14 experiential gifts to give this year

Whether you need something for the creatives or the adrenaline seekers, here’s a guide to gifting unique experiences this holiday season.

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Gift a birds-eye view with Asheville Balloon Tours.

Photo by @sewladyace

What do you get for the person who has everything? We’re here to help you answer that question with a list of 14 local experiential gifts for everyone in your life.

For the artsy ones

  • Let your favorite creatives express themselves through a medium like pottery, glassblowing, or photography with a class at a local studio.
  • A membership to the Asheville Art Museum is a gift that keeps on giving, with a year of unlimited general admission and added benefits based on membership level.
  • Perfecting baked goods is certainly an art — give your favorite amateur chef a chance to pursue their pastry skills with a local baking class .

For the music lovers

  • From the didgeridoo to synthesizers, Asheville Music School offers private music lessons for people of all ages.
  • Turn the tables on vinyl collectors and let them spin a record of their own creation — book them a session in the American Sound Truck where they can lay down a track and walk out with a pressing.
  • For the avid concertgoer, you can’t go wrong with a gift card to one of Asheville’s music venues .

Who wouldn’t want to relax in this setup from Drip Sauna?

Photo via @drip_sauna

For the wellness gurus

For the adventurers

  • For someone who wants to see our city from a new perspective (and isn’t afraid of heights) a hot air balloon ride from Asheville Balloon Company would do the trick.
  • Whether it’s rock climbing or white water rafting, there are plenty of ways to get your adrenaline pumping on a journey with Asheville Adventure Company .
  • Let the professionals teach the art of angling in a fly fishing class from Southern Appalachian Anglers .

For the fashionistas

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Grace is based in Asheville, NC and started with AVLtoday in April 2023. Before joining 6AM City, she wrote for Music Daily and worked in digital marketing. In her free time, you’ll find Grace working on jigsaw puzzles, testing new recipes, or exploring the outdoors with her friends and family.
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