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Outdoor
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Ziplines, treetops adventure park with 70+ elements, Kid Zip for ages 4-10, and mountain biking. $. Thrilling for school kids & teens.
📍 159 Zilicoa St, Asheville, NC 28801
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Playgrounds
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One of Asheville’s premiere parks offers volleyball courts, playground, roller-hockey rink, basketball court, a multi-use track, lawn bowling court, greenway access, multi-use sports field, picnic shelter, river overlooks, wetland education area, and ballfield.
📍 5 Greenfield St, Asheville, NC 28801
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Water Play
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Easy kid-friendly waterfall hikes, including Hooker Falls with a safe swimming hole. Multiple trails. Free! Popular for families.
📍 Pisgah National Forest (1.5 hrs from downtown)
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Zoo / Animals
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See Our Wild Side The WNC Nature Center offers 42 acres of award-winning habitats that bring you closer than ever to the incredible wildlife of Southern Appalachia Get Tickets Become A Member Get Tickets Adults: $16.95 +tax(City of Asheville: $11.95 +tax) Seniors (65+): $15.95 +tax(City of Asheville: $10.95 +tax) Youth (13-15): $16.95 +tax(City of Asheville: […]
📍 75 Gashes Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
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Children's Museum
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Interactive science museum with fossils, dinosaurs, forest-themed climbing structures, and hands-on exhibits for ages 3-12. Free-$. Great for school & toddler ages.
📍 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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Arcade / Gaming
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5,000+ video games, pinball, skeeball, and foosball with flat-fee all-you-can-play. Perfect for retro game lovers. $.
📍 800 Haywood Road #100, Asheville, NC, 28806
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Children's Museum
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13,000 sq ft with 13 interactive exhibits on STEM, art, social-emotional skills. Great for ages 1-8. $ admission nearby in Hendersonville.
📍 318 N. Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Parks
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Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum offers acres of cultivated gardens and miles of trails.
📍 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
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Water Play
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Sliding Rock is a 60 foot natural water slide that ends in a 8-10 foot deep pool of water, with 1 observation platform, operated by Naventure. The area is open 365 days a year, weather and water levels permitting. Lifeguards and restrooms are available seven days a week Memorial Day through Labor Day. When not staffed, there are no lifeguards and restrooms are closed.Sliding Rock is open 9:00am to 6:00pm, 7 days a week. Periodically, the parking lot fills up and will be closed until spaces become available. Plan to
📍 Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, NC 28712
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Indoor Play
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Well Played Board Game Café is an Innovative, Fun Entertainment Concept and Restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina Featuring 700+ Games, Food, and Drinks.
📍 162 Coxe Ave Ste. 101, Asheville, NC 28801
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Arcade / Gaming
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Explore the Asheville NC Pinball Museum, featuring 40 pinball machines and classic video games for just $17 per person!
📍 1 Battle Sq, Asheville, NC, 28801
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Indoor Play
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Asheville Escape Rooms - FOX-N-OTTER is the place for Clever & Curious ALL AGE ADVENTURES! We have the games adults, youth and enthusiasts love!
📍 3 S. Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
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Water Play
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One of Asheville’s premiere parks offers plenty or benches, terraces, and open spaces for relaxing in addition to performance spaces, restrooms, and a popular splashpad named Splasheville.
📍 Pack Sq, Asheville, NC 28801
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Food & Treats
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Die Wertschätzung des Partners ist ein zentraler Bestandteil einer gesunden und glücklichen Beziehung. Anerkennung und Bestätigung schaffen ein Gefühl der…
📍 Downtown Asheville (Various locations)
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Children's Museum
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Free museum showcasing 20+ planes kids can touch and sit in. Up-close aviation history with no glass barriers. Great for all ages!
📍 61 T.S. Morrison Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806
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Children's Museum
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The Museum invites you to explore our Collection of American art of the 20th and 21st centuries and to discover Western North Carolina’s unique artistic history.
📍 2 S. Pack Sq, Asheville, NC 28801
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Zoo / Animals
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Cats At Play Café provides a fun environment for cats and people to play in Asheville, North Carolina. Visit our website to make a reservation.
📍 123 S. Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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Indoor Play
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Giant indoor playground with six slides, jungle gym, mini Asheville city replica, and toddler soft-play area. $ for rainy days.
📍 3389 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden, NC, 28704
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Dance / Music
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One of the most recognizable public spaces in Asheville is a great place to enjoy the movement of a vibrant downtown with a small amphitheater, granite chess/checker boards, and the city's weekly drum circle.
📍 67 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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