Woodfin, North CarolinaBeaver LakeBasilica of Saint LawrenceCraven GapLake AshnocaBiltmore EstateBull Gap
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Woodfin

Woodfin is a town in Buncombe district, North Carolina, United States of about 6,349 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 museums and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Beaver Lake, Botanical Gardens at Asheville and Basilica of Saint Lawrence.

35.6334° N, 82.5821° WPop. 6,349

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Within 30 km90 places
Within 50 km105
Must-see116
Notable74
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Beaver Lake, lake near Woodfin
Must-see

Beaver Lake

Lake · 2 km · East Tennessee

Botanical Gardens at Asheville, garden near Woodfin
Must-see

Botanical Gardens at Asheville

Garden · 3 km

Basilica of Saint Lawrence, church near Woodfin
Must-see

Basilica of Saint Lawrence

Church · 6 km

Places near Woodfin by type

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One day from Woodfin

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:35 pm

63 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Woodfin
  2. Lake Ashnocalake · 45 min
  3. North Carolina Arboretumpark · 45 min
  4. Basilica of Saint Lawrencechurch · 30 min
  5. Craven Gapviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Bull Gapviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Woodfin
Today’s loopWoodfinStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Woodfin?

Beaver Lake (lake, about 2 km), Botanical Gardens at Asheville (garden, about 3 km), Basilica of Saint Lawrence (church, about 6 km), Thomas Wolfe House (heritage site, about 6 km), Beaucatcher Mountain (viewpoint, about 6 km), Saint Lukes Church (church, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Woodfin?

105 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Woodfin?

Richmond Hill, about 2 km by road; Lookout Mountain (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Woodfin?

Grovewood Gallery, about 5 km by road; Bob Moog Foundation (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Woodfin?

Start in Woodfin, visit Lake Ashnoca, then North Carolina Arboretum, then Basilica of Saint Lawrence, then Craven Gap, then Bull Gap, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.