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    Pack Square Park, Asheville
    Bruce K.

    This city center park in downtown Asheville is where it all happens. There's a large amphiteater, a cooling fountain and the first skyscraper in the city. At one end, city hall. At the other is the Vance Monument (Zebulon Vance was the 37th and 43rd Governor of North Carolina). Neat spot for festivals and music performances. Veterans Memorial. The concept for the square started in 1901 when an Asheville philanthropist George W. Pack donated land to the county, it was named Pack Square. The park opened in 2009 at 6.5 acres and includes the Rover McGuire Green and the Reuter Terrace. Great spot to hang out, any time of the year. [Review 12691 overall, 3 of 2020.]

    Water
    Laura P.

    Beautiful park that I believe was renovated recently. They have a water pop-up feature which kids, adults and dogs enjoyed. So glad we saw this park!

    Pack Square Craft Festival
    Sarah B.

    We came to this park for a craft festival on a perfect June Saturday. It's a great park to walk your dog- with lots of other dogs wandering around. The walkways are smooth brick with a fair amount of grassy areas. The crafts were all local wares. We would come back!

    Pride Fest
    Annie M.

    Pack Square Park is in the center of Asheville and is a fairly new addition to Asheville. Some years ago, they did some serious work to the park and now it is a large, gorgeous park to lounging, going to a festival, seeing live music or playing games with friends. I've been here probably a hundred times over the years for things ranging from picnics, craft shows, beer festivals, Pride fest, movie screenings and just to take a stroll. The park is always clean and well-maintained. During festivals, it always feels safe and inviting. There is a lovely stage where I've seen many performances such as bluegrass music, drag shows, reggae shows and spoken word. There is also part of the park known as Splashville that shoots out water in a music-like pattern. During the hot days of the summer, Splashville is filled with happy children running around in the water.

    Roger H.

    Pack Square is an amazing downtown space to relax in and play with kids and friends. Too many festivals here to count, outdoor live music. One charming event is the summer series Shindig on the Green. Free bluegrass, clogging, mountain heritage. The conservancy does owe the city millions for the Park they were supposed to build...soooo join and tell them to get at it!!!

    Lots of kids at the splash pad!
    Dan C.

    Such a great spot! Kids are having a great time in the water! There are great food options surrounding the park and the park is well-kept. The splash pad makes me wish I was a kid again so I could run through it. I guess I could have, but people might have looked at me like I was a crazy person. This was a really fun day!

    Canny F.

    This is a nice open space to enjoy the weather, people watch, and eat your take out. It's not as crowded as you would expect and they tend to hold events nearby.

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    French Broad River Park - Flowers

    French Broad River Park

    4.0(39 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Visitors to the area will discover that Asheville possesses a majestic vista of the surrounding…read moremountains, but a pretty unimpressive river. There are other stretches of the French Broad that are more aesthetically pleasing, but around here, it's a brown snake that doesn't seem impressive. If you pass through the city without stopping here, you're not missing anything given the profligate majestic clear waterfalls in the mountains nearby. However, there is a decent pedestrian infrastructure built up around this bridge, and several restrooms, launch facilities for watercraft, and other useful features. For the more casual or local user, it's at least a waterfront that has been well developed for public use.

    What a lovely and well maintained park. We specifically stopped by to use the dog park and we're so…read moreglad we did. Quick hint- if you GPS the actual dog park, you will be taken down a side road and directed to climb down through some overgrowth. Take the normal park entrance and follow the paved path to the dog park entrance. This park is beautiful with huge shade giving maple trees and a wide, well paved path. The dog park was pretty empty on Thursday afternoon due to the rainy weather. However our other visitors who were very welcoming and had very friendly dogs. Stopped by again today, before road-tripping home, and it was just as fun. Lots more visitors and other dogs to play with or just chase. Our dog was even greeted by one of the Thursday people. Just a nice place to spend some time. The area is well kept and they have a good amount of supplies to keep it picked up.

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    Blue Ridge Parkway

    Blue Ridge Parkway

    4.9(184 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Blue Ridge Parkway is such an incredibly beautiful drive and well worth taking a few minutes out of…read morethe way to enjoy this lovely detour. It should be a crime that the government wants to privatize all national parks and it's a shame that we may not be able to enjoy this stunning area of the United States much longer. Take the long way during your roadtrip and drive through the Blue Ridge Parkway with the windows down, you will not be disappointed! The fresh air and calming scenery is healing to the soul! There are plenty of overlooks, as well. Take your time, enjoy the ride!

    The Blue Ridge Parkway spans several hundred miles long and a good chunk of it was unfortunately…read moreclosed when we came through due to hurricane damage but we were able to do a few hours on the road from the edge of the Smoky Mountains NP all the way to Asheville and it was GORGEOUS. The open stretch was in higher elevations (hence not impacted by the hurricane) which meant we had some really spectacular views of the mountains and terrain. It really was wonderful. There are a ton of scenic overlooks and a few maintained spots where you can pull over and enjoy a picnic or use the facilities (they're barebones restrooms but they have them) but aside from that amenities are few and far between so be sure to pack some food, drinks, and make sure your tank is full of gas so you can enjoy the views and explore stress free! The only trouble was there wasn't a lot of information available on what we'd find on the parkway (meaning what stretch was closed, what was open, must see overlooks, hiking trails, etc) as the visitors centers were closed and the Smoky Mountain NP visitor center we stopped into didn't have any brochures or maps or anything. Luckily once we got onto the parkway we were able to find a scenic overview with some signage that had a map so we took a picture of that and was helpful. The good news is is that I believe right after our trip they reopened another large stretch of the Parkway northeast for Asheville (which I believe has has all the amazing waterfalls) so we'll have to come back another time to enjoy all those views!

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    Blue Ridge Parkway - Boone Fork Trail | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

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    The North Carolina Arboretum - Bonsai exhibit

    The North Carolina Arboretum

    4.4(192 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    The Thomas Dambo Troll Exhibit brought me back to NC for the first time in decades. And the team at…read morethe Arboretum, and the grounds as well as the exhibit did not disappoint. Made it there on New Year's Day. Bright and early. Did get lost trying to follow GPS so map it as it reads on the website. Siri thinks she knows better and I ended up in the boonies without service. Backtracked and when I had cell service again, followed instructions and got there without a hitch. The staff, mainly in the Welcome Center was great. So friendly. Knowledgeable. Genuinely pleasant. Not only providing instructions on the exhibit but shared a few stories about the process. It was cold but the walk and sun, when it came out, helped me to not freeze. In fact, by the halfway point, I had removed my outer layer. I mentioned this because it wasn't all paved paths - eventually after you pass through the garden directly outside the Welcome Center - you wander onto the packed trail. Glad I got there early as by the time I left, the parking lot was filled up fast and cars were lining up at the entrance to the park. I didn't check out anything else at the Arboretum but judging from what I did see, it's a beautiful area and exhibit. If I happen to make a return visit, it'll definitely be when it's warmer weather.

    We went there later in the day but still had plenty of time to walk the red trail. Not a lot is…read moreblooming at this time of year but it was still a really nice walk. It is a dog friendly place so I feel like it is a great place for locals to come with their pups. There was even a family taking advantage of the "golden hour" lighting for family photos. We sat for a bit on one of the many benches available along the trails to take in the mountain view. And a large area dedicated for families and children with natural things to climb on and through. They have children's nature programs available as well. I would definitely go back again! And they are part of the reciprocal program with other Gardens & Arboretums around the country!!

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    Walnut Island River Park

    Walnut Island River Park

    5.0(1 review)
    11.3 mi

    This is my favorite Buncombe County River Park. Even though there are no restroom facilities here,…read morethe beauty and serenity of the location more than make up for it. In addition to the various natural dams and rocks in the River, someone has created a little kiddie pool to keep the little ones from floating downstream to Marshall. The river splits with part of it going down a channel to the right, forming walnut island. That little section of the river is just absolutely gorgeous, and the county maintains an easily traversed path the Full length of the island. It could be the perfect location for a small informal wedding, with the bride coming down the path from around the bend, a natural canopy complete with beautiful gurgling sounds of the river flowing over the rocks. The park is equipped with barbecue grills and picnic tables, although the tables look pretty uncomfortable. I suggest bringing your own canvas or folding chairs & blanket if you're going to be here for a while. There is plenty of gorgeous grass, and the park seems to be pretty well maintained. This morning, I saw two people fly fishing, in their waders, as well as a couple more people fishing from a small boat on the river. Really, an idyllic scene. No one else was in the park for the entire 30 minutes we were there, so if you want a little privacy and a gorgeous spot, Walnut Island River Park is the place to go. At least until it gets discovered by the masses.

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    Walnut Island River Park
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