Sarah's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Tons of hikes and waterfalls to explore. The Cradle of Forestry is great for kids. If you want some incredible views from up high, check out John’s Rock or Looking Glass Rock. Looking Glass Falls is beautiful and you can drive right up to it! The ranger station has a cool computer program that you can put in your hiking preferences and it will recommend different hikes.
280 locals recommend
Pisgah National Forest
Tons of hikes and waterfalls to explore. The Cradle of Forestry is great for kids. If you want some incredible views from up high, check out John’s Rock or Looking Glass Rock. Looking Glass Falls is beautiful and you can drive right up to it! The ranger station has a cool computer program that you can put in your hiking preferences and it will recommend different hikes.
Local art, food and breweries! There is amazing graffiti along River Rd. The Wedge and New Belgium are great both have lots of outdoor seating options. Twelve Bones is a spot to enjoy some bbq.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlLocal art, food and breweries! There is amazing graffiti along River Rd. The Wedge and New Belgium are great both have lots of outdoor seating options. Twelve Bones is a spot to enjoy some bbq.
Pack a picnic and explore the river trail to check out some waterfalls.
624 locals recommend
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadPack a picnic and explore the river trail to check out some waterfalls.
Stunning architecture, definitely worth poking your head inside to see the beautiful archways!
53 locals recommend
Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
97 Haywood StStunning architecture, definitely worth poking your head inside to see the beautiful archways!
Beautiful place to walk and they have Christmas lights in the winter to create an enchanting space.
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayBeautiful place to walk and they have Christmas lights in the winter to create an enchanting space.
This is a beautiful section of the AT right on the NC/TN border. Hike out towards Grassy Knob for spectacular 360 views. Always take extra layers as the temperature definitely gets chillier with the elevation. (Take some water and rain gear to be safe).
12 locals recommend
Carvers Gap Trailhead
Tennessee 143This is a beautiful section of the AT right on the NC/TN border. Hike out towards Grassy Knob for spectacular 360 views. Always take extra layers as the temperature definitely gets chillier with the elevation. (Take some water and rain gear to be safe).
Food scene
Tiny place with incredible food! If you like hot sauce, Hector makes best.
170 locals recommend
Salsa's
6 Patton AveTiny place with incredible food! If you like hot sauce, Hector makes best.
Delicious and unique! Located in the historic district of Montford with lots of sidewalks and interesting homes to view if you want an after dinner walk. You can even cruise down to Little Jumbo for an evening cocktail.
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveDelicious and unique! Located in the historic district of Montford with lots of sidewalks and interesting homes to view if you want an after dinner walk. You can even cruise down to Little Jumbo for an evening cocktail.
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StAmazing coffee and delicious breakfast!
Funky little restaurant and sake bar. It’s right next to High Wire Brewery and a short walk to head down and explore the South Slope breweries.
87 locals recommend
Ben's Tune Up
195 Hilliard AveFunky little restaurant and sake bar. It’s right next to High Wire Brewery and a short walk to head down and explore the South Slope breweries.
Fancy happy hour
Little Jumbo
241 Broadway StNeighborhood bar scene
Brewery
Check out music line up. They have free Friday night outdoor music in the summer.
349 locals recommend
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyCheck out music line up. They have free Friday night outdoor music in the summer.
One World Brewing
10 Patton AveUnderground brewery with festive flavors.