The 16 Best Things to do in Asheville in October

Check out just a few of the options available to you when you are searching for October events and activities in Asheville!

This month sees a resurgence in Asheville in the fall, so plan ahead when you can and get your lodging and dinner reservations squared away early.

Here are just a few great ways to spend your time once you arrive.

Take Advantage of the Parkway for Leaf Peeping Season

Drive slow enough to see all the scenic vistas and catch sight of trailheads as you go!

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Experience the Best Mountain Biking

Many greenways and nearby Bent Creek Experimental Forest offer a variety of beginner-friendly but exceedingly beautiful places to bike.

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Asheville Coffee Tour

Here you’ll also get a bit of orientation to the fun sights, sounds, and flavors of downtown.

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Tackle the Graybeard Trail

This 5-mile trail-to-summit journey is 10 miles when you count going out and back and will typically take 5 to 6 hours.

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Head to a Pumpkin Patch

One way to have good autumnal fun with the option for some haunted hayrides is to visit a local pumpkin patch!

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