Turn Asheville into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 2-hour city walking tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Note: Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together in order to be included in the same adventure.

The adventure begins in the heart of the city and takes you through some of the best sights in the downtown area.  Explore the history, see great outdoor art, experience the unique culture and other great sights as you find areas and things you never knew existed.  Your Quest will challenge your team's brains as you find clues and solve puzzles based on the great city monuments, art and other interesting elements that you will find on your way.  The tour requires approximately 1 mile of walking. The game software tracks team points and posts the final score to a city leaderboard for those with a competitive edge.

Using a smart phone as “the guide” allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play, leaving time to stop for a bite to eat or simply to enjoy the best of this great Smokey Mountains town. Great for families, friends and those ready to have fun on a scavenger hunt adventure!

Please note that pricing is per individual but your team must book together. One voucher is valid for your team of 2-5 people.

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Hone your photography skills on this photo tour along the Blue Ridge Parkway. You'll follow your guide, local nature photographer Josh Aron, caravan-style while capturing gorgeous photos just outside of Asheville. Learn how to compose and expose the perfect memories with either your digital or film camera.

Your photography tour begins in Asheville where you'll meet your tour guide, Josh Aron, who is a local nature photographer. Your will be provided with driving directions and follow your guide caravan-style along the picturesque Blue Ridge Parkway. As you drive along this scenic route you'll make several stops along the way at overlooks where you're lessons will commence.

You'll learn how to compose and expose breathtaking photos with your digital or film camera of the mountains and surrounding scenery. Enjoy a 2- to 8-mile hike off the parkway where you'll break for a snack. You may wish to bring a lunch to eat at Black Balsam Knob, the second highest elevation in the Great Balsam Mountains at over 6,200 Feet.

Depending on time, your tour can continue to the top of the mountains following the Art Loeb trail or 2 miles down the road to Grave Yard Falls. If you bring a swimsuit you can even jump in for a quick swim.

Please note: access to the Blue Ridge Parkway is seasonal and closures may happen based upon weather conditions. If your tour is canceled due to a closure, you will be given the option to reschedule or refund.

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Discover the natural sights and scenery surrounding the Blue Ridge Parkway in Great Smoky Mountain National Park in an active way on a hiking tour with transport through the  mountains from Asheville. You'll drive through some beautiful mountain scenery on the way visit three waterfalls and two protected forests as you enjoy an easy to moderate degree of difficulty, a  3.5 -mile (4.8-km) hike with a local guide, admiring native vegetation and watching for wildlife along the way. Snacks, beverages, and hotel pickup and drop-off by small-group vehicle (all window seats) are included. Tour is limited to seven people for a more personalized experience. Alternate tour routes are taken when the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed. Pick up time is between 8:00 am and 8:30 am at your area hotel within 4 miles of City Center.

Your tour begins with pickup from your Asheville area hotel or accommodation by an air-conditioned van, which has all captains chairs for the drive to and along the Blue Ridge Parkway when open, which is also Great Smoky Mountain National Park an American treasure well known for its scenic beauty and remarkable mountain views. Sit back , relax and enjoy this stunning drive to our first waterfall in Pisgah National Forest  before travelling a short distance to visit two more falls in a beautiful state forest..  Along the way you'll listen to interesting stories about the rich history of the area that has been attracting people to the area for generations from your local Asheville guide. 

Wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots for the  easy to moderate hiking portion of the tour . You should feel comfortable walking approximately 3.5 miles  at one time during the hiking portion of the tour with stops along the way that will allow you time to enjoy falls, a snack and drink that is provided.  Bring a small day pack if you have one. Safety is always a priority!   

After hiking, your tour concludes with transport back to your hotel, leaving you the rest of the afternoon to enjoy at your leisure.

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Visit Biltmore, America’s Largest Home®, built by George W. Vanderbilt in 1895 in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC. Explore the beautiful 8,000-acre grand estate, including 75 acres of formal gardens and a 7,000 square foot Conservatory. Seasonal special exhibitions, including costumes from the movie Titanic (February 9 - May 13), and a stunning large-scale glass sculpture exhibition by world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly (May 17 - October 7), are included with your Biltmore daytime package. Your package also includes a 90-minute self-guided audio tour of Biltmore House and all-inclusive lunch at select on-estate restaurants.

 Highlights

• Tour Biltmore House at your own pace with a 90-minute audio guide
• All daytime entrance fees are included
• All-Inclusive lunch voucher redeemable at any one of five estate restaurants
• Enjoy limited-time special exhibitions

Experience the Timeless Elegance of Biltmore House

Biltmore House is truly a wonder of architecture and hospitality. Completed in 1895, George Vanderbilt’s 250-room château is as impressive today as it was more than a century ago. As part of your package, you’re invited to enjoy a 90-minute self-guided audio tour of the house where you’ll learn about the Vanderbilts, their guest and servants, and the surrounding architecture, design, and artwork. Your self-guided house visit spans three floors and the basement. Almost all of the priceless objects on display throughout the Biltmore House are from George and Edith Vanderbilt’s original collection. You’ll see vintage clothing, accessories, art, furniture, and more that tell stories and illustrate the lives of the Vanderbilt family, their guests, and employees. Get a close look at original art by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and John Singer Sargent. Marvel at magnificent 16th-century tapestries, the Library with 10,000 volumes, and the Banquet Hall featuring a 70-foot ceiling. State-of-the-art for the 19th century, Biltmore House amenities include 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, an electric elevator, and a bowling alley.

 Explore the Estate Grounds

In our beautiful historic gardens—designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, father of American landscape architecture—walking paths and trails lead from the wisteria-draped Library Terrace to the Bass Pond, winding through six distinctly different gardens, woodlands, and meadows. Biltmore’s horticultural experts continually work to preserve the original vision for the gardens and grounds, including the Rose Garden that features more than 250 varieties.

 Limited-Time Exhibitions

Glamour on Board: Fashion from Titanic the Movie

February 9–May 13, 2018

Featuring more than 45 dazzling costumes from the iconic film Titanic, which won a record 11 Oscars® including Best Picture and Best Costume Design.

Chihuly at Biltmore

May 17–October 7, 2018

Stunning large-scale glass sculptures by world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be showcased throughout the century-old gardens of Biltmore.

The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad

See objects unique to the Vanderbilts’ lifestyle and treasures collected during their world travels on display at The Biltmore Legacy in Antler Hill Village.

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Fifteen clues, two hours, one city - this is a self-led scavenger race that sends groups capering around town to solve clues. Unlike other city-wide excursions, this one unshackles racers from the tyranny of official start times and concrete dates. Players simply click on a launch code, head to the starting line, and begin the scavenger hunt whenever they've got a spare two hours. During the process, players will hear fun stories and insights about historical sites while discovering hidden gems along the way.

This adventure will take you through the heart of Asheville North Carolina and let you see how it has changed over time, while also having fun. This hunt has been evolving over time to be as entertaining as possible, while showing you as much as possible.

Your goal is to race against the clock to finish the hunt as quickly as possible. You will be given a series of clues. Each clue will help you find the next clue. In essence, instead of a scavenger hunt, this is a scavenger race and quest.

When you are ready to start your hunt, purchase your tickets, gather your hunting party, and head to the starting location.

Participants are not required to reserve a set time in order to begin the scavenger hunt. Once purchase is confirmed, you'll be instructed to visit local supplier website. On the day of your scheduled hunt, the website will be your guide through the city.

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Discover how Asheville's brewers transform four raw ingredients into the huge variety of beer styles available today and get special access to Asheville's breweries hearing the stories behind the pints. While Asheville is known for great craft beer, the city also has an exciting past. In between stops your brewery tour guide will share stories of how this little mountain town became the destination it is today.

This Brewery Tour is hosted by a Certified Cicerone, a recognized expert when it comes to beer.  As your guide takes you to each brewery, you'll do more than just drink. You'll learn about the brewing process, the ingredients and the history of beer while you discover some of the best breweries Asheville has to offer. 

At each stop on the brewery tour, you will enjoy three to four six ounce samples of beer.  It is highly recommended that you eat a substantial meal before the tour and take smaller samples if you feel like you've had enough alcohol. 

In between breweries, your guide will tell you about the history of Asheville and how it came to be the beautiful city it is today.  Feel free to ask questions at any point during the tour.

Want to remember your trip to Asheville?  Order a commemorative pint glass at checkout!

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