Asheville Outdoor Activities
Birding is one of the most popular Asheville outdoor activities that anyone can enjoy. Asheville is a birder’s paradise with 200 bird species that make their home here year-round, along with nearly 80 migratory birds that pass through the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Keep your eye out for the American Goldfinch, Carolina Chickadee, Carolina Wren, Eastern Bluebird, Eastern Towhee, and so many more popular birds.
Use The North Carolina Birding Trail map to discover over 330 sites throughout the state. Whether you are an avid birder or a casual on-looker, grab your binoculars and discover these top places for birdwatching in Asheville.
- Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
- Chimney Rock
- Craggy Gardens
- Craven Gap
- Douglas Falls
- Gorges State Park
- Max Patch
- Mount Mitchell
- Mount Pisgah
- North Carolina Arboretum
Stay at Asheville Cabin of Willow Winds and enjoy the birds that frequent our wooded property from the privacy of your outdoor deck and cabin.