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Sure. Asheville has earned a reputation for being a top spot for brewery goers, nature lovers and art aficionados, but it’s not all for the adults. Kids can take part in many of these activities and more. From cool places to eat with kids, to water activities, and kid tours, there’s no reason to leave the little ones behind. Asheville is kid-friendly and there are tons of things to do. So, let’s get started. 

Places for Kids to Eat 

Two of our favorites are Asheville Brewing Company and Twisted Laurel. Asheville Brewing Company has three locations – north Asheville, south Asheville and on downtown’s south slope. It’s got delicious pizza (even gluten-free ones), apps, sandwiches and more. They also show a great variety of family-friendly movies. Recent ones include: The Super Mario Brothers Movie; Madagascar; and Kung Fu Panda. So, grab some grub and head to the 150-seat dine-in theater.  

Photo: Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville

Twisted Laurel has two locations – one in downtown Asheville and the other in downtown Weaverville, a cute mountain town about 15 minutes north of downtown Asheville. They offer special family-style dinners for groups of 7-20 and have some yummy kids’ menus too. You can even bring the family dog! 

Try all the local flavors at The Hop! Photo credit: The Hop Ice Cream

Now, what about a sweet treat? An Asheville staple, The Hop, serves handcrafted ice cream, including vegan/non-dairy. There are more flavors than you can count. And, then there’s chocolate – and a lot of it. Take a tour of the French Broad Chocolate Factory or stop into the Chocolate Fetish where you can pick and choose. 

Kid-friendly Activities

There’s no shortage of kid-friendly activities. Anyone who’s visiting Pack Square Park on a hot day will likely see grins and hear laughter and the occasional happy scream coming from kids enjoying the city’s newly-created, popular and free splash pad – Splasheville. 

The Lil Boogers LaZoom bus kids’ comedy tour is also a fun, kid-friendly activity and is geared for kids 5-12.  It’s filled with kid-centric comedy, and some education too. They’ll explore the city with some of the funniest guides out there. USA Today reports it’s a “laugh a minute.” 

The Asheville Museum of Science is another place to bring the kids. It offers multiple hands-on experiences as well as a chance to meet Teratophoneus Curriei – their beloved dinosaur. 

Visit the Cradle of Forestry – Open to the public.

The Cradle of Forestry! For adults and children is the historic birthplace of U.S. Forestry and Forestry education. Once part of the Biltmore Estate, the Cradle of Forestry offers children and parents the opportunity to learn about the history of our Pisgah National Forest and how it is connected to the formation of the Biltmore Estate back in 1893. The Cradle offers indoor learning activities & programs for young children to learn about nature and forestry, ecology and hydrology. The outdoor trails are also perfect for families to explore with interactive, historic site features and other natural features kids love to learn about.

Parks and Recreation 

Carrier Park in West Asheville sits along the French Broad River and offers great walking and biking trails as well as a fun playground area for young children, basketball courts, roller hockey, and a track. 

 

Asheville Treetops Adventure Park is an exciting Asheville attraction, with ziplining, climbing and rappelling challenges! It’s all tucked into a wooded park for ages 4 and over. 

And for those who want to venture a little outside of Asheville for some fun water activities, head to Lake Lure Beach to build some sand castles, take a cool dip or have a family picnic. The on-site beach house even sells float toys and water balloons for water wars. 

Photo: Town of Lake Lure

For another fun water activity – sliding rock is a natural water slide where adults and kids alike can slide down 60-feet into an 8-foot natural pool of water. It’s chilly – so this is best reserved for a sweltering day! 

Kid-friendly Breweries 

Kids will love the family and pet-friendly playground at the Whistle Hop Brewing Company in Fairview. There’s everything from mini-bowling and mini-golf to Disc Golf Connect 4 and more. Kids will also get a kick out of climbing aboard the fully renovated caboose to enjoy a locally-crafted soda. 

Burial Beer is another fun spot with two locations – one in downtown’s south slope and the other at the Forestry Camp in South Asheville. Both locations have plenty of outdoor areas to explore as well as some old vehicle relics to climb in and out of – cool!

Sierra Nevada in Mills River has both indoor and outdoor entertainment venues and the Visitor Corridor offers the entire family a bird’s-eye view of the stunning brewhouse, warehouse and packaging hall from its raised mezzanine. The large outdoor areas beckon people to enjoy the gardens or play a game of cornhole or bocce ball. 

Highland Brewing, Asheville’s original craft brewery, has a spacious, family-friendly space for parents to sip a beer and listen to live music while the kids run around the meadow and get their energy out. Bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic with your beer. Food trucks are always around. 

New Belgium, in the heart of Asheville, sits along the French Broad River where, in the summer months, groups of tubers can be seen floating by.  Surrounded by an expansive lawn, it’s the perfect place to toss a frisbee or ball. There’s also a free brewery tour for all ages. And don’t miss that indoor slide! 

Photo: New Belgium Brewing

So, grab the kiddos and book a stay at one of our vacation rentals where you and your family can enjoy some good old-fashioned fun. 

Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains continues to be a popular destination for group travelers of all kinds, but rather than lodging in places that are widespread and dispersed, why not have everyone take over a small-scale neighborhood? If you’re traveling as a group then stay together as a group. At Inspired Getaway, we offer group lodging at Cedar Cliff Village, a newly designed, small community of homes nestled together in Fairview, North Carolina that allows group travelers the option to stay in separate but together living spaces. 

Location, Location, Location

The Cedar Cliff Village location is difficult to beat. Located in Fairview, NC within 5-minutes of the Blue Ridge Parkway and 10 minutes to downtown, Cedar Cliff not only provides the convenience of groups lodging together but allows you to be in close proximity to all things Asheville has to offer. For wedding parties, corporate retreats or family’s traveling together, Inspired Getaway’s Cedar Cliff homes are also popular for the communal neighborhood amenities such as the community pavilion for picnicking, fire pit, and walking paths. 

Wedding Party Lodging

Planning a wedding or small elopement? Couples and wedding planners know Asheville is the second most popular wedding destination in the United States. Our colorful mountain landscapes and long-range views attract families and friends from all over the world to spend an entire wedding weekend together. And by together we also mean, stay together with Inspired Getaway’s group lodging options.

Save time and money by lodging together at Inspired Getaway’s Cedar Cliff Village. No more hassle of wrangling wedding guests who are staying all over town or in separate hotels. We’re set up to accommodate easier coordinating for your weekend wedding events.  For carpooling and transportation coordinating, the group rentals at Cedar Cliff offer guests next-door living making wedding party logistics an easier feat. 

Corporate Retreats

The same goes for small businesses or corporate retreats that want to assemble for company meetings, planning, and group wellness. Asheville’s unique backdrop and endless play activities make us one of the top destinations for wellness and company retreats. Inspired Getaway understands that planning a corporate retreat at a stuffy hotel can be disappointing and unoriginal.

Our quiet, small-scale neighborhood Cedar Cliff Village is an ideal way to convene yet escape to reconnect with coworking teams and ourselves without feeling like you’re stuck in another hotel. Cedar Cliff Village homes are also great for planning those extra add-ons like mobile spa massages and private chefs. There’s also plenty of space to hold meetings, gather around a bonfire in the evening, or relax in your own private hot tub after a long day of retreating. 

Family Travel

Planning a family reunion or group family vacation in Asheville, NC? Inspired Getaway’s Cedar Cliff Village is also perfect for families to gather for quality time together. Several of our Cedar Cliff lodging rentals are furnished and set up for small families with children. We understand that parents need space to relax but also need to know their children are nearby and safe. Some of the houses have amenities that include board games, bunk beds, TVs for gaming or watching movies, and space for running around and spreading out. A few are even dog friendly. 

Separate but together, relax and enjoy the mountain living lifestyle in Inspired Getaway’s Cedar Cliff Village. Inspired Getaway is ready to help you start planning lodging for your next group vacation, wedding  or corporate retreat. Contact us at info@inspiredgetaway.com to reserve your village in the mountains of North Carolina!