Kid-friendly places in Asheville
Creekside Taphouse
Burgers and beer with a kids' playground by the creek, lawn games and a patio.
Omni Grove Park Inn
Historic stone lodge with mountain views, an indoor family pool in its sports complex and a supervised kids' camp for ages 5 to 12.
Asheville Museum of Science
The skeleton of an early T. rex relative, a fossil dig, a hurricane simulator and a tree to climb, plus a hall of local minerals.
The North Carolina Arboretum
Forest gardens and trails at the edge of the Blue Ridge Parkway, with a bonsai garden and lawns for picnics.