The best things to do in Buncombe County

Asheville Municipal Golf Course is a classic Donald Ross track where the back nine still delivers that strategic, shot-shaping fun, and the storm-tossed front nine is moonlighting as a temporary disc golf course. Grab a friend, split the bags, and make it a two-sport afternoon.

From the Asheville newsletter, September 26, 2026

Local, family-owned Tropical Gardens Mini Golf has an 18-hole course that somehow makes a two-putt feel like a trophy, plus sno-cones for the victory lap. They’re swinging into their 36th season, so grab a friend and settle a friendly rivalry after work this week.

From the Asheville newsletter, September 22, 2026

Abandoned property featuring graffiti art, good for photo opportunities.

Blue Ridge Hiking Company is Asheville's premier hiking guide service for day hikes, overnights, and skill-building workshops on the Appalachian Trail and nearby gems like Pisgah, DuPont, the Parkway, and the Smokies.

From the Asheville newsletter, October 22, 2026

Thinking about joining a club that actually fits your Asheville life? Country Club of Asheville brings a Donald Ross course that made the North Carolina Golf Panel Top 100 in 2023, a thriving tennis program with real coaching, a legit Kids Club, plus McConnell Golf network perks across four states.

From the Asheville newsletter, September 30, 2026

When you want something beyond explosions and sequels, Fine Arts Theatre keeps a sharp mix of first-run standouts, indies, and special events in an art deco meets modern space. It’s where locals duck in for that curated-by-humans feeling, popcorn in hand, phone blissfully ignored.

From the Asheville newsletter, October 15, 2026

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

Members, consider this your nudge to enjoy Biltmore Forest Country Club this week, which pairs a 1922 Donald Ross course kept in pristine shape with an elegant clubhouse, tennis, pool, and a fitness center, all on 135 green acres; sneak in nine, hit a few sets, then linger with neighbors.

From the Asheville newsletter, October 5, 2026

Mountain Mural Tours leads a relaxed, story-first walking look at Asheville’s street art, threading through South Slope and the River Arts District while spotlighting the artists and the cultural history behind the paint. It’s the kind of local deep dive that makes your regular coffee run feel like a gallery crawl.

From the Asheville newsletter, September 16, 2026

Need a low-key reset this week? Grovewood Village packs working artist studios, a nationally recognized gallery of American-made craft, docent-led history tours, and Asheville’s only antique car museum into serene, old-world grounds... wander, watch makers at work, and leave with inspiration or a handmade treasure.

From the Asheville newsletter, October 11, 2026

Mountain course featuring undulating terrain and greens, plus a clubhouse and a bar.