Outdoor & RecreationBest Hikes Near Asheville (and What Is Still Closed After Helene)
Easy garden walks, Blue Ridge Parkway trails, and day-trip hikes near Asheville, with the Helene closures we could confirm.
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Sports & Recreation
Things to Do
4 places
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Asheville Tourists Baseball
Minor league baseball at the historic downtown ballpark that opened in 1924 (renamed HomeTrust Park in 2026), home of the Houston Astros' Single-A affiliate.
Downtown Asheville
02Asheville Municipal Golf Course
A 1920s Donald Ross-designed public course on the National Register of Historic Places, with its Helene-damaged front nine temporarily open as a disc golf course.
North Asheville
03French Broad River Tubing
Self-guided tubing, kayaking, and paddleboarding through downtown Asheville and past the Biltmore Estate, with shuttle and gear rental included.
Asheville
04Navitat Canopy Adventures
A zipline canopy tour in Barnardsville, about 30 minutes from Asheville, with racing-style ziplines up to 3,600 feet long and a treetop tour for ages 5 and up. Check the website for which tours are running.
Barnardsville
What's on
Upcoming Events
SAT31OCT
Sports
Wicked Spooky 5K & Creepy Crawly Climb
9:00 AM · Wicked Weed Funkatorium
THU19NOV
Sports
Southern Conference Volleyball Tournament
5:00 PM · Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
THU26NOV
Sports
Hendersonville Turkey Trot
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM · Hendersonville City Hall
THU26NOV
Sports
South Asheville Turkey Trot
9:00 AM · Biltmore Park Town Square
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Wolves, science, pinball, gardens, and a fall corn maze: kid-friendly stops in and around Asheville.
Best ofBest Outdoor Adventures Near Asheville
Trails, overlooks, and waterfalls within an hour of Asheville, with the Helene closures noted so you do not drive to a locked gate.
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