Activities for Big Kids in Asheville
23 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Asheville. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Highest rated: Outdoor Adventure Center, Lakeview Putt & Play, Biltmore Estate - Gardens & Farm. 7 are free. 10 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Outdoor Adventure Center
4.9 starsThe Outdoor Adventure Center offers guided outdoor activities, horseback riding, ziplines, fishing, hiking, and biking, in the mountains around Ashevi
Lakeview Putt & Play
4.9 starsLakeview Putt & Play offers the winning combo of mini golf, laser tag, and arcade games, enough variety that different age kids find their thing. The
Biltmore Estate - Gardens & Farm
4.8 starsBiltmore Estate is America's largest private home, but the most kid-friendly aspects are the working farm (Antler Hill Village), the four acres of for
North Carolina Arboretum - Bonsai Exhibition Garden
4.8 starsThe NC Arboretum has one of the finest bonsai collections on the East Coast, and kids are unexpectedly captivated by the tiny, perfectly shaped trees.
The North Carolina Arboretum
4.8 starsThe NC Arboretum's children's garden has hands-on elements kids love, and the quilt garden and bonsai collection give even younger visitors visual wow
Outdoor Adventure Center
Ages: Best for ages 6-17
Lakeview Putt & Play
Ages: 3–16
$$$Biltmore Estate - Gardens & Farm
Ages: All ages — best for ages 4 and up
Partially FreeNorth Carolina Arboretum - Bonsai Exhibition Garden
Ages: All ages
Partially FreeThe North Carolina Arboretum
Ages: All ages
The Adventure Center of Asheville
Ages: 6–17
FreeLake Louise Park
Ages: All ages
$$Chimney Rock State Park
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
FreeAsheville Urban Trail
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up
$$Asheville Climbing Center
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Asheville Treetops Adventure Park
Ages: 7–17
FreeGrove Arcade Public Market
Ages: All ages
Sliding Rock Recreation Area
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up
$$Asheville Chocolate Lounge
Ages: All ages
Mountain Play Lodge
Ages: 2–10
FreeFrench Broad River Park
Ages: All ages
Hands On! Children's Museum
Ages: Best for ages 1-9
FreeVance Monument & Downtown Asheville History
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
$French Broad River Tubing
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up
FreeBuncombe County Sports Park
Ages: 5–17 for organized sports; playground for younger
FreeAsheville Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages
Big Air Asheville
Ages: 3–17
Launch Family Entertainment Asheville
Ages: 3–16
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in Asheville?
- Asheville has 23 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: Outdoor Adventure Center, Lakeview Putt & Play, Biltmore Estate - Gardens & Farm, North Carolina Arboretum - Bonsai Exhibition Garden, The North Carolina Arboretum.
- Are there free big kids activities in Asheville?
- Yes — 7 of the 23 big kids-friendly activities in Asheville are completely free, including Lake Louise Park, Asheville Urban Trail, Grove Arcade Public Market.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in Asheville?
- 10 indoor or rainy-day activities in Asheville are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: Lakeview Putt & Play, Biltmore Estate - Gardens & Farm, The North Carolina Arboretum.
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