Turn your attention towards the East and look out for the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you are looking to plan an adventurous Father’s Day for your special someone consider taking them to Asheville this June! Father’s Day is a great day to show the father of your children or your own father just how much they mean to you. Skip out on a boring dinner and instead travel with the family here to Asheville. The area is known for its outdoor beauty and exciting activities here in the area. Take a look at what a Father’s Day in Asheville can look like for you:
Hit the Mountain Biking Trails
One of the best ways to get out and see the most of Asheville is by enjoying some mountain biking. Asheville is located right by the Bent Creek Experimental Forest where you will find 6,000 acres of explorable terrain; and best of all, it is just 15 minutes away from Downtown Asheville! There are plenty of areas here on the trails that are perfect for beginnings. Check out the Homestead Trail that is just .9 miles in length and is a great way to get your feet on the pedals. Boyd Branch offers some elevation change so you can experience some quicker paces down the hills. Most experienced riders will want to head over to Green’s Lick, a popular trail in the area that is 2.5 miles in length and has some fun spots where you can make a jump or two. Biking around Asheville is not just about biking in the wilderness either. Visitors can explore the Biltmore Estate in the area where biking trails take you from paved trails to the French Board River. Kolo Bike Park is near Downtown Asheville and has plenty of multipurpose trails and dirt jumps. There is even a kids area where they can ride around too! Check out Beer City Bicycles in Downtown Asheville for all of your rental bike needs!
Hit the Local Breweries
Dad may get a little thirsty after all of the riding around on bikes in Asheville so make sure to hit up the local breweries! Asheville is no joke when it comes to the craft beer scene here in the region. In fact, Asheville has the most breweries per capita than any other region here in the United States! That means you will have plenty of choices for you and the father to visit. Some of the notable breweries include New Belgium Brewing Company that is a satellite location that originally started in Colorado. Some other options include Wicked Weed Brewing, Asheville Brewing Company, Highland Brewing Company, and Wedge Brewing Company. Each location offers their own selection of handcrafted ales with classic recipes such as IPAs, lagers, stouts, pilsners, ambers, and more. You will also find some of their unique selection too including rotating seasonals, sours, and small batch beers. Come check out the over 40 breweries we have right here in Asheville during your next visit!
Beat the Heat
There is nothing better than cooling off with a splash during the summer months here in Asheville. Take the family over to Sliding Rock where you will find a 60 foot tall natural waterslide. The temperature in the water is a crisp 50 to 60 degrees instantly cooling you off. The French Broad River goes through the region and offers a variety of ways to enjoy time on it. French Broad Outfitters can provide you with kayaks, river tubes, and stand up paddleboards to rent by the hour or day. Wai Mauna Asheville SUP Tours will even take you on a guided river tour as you relax and take in the views. You can also beat the heat by sticking to air conditioning inside local attractions. The Asheville Pinball Museum is a great place to relive your childhood while Grove Arcade offers plenty of shopping stores to explore.
Go Zip Lining
Your dad will want to create lifelong memories during your Father’s Day adventure to Asheville. There is nothing more adventurous than a high flying thrill zip line ride! Zip lining will take you up in the tree tops as you zoom on down a rope course. There are a few different companies you can enjoy zip lining through here in the area. Consider checking out The Adventure Center of Asheville or Navitat Canopy Adventures. Each place offers their own unique zip line courses that you will have a blast riding down!
More Fun Here in Asheville
Get ready for the best Father’s Day yet by taking your husband or father here to Asheville. Our Asheville vacation rentals will keep you close to all of the fun here in town while offering top-of-the-line amenities. Contact us and get ready for Asheville this June!