Things to Do and See in the Asheville Area

Downtown Asheville is a wonderful place to lose yourself for hours with unique shopping, a refurbished old movie theatre, cafes, the Asheville Art Museum, and more. Dance the night away to live music most days of the week with your choice of contra, swing, waltz, latin, and ballroom dancing.

For more information including a weekly calendar of events visit www.asheville.com
Also, pick up a free copy of the Mountain Xpress paper in downtown shops and put your fingers on the pulse of Asheville Entertainment.

The following are some CenterIMT Asheville favorites…

Local Marvels
 Biltmore Estate ~ 828-543-2961  
Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa ~ 828-438-5800  
North Carolina Arboretum ~ 828-665-2492  
Folk Art Center ~ 828-665-2492   Blue Ridge Parkway; Drive & walk along scenic mountain views ~ 828-298-7928
 
Seasonal Festivals and Fun
"Downtown After Five: Live music on Pack Square at 5pm on Fridays. Check Asheville.com for details.
Art Gallery walks throughout Summer and Fall
Shindig on the Green: Old-time music on City Center lawn each Saturday night of the Summer
 Belle Chere Festival is a 72 hour music and craft party that closes all the streets of downtown Asheville. Kids events too!
Lake Eden Arts Festival  828-686-8742.
BrewGrass Festival   occurs every fall.

 Live Music
 Asheville Symphony  828-254-7046/888-860-7378
 Jack of the Wood , Irish Pub with Celtic Music 828-252-5445
The Grey Eagle Music Hall 828-232-5800
Stella Blue  828-236-2424Asheville Civic Center/Thomas Wolfe Auditorium: Phone: 828-259-5544
Civic Center Events
Diane Wortham Theater 828-257-4530
 
Live Theatre
 Asheville Community Theatre 828-254-1320
Movie Theaters
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company Theater - $3 films, Dine while you enjoy a movie 828-254-1281
Fine Arts Theatre 828-232-1536
Beaucatcher Cinemas 828-298-1234
Carmike Cinemas 828-298-4452
Regals Hollywood Cinemas 828-274-9500
Check out Fandango.com!
 
Baseball
Minor-League Baseball; Asheville Tourists   828-258-0428  (Stadium is located 5 minutes away from CenterIMT)
 
Recreation
Bicycle Rentals
     Bio Wheels 828-236-BIKE
     Liberty Bicycles 828-274-2453

Canoe and Kayak Adventures
     Southern Waterways 828-232-1970
     USA Raft 828-649-0560

Indoor Climbing
     Climbmax Climbing Center 828-252-9996

Golf
     Buncombe County 828-298-1867
     Grove Park Inn Golf Club 828-252-2711

Parks and Recreation Services
     Includes golf, tennis, swimming pools, playgrounds.  Call 828-259-5800 or visit their website .
  
 
Activities for Children
Nature Center (live animal exhibits) 828-298-5600
Health Adventure (hands on exhibits/activities) 828-254-6373
The Fun Depot: 828-277-2FUN or Toll free: 866-303-4FUN
Asheville has several wonderful playgrounds close to the clinic -consult with CenterIMT Asheville staff.
Weather in Asheville
Asheville is located in the mountains of North Carolina at an elevation of 2,165 ft. The climate is moderate with a relative humidity of 58%. The average daily temperature during the winter months is 36.6 degrees with the summer temperature averaging 83 degrees. The annual average rainfall is typically 47.59 inches with a snowfall of 16.20 inches.
For information on the current local weather, go to www.exploreasheville.com .
 

For a complete list of things to do in the Asheville area, click here .