Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Mount Mitchell

"As we wrote in our guide to Asheville’s 5 Best Ice Cream Shops, Sunshine Sammies is a downtown ice cream staple where you can craft-your-own boutique ice cream sandwiches, or choose from a menu of pre-fab options. (All of them are great.). The creamery uses its own homemade cookies and housemade ice cream in these ice cream sandwiches."

"If ice cream sandwiches are your jam, then you’re going to love Sunshine Sammies. They make all their sweet treats using locally sourced ingredients and seasonal fare whenever possible. On their menu, you’ll find pints of ice cream in nearly every flavor, including their ever-popular blueberry basil, plus loads of ice cream sandwiches."

"Started with a handbuilt solar power pushcart in 2013, Sunshine Sammies quickly made a name for itself in Asheville. Today, the ice cream sandwich maker has a beautiful storefront downtown. Sunshine Sammies is known for its house made ice cream (with an endless variety of flavors) paired with fresh baked cookies."

"The Western North Carolina Nature Center is one of the top 10 Asheville attractions, especially for animal fanatics. The facility covers 42 acres and is dedicated to an educational mission: to teach the public about the habitats, diversity, and variation of the everyday life of mammals in Asheville and beyond. The indoor exhibits of the nature center include small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and the very interesting World Underground exhibit that discusses what exists beneath the ground."

"The Nature Center is like a small zoo - a city park which mainly features exhibits of animals native to Western North Carolina and the southern Appalachian mountains. In addition to the paths leading to the various animal exhibits, the 0.6 mile Trillium Nature Trail loops along the Swannanoa River and the forested slope above. The Nature Center charges a fee for admission (which is lower for Asheville residents)."

"The 42-acre Western North Carolina Nature Center is home to various wildlife, indoor exhibits, and gardens. Popular exhibits include “Appalachian Station” and “Otter Falls,” not confused with this High Country waterfall hike. Back to the WNC Nature Center, though, where there’s plenty more to explore, and you can learn about it here."

"With three locations around Asheville, The Hop Ice Cream Cafe is an excellent place to get not just regular ice cream, but some of the best vegan ice cream we’ve ever had!. In addition to dairy options, they have hemp milk ice cream, coconut ice cream, almond milk ice cream, as well as a rotating cast of other intriguing non-dairy alternatives. Here, you can try vegan twists on classic ice cream flavors, like Cookies n’ Coconut Cream or Local Blueberry ice cream made with pepita milk."

"Delicious dairy-free ice cream can often be difficult to find, but you won’t be left wanting if you hit up The Hop in West Asheville. This gem of an ice cream parlor sells several varieties that vegans will adore. If you’re looking to keep your sugar consumption to a minimum, you can also take advantage of no-sugar-added options."

"Premium quality Ice Cream homemade with love in Asheville, NC since 1978. Dairy, Vegan, Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Local Goat Milk Ice Cream & Sorbet Flavors. Milkshakes, sundaes, smoothies & desserts."

"Two Asheville social workers started Ultimate Ice Cream as a way to spread happiness in the community. Owners Kevin and Lucia Barnes have kept philanthropy in mind with programs such as the Flavor of the Month program in which a portion of sales benefits a different area non-profit organization each month. They are also known for their “Random Acts of Ice Cream” when they show up seemingly out of nowhere to serve free ice cream to people in the community."

"Well, this place certainly has good ice cream, as the name indicates. The ice cream is made from local dairy farms’ milk, and proceeds from the shops are donated to the Asheville community. The owners also support The Alliance for Clean Energy, so when you buy their ice cream, you are helping others, too."

"Address: 151 W T. Weaver Boulevard, Asheville, NC 28804Free to enter and casual nature trails to walkDon’t Miss All Of The Fun Things You Can Do At Asheville’s Botanical Gardens. One of the lesser-known hikes in Asheville, don’t miss the quiet nature trails at the Botanical Gardens At Asheville located within UNC-AVL. Here, find quiet pathways ensconced within rare and endangered wildflowers."

"We wrote all about Botanical Gardens At Asheville on Uncorked Asheville. Don’t miss their easy and short nature trails and rare wildflowers. If you are loving the parks in Asheville, NC, and are looking for gardens, head over to the Asheville Botanical Gardens."

"Although not technically one of the ‘official’ Asheville museums, Riverside Cemetery is a historic landmark in Asheville’s Montford neighborhood. Walk the 3.5 miles of paved roads in this beautiful Victorian cemetery, especially if you visited the downtown Thomas Wolfe Memorial. Opened in 1885, Riverside Cemetery encompasses 87 acres of picturesque grounds filled with flowers overlooking the French Broad River."

"Step out of Gatlinburg to go to Asheville and see Riverside Cemetery, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Deep Creek, contemplate the long history of Walker Sisters' Cabin, and learn about winemaking at Tennessee Homemade Wines."

"Home of Asheville’s famous “Shindig on the Green” summer bluegrass concert series, Pack Square is a great park right in the heart of downtown Asheville. Even when the concerts are taking place (they start “along about sundown” on Saturday nights), there is still plenty of green space for kids to run around and play. One of my family’s favorite summer weekend activities is to walk around downtown, eat dinner, grab some ice cream, then set up our camp chairs and listen to some good bluegrass music at Pack Square."

"Pack Square Park is named for the person who donated the land that it was built upon. It’s got bronze pigs and turkeys, a ceramic-tiled stage setting, and hosts special events throughout the year to keep this place on your list of things to do in Asheville. Asheville’s first food festival, Chow Chow, held many of its events in Pack Square!"

"This interactive water feature delights children with its 21 jets of water that run in 12 combinations. You never know where it’s going to splash you next!"

"Pretty sure I was not eating beef or chicken in the dish I ordered. My God I took 2 bites and had to trash it. I wouldn't feed this to my dog."

"If you love sushi, Zen is a quieter spot perfect for North Asheville takeout. Grab a fast lunch special like their two or three-roll combo with soup and salad. For dinner, we love their wide array of specialty sushi rolls."

"Fast fast fast had my breakfast in less than five mins great service good folks tasty breakfast best value for money everybody so friendly shouldn’t your..."

"Went here for dinner with my extended family of 6 and everyone loved their meals and drinks. We were a little apprehensive because it was in a Holiday Inn…”more"