Not all bachelorette parties feature helicopter tours complete with Dom Perignon.
Most bachelorettes celebrate the last days of their single life on terra firma. For them, making memories is about enjoying the warm mountain sunshine, not making it rain. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck. Our newest blog series features all sorts of cool Asheville bachelorette party ideas on a budget.
Call up all your friends and bridesmaids, book a few tickets for Asheville, and enjoy the following easy-on-the-wallet outdoor adventure suggestions.
Float down the French Broad
Put on your bathing suits, and let’s hit the river! Tubing is an affordable outdoor adventure you’ll love taking with your gal squad. It’s a relaxing, slow moving way to spend a lazy afternoon in Asheville. Take in the sights. Enjoy the sun. Pass around some cold drinks. And dip your toes into the French Broad, one of the oldest rivers in the world.
Didn’t bring your own inner tube to town? Grab all the gear you need, along with a ride to the ideal drop off point, at Zen Tubing.
Hike the Blue Ridge Mountains
At their core, hikes are simple bond-building excursions. But in the Blue Ridge, they’re also an opportunity to take in some of the most ecologically diverse views the world has to offer! There are many hiking trails within a half-hour drive from downtown Asheville. And the only costs are some hiking boots and at least an hour of your time.
Explore Asheville has done a wonderful job of listing some of the better hikes in the Asheville area, complete with gorgeous scenery and waterfalls, that will make great backgrounds for some group pics.
Explore Local Flora
The North Carolina Arboretum features over 400 acres of gardens, exhibits, and trails lined with the diverse botanicals of the Appalachian Mountains. For the price of parking, you can spend the afternoon browsing the grounds. Or spring for a guided walk if the group wants to learn more.
Located right off of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the NC Arboretum is a great place to have some quiet time in nature. Also, where else can you say you visited an “experimental” forest?
Engage with Local Fauna
Goat yoga. Yep. The name says it all.
Yoga with baby goats. And it all happens in the middle of a giant hemp farm. This may be the most “Asheville” thing in all of Asheville.
Pro Tip: Sign up early. These beginner-level yoga classes fill up quickly. And for an even more organic experience, stay the night in Franny’s Farm’s eco-cabins.
Take a Tour of Asheville
Asheville tours are a great way to take in the city, its architecture, and its vibes. And it doesn’t hurt that you may also learn something about the town you’re visiting. For a customized bachelorette experience, try Asheville Detours. This tour is a little more expensive than most other things featured on this list, but your detour features drinks and puzzles and games and treats. What else do you need?
If your group is into books and all things literary, then AVL Lit Tours are for you. Learn about many Asheville-related authors, from the 19th century to the present. AVL Lit Tours are a great respite to enjoy the city’s sites and also grow your minds.
Book Your AVL Lit Tour Today!
Take in the sights and sounds and tastes of Asheville. And for the love of all that is literary, make it an adventure! Book your 90-minute AVL Lit Tour today, and enjoy a discount for groups of 6 or 12.