Local Area Attractions Near Asheville East KOA Holiday

We are just 10 miles from beautiful, historic downtown Asheville and the surrounding areas. Our campground is a great base location while you discover all that Asheville has to offer!

Antiques Tobacco Barn

Antiques Tobacco Barn

Enjoy 70,000 Square feet of shopping in a Historic Vintage Tobacco Barn. 72 Dealers in one location.

75 Swannanoa Road

Asheville, NC 28805

828-252-7291

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Biltmore Estate

Biltmore Estate

The most popular single attraction in the region, the 250-room French Renaissance chateau built in 1895 by George W. Vanderbilt is the largest private home in the United States. It houses priceless collections of antiques, paintings, books, tapestries, & furnishings. Self-guided tours include upstairs & downstairs of the house, the servants' quarters, the Winery, the gardens & grounds. U.S. 25, three blocks north of Exit 50 or 50B on I-40.
Be sure to also visit the Historic Biltmore Village and Museum
Biltmore Village is a classic planned community, constructed in the late 1890's at the entrance to the Biltmore Estate. Today the Village consists of restored English-style houses that now contain shops, galleries, & restaurants. The museum provides information about the Village from its founding.

One Lodge Street

Asheville, NC 28803

800-411-3812

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Black Mountain

Black Mountain

Located a mile from the Eastern Continental Divide, Black Mountain is situated amidst the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, the oldest mountain range on earth. Black Mountain overflows with art and craft galleries, artist studios, antique stores, bookstores, furniture stores and specialty shops. Come see why Black Mountain was voted Best Small Town in Western North Carolina.

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Botanical Gardens

Botanical Gardens

This 10-acre area features native flora of North Carolina in a natural setting. Gardens open daylight hours. 151 Weaver Boulevard, Asheville (828)252-5190

151 Weaver Boulevard

Asheville, NC 28804

828-252-5190

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Craggy Gardens

Craggy Gardens

This area offers hiking trails, picnic sites and a visitor's center. The Gardens are open from May to late October. North on Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Downtown Asheville Historic District

Downtown Asheville Historic District

Downtown Asheville offers an outstanding collection of early 20th century architecture including structures of national significance. Asheville's downtown boasts more art deco architecture than any southeastern city other than Miami Beach. Guided walking tours are available. There are more than 150 retail shops & 50 restaurants.

Asheville Trolley Tours

Asheville Trolley Tours

See Asheville's Finest Sights aboard a vintage touring trolley and enjoy a fully narrated, 70-minute tour covering Asheville's major points of interest.

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Estes-Winn Auto Museum

Estes-Winn Auto Museum

This museum, located in what was once the weaving shed for Biltmore Industries, features classic & antique cars, such as a 1926 Cadillac & a 1927 La Salle. Open April - December: Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm

111 Grovewood Road

Asheville, NC 28804

828-253-7651

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Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center

Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center

The Folk Art Center, home of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, exhibits traditional and contemporary crafts of the Southern Appalachian region and sponsors educational demonstrations and programs. Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway (828) 298-7928

382 Blue Ridge Parkway

Asheville, NC 28805

828-298-7928

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Local Breweries

Local Breweries

Asheville's beer scene continues to grow with a wide array of offerings.  From well know brands such as New Belgium and Sierra Nevada to small barrel brews like Hi-Wire Brewing and Archetype Brewing. Not a fan of beer, there are multiple cideries and wineries in the area.

Gem Mountain

Gem Mountain

Come experience the wonder and excitement of prospecting for gemstones in a pleasant and comfortable at137mosphere. Hwy 226 between Spruce Pine and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

13780 HWY 226

Spruce Pine, NC 28777

828-765-6130

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Grove Arcade Public Market

Grove Arcade Public Market

Enjoy great food, crafts, restaurants and more in Asheville's most beautiful building. Completed in 1929, this 269,000 square foot building housed one of the country's first indoor public markets. (828) 252-7799 www.grovearcade.com

1 Page Avenue

Asheville, NC 28801

828-252-7799

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Mount Mitchell State Park

Mount Mitchell State Park

With the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell State Park also has nature trails, a lookout tower, restaurant, picnic area & museum. Blue Ridge Parkway is located at milepost 355.

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North Carolina Arboretum

North Carolina Arboretum

The beauty of the region is expressed through a series of magnificent gardens reflecting the heritage & culture of the mountains at the North Carolina Arboretum. Miles of woodland trails highlight the natural world. Trails open daily, 8am-9pm. Visitor Center, Monday - Saturday 9-5pm: Sunday 12-5pm. (828)665-2492 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, south of Asheville.

100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way

Asheville, NC 28806

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Historic Grovewood Village - North Carolina Homespun Museum

Historic Grovewood Village - North Carolina Homespun Museum

This museum tells the history of Biltmore Industries & the people involved through photographs & artifacts. Items on display include bolts of woolen homespun cloth, an original loom & furniture. Open April - December: Monday - Saturday, 10 - 5pm., & Sunday, 1-5pm.

111 Grovewood Road

Asheville, NC 28804

828-253-7651

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Swannanoa Valley Museum

Swannanoa Valley Museum

This museum's displays tell the story of the area from the Stone Age to the present. It is located in the former Black Mountain Fire Department, established in 1919. Open April - October, Tuesday- Saturday 10-5pm., and Sunday, 2-5pm.

2223 West State Street

Black Mountain, NC 28711

828-669-9566

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Thomas Wolfe Memorial

Thomas Wolfe Memorial

This is the boyhood home of the Asheville native, whose famous novel, "Look Homeward Angel," was inspired by his experience here. The home is currently closed as repairs are made due to fire damage, but the Visitor Center offers an audiovisual program & an exhibit hall featuring Wolfe's personal memorabilia. Outdoor tours are offered hourly. The Center is open April- October Monday-Saturday 9-5pm, and November-March Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4pm. 52 N. Market Street, Asheville (828)253-8304 www.wolfememorial.com

52 North Market Street

Asheville, NC 28801

828-253-8304

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Western North Carolina Nature Center

Western North Carolina Nature Center

The Nature Center includes 42 acres of wildlife, and was voted best place to take kids in WNC. See wolves, cougars, deer and black bear just to name a few. The kids will love the petting zoo.

75 Gashed Creek Road

Asheville, NC 28805

828-298-5600

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway

The parkway follows the Appalachian Mountain chain and provides seemingly endless views of parallel ranges connected by cross ranges and scattered hills. From Shenandoah National Park the parkway follows the Blue Ridge, eastern rampart of the Appalachians, for 355 miles. Then, for the remaining 114 miles, it skirts the southern end of the massive Black Mountains, named for the dark green spruce and fir that cover them, weaves through the Craggies, the Pisgahs, the Balsams, and ends in the Great Smokies.

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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

A 26-story elevator ride or a network of trails takes you through solid granite for a breathtaking 75-mile view of the Blue Ridge. The Park's five different nature trails, ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous, make the ideal outing. Scenic nature trails lead to Hickory Nut Falls.

431 Main Street

Chimney Rock, NC 28720

800-277-9611

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Cradle of Forestry

Cradle of Forestry

This is the location of the first forestry school (1898) in America. It hosts a visitor's center, film walking tours, restored historic buildings, forestry exhibits, restored steam locomotive and gift shop. A variety of special events are held throughout the year.

11250 Pisgah Hwy

Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

828-877-3130

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America's most popular national park, attracting more than 10 million visitors each year. It extends some 70-miles along the North Carolina-Tennessee border & contains more than a half million of unspoiled forest. The Park is located 50 miles southwest of Asheville.

107 Park Headquarters Road

Gatlinburg, TN 37738

856-436-1200

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Great Smoky Mountains Railway

Great Smoky Mountains Railway

The Great Smoky Mountain Railway offers scenic excursions through mountain gorges on trains pulled by diesel-electric and steam locomotives. There are daily departures from Bryson City & Dillsboro year round. Call for schedule and reservations. (800) 872-4681 www.gsmr.com

Pisgah National Forest

Pisgah National Forest

This 500,000 plus-acre forest features waterfalls, swimming holes, fishing & picnic areas. Part of the forest was originally a part of the Biltmore Estate, purchased in 1916. Access to the Forest if available from Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway, U.S. 25/70 & U.S. 280 West.

160 Zillicoa St. Suite A

Asheville, NC 28801

828-257-4200

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WNC Waterfalls

WNC Waterfalls

Western North Carolina offers some of the most beautiful Waterfalls to be found anywhere in the country.

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McCormick Field

McCormick Field

Calling all baseball fans! McCormick Field is home to the Asheville Tourists minor league baseball team. At McCormick Field you are guaranteed a night of family fun as well as excellent food and drink options. To learn more about McCormick Field and buy tickets, visit the Asheville Tourist website.

30 Buchanan Pl

Asheville, NC 28801

828-258-0428

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