Sightseeing
- The city of Avesta has the world's largest Dalecarlian horse. The horse statue is made of concrete.
- Koppardalen Verket is a popular attraction in Avesta. It is a former ironworks that began operations in 1874. It is now a museum and hosts art exhibits.
- Metropoolen is an indoor swimming pool and adventure area in Avesta. It includes a 78-meter-long water slide.
- Avesta Visentpark (Avesta Bison Park) has about 25 European bison. The park has a cafe, a historic home from the 1930s, and a children's playhouse.
Notable people
- Retired NHL defenceman Nicklas Lidström
- Swedish footballer Lina Hurtig
- Tony Rickardsson
- Armand Duplantis, whose mother Helena is from Avesta
Bands
- Scar Symmetry