I wish I could claim this fabulous list, but it was compiled by the MOPS group at Biltmore Baptist Church. It's too great a list not to share! We've only checked out a few on the list & can't wait to visit the rest!
1.
Mountain Play Lodge (Wed.-Mon. 10-6; ages 2 and under $6; ages 3-12 $10
2.
Nature Center (open daily 10-5; adults $8, ages 3 and up $4; 2 and under free;
family membership available for $60)
3. Hiking (Bent Creek, Dupont forest, Pisgah forest, Catawba falls)
4. Apple picking (
Justus farms,
Skytop Orchard) - We had a great time at Skytop Orchard a few weeks ago! They have a lot of fun things to do. My little guy had so much fun on the playground that we didn't even make it into the orchard!
5.
Storytime (most libraries)
6.
Health Adventure (Mon-Sat. 10-8; adults $9.50; ages 3 and up $6.50; 2 and under
free; family membership available for $90) -We LOVE the Health Adventure! It doesn't hurt that Chick-fil-a is just down the hall.
7.
Hands On museum (Hendersonville-$5/person ages 1 and up-adults must pay too)
8.
Fun Depot (Mon.-Thur. 11-8; Fri.-Sat. 10 AM-11 PM; soft play area $3/child)
9. Tiny Tikes (at Lee Stephens Rec Center downtown Wed./Fri. 10-12 $1/child)
10. Splashville (fountains in Pack square downtown-free except for parking) - Alright, I just noticed that "Splashville" rhymes with "Asheville." That's cute.
11.
Arboretum (free on the first Tuesday of every month)
12.
Asheville Tree House ($8 for first child, $6 each other child)
13. North Mills River picnic area/natural pool (price per car, not sure what it is)
14.
STJ’s inflation station (flat rock; $2.50 for 2 and under $5 for ages 3 and up)
15.
UNCA Kellogg center: kid-friendly hike/nature walk
Parks:
1. Azalea park (east Asheville)
2. Lake Julian (Arden)
3. Jake Rusher (Arden)
4. Fletcher
5. Carrier (downtown)
6. Robert Lake (Montreat)
7. Bent Creek
8. Etowah
9. Mills River
10. Avery’s (Woodfin-part of Roy Pope Memorial park)
11. Weaver (Asheville)
12. Malvern Hills (Asheville)
13. Waynesville Rec park
14. Canton Rec park
15. Patton park (Hendersonville)
16. Kate’s park (Fletcher)
17. East Flat Rock park
Did you know Asheville was such a fun place for kids?! Can you add to this great list?! Post your favorite kid-friendly Asheville area activities in a comment! We should probably add some restaurants to the list!
