The best sporting goods shops in Asheville

4 sporting goods shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Western North Carolina’s first outdoor store, Diamond Brand Outdoors has been outfitting locals for over 50 years with dialed personal…

53 Biltmore Ave

Western North Carolina’s first outdoor store, Diamond Brand Outdoors has been outfitting locals for over 50 years with dialed personal outfitting, solid apparel and footwear, camp and hike staples, and even kayak rentals.

From the Asheville newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Sportsman's Warehouse

Sporting Goods

Outdoor recreation chain featuring apparel, footwear, equipment & accessories for adults & kids.

800 Brevard Rd Ste 901

Outdoor recreation chain featuring apparel, footwear, equipment & accessories for adults & kids.

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NOC Asheville

Sporting Goods

Rafting outfitter providing whitewater adventure trips of varying lengths & intensities.

290 Macon Ave

Rafting outfitter providing whitewater adventure trips of varying lengths & intensities.

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Laid-back purveyor of hiking and climbing gear, outdoor apparel and footwear featuring knowledgeable staff, plus a beer-tap bar.

12 Old Charlotte Hwy #85

Laid-back purveyor of hiking and climbing gear, outdoor apparel and footwear featuring knowledgeable staff, plus a beer-tap bar.

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