5 days in Asheville Itinerary

Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.

Get in touch with nature at River Rafting & Tubing and Ramsey Cascades. Get out of town with these interesting Asheville side-trips: Roaring Fork (in Great Smoky Mountains National Park), Pigeon Forge (Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine & Tennessee Shine Company) and Gatlinburg (Ole Smoky, Tennessee Homemade Wines, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Biltmore, sample the tasty concoctions at Dirty Jack’s, and take in the exciting artwork at Lexington Glassworks.

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Asheville trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Asheville. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in July, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can drive back home.