Weekend Trips From Asheville:

Whether you simply live nearby or are an Asheville local, sometimes the best thing for you, your friends, or your family is to get out of the city and see something new.

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Consider how some of these parks could factor into your next weekend away, summer road trip, or even just be a pit stop on a road trip to see family!

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There are so many state parks in the states around Asheville that I focused on the ones available in North Carolina, but don’t let that stop you – these are just a sampling.

Weekend Trips From Asheville:

The Best State and National Parks Nearby

Whether you simply live nearby or are an Asheville local, sometimes the best thing for you, your friends, or your family is to get out of the city and see something new.

Consider how some of these parks could factor into your next weekend away, summer road trip, or even just be a pit stop on a road trip to see family!

There are so many state parks in the states around Asheville that I focused on the ones available in North Carolina, but don’t let that stop you – these are just a sampling.

A short drive out of Asheville will bring you to Sapphire, NC, and Gorges State Park, a great place to get out and play in nature.

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Gorges State Park

With many miles of hiking and biking trails and lots of picnicking spots, you’ll get plenty of natural beauty, but the real attraction is the lake.

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Lake James State Park

Known for its mile-high bridge and impressively challenging Profile Trail, Grandfather Mountain State Park is an exciting destination for hiking.

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Grandfather Mountain State Park

Stone Mountain State Park is known for its iconic 600-foot granite dome, a designated National Natural Landmark.

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Stone Mountain State Park

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