summer Edition

Farm Fresh Summer Feast

Peak tomato season is basically a religious experience

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Your Perfect Asheville Weekend

*Currently sipping my third cortado at High Five, Wesley under the table, planning your weekend like I plan my friends' visits*

Look, I've done the tourist thing. I've also lived here for 6 years. These aren't Google-generated "Top 10" lists - these are actual itineraries I've refined every time someone visits. Whether you're here for the beer (valid), the mountains (also valid), or trying to figure out if you could actually live here (extremely valid), I've got you covered.

Pick your vibe, follow the schedule, or mix and match. This is Asheville - there's no wrong way to do it.

18
Unique Itineraries
3 Days
Per Adventure
$150-500
Budget Range
100%
Actually Tested

Special Seasonal Editions

summerJuly-August

Farm Fresh Summer Feast

Peak tomato season is basically a religious experience

Saturday farmers markets in full swing
Farm dinners at local farms
Tomato sandwiches everywhere
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summerJune-August

Summer Sours & Sunshine

Day drinking but make it craft

Sour beer releases
Brewery patios and food trucks
River tubing to breweries
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summerMay-September

Festival Season Frenzy

Your ears will thank you (eventually)

Downtown After 5 concerts
Mountain Song Festival
LEAF Festival
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summerJune-August

River Rat Summer

Basically living in the French Broad

Tubing the French Broad
SUP boarding at Bent Creek
Waterfall swimming holes
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Most Popular This Season

Architecture Admirers3 days

Asheville's Architectural Greatest Hits: From Vanderbilt to Art Deco (No Hard Hat Required)

A weekend exploring the preserved architectural treasures of the Blue Ridge

$350-500/person (not including Biltmore tickets)spring
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Art Aficionados3 days

Gallery Hopping Like It's 'Emily in Paris' But Make It Mountain Weird

Three days immersed in Asheville's vibrant arts scene

$200-400/personspring
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Literature Enthusiasts3 days

Living Your Best 'You've Got Mail' Fantasy in the Mountains

A bookish weekend exploring Asheville's literary landmarks and indie bookstores

$150-300/personspring
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Find Your Perfect Weekend

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All Weekend Adventures

Architecture AdmirersDa Vinci Code meets Downton Abbey

Asheville's Architectural Greatest Hits: From Vanderbilt to Art Deco (No Hard Hat Required)

A weekend exploring the preserved architectural treasures of the Blue Ridge

Perfect for: Architecture nerds, history buffs, and anyone who stops mid-walk to photograph buildings
springfallsummer
$350-500/person (not including Biltmore tickets)3 days
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Art AficionadosEmily in Paris meets Bob Ross

Gallery Hopping Like It's 'Emily in Paris' But Make It Mountain Weird

Three days immersed in Asheville's vibrant arts scene

Perfect for: Gallery hoppers, studio visitors, and anyone who has strong opinions about installation art
springsummerfall
$200-400/person3 days
Explore
Literature EnthusiastsYou've Got Mail meets Gilmore Girls

Living Your Best 'You've Got Mail' Fantasy in the Mountains

A bookish weekend exploring Asheville's literary landmarks and indie bookstores

Perfect for: Book club members, aspiring writers, and anyone who considers a bookstore a valid dinner plan
springfallwinter
$150-300/person3 days
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Craft Beer EnthusiastsCheers meets Beerfest

The Brewerhood of the Traveling Pints: Asheville's Hoppy Adventure

Three days of brewery hopping in Beer City USA

Perfect for: IPA obsessives, sour seekers, and anyone who considers "brewery tour" a valid form of exercise
springsummerfall
$200-350/person3 days
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LGBTQ+Schitt's Creek meets RuPaul's Drag Race

Finding Your Chosen Family in the Blue Ridge

A queer-centered weekend celebrating Asheville's LGBTQ+ community

Perfect for: Anyone seeking community, chosen family vibes, and spaces where you can fully be yourself
springsummerfall
$200-400/person3 days
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Biophilia and Nature LoversLord of the Rings meets Planet Earth

Touching Grass But Make It Scenic

Three days immersed in natural beauty

Perfect for: Plant parents and forest bathers
springsummerfall
$150-250/person3 days
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FoodiesChef's Table meets Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Eat Pray Love But Just the Eat Part

Three days of culinary excellence

Perfect for: Restaurant collectors
springsummerfall
$300-500/person3 days
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Music LoversAlmost Famous meets High Fidelity

Chasing the Almost Famous Vibe

Three days of venues and vinyl

Perfect for: Concert addicts
springsummerfall
$200-400/person3 days
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Wellness SeekersEat Pray Love meets Goop

Mountain Zen Vibes

Three days of yoga and healing

Perfect for: Yoga devotees
springsummerfall
$250-400/person3 days
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History BuffsDownton Abbey meets Midnight in the Garden

Time Travel Without the DeLorean

Three days exploring living history

Perfect for: Museum wanderers
springfallsummer
$200-400/person3 days
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Outdoor RecreationFree Solo meets Wild

REI Called and Wants Their Catalog Back

Three days of adventure

Perfect for: Trail runners and climbers
springsummerfall
$200-400/person3 days
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Antique CollectorsAmerican Pickers meets Antiques Roadshow

American Pickers But Make It Bougie

Three days of treasure hunting

Perfect for: Flea market early birds
springfallsummer
$200-500/person3 days
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Farm-to-TableChef's Table meets Charlotte's Web

Farmer's Market is My Personality

Three days eating locally

Perfect for: Locavores
summerfallspring
$250-400/person3 days
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PhotographyNational Geographic meets Instagram

No Filter Needed

Three days chasing perfect light

Perfect for: Golden hour chasers
fallspringsummer
$150-300/person3 days
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Spiritual & HolisticEat Pray Love meets Practical Magic

Finding Your Chakras in the Blue Ridge

Three days of spiritual exploration

Perfect for: Energy workers
springsummerfall
$300-500/person3 days
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Thrift FashionMacklemore's Thrift Shop meets Daria

Macklemore Called

Three days of vintage treasures

Perfect for: Vintage collectors
springfallwinter
$150-300/person3 days
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Environmental AdvocatesCaptain Planet meets Portlandia

Captain Planet Would Live Here

Three days of green living

Perfect for: Zero-wasters
springsummerfall
$150-250/person3 days
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