Guidebook for Asheville & Woodfin
Food Scene
They have great BBQ and, for vegans, they have the Sloppy Moe - delicious!
35 locals recommend
Moe's Original BBQ - Woodfin
72 Weaverville RdThey have great BBQ and, for vegans, they have the Sloppy Moe - delicious!
Super friendly staff, the food is consistently good, and they are always willing to accommodate any dietary restriction. This is our family's favorite spot! The restaurant has been under the same ownership since 1966.
194 locals recommend
Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon AveSuper friendly staff, the food is consistently good, and they are always willing to accommodate any dietary restriction. This is our family's favorite spot! The restaurant has been under the same ownership since 1966.
Baked Pie Company - Woodfin
50 N Merrimon AveSiam Thai Restaurant
100 Stone Ridge BlvdGreat Thai food!
MOD Pizza
873 Merrimon AveBuild your own!
They changed their name to 828 Pizza - just the best pizza on earth :-)
36 locals recommend
828 Family Pizzeria
946 Merrimon AveThey changed their name to 828 Pizza - just the best pizza on earth :-)
Urban Burrito
640 Merrimon AveExcellent burritos!
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle St Fancy Schmancy!
Southern Fried chicken - spicy and delicious! They have vegetarian options too.
69 locals recommend
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack South
3749 Sweeten Creek RdSouthern Fried chicken - spicy and delicious! They have vegetarian options too.
AVL Tacos & Taps
76 Coxe AvenueDrive thru tacos - get your growler filled!
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdDelicious biscuits and amazing jams!
Oriental Pavilion
48 Westgate ParkwayIn the same shopping center as Earth Fare - and they deliver!
High Five Coffee
190 Broadway StCoffe shop on the French Broad River!
Known for Gyros, burgers, Greek Salads, and occasionally elk burgers! Drive-thru and outdoor seating.
Nick's Grill
1461 N Merrimon Ave Known for Gyros, burgers, Greek Salads, and occasionally elk burgers! Drive-thru and outdoor seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Thirsty Monk
92 Patton AveGinger's Revenge
829 Riverside DrCraft brewery tasting room for Ginger Beers.
Ole Shakey's Getaway
790 Riverside DrSalvage Station
468 Riverside DrFood, events, music, drinks!
Everything Else
Biltmore Estate Winery
1 Lodge StBiltmore ... a muast see!
Oshun Mountain Sanctuary
This non-profit organization was formed in 2012 as a response to the increasing number of people of all ages, cultures, and income levels seeking holistic and healthy methods for stress reduction, living in balance, embracing sustainable practices, and bringing inspiration into their personal and professional lives.
OM Sanctuary
87 Richmond Hill DrOshun Mountain Sanctuary
This non-profit organization was formed in 2012 as a response to the increasing number of people of all ages, cultures, and income levels seeking holistic and healthy methods for stress reduction, living in balance, embracing sustainable practices, and bringing inspiration into their personal and professional lives.
Spa, golf, tennis, resort pools, history tour, wild food foraging tour, dining, shopping and amazing views!
36 locals recommend
Omni Grove Park Inn - Country Club
290 Macon AveSpa, golf, tennis, resort pools, history tour, wild food foraging tour, dining, shopping and amazing views!
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow RdShopping
Asheville Pet Supply
1451 N Merrimon AveGreat selection - lots of good quality pet food, treats, etc.
Essentials
Organic and natural foods, health & wellness, prepared foods and lots more!
172 locals recommend
Earth Fare
66 Westgate PkwyOrganic and natural foods, health & wellness, prepared foods and lots more!
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdThey take your cart or basket without you having to unload it!
Parks & Nature
The Botanical Gardens at Asheville is a 10-acre independent, non-profit botanical gardens dedicated to the study and promotion of the native plants and habitats of the Southern Appalachians.
194 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardThe Botanical Gardens at Asheville is a 10-acre independent, non-profit botanical gardens dedicated to the study and promotion of the native plants and habitats of the Southern Appalachians.
Woodfin Riverside Park
1598 Riverside DrRiver access, places to grill, walking paths
River access, grills, picnic tables, fishing. A North Carolina fishing license is required in all Buncombe County Rivers and Lakes.
17 locals recommend
Ledges Whitewater River Park
1080 Old Marshall HwyRiver access, grills, picnic tables, fishing. A North Carolina fishing license is required in all Buncombe County Rivers and Lakes.
Walnut Island River Park
3042 Old Marshall HwyGrills, picnic tables & river access
The Bent Creek Experimental Forest is the oldest federal experimental forest east of the Mississippi river. It encompasses nearly 6,000 acres within the Pisgah National Forest near Asheville, North Carolina.
66 locals recommend
Bent Creek Experimental Forest
The Bent Creek Experimental Forest is the oldest federal experimental forest east of the Mississippi river. It encompasses nearly 6,000 acres within the Pisgah National Forest near Asheville, North Carolina.
Craggy Gardens
Grandfather Mountain State Park
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge PkwyLooking Glass Rock
Craven Gap Trail
https://www.exploreasheville.com/outdoor-adventures/hiking/easy/
Nantahala National Forest
Gorgeous!
Pisgah Forest
Feel the rush of sliding down a 60-foot all-natural water slide in the heart of gorgeous Pisgah National Forest!
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
Feel the rush of sliding down a 60-foot all-natural water slide in the heart of gorgeous Pisgah National Forest!
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StreetLots of green space, old trees, a wildflower garden, French Broad River Greenway, picnic tables and grills, a small playground and a dog park! Also, you can rent a gazebo for larger gatherings.
110 locals recommend
French Broad River Park
508 Riverview DrLots of green space, old trees, a wildflower garden, French Broad River Greenway, picnic tables and grills, a small playground and a dog park! Also, you can rent a gazebo for larger gatherings.
Along the way; hiking, camping, state parks, incredible views. Take your time and wind all the way to Cherokee!
68 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayAlong the way; hiking, camping, state parks, incredible views. Take your time and wind all the way to Cherokee!
Arts & Culture
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlHome of the Southern Highland Craft Guild representing craft artists from Southern Appalachia. Houses three fine galleries and offers daily craft demonstrations March through December. It is also the home to Allanstand, the nation's first craft shop, and a Blue Ridge Parkway information desk and Eastern National bookstore.
255 locals recommend
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyHome of the Southern Highland Craft Guild representing craft artists from Southern Appalachia. Houses three fine galleries and offers daily craft demonstrations March through December. It is also the home to Allanstand, the nation's first craft shop, and a Blue Ridge Parkway information desk and Eastern National bookstore.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali Blvd