Sarah's Guidebook
Food scene
If you like biscuits and southern food, this place will be worth the trip. This is a regular must see restaurant.
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdIf you like biscuits and southern food, this place will be worth the trip. This is a regular must see restaurant.
Indian street food, it’s better than any other Indian food place you’ve probably experienced in a while. They have vegan, vegetarian and carnivorous plate options and the bar below them is awesome too.
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveIndian street food, it’s better than any other Indian food place you’ve probably experienced in a while. They have vegan, vegetarian and carnivorous plate options and the bar below them is awesome too.
Voted best breakfast in NC by People Magazine, this restaurant is run by a family and they never fail to deliver delicious food. If you can get in, it’s worth it.
21 locals recommend
Abeja's House Cafe
1550 Hendersonville RdVoted best breakfast in NC by People Magazine, this restaurant is run by a family and they never fail to deliver delicious food. If you can get in, it’s worth it.
Try the Cuban waffle sandwich, it’s amazing. Everything else is too. Trust me.
20 locals recommend
Tiger Bay Cafe
373 Haywood RdTry the Cuban waffle sandwich, it’s amazing. Everything else is too. Trust me.
Huge menu and lots of options for people who are gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and their Ginger Tea is the best in town in my opinion.
48 locals recommend
Greenteasushi Japanese Restaurant
2 Regent Park BlvdHuge menu and lots of options for people who are gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and their Ginger Tea is the best in town in my opinion.
This is a serious tea house. The menu is intimidating, but the experience is worth it. Floor seating available, fun decor, and bubble tea make this one of my favorite tea houses.
96 locals recommend
Dobra Tea West
707 Haywood RdThis is a serious tea house. The menu is intimidating, but the experience is worth it. Floor seating available, fun decor, and bubble tea make this one of my favorite tea houses.
This food is amazing, bring a healthy appetite. I love the elote, the plantains, and pretty much everything else.
15 locals recommend
En La Calle
15 Eagle StThis food is amazing, bring a healthy appetite. I love the elote, the plantains, and pretty much everything else.
Sightseeing
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardWhether you are looking for a hike, seeing the leaves turn in the fall, or getting unbeatable views of the area, there are miles of parkway to find everything you are looking for.
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayWhether you are looking for a hike, seeing the leaves turn in the fall, or getting unbeatable views of the area, there are miles of parkway to find everything you are looking for.
A personal favorite, an easy walk and access to water. The trails are clearly marked and beautiful year round. Peak leaf season is breathtaking here.
176 locals recommend
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayA personal favorite, an easy walk and access to water. The trails are clearly marked and beautiful year round. Peak leaf season is breathtaking here.
Entertainment
Check out their events. Saturday nights they have Salsa Dancing and a lesson at the beginning of the night for newcomers.
8 locals recommend
THE BLOCK off biltmore
39 S Market StCheck out their events. Saturday nights they have Salsa Dancing and a lesson at the beginning of the night for newcomers.
Want to play arcade games and drink beer? Well, you’ve found the right place.
67 locals recommend
Retrocade
800 Haywood RoadWant to play arcade games and drink beer? Well, you’ve found the right place.
Most games imaginable are here, you can spend hours here having fun with friends and strangers.
27 locals recommend
Well Played Board Game Café
162 Coxe AveMost games imaginable are here, you can spend hours here having fun with friends and strangers.
Acres of gardens, restaurants, a dairy farm, and a gorgeous house to tour means you can’t see the whole place in a day, but it’s worth a try.
6 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StreetAcres of gardens, restaurants, a dairy farm, and a gorgeous house to tour means you can’t see the whole place in a day, but it’s worth a try.
This is a great place for children and fun for adults too.
74 locals recommend
Asheville Museum of Science
43 Patton AveThis is a great place for children and fun for adults too.
Great for dog walks, playing in the creek, and getting out your frisbee and taking your hand at Disc Golf.
9 locals recommend
Richmond Hill Disc Golf Course
300 Richmond Hill DrGreat for dog walks, playing in the creek, and getting out your frisbee and taking your hand at Disc Golf.
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveLive music, and sometimes they have contra dancing!
Check out the concerts, games, and even ice skating rink they build in the winter. There’s always something happening here.
37 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
87 Haywood StCheck out the concerts, games, and even ice skating rink they build in the winter. There’s always something happening here.
Asheville Detours
85 W Walnut StBaseball baby! Check out the Asheville Tourists!
If you aren’t afraid of heights this is the adventure for you. I loved doing the zip line course they have and I’m sure you will too!
279 locals recommend
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdIf you aren’t afraid of heights this is the adventure for you. I loved doing the zip line course they have and I’m sure you will too!