Guidebook for Asheville
Sightseeing
Welcome to America's Largest Home
Celebrate the beauty and delightful sights of the Biltmore Estate with winery, horseback riding, gardens restaurants, cafes, shopping and more. In addition to majestic sweeps of flowers colors from Spring to Fall and then Holiday lights and decorations in the winter. America’s largest home embraces every season with special exhibits.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StWelcome to America's Largest Home
Celebrate the beauty and delightful sights of the Biltmore Estate with winery, horseback riding, gardens restaurants, cafes, shopping and more. In addition to majestic sweeps of flowers colors from Spring to Fall and then Holiday lights and decorations in the winter. America’s largest home embraces every season with special exhibits.
Parks & Nature
Not only will you be able to stop in the center to view folk art from historic and new artists, you'll be able to hike on beautiful trails including the iconic Mountain To Sea Trail. No Charge!
11 locals recommend
Southern Highland Craft Guild, Tunnel Road
930 Tunnel RdNot only will you be able to stop in the center to view folk art from historic and new artists, you'll be able to hike on beautiful trails including the iconic Mountain To Sea Trail. No Charge!
Nice easy trails for all ages, and plenty of rescued local wildlife, including bear, wolves, river otters, as well as heritage farm animals. Great experience for kids and adults, too! Inexpensive entry fee.
295 locals recommend
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdNice easy trails for all ages, and plenty of rescued local wildlife, including bear, wolves, river otters, as well as heritage farm animals. Great experience for kids and adults, too! Inexpensive entry fee.
The iconic Blue Ridge Parkway is a must to drive. This is the headquarters where you can get maps, see some exhibits and start some hikes. Not very strenuous near the center, but the Mountain to Sea Trail is quite extensive if you are looking for longer hikes, so this is still your place either way. No Charge!
226 locals recommend
Blue ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob RdThe iconic Blue Ridge Parkway is a must to drive. This is the headquarters where you can get maps, see some exhibits and start some hikes. Not very strenuous near the center, but the Mountain to Sea Trail is quite extensive if you are looking for longer hikes, so this is still your place either way. No Charge!
If you aren't comfortable hiking out on new trails alone, or want to learn about trails in the area, this is a great solution.
Blue Ridge Hiking Company
70 College StIf you aren't comfortable hiking out on new trails alone, or want to learn about trails in the area, this is a great solution.
Gorgeous views and not far from the house. Great hiking and the drive there is worth the trip even if you don't feel like hiking.
224 locals recommend
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
364 Blue Ridge PkwyGorgeous views and not far from the house. Great hiking and the drive there is worth the trip even if you don't feel like hiking.
Essentials
Just the best of everything and every ingredient you need, even a pub/restaurant.
340 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon Ave Just the best of everything and every ingredient you need, even a pub/restaurant.
Not a lot of organic or gourmet ingredients, but very nice conventional grocery store and super convenient to the house.
251 locals recommend
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdNot a lot of organic or gourmet ingredients, but very nice conventional grocery store and super convenient to the house.
Began as a locally owned store and now managed by Whole Foods, but still retains the same friendly local vibe. Lots of organics and healthy foods of course.
340 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveBegan as a locally owned store and now managed by Whole Foods, but still retains the same friendly local vibe. Lots of organics and healthy foods of course.
Getting Around
Asheville Regional Airport station
61 Terminal DrArts & Culture
Self-explanatory "folk art" exhibits from the Appalachians, but also beautiful items for sale. No entry fee.
255 locals recommend
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwySelf-explanatory "folk art" exhibits from the Appalachians, but also beautiful items for sale. No entry fee.
Heart of the art scene in Asheville with art studios, galleries, restaurants an more.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlHeart of the art scene in Asheville with art studios, galleries, restaurants an more.
We enjoy the high caliber of acting and production here. Live theatre venue.
19 locals recommend
North Carolina Stage Company
15 Stage LaneWe enjoy the high caliber of acting and production here. Live theatre venue.
Newly renovated and expanded in 2019. Everyone is raving about how gorgeous it is. Be sure to visit.
158 locals recommend
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareNewly renovated and expanded in 2019. Everyone is raving about how gorgeous it is. Be sure to visit.
Shopping
A classic independent bookstore that has author signings, readings, and other bookish events that we all love, along with delicious coffee and minor bites. Great selection, knowledgeable staff, fun place to shop for readers.
133 locals recommend
Malaprop's Bookstore / Cafe
55 Haywood StA classic independent bookstore that has author signings, readings, and other bookish events that we all love, along with delicious coffee and minor bites. Great selection, knowledgeable staff, fun place to shop for readers.
Nightlife
Shows are curated with a goal of presenting the best of everything no matter what the genre. Check the calendar because they do it all.
231 locals recommend
Isis Music Hall
743 Haywood RdShows are curated with a goal of presenting the best of everything no matter what the genre. Check the calendar because they do it all.
Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrGreat venue to catch some entertainment.
Lot of fun, relaxed atmosphere, good beer, trivia nights, entertainment.
122 locals recommend
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton AveLot of fun, relaxed atmosphere, good beer, trivia nights, entertainment.
Social Lounge
29 Broadway StAmazing craft cocktails on a rooftop and a view!
Pack's Tavern
20 S Spruce St32 taps, sports watching place, good food, cool old building.
Sake brewer, and beer garden and Ameri-Asian fusion food, funky decor and atmosphere, and a very inviting outdoor space.
87 locals recommend
Ben's Tune Up
195 Hilliard AveSake brewer, and beer garden and Ameri-Asian fusion food, funky decor and atmosphere, and a very inviting outdoor space.