What to book before you travel to Asheville and the Blue Ridge?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length

Weekend One week Two weeks

2 activities to book · about €110 per person

Asheville and the Blue Ridge

Days 1-7

Days 1-7Biltmore EstateGeorge Vanderbilt's 250-room mansion, modelled on the châteaux of the Loire, is still the largest private house in the United States, set in grounds designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.€95Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Chimney RockA 96-metre gneiss column above Hickory Nut Gorge, reached by an elevator inside the rock, with trails to the 123-metre Hickory Nut Falls, reopened after Helene in June 2025.€15Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Downtown Asheville · River Arts District · Blue Ridge Parkway · Craggy Gardens · Mount Mitchell · Looking Glass Falls

All activities in Asheville on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Asheville and the Blue Ridge cost?

€110 per person if you do them all, across 2 bookings. The most expensive is "Biltmore Estate" at €95, the cheapest "Chimney Rock" at €15. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Asheville and the Blue Ridge without booking anything?

6 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Downtown Asheville, River Arts District, Blue Ridge Parkway, Craggy Gardens. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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