It's easy to wax eloquent about Asheville, a mountain town in eastern North Carolina that is both thriving arts center and springboard on to some of the state's best natural scenery.
Schools of fish flash and dart past in a marine exhibit at the Catawba Science center, a facility with a focus not only on creatures of the deep but also a range of science topics. Hands-on displays at the center allow children to explore electricity, the weather, principles of motion and in outdoor areas, wall-climbing and fossil finding. Catch a star-packed feature in the planetarium or a laser show between activities.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
10am-5pm, Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 1pm-4pm, Sun Closed Mondays
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