7 days in Asheville Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Asheville: Gatlinburg (Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, Sugarlands Distilling Company, &more), Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine (in Pigeon Forge) and Hartford (Zipline & River Rafting & Tubing). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Biltmore, don't miss a visit to Pack Square, take in the awesome beauty at Black Balsam Knob, and shop like a local with Philip DeAngelo Studio.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Asheville day trip planning app.

Expect a daytime high around 82°F in August, and nighttime lows around 64°F.