touring the house, plan on exploring the gardens. There is a formal greenhouse garden full of hothouse tropics, cacti, and jungle greenery. Grab a quick snack at the lunch cart, and eat on the patio there before heading out on the trails and exploring the formal rose garden! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pisgah_Playground\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pisgah Playground<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-23544 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pisgah-Playground-1024x605.jpg\" alt=\"Pisgah Playground\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pisgah-Playground-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pisgah-Playground-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pisgah-Playground-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pisgah-Playground-200x118.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pisgah-Playground-400x236.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pisgah-Playground-600x354.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pisgah-Playground-800x473.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pisgah-Playground-735x434.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Pisgah-Playground.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, drive over to the Antler Hill Village area and get energy out on the Pisgah Playground. There is a sandbox, slides, swings, and teeter-totter all within a gated area that keeps little runners contained. Right nearby is the farmyard, where baby animals are available for petting, and friendly staff will tell you about the critters on display. Walk up into the craftsperson area to catch free demonstrations for blacksmithing, woodworking, or broom-making. Don\u2019t forget to stop in the big barn and see what crafts they\u2019re running for kids, or play with the old-time toys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve road tripped and have bikes or scooters at your disposal, there are paved trails that connect here. It\u2019s simple to head out and go exploring. Be sure to take a map with you, so you don\u2019t get lost, or note where the shuttle stops are to take you back to your car!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last, you can pop in for a meal at one of the casual restaurants, and then stop in at the Vanderbilt family exhibit. You can learn about their history and see interesting artifacts. If you want to unwind, check out the free wine tasting where kids get apple juice! If you are done for the day, exit the estate and hit up Sunny Point Cafe or Juicy Lucy\u2019s. Both are nearby, family-friendly restaurants with a smaller price tag than Biltmore\u2019s offerings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Go_Hiking\"><\/span><b>Day 2: Go Hiking<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t get far in Asheville without seeing lush greenery and blooming flowers, but to really appreciate nature you need to take a hike! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mt_Mitchell_State_Park\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mt. Mitchell State Park<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be hard to choose with so many options, but a fun day trip is to head over to Mt. Mitchell State Park. You\u2019ll take the picturesque Blue Ridge Parkway to get there, and then drive up to the concrete overlook.&nbsp; You\u2019ll walk to the overlook from a parking lot, where you can admire the mountains for as far as the eye can see! A short loop back takes you to the Balsam nature trail, which has an entirely different feel with moss and craggy pine trees. Ask kids to keep an eye out for salamanders (but don\u2019t touch them!) and colorful mushrooms along the way.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your way back to the parking lot, pop into their free museum that teaches about the region and history of the park, with fun things to touch and listen to. Drive halfway back down the mountain and enjoy a kid-friendly lunch at their on-site restaurant. If you\u2019re lucky, you\u2019ll get a table near the window for breathtaking views. Everyone should take some time to use the outdoor patio rocking chairs on the way out. If your kids still aren\u2019t tired out, consider stopping by the Craggy Gardens Pinnacle hike that is beautiful and short, located off the Blue Ridge Parkway and on your way back to Asheville.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dupont_State_Forest\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dupont State Forest<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re itching to see a waterfall instead, consider going south to the Dupont State Forest. There are several waterfalls here, so you can choose as long or short of a hike as you\u2019d like in order to see one (Hooker Falls is even at the end of a mostly paved path, perfect for strollers or wheelchairs).<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-23545 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Hooker Falls\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-735x551.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hooker-falls-scaled.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he visitor center is small but offers kids a chance to learn about the area and ask questions of the ranger. During peak times, they may run free programming for the public, so look on their calendar ahead of time. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teenagers might be impressed to learn parts of the Hunger Games were filmed here! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you take in the trails, Brevard is an adorable town nearby that\u2019s perfect for grabbing lunch and wandering around. Don\u2019t miss the white squirrel hunt while you find a tasty dessert. O.P. Taylors is a popular old-fashioned toy shop that will delight young shoppers and always has fun display windows to peek into! There are also gem mines in the area, a fun add-on activity for kids to pan for gold or dig out their own semi-precious stones to take home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24050 \" title=\"3 Day Asheville Itinerary\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-Day-Asheville-Itinerary.jpg\" alt=\"3 Day Asheville Itinerary\" width=\"345\" height=\"516\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Explore_Downtown\"><\/span><b>Day 3: Explore Downtown<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your last day, and possibly with tired legs, stay in the city proper. There are several options for kids to have fun here. I\u2019d recommend choosing between the art museum, science museum, or Well Played Board Game Cafe and spending a few hours having hands-on fun. If your kids love animals, consider exploring the WNC Nature Center to see the wildlife that calls this area home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of those are half-day activities that you can follow up with a pleasant walk around downtown to check out public art and enjoy one of the many popular restaurants. See if you can spot the waterfall stairs that are near the board game cafe, they make for a perfect photo opportunity!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get dessert at the nationally renowned French Broad Chocolate Lounge, and then take time to run off steam in Pack Square Park (there is a free splash pad during the summer!). Make sure you leave time to wander around looking for street musicians. Kids love tipping with money in their hat. Friday nights host the famous drum circle downtown that is hard to forget, and if you\u2019re visiting during summer, you can also catch the free musical Shindig on the Green downtown.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re hoping for a souvenir to take home, consider visiting Mast General Store for an old-timey feel with lots of options. You could also stop by Woolworth Walk to pick out original art from lots of different artisans, or Asheville Emporium to find local handmade products and traditional souvenirs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve already explored downtown Asheville, consider checking out one of the unique small towns in the area that all have their own vibe and cute downtowns. Black Mountain, Blowing Rock, Hendersonville, Chimney Rock, Brevard, and Sylva are all within 2 hours of downtown Asheville and have their own claims to fame, drawing tourists in and giving them a fun mountain experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Asheville\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Asheville<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grove_Park_Inn\"><\/span>Grove Park Inn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/__trashed-3\/img_2313\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5868\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5868 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_2313-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Grove Inn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_2313.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_2313-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_2313-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I only walked through the Grove Park Inn during Christmas time to see the gingerbread houses and did not stay here, so I looked up on their website to see what they offered. The place is so big I was surprised to find out they only had 513 rooms.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/__trashed-3\/img_2304\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5866\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5866 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_2304-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Grove Inn Ashland\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_2304.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_2304-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_2304-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_2304-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>513 luxury rooms including 14 suites and 28 rooms on a private, adults-only Club Floor<\/li>\n<li>18-hole, Donald Ross designed mountain&nbsp;golf course<\/li>\n<li>43,000-square-foot&nbsp;subterranean spa<\/li>\n<li>Multiple casual and formal&nbsp;restaurants&nbsp;boasting panoramic mountain views<\/li>\n<li>Three indoor and three outdoor&nbsp;tennis courts<\/li>\n<li>50,000-square-foot&nbsp;Sports Complex&nbsp;featuring weight rooms, fitness classes, an indoor pool and more<\/li>\n<li>Two&nbsp;retail&nbsp;promenades<\/li>\n<li>55,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor&nbsp;meeting and event space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During the holiday season, The Grove has a gingerbread house competition and I must say they are very impressive.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5860\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5860\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/__trashed-3\/img_2300-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5860\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5860\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_23001-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread house at Grove Inn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_23001.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_23001-600x422.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_23001-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gingerbread house at Grove Park Inn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/__trashed-3\/img_2307\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5862\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5862 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_2307-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread house at Grove Inn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_2307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_2307-600x363.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_2307-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do not valet your car during busy times. It takes forever to get it back!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read Next:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/the-outer-banks\/\">The Outer Banks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-atlantic-beach-north-carolina\/\">Things to Do in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Families will love visiting Asheville, whether they enjoy the outdoors, good food, or mountain culture. 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