The beauty of Asheville is no more apparent than in the Blue Ridge Mountains and outdoor venues that surround the city. Be as adventurous as you want from taking a leisurely drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway to a vigorous hike on many of the trails meandering through the mountains. Many articles have been published in major magazines (National Geographic and Men's Health) about the great outdoor venues in the Asheville area.

We can help arrange your activities, from horseback riding to white water rafting. See our Adventure Packages for more details.

• Blue Ridge Parkway -- Scenic drive
• Mt. Mitchell -- Hiking, Scenery
• Chimney Rock Park -- Hiking, Views, Waterfalls
• DuPont State Forest -- Hiking, Waterfalls
• Pisgah National Forest -- Hiking
• Great Smokey Mountains National Park -- Hiking, Camping
• North Carolina Arboretum -- Flower Gardens, Hiking
• Asheville Botanical Gardens -- Flower Gardens, Walking Trails
• Sandy Bottom Trail Rides -- Horseback Riding
• Wolf Laurel Mountain Trail Rides - Horseback Riding
• Nantahala Outdoor Center -- White Water Rafting
• Southern Waterways -- Quiet Water Rafting
• Hunter Banks -- Fly Fishing
• Old Pressley Sapphire Mine -- Gem Digs
• Western North Carolina Mountain Biking