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Enjoy July 4 freebies in Asheville

June 21, 2010 at 8:05 pm · Filed under Asheville, Asheville activites, Asheville B&B, B&B alternative, beer, free things in Asheville, Holidays, Lovers' Loop Retreat, vacation rental ·Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,

For the big July 4 holiday weekend, set your sights on some free things to do in Asheville. At Lovers’ Loop Retreat, an Asheville bed and breakfast alternative, we’re happy to share information about the area’s bounty, including some of the best things in life here that are free.

            Here’s a list of free things to do in Asheville for July 4th:

  • Check out the weekly drum circle at Pritchard Park downtown on Friday, July 2. It’s mesmerizing
  • Stop by Highland Brewery in Asheville on Friday, July 2 for a tasty tour at the city’s oldest brewery
  • Listen to some good tales at Stories on Asheville’s Front Porch, a storytelling series downtown     
  • Go to the Saturday Umbrella Market with varied vendors on Saturday, July 3 at Pritchard Park
  • Spread a blanket at the finger-pickin’ goodness of Shindig on the Green, the summertime bluegrass and mountain music series downtown on Saturday, July 3
  • Be in the wowed crowd to see fireworks and enjoy other festivities at Asheville’s July 4 celebration downtown 
  • Hike, bike or cruise along the Blue Ridge Parkway, two minutes from Lovers’ Loop Retreat
  • Take a stroll under the trees at Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery, a destination in itself, where notables including authors Thomas Wolfe and O. Henry and others are buried.
  • Tour the Basilica of St. Lawrence downtown, a repository of ancient art and stained glass in an historic Catholic church
  • Explore Asheville’s Urban Trail, a self-guided tour of highlights and landmarks downtown
  • Relax outdoors during sunset at a movie at the Wedge brewery in Asheville
  • Wander downtown to marvel at the diversity of carefully-preserved architecture
  • Browse at Malaprop’s, Asheville iconic, independent bookstore and café, where there may be authors’ or poets’ readings and book signings to stay for, while you’re there
  • Enjoy the eye candy at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway, just a few minutes from Lovers’ Loop Retreat. The center is filled with art of all sorts made by people in North Carolina and surrounding states.
  • Chill out with ping pong at Lovers’ Loop Retreat, where you can treat yourself to a tournament

Indulge in more eye candy with the amazing-but-true evening firefly show on your private porch at Lovers’ Loop Retreat

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