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Asheville Terrors Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

1. Asheville Terrors Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Explore the dark side of Asheville on a haunted pub crawl. Delve into 225 years of riveting American history with a guide at 6 allegedly haunted locations including the Flatiron building, Grove Arcade, and Pritchard Park. Enjoy drinks at local pubs (at your own expense). Meet your guide at Wedge Brewery Downtown. From there, wind through 7 other bone-chilling, haunted locations, including three additional pubs. Share a drink with the ghost of Zelda Fitzgerald, who was tragically killed in a fire in Asheville in 1948. Experience the unnerving energy of Pritchard Park. Uncover the secrets of the Pack’s Tavern tunnel, where prohibition drove a couple into a murderous rage. If you are brave enough to step into the shadows, the spirits await you. After roaming the haunted streets of Asheville, end the tour with a bite at a downtown restaurant.

Asheville Terrors: Ghosts of the Blue Ridge

2. Asheville Terrors: Ghosts of the Blue Ridge

The city of Asheville is known for its friendly, free-spirited demeanor, but there are plenty of skeletons hiding in the closet. Delve into the twisted, shocking, and downright spine-chilling history of “The Land of the Sky” on this walking tour by US Ghost Adventures. Meet your guide at The Jackson Building, where a suicidal businessman from the Great Depression lingers on the street where his life ended. From there, you’ll visit seven other historic, haunted landmarks before circling back to the starting point. Feel a chill scurry up your spine as you mingle with the angry, restless spirits of Pack Square. Scan the streets for the spirit of Zelda Fitzgerald as you hear the grim details of her tragic death. Stand face-to-face with the poltergeist of St. Lawrence Basilica. Choose the extended tour to visit four additional haunted locations, including an old speakeasy with a gruesome history. Explore Asheville in a fun, spooky, and unique way.

Asheville: Chimney Rock Helicopter Tour

3. Asheville: Chimney Rock Helicopter Tour

Embark on a scenic helicopter flight that will provide you with great views of Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills. See Hickory Nut Gorge, Lake Lure, and Chimney Rock from a unique perspective before returning to the airport. To begin, head northeast toward Fairview. Fly over Hickory Nut Gap and the Florence Nature Preserve toward Lake Lure with views of the lake as well as the Lake Lure Dam. Be sure to keep an eye out for The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa, featured in the film Dirty Dancing. As you turn, you’ll pass by Chimney Rock, a 315-foot spire overlooking Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. The tour continues over the valley and along Raven Rock Mountain and the Continental Divide in the Appalachian Mountains on your return to the airport.

Asheville: Scenic Helicopter Experience

4. Asheville: Scenic Helicopter Experience

Take a different approach to exploring Asheville's most famous views and attractions on a scenic helicopter flight. Enjoy picturesque vistas as you fly above Asheville, Western North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the French Broad River. After taking off from a private heliport, begin your flight over the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains. Get your dose of adrenaline as you feel the speed of the helicopter and fly low over the treetops and mountains, getting a true taste of the beauty that is the American South. Fly north along Highway 26 towards Biltmore Forest and downtown Asheville. As you circle around Biltmore Forest, get a bird's-eye view of one of America's largest estates. Listen to your guide through included headsets as they point out more highlights, including Antler Hill Village and the winery areas. After the tour, you’ll head back to the heliport across Lake Julian.

Asheville: Looking Glass Rock Helicopter Tour

5. Asheville: Looking Glass Rock Helicopter Tour

Take a scenic helicopter flight over the Pisgah National Forest, one of the first national forests established in the Eastern United States. Admire the mountain views and be sure to take some great photos to remember this experience. From the airport, head southwest and over the Pisgah National Forest and its iconic peak, Looking Glass Rock. Looking Glass Rock is one of many sites along the Blue Ridge Parkway, which runs along the spine of the Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains. From your areal vantage point, marvel at the lush forests and mountainous terrain of the Pisgah National Forest as you fly over on your return to the airport.

Asheville: Yoga on a Mountain Hike

6. Asheville: Yoga on a Mountain Hike

Meet your group and instructor at the trailhead just 30 minutes from Asheville to embark upon a unique adventure in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains. Breathe in the fresh air as you hike to an open summit where your instructor will guide your group through an hour of yoga practice for all levels. Relish this time to sit still, soak in your surroundings, and move your body. Beginners to yoga and hiking are welcome. Yoga mats are provided, just bring comfortable clothing, a positive attitude, and a sense of adventure.

Amazing Asheville Scavenger Hunt Adventure

7. Amazing Asheville Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Looking for a way to turn Asheville into a giant game board?   Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a three-hour sightseeing tour of Asheville.  Guided from any smartphone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins in the heart of the city and takes you to an amazing collection of outdoor art, historic parks, and monuments dedicated the city's famous citizens and historical events. The game route will show you some of the best sights of the city as well as its hidden gems, all while challenging your mind and capacity for fun.  The tour requires approximately 1 mile of walking.  Using a smartphone as “the guide” allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play.  Stop to enjoy the art, do some people watching or grab a bite to eat… why not, it’s your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. Points of interest during your Quest include Vance Memorial, Pack Square Park, Veteran's Memorial, Thomas Wolfe House, Asheville Community Theater and Pritchard Park.

Pisgah Forest: Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy Walking Tour

8. Pisgah Forest: Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy Walking Tour

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life on this forest bathing and nature therapy walking tour in Pisgah Forest. Let your guide lead you on an inner journey to help you slow down and increase your mindfulness. Enjoy taking part in a tea ceremony.  Be greeted by your guide at the Pink Beds Trail Loop. Start on your gentle, guided walk in nature. Listen as you guide shares mindfulness practices and invitations that are designed to connect you more deeply to the world around you and to your inner landscapes Learn about the practice of the Japanese art of immersing oneself in a forest environment that was developed by Shinrin-Yoku. Spend time in nature in a way that invites healing for yourself, the ecosystem, and the community as a whole. Finish your tour at your original starting point.

Marshall: French Broad Whitewater River Rafting Experience

9. Marshall: French Broad Whitewater River Rafting Experience

Experience whitewater rafting on the French Broad River as you paddle through the rapids. Admire the beautiful mountain views of Pisgah National Forest along the way. Receive a full safety briefing before your ride, then wear your life vest to navigate the river channels. Arrive at the meeting point for a briefing and instructional video. Then, put on your personal flotation device, grab your paddle, and board the shuttle bus to the river. Next, get into the raft and listen to your guide explain rafting terminology and what to expect. After this, paddle down the river and feel the excitement while you navigate around big boulders and large channels. View the mountains of the forest while you splash through the cascading waters of the river.

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based on 36 reviews

My husband and I booked a flight with Cole for our anniversary and were thrilled woth the views and the kind service. Would love to flight again!

Cole was a fabulous pilot/tour guide. The flight was absolutely beautiful. Would recommend highly

Tour guide was adorably sweet. We went in Feb. Beware of the cold!!! It was freezing but so fun!

We loved this way of seeing the BRP. We will use this way on future trips to other parks.

Cole was great, we had a great experience and will book with him again.