Asheville is known for its stunning outdoors, so perhaps museums don’t lie at the top of your itinerary. But think about this: what if it rains? What if it snows? What if you’re stranded in downtown with a couple hours to kill? Well, as it turns out Asheville has a museum to satisfy just about every kind of curiosity and I’ve had the privilege of visiting most of them. In this post, I’ve endeavored to capture my hometown’s eclectic nature by spotlighting a variety of museums.

Surrounded by some of the finest mountains in the Southeast, Asheville has made a name for itself as a hiking destination of utmost esteem. Unfortunately, by the fickle hand of Mother Nature herself, one’s mountain-scouring adventure is at times damper, colder, and rainier than desired. Speaking as someone familiar with hiking through rainstorms, I can tell you that it is worth a try, but probably not a second try. How does one solve this problem? Umbrellas? Rubber boots? Abs