The Martínez Family’s Asheville
Food scene
Lots of space inside and outside. There's a playground, a little creek, and a volleyball court. Great food and great beer selection. Very family friendly!
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Creekside Taphouse
8 Beverly RdLots of space inside and outside. There's a playground, a little creek, and a volleyball court. Great food and great beer selection. Very family friendly!
Local Buggy Cafe - Food Truck
830 Old Fairview RdA quick bite in the neighborhood. Tell them Luis Martínez sent you!
Crowd pleaser with lots of seating and very friendly staff.
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Post 25 Kitchen & Lounge
2155 Hendersonville RdCrowd pleaser with lots of seating and very friendly staff.
Whit's Frozen Custard
602 Spartanburg HwySuper yummy! Fun flavors and friendly staff
Fun and unique flavors. Great place for a kid’s birthday party (or, let’s be honest, an adult’s birthday party!)
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The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
640 Merrimon AveFun and unique flavors. Great place for a kid’s birthday party (or, let’s be honest, an adult’s birthday party!)
Hiking
Easy, family hikes
Free entry (reduced hours - check before you go. Not dog friendly). Beautiful creek with lots of big rocks and a nice loop to walk/hike. Fabulous place for everyone to play in the water and cool off during a hot day!
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I-Botanical Gardens e-Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardFree entry (reduced hours - check before you go. Not dog friendly). Beautiful creek with lots of big rocks and a nice loop to walk/hike. Fabulous place for everyone to play in the water and cool off during a hot day!
Max Patch
Max Patch RoadEasy hike with a gorgeous reward at the end
Playgrounds
Fun little playground about 5 minutes from the house. Has a great pavilion and bathrooms (in the summer/fall months).
Murphy-Oakley Park
715 Fairview RdFun little playground about 5 minutes from the house. Has a great pavilion and bathrooms (in the summer/fall months).
Huge park to play in open fields, walk/exercise, bike, etc. Great area for grilling out and having a gathering. Wonderful playground area. The whole park is dog friendly except the playground.
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Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdHuge park to play in open fields, walk/exercise, bike, etc. Great area for grilling out and having a gathering. Wonderful playground area. The whole park is dog friendly except the playground.
Family friendly beer and music
Fun food and music venue. Lots of kid friendly events here. Outdoors!
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Rabbit Rabbit
75 Coxe AveFun food and music venue. Lots of kid friendly events here. Outdoors!
Their outdoor music venue, The Meadow, has some great shows. Lots of families and groups.
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Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyTheir outdoor music venue, The Meadow, has some great shows. Lots of families and groups.
Indoor kid activities
Fabulous place for kids to play for hours. Great for kids of all ages.
Mountain Play Lodge
3389 Sweeten Creek Rdso. much. fun. for everyone!
Asheville Museum of Science
43 Patton AveVery fun little science museum!
Hands On! Children's Museum
318 N Main StThis is such a fun and different way to spend an afternoon or evening! The space is really well set-up and very cool. The owners are wonderful people and work hard to make sure their guests are taken care of, happy, and safe. You can even bring your own food. It's super fun for any age and skill level!
Smoky Mountain Axe Asheville
This is such a fun and different way to spend an afternoon or evening! The space is really well set-up and very cool. The owners are wonderful people and work hard to make sure their guests are taken care of, happy, and safe. You can even bring your own food. It's super fun for any age and skill level!
Sightseeing
Fun, educational animal center with WNC-focused animals
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WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdFun, educational animal center with WNC-focused animals
Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StVery fun hot tub adventure!
Water activities
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrFun, local tubing
A beautiful 1(ish)-hour drive west of Asheville, the NOC has something for everyone!
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19A beautiful 1(ish)-hour drive west of Asheville, the NOC has something for everyone!
An easy 1(ish)-hour drive down I-40, you can do a lot at Lake James. Rent boats or jet skis or hang out on the little beach and swim in the dedicated swimming area.
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Lake James
An easy 1(ish)-hour drive down I-40, you can do a lot at Lake James. Rent boats or jet skis or hang out on the little beach and swim in the dedicated swimming area.
Specifically, "Splashville" in the summer. This is great for kids of all ages -- it's a fountain that you can play in and is a great way to cool off during those hot summer months.
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Downtown
Specifically, "Splashville" in the summer. This is great for kids of all ages -- it's a fountain that you can play in and is a great way to cool off during those hot summer months.