Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Asheville?

6 outdoor activities in Asheville are free, including Lake Louise Park, Asheville Urban Trail, French Broad River Park.

How many outdoor activities in Asheville are stroller-friendly?

6 of the 12 outdoor activities in Asheville are fully stroller-friendly.

Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Asheville

12 outdoor adventures for families in Asheville. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.

Highest rated: Outdoor Adventure Center, The Adventure Center of Asheville, Lake Louise Park. 6 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.

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Outdoor Adventure Center

4.9 stars

The Outdoor Adventure Center offers guided outdoor activities, horseback riding, ziplines, fishing, hiking, and biking, in the mountains around Ashevi

Best for ages 6-17Outdoor$100-400+ depending on activities

The Adventure Center of Asheville

4.8 stars

The Adventure Center packs multiple outdoor adventure experiences, zip lines, mountain biking, and more, into one location in the mountains outside As

6–17Outdoor$140–200+ depending on activities; individual activity pricing

Lake Louise Park

4.7 stars

Lake Louise Park in Weaverville gives families a peaceful lake environment with walking trails, open space, and the kind of natural beauty that makes

All agesFreeOutdoor$0; pack a picnic

Chimney Rock State Park

4.7 stars

Chimney Rock is a 535-million-year-old granite monolith you can climb to via trail or elevator, with a 75-foot waterfall (Hickory Nut Falls) in the sa

Best for ages 5 and upOutdoor$80-100: adults ~$20 each, kids (4-15) ~$14 each, under 4 free

Asheville Urban Trail

4.7 stars

The Asheville Urban Trail is a 1.7-mile self-guided walking tour through downtown with 30 stations marked by bronze sculptures, plaques, and public ar

Best for ages 6 and upFreeOutdoorFree

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