Asheville, NC is known for its vibrant craft beer scene. But what about families with kids? Can they still enjoy the brewery experience? The answer is yes! Asheville is home to several kid-friendly breweries, where parents can enjoy a delicious beer while their little ones have a great time too. These breweries offer a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for families, with designated play areas for children. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this guide will introduce you to some of the best kid-friendly breweries in Asheville, ensuring a fun and memorable experience for the whole family.
1- Highland Brewing
This family-friendly brewery is known for its amazing outdoor space. With a shaded sand pit, a kid's play area, picnic tables, renovated disc golf courses and ample space to move around. You can also find sand volleyball courts and trails for visitors to enjoy. Highland Brewing provides endless entertainment for children while parents can unwind and enjoy a glass of their favorite craft beer.
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2- Whistle Hop Brewing
Located in Fairview, another favorite for our family is Whistle Hop Brewing. With mini golf, picnic tables, a giant slide, soccer nets and disc golf, this Brewery provides endless entertainment for children and parents alike. Spaced out picnic tables to relax and enjoy the gorgeous mountain views. They also offer wine, cider, craft soda and they have a grid selection of snacks!
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3- Turgua Brewery
Another Fairview brewery great for kids, it has a creek ( Cane Creek) in the back and is shallow and clean. Also they have fire pits and ample space to throw a Frisbee. The beer selection is one of my favorite.
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4- New Belgium
Although there is no designated play area, New Belgium has a large front space where many families picnic and kids play ball, run, or do activities of their own. The location near the RAD and the great beer selection put it in our top list.
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5- Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada is a large brewery located in Hendersonville, NC ( 30 minutes from Asheville, near the airport). This brewery has a cool sandbox play area right next to garden. The sandbox has some dump trucks, sand tables and other cool toys there.
The outdoor is large so you can also bring a blanket to picnic or chairs to sit in the lawn and let the kids run.
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As we conclude our exploration of Asheville's kid-friendly breweries, we want to leave you with some final recommendations to make your family trip truly unforgettable.
Don't forget to pack some snacks and water for the little ones. While most breweries offer food options, having some additional snacks on hand can help keep hunger at bay and avoid any potential meltdowns.
Furthermore, it's a good idea to bring along some activities to keep the kids occupied during your brewery visits. Coloring books, small toys, or handheld games can help keep them entertained while you savor your favorite brews.
Lastly, remember to relax and enjoy the experience. Asheville's kid-friendly breweries not only provide a fun atmosphere for children but also a welcoming environment for parents to unwind and connect with other beer enthusiasts. So, sit back, sip on your delicious craft brew, and create lasting memories with your family.
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Carla Zaio
Writer and Owner of Pinkskies Photography LLC