RECREATION
Cycling
Black Bear Adventures Bicycle Tour
843-886-9365, 888-339-8687
Black Bear Adventures offers a vast selection of cycle tours including half day and multi-day trips in such areas as the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Low Country. more...
Golf
Black Mountain Golf Club
18 Ross Drive • Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-669-2710
Nestled at the foot of the scenic Black Mountain Range, this championship municipal 18 hole golf course is an enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. A fully stocked pro shop and snack shop are also on site. more... mapBrookwood Golf Club
212 Mills Gap Road • Asheville, NC 28704
Arden
828-684-6278
This semiprivate nine hole, par 35 valley golf course is nestled in the mountains and includes a clubhouse, a restaurant and lounge, putting and chipping greens, and a well stocked pro shop. mapBuncombe County Golf Course
226 Fairway Drive • Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-1867
One of the oldest golf courses in Western North Carolina, this challenging 18 hole golf course opened in 1927 and was designed by Hall of Fame Golf Architect, Donald Ross. A clubhouse is on site that includes a concession area and a pro shop. more... mapEtowah Valley Country Club & Golf
450 Brickyard Road • Asheville, NC 28729
Etowah
828-891-7022, 800-451-8174
One of the top 50 golf destinations in the world, this championship golf course features three nine hole courses that allow you to play a variety of 18 hole combinations. A clubhouse, restaurant and lounge, driving range, putting and chipping greens, pro shop, and a golf school are also on site. more... mapMount Mitchell Golf Club
7590 Highway 80 South • Asheville, NC 28714
Burnsville
828-675-5454
This challenging 18 hole golf course is in a valley at an elevation of 3,000 feet below the peak of Mount Mitchell and has a pristine river that flows through it. A clubhouse is also on site that includes a fine dining restaurant and a well stocked pro shop. more...Northwoods Golf Club
70 Old Beaverdam Creek Road • Asheville, NC 28804
828-253-1659
Executive nine hole golf course with mountain views that is uniquely challenging due to the outstanding design by Karl Litten. A lighted driving range, an acre of natural grass tees, practice greens and bunkers, and a chipping green are also on site. mapReems Creek Golf Club
36 Pink Fox Cove Road • Asheville, NC 28787
Weaverville
828-645-4393
One of the best 18 hole golf courses in Western North Carolina, this course has a Scottish Highland look and features beautifully manicured bent grass tees, fairways, and greens. A fully stocked pro shop is also on site. more... map
Hiking & Climbing
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
160 A Zillicoa • Asheville, NC 28805
828-254-3708
This famous and naturally beautiful 2,167-mile wilderness trail begins in Georgia and runs the length of the Appalachian Mountain ridge lines to end in Maine. The trail is intended for foot travel only and is perfect for serious hikers and climbers. more... mapClimbmax Climbing Center
43 Wall Street • Asheville, NC 28805
Downtown Asheville
828-252-9996
This full service climbing facility offers visitors a number of different challenges with its many walls tied together inside, as well as a massive outdoor competition wall. map
Outfitters & Guides
Ascent Adventure Consultants
125 Watertree Lane • Apex, NC 27502
Rock climbing trips, private climbing instruction, and climbing classes trips for beginners and experienced climbers alike. They are headquartered in Apex and operate in the Asheville area, near the majority of the climbing locations. more...French Broad Rafting Company
376 Walnut Drive • Asheville, NC 28753
Marshall
828-258-6109, 800-842-3189
This rafting company offers 116 miles of spectacular river scenery perfect for those who are interested in whitewater activities. Half-day or full-day trips are available with an experienced guide in each raft and trips range from calm to white water routes. more... mapLisa Raft
13490 Highway 25/70 • Asheville, NC 28805
828-649-0560, 800-USA-RAFT
This outfitter offers exciting guided rafting trips on five Southeastern rivers including the French Broad, Nantahala, Pigeon, and Nolichucky Rivers.Southern Waterways
521 Amboy Road • Asheville, NC 28801
828-232-1970, 800-849-1970
A truly unique rafting and canoeing experience, this outfitter provides quiet water kayaking, canoeing, and rafting river float trips on the scenic French Broad River through the Biltmore Estate property. more... mapWildwater Rafting
404 Heather Place • Asheville, NC 28803
864-647-5361, 800-451-9972
Providing unique family and group adventures on the Pigeon, Nantahala, Chattanooga, and Ocoee Rivers since 1971, this full service outfitter and guide company offers river excursions ranging in length from half-day and full-day to overnight experiences. Top quality equipment and highly trained guides are included. more... mapWolf Laurel Outdoors
41 Beauty Spot Cove Road • Asheville, NC 28754
Mars Hill
828-680-9173
Full service recreational outfitter that offers a wide variety of guided trips including fly fishing, hiking, team building, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, mountain and leisure biking, canoeing, and golf trips. more... map
Snow Sports
Wolf Laurel Slopes
Route 3 Box 129 • Asheville, NC 28754
Mars Hill
828-689-4111, 800-817-4111
Skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing are available at this family oriented ski area that has 54 acres of skiable terrain. Slopes for beginners all the way to experts are available, as well as night skiing. Double and quad chairlifts are on site, as well as a restaurant, a sports shop, and a rental shop. more...
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