What comes to mind when you think of the City of Asheboro in North Carolina? Would the first thing be the North Carolina Zoo? You’re not alone! As the city’s largest and most famous attraction, it can easily be mistaken as Asheboro’s ONLY attraction, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Let’s explore why Asheboro actually makes for an excellent weekend getaway in North Carolina.
If you’re among the many who automatically think of the North Carolina Zoo when you consider things to do in Asheboro, then you’re right on the mark!
Google/Elizabeth Baltaro This zoo is world-renowned as the largest zoo in the world where the residents live in natural habitats. If you’ve never explored this wonderful zoo, then be sure to add it to your weekend itinerary when you visit Asheboro. Zoo Parkway, Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, USA
But there’s plenty more to see and do in Zoo City (yes, it’s the town’s nickname…).
Facebook/Downtown Asheboro Inc With plenty of shops, galleries, restaurants, attractions, and more, Asheboro can easily fill an entire weekend with fun the whole family can enjoy. Asheboro, NC, USA
For the shopaholics in the crowd, the city has plenty of wonderful little shops, including quaint little spots that carry everything from vintage and antique items to dried flowers and locally crafted items.
Facebook/Downtown Asheboro Inc
If museums are more your thing, then a visit to the American Classic Motorcycle Museum is a must.
Google/s s The museum showcases one of the largest private collections of Harley Davidson cycles in the country and also has a motorcycle-themed diner to boot. american classic motorcycle museum
Another can’t-miss Asheboro museum is the North Carolina Aviation Museum.
TripAdvisor/Management This Hall of Fame museum features two hangars filled with old aircraft and other memorabilia like uniforms and plane parts. North Carolina Aviation Museum, 2222 Pilots View Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205, USA
Feel like you might want to get outside and wander a bit?
TripAdvisor/Gelshore2 One of the state’s two oldest remaining covered bridges is found in Asheboro. It was built in 1911 and cost a whopping $40 to construct. Walk across this 54-foot historic relic for a trip back in time. Pisgah Covered Bridge Road, Pisgah Covered Bridge Rd, North Carolina, USA
And then consider a walk among the treetops over at Richland Creek Zipline Canopy Tours.
Google/Richland Creek Zipline Canopy Tour LLC Located a mere three miles from the North Carolina Zoo, this fun canopy tour rolls out more than a mile and a half of cable to soar over, plus three sky bridges. Along the way, adventurers get a glimpse of Mendenhall Falls. Richland Creek Zipline Canopy Tour LLC, 2728 Fairview Farm Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205, USA
For those who prefer to keep their feet firmly planted on the ground, a hike along the Coolers Knob Mountain Trail should do the trick.
AllTrails/Kevin Hancock The 2.5-mile hike is rated as easy by All Trails and is a wonderful way to reconnect with Mother Nature at your own pace and on your own timeline. Learn all about the trail here.
Alternatively, if you really want an adventure, then you can hike to the top of Purgatory Mountain.
alltrails/Wes Adams Aside from the macabre name, this mountain happens to also be the geographic center of the state. Learn more about it in this previous article.
You’ll find plenty of places to call your home away from home in Asheboro. From hotels and Airbnb rentals, the selection is diverse. And so are the dining options. Right in the middle of town you’ll find Magnolia 23.
Google/Conner Jarrell Magnolia 23, 23 S Fayetteville St, Asheboro, NC 27203, USA
You can’t go wrong here! The theme is Southern Cooking and everything is made from scratch.
Google/B Diditagain
Are you among those who possibly thought the only thing to do in Asheboro was go to the zoo? How about now? Willing to take a little weekend getaway in North Carolina to this underrated city? Sound off in the comments!
Google/Elizabeth Baltaro
This zoo is world-renowned as the largest zoo in the world where the residents live in natural habitats. If you’ve never explored this wonderful zoo, then be sure to add it to your weekend itinerary when you visit Asheboro.
Zoo Parkway, Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, USA
Facebook/Downtown Asheboro Inc
With plenty of shops, galleries, restaurants, attractions, and more, Asheboro can easily fill an entire weekend with fun the whole family can enjoy.
Asheboro, NC, USA
Google/s s
The museum showcases one of the largest private collections of Harley Davidson cycles in the country and also has a motorcycle-themed diner to boot.
american classic motorcycle museum
TripAdvisor/Management
This Hall of Fame museum features two hangars filled with old aircraft and other memorabilia like uniforms and plane parts.
North Carolina Aviation Museum, 2222 Pilots View Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205, USA
TripAdvisor/Gelshore2
One of the state’s two oldest remaining covered bridges is found in Asheboro. It was built in 1911 and cost a whopping $40 to construct. Walk across this 54-foot historic relic for a trip back in time.
Pisgah Covered Bridge Road, Pisgah Covered Bridge Rd, North Carolina, USA
Google/Richland Creek Zipline Canopy Tour LLC
Located a mere three miles from the North Carolina Zoo, this fun canopy tour rolls out more than a mile and a half of cable to soar over, plus three sky bridges. Along the way, adventurers get a glimpse of Mendenhall Falls.
Richland Creek Zipline Canopy Tour LLC, 2728 Fairview Farm Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205, USA
AllTrails/Kevin Hancock
The 2.5-mile hike is rated as easy by All Trails and is a wonderful way to reconnect with Mother Nature at your own pace and on your own timeline. Learn all about the trail here.
alltrails/Wes Adams
Aside from the macabre name, this mountain happens to also be the geographic center of the state. Learn more about it in this previous article.
Google/Conner Jarrell
Magnolia 23, 23 S Fayetteville St, Asheboro, NC 27203, USA
Google/B Diditagain
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
Address: Asheboro, NC, USA
