From water-skiing to knee boarding there always seems to be something going on at our gorgeous mountain lakes!

Mast General Store
Authentic general store featuring quality goods, traditional clothing and custom fit shoes. Since 1883, Mast General Store has been outfitting the Appalachians with traditional mercantile goods, comfortable clothing, rugged footwear and quality outdoor gear for all mountain seasons. Discover for yourself why..... some times are just too good to leave behind, and why it is a simple pleasure to just browse throughout the store. 

River and Earth Adventures, Inc.
Whitewater rafting, cave tours, tubing, canoe/kayak rentals, and much more. Locations in Asheville, Boone, Marshall North Carolina, Elizabethton Tennessee. Lunches include local and organic foods. The best outdoor adventures in the high country. The only guide-owned and operated outfitter in the area. Guaranteed best customer service. The only eco-tourism outfitter in the High Country. Call for Reservations! Tours start at $15. Please call us today at 866-411 RAFT

Go Blue Ridge
Go Blue Ridge Card Card by Smart Destinations is your ticket to the best of Western North Carolina. For one low price you can enter over 30 attractions-including the Biltmore, river rafting, Chimney Rock Park, Ghost Town in the Sky, Tweetsie Railroad, Linville Caverns and much more. Go Blue Ridge Card is the only ticket you need, saving you up to 35% compared to buying individual admission tickets. The card includes a free full-color guidebook plus discounts on local shopping and dining. Visit GoBlueRidgeCard.com for more information. Visit www.goblueridgecard.com. 800-887-9103

Mountain Adventure Guides
The French Broad River is the most scenic and closest whitewater rafting to Asheville. This gorgeous river, in the heart of Pisgah National Forest, will delight even the most seasoned rafter. Our outpost is 30 minuets from Asheville.

half and full day trips

professional guide in every raft

no experience necessary

ages 8+

Raft/climb packages available

1-800-USA-Raft

YWCA of Asheville
Eliminating racism, empowering women -- it's what the YWCA is about and what it intends to do.  The YWCA of Asheville offers  programs in Aquatics, including swim lessons, lap and open swims, water aerobics, lifeguard training, and more.
Asheville.com is proud to be an Advocate of the YWCA of Asheville.

 

 

other popular activities:
hiking . fishing . biking . ice skating . snow skiing .rafting . kayak & canoe . rock climbing . golf . skateboarding . Hot air balloon rides . playgrounds . gem mining . water sports . family fun . scenic drives . shopping . horsebackriding