The 16 Best Things to do in Asheville in August

While everyone has a different best time to visit Asheville, you’ll find wonderful summer days and summer nights in town during August.

You won’t have to look far for many options for what to do in Asheville in August.

Whether you’re out enjoying the warm and sunny weather or finding a spot to hunker down during the heat of the day, there’s always something new to enjoy.

Journey Between the Waterfalls at Gorges State Park

Enter the park and follow the trails to see incredible river gorges and rock walls while hiking to see Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls.

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Go Whitewater Rafting to See Nature at its Finest

Trip coordination and guiding is available for whitewater rafting trips through Asheville Adventure Company, and French Broad Rafting.

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Beat the Heat at Asheville’s Swimming Pools

Getting an individual session pass to either Recreation Park Pool at 65 Gashes Creek Road or Malvern Hills Pool at 75 Rumbough Place is affordable.

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Have a Picnic at Lake Julian

Lake Julian is a real gem in South Asheville – complete with extensive playground equipment and lots of lakefront views.

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Play Your Way Through the Pinball Museum

The Asheville Pinball Museum is part arcade, part museum, and even part bar, bringing together a bunch of fun experiences in one all-you-can-play adventure.

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