Richard & Kimberly’s Guidebook
Food scene
A local Swannanoa restaurant that has chef prepared food, craft beer and wine.
40 locals recommend
Native Kitchen and Social Pub
204 Whitson AveA local Swannanoa restaurant that has chef prepared food, craft beer and wine.
Great restaurants, a Mast General Store and sightseeing. 22 minutes west.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Great restaurants, a Mast General Store and sightseeing. 22 minutes west.
A small town with eclectic shops and great restaurants. 12 minutes east.
268 locals recommend
Black Mountain
A small town with eclectic shops and great restaurants. 12 minutes east.
Sightseeing
The largest privately owned home in America. About 20 minutes west. Plan on a full day to see the grounds including the home, winery and gardens. Hint:On crowded days, ask for valet parking. The dropoff/pickup is literally at the front door.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe largest privately owned home in America. About 20 minutes west. Plan on a full day to see the grounds including the home, winery and gardens. Hint:On crowded days, ask for valet parking. The dropoff/pickup is literally at the front door.
Bring a picnic lunch. A beautiful ride with breathtaking overlooks. the is an entrance 12 minutes west.
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayBring a picnic lunch. A beautiful ride with breathtaking overlooks. the is an entrance 12 minutes west.
A small town with eclectic shops and great restaurants. 12 minutes east.
268 locals recommend
Black Mountain
A small town with eclectic shops and great restaurants. 12 minutes east.
Short drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway with a great hike up to 360 degree views from Craggy Pinnacle. Stop by the Folk Art Center on the way up the BRP for local crafts, parkway maps and information.
224 locals recommend
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
364 Blue Ridge PkwyShort drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway with a great hike up to 360 degree views from Craggy Pinnacle. Stop by the Folk Art Center on the way up the BRP for local crafts, parkway maps and information.
Great restaurants, a Mast General Store and sightseeing. 22 minutes west.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Great restaurants, a Mast General Store and sightseeing. 22 minutes west.
Breweries
New brewery near downtown Asheville on the French Broad River. About 20 minutes west.
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StNew brewery near downtown Asheville on the French Broad River. About 20 minutes west.
Great craft beer, indoor and outdoor live music and, typically a couple of food trucks. Fun atmosphere.
349 locals recommend
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyGreat craft beer, indoor and outdoor live music and, typically a couple of food trucks. Fun atmosphere.
Asheville has become "Beer City" with over 100 craft breweries. Sierra Nevada is a must see. Great beer and restaurant. About 40 minutes southwest.
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayAsheville has become "Beer City" with over 100 craft breweries. Sierra Nevada is a must see. Great beer and restaurant. About 40 minutes southwest.
Day Trips
Lake Lure/Chimney Rock State Park are about 45 minutes south. Great shopping, sightseeing and narrated boat rides to learn the history of the lake.
327 locals recommend
Lake Lure
Lake Lure/Chimney Rock State Park are about 45 minutes south. Great shopping, sightseeing and narrated boat rides to learn the history of the lake.
Head south on the BRP for the views and wind down to this small town with great restaurants, shopping and a Mast General Store. The Sweet Onion restaurant is very good.
184 locals recommend
Waynesville
Head south on the BRP for the views and wind down to this small town with great restaurants, shopping and a Mast General Store. The Sweet Onion restaurant is very good.
Great drive south on the BRP and have lunch or dinner. Good food with incredible views.
22 locals recommend
Pisgah Inn Observation Deck
Great drive south on the BRP and have lunch or dinner. Good food with incredible views.
Grocery
Our local full service grocery store with a Starbucks, deli and fresh meats and seafood. 10 minute drive.
27 locals recommend
Ingles Market
2299 US-70Our local full service grocery store with a Starbucks, deli and fresh meats and seafood. 10 minute drive.
Hiking
The home of Montreat College and the late Billy Graham. Great hiking trails for all skill levels. You can download a PDF map of the trails. 15 minutes east.
72 locals recommend
Montreat
The home of Montreat College and the late Billy Graham. Great hiking trails for all skill levels. You can download a PDF map of the trails. 15 minutes east.
Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain Dr1.8 mile easy hike to a beautiful waterfall. 30 minutes east.
Exercise
Lake Tomahawk Park
401 Laurel Cir DrGreat stroll after dinner in Black Mountain.