Guidebook for Asheville

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Guidebook for Asheville

Food Scene

Americanized tacos. Funky Asheville feel, outside seating in front and the back. Great for quick, cheap breakfast. Good coffee, no alcohol. http://tacobillyasheville.com Between River Arts District and West Asheville 0.9 mi. Fast Casual. Walkable.
183 locals recommend
Taco Billy
201 Haywood Rd
183 locals recommend
Americanized tacos. Funky Asheville feel, outside seating in front and the back. Great for quick, cheap breakfast. Good coffee, no alcohol. http://tacobillyasheville.com Between River Arts District and West Asheville 0.9 mi. Fast Casual. Walkable.
Americanized tacos. Funky Asheville feel. River Arts District location has outside seating. Serve local beer and margaritas. http://whiteducktacoshop.com River Arts District 0.3 mi and Downtown 1.2 mi. Fast Casual. Walkable.
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside Dr
440 locals recommend
Americanized tacos. Funky Asheville feel. River Arts District location has outside seating. Serve local beer and margaritas. http://whiteducktacoshop.com River Arts District 0.3 mi and Downtown 1.2 mi. Fast Casual. Walkable.
Donuts made fresh to order right in front of you. The toasted almond cinnamon is amazing. Great coffee.
231 locals recommend
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood Rd
231 locals recommend
Donuts made fresh to order right in front of you. The toasted almond cinnamon is amazing. Great coffee.
Lebanese Street Food. Excellent local place. https://gypsyqueencuisine.com West on busy Patton Ave 1.4 mi. Fast Casual. Not a nice walk.
61 locals recommend
Gypsy Queen Market, Deli & Food Truck
807 Patton Ave
61 locals recommend
Lebanese Street Food. Excellent local place. https://gypsyqueencuisine.com West on busy Patton Ave 1.4 mi. Fast Casual. Not a nice walk.
2 Locations, one in West Asheville and one on the way to the Biltmore. Very popular breakfast spot, West Asheville has more seating and a nicer atmosphere. The line is always long, but it’s very good. You can call in for takeout, which is a real time-saver. If you order the cajun benedict, get the mustard on the side. They close at 2:00. http://www.biscuitheads.com West Asheville 2.1 mi, Fast casual. Walkable. Biltmore Ave 1.7 mi. Fast casual. Walkable.
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood Rd
472 locals recommend
2 Locations, one in West Asheville and one on the way to the Biltmore. Very popular breakfast spot, West Asheville has more seating and a nicer atmosphere. The line is always long, but it’s very good. You can call in for takeout, which is a real time-saver. If you order the cajun benedict, get the mustard on the side. They close at 2:00. http://www.biscuitheads.com West Asheville 2.1 mi, Fast casual. Walkable. Biltmore Ave 1.7 mi. Fast casual. Walkable.
2 Locations, one in West Asheville and one on the way to the Biltmore. Very popular breakfast spot, West Asheville has more seating and a nicer atmosphere. The line is always long, but it’s very good. If you order the cajun benedict, get the mustard on the side. They close at 2:00. http://www.biscuitheads.com West Asheville 2.1 mi, Fast casual. Walkable. Biltmore Ave 1.7 mi. Fast casual. Walkable.
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood Rd
472 locals recommend
2 Locations, one in West Asheville and one on the way to the Biltmore. Very popular breakfast spot, West Asheville has more seating and a nicer atmosphere. The line is always long, but it’s very good. If you order the cajun benedict, get the mustard on the side. They close at 2:00. http://www.biscuitheads.com West Asheville 2.1 mi, Fast casual. Walkable. Biltmore Ave 1.7 mi. Fast casual. Walkable.
Delicious Indian street food. Sidewalk patio seating. http://www.chaipaniasheville.com Downtown 1.0 mi. Table service. Walkable.
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park Ave
311 locals recommend
Delicious Indian street food. Sidewalk patio seating. http://www.chaipaniasheville.com Downtown 1.0 mi. Table service. Walkable.
An Asheville staple, been in business 20+ years. Excellent, fresh, local Japanese food. Outside patio seating. http://www.heiwashokudo.com Downtown 1.6 mi. Table service. Walkable.
64 locals recommend
Heiwa Shokudo
87 N Lexington Ave
64 locals recommend
An Asheville staple, been in business 20+ years. Excellent, fresh, local Japanese food. Outside patio seating. http://www.heiwashokudo.com Downtown 1.6 mi. Table service. Walkable.
Very high quality dinner and Sunday brunch. Great cocktails, our #1 recommendation in Asheville. http://www.thebullandbeggar.com River Arts District 0.6 mi. Walkable. Table service.
159 locals recommend
The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes Way
159 locals recommend
Very high quality dinner and Sunday brunch. Great cocktails, our #1 recommendation in Asheville. http://www.thebullandbeggar.com River Arts District 0.6 mi. Walkable. Table service.
Voted best Atmosphere by Country Living. Nice outside seating with a fireplace. http://www.stormrhumbar.com Downtown 1.0 mi. Walkable. Table service.
37 locals recommend
Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro
125 S Lexington Ave
37 locals recommend
Voted best Atmosphere by Country Living. Nice outside seating with a fireplace. http://www.stormrhumbar.com Downtown 1.0 mi. Walkable. Table service.
Excellent French/California-influenced Mexican. http://www.limonesrestaurant.com Downtown 1.2 mi. Walkable. Table service.
279 locals recommend
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle St
279 locals recommend
Excellent French/California-influenced Mexican. http://www.limonesrestaurant.com Downtown 1.2 mi. Walkable. Table service.
Great food, dark, bistro type atmosphere. https://www.theadmiralasheville.com West Asheville 1.4 mi. Table service. Walkable.
316 locals recommend
The Admiral
400 Haywood Rd
316 locals recommend
Great food, dark, bistro type atmosphere. https://www.theadmiralasheville.com West Asheville 1.4 mi. Table service. Walkable.
Neat, modern building made from shipping containers. The outside seating is beautiful, it’s on a deck overlooking a lawn and the French Broad River. Often offer set menus with wine pairings, etc. https://www.smokypark.com River Arts District 0.4 mi. Walkable but there is a short section of narrow road with no sidewalk. Probably safer to drive. Table service.
95 locals recommend
Smoky Park Supper Club
350 Riverside Dr
95 locals recommend
Neat, modern building made from shipping containers. The outside seating is beautiful, it’s on a deck overlooking a lawn and the French Broad River. Often offer set menus with wine pairings, etc. https://www.smokypark.com River Arts District 0.4 mi. Walkable but there is a short section of narrow road with no sidewalk. Probably safer to drive. Table service.
The highest-end pizza you could ever eat. They grind their own flour, use natural sourdough starter to leaven the dough, and source local ingredients. Great quality, unique restaurant. http://www.allsoulspizza.com River Arts District. 0.4 mi. Walkable. Table service.
101 locals recommend
All Souls Pizza
175 Clingman Ave
101 locals recommend
The highest-end pizza you could ever eat. They grind their own flour, use natural sourdough starter to leaven the dough, and source local ingredients. Great quality, unique restaurant. http://www.allsoulspizza.com River Arts District. 0.4 mi. Walkable. Table service.
New restaurant in the River Arts District. Good food and atmosphere, but overpriced. https://vivianavl.com River Arts District. 0.6 mi. Walkable.
62 locals recommend
Vivian
348 Depot St
62 locals recommend
New restaurant in the River Arts District. Good food and atmosphere, but overpriced. https://vivianavl.com River Arts District. 0.6 mi. Walkable.
The most popular restaurant in Asheville. High-end tapas. Chef was recently nominated for the James Beard. You’ll very likely need a reservation. https://heirloomhg.com/curate/ Downtown. 1.2 mi. Walkable.
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore Ave
518 locals recommend
The most popular restaurant in Asheville. High-end tapas. Chef was recently nominated for the James Beard. You’ll very likely need a reservation. https://heirloomhg.com/curate/ Downtown. 1.2 mi. Walkable.
Early Girl Eatery: Saturday and Sunday brunch. Good food, the Asheville Benedict is great. http://earlygirleatery.com Downtown 1.0 mi. Walkable. Table service.
223 locals recommend
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall St
223 locals recommend
Early Girl Eatery: Saturday and Sunday brunch. Good food, the Asheville Benedict is great. http://earlygirleatery.com Downtown 1.0 mi. Walkable. Table service.
Sunny Point Cafe: Breakfast/Brunch all week. There is always a very long wait, but the food is good and some of it is grown on site. You can tour the gardens while you wait, very popular. Outside seating. http://sunnypointcafe.com West Asheville 1.9 mi. Table service. Walkable.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood Rd
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Cafe: Breakfast/Brunch all week. There is always a very long wait, but the food is good and some of it is grown on site. You can tour the gardens while you wait, very popular. Outside seating. http://sunnypointcafe.com West Asheville 1.9 mi. Table service. Walkable.
Great coffee within walking distance. Some light foods like muffins and breakfast tacos. Closed on Sundays. https://pennycupcoffeeco.com River Arts District. 0.7 mi. Walkable.
41 locals recommend
PennyCup Coffee
857 Merrimon Ave
41 locals recommend
Great coffee within walking distance. Some light foods like muffins and breakfast tacos. Closed on Sundays. https://pennycupcoffeeco.com River Arts District. 0.7 mi. Walkable.
Izzy’s: Downtown location feels like Asheville of the late 90s. Great coffee, light foods. Http://izzyscoffee.com Downtown. 1.6 mi. Walkable.
35 locals recommend
Izzy's Coffee Den
74 N Lexington Ave
35 locals recommend
Izzy’s: Downtown location feels like Asheville of the late 90s. Great coffee, light foods. Http://izzyscoffee.com Downtown. 1.6 mi. Walkable.
Classic hipster coffee house. Great coffee, very good sandwich shop in back. Outside seating. http://battlecatcoffeebar.com West Asheville. 1.3 mi. Walkable.
109 locals recommend
BattleCat Coffee Bar
373 Haywood Rd
109 locals recommend
Classic hipster coffee house. Great coffee, very good sandwich shop in back. Outside seating. http://battlecatcoffeebar.com West Asheville. 1.3 mi. Walkable.
The best coffee in town, a little pretentious. The coffee soda is unique and interesting. Very nice outside seating. https://www.tradeandlore.com Downtown. 0.9 mi. Walkable.
42 locals recommend
Trade and Lore
37 Wall St
42 locals recommend
The best coffee in town, a little pretentious. The coffee soda is unique and interesting. Very nice outside seating. https://www.tradeandlore.com Downtown. 0.9 mi. Walkable.
Unique chocolate shop. Serves liquid chocolate drinks, desserts, etc. The truffles make a nice souvenir/gift. https://www.frenchbroadchocolates.com Downtown 1.1 mi. Fast casual, nice atmosphere, some outside seating. Walkable.
363 locals recommend
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack Square
363 locals recommend
Unique chocolate shop. Serves liquid chocolate drinks, desserts, etc. The truffles make a nice souvenir/gift. https://www.frenchbroadchocolates.com Downtown 1.1 mi. Fast casual, nice atmosphere, some outside seating. Walkable.
An Asheville staple, est 1994. Owned by a Hungarian baker. Downtown. 1.2 mi. Cafe. Walkable. Sidewalk tables.
102 locals recommend
Old Europe Pastries
18 Broadway St
102 locals recommend
An Asheville staple, est 1994. Owned by a Hungarian baker. Downtown. 1.2 mi. Cafe. Walkable. Sidewalk tables.
Ginger-ale restaurant. http://www.gingersrevenge.com One Riverside Rd. 2.0 mi. Not walkable.
75 locals recommend
Ginger's Revenge
829 Riverside Dr
75 locals recommend
Ginger-ale restaurant. http://www.gingersrevenge.com One Riverside Rd. 2.0 mi. Not walkable.
Cider restaurant. Food is pretty good, nice outside seating. http://www.urbanorchardcider.com West Asheville. 0.9 mi. Walkable.
118 locals recommend
Urban Orchard Cider Co. - West
210 Haywood Rd
118 locals recommend
Cider restaurant. Food is pretty good, nice outside seating. http://www.urbanorchardcider.com West Asheville. 0.9 mi. Walkable.
Gluten-free, excellent food. https://posanarestaurant.com Downtown. 1.1 mi. Walkable.
139 locals recommend
Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore Ave
139 locals recommend
Gluten-free, excellent food. https://posanarestaurant.com Downtown. 1.1 mi. Walkable.
Best sports bar in town. All the sports, lost of tvs. Decent bar food, best chicken fingers in town. https://www.ashevillebiergarden.com Downtown. 1.1 mi. Walkable.
28 locals recommend
The Bier Garden
46 Haywood St
28 locals recommend
Best sports bar in town. All the sports, lost of tvs. Decent bar food, best chicken fingers in town. https://www.ashevillebiergarden.com Downtown. 1.1 mi. Walkable.
Dedicated to the art of serving tea, also serves light fare. Teas from around the world. 3 locations. After you sit down, ring the bell for service. Downtown. 1.6 mi. Walkable. West Asheville. 2.1 mi. Walkable. Black Mountain. 17 mi.
119 locals recommend
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington Ave
119 locals recommend
Dedicated to the art of serving tea, also serves light fare. Teas from around the world. 3 locations. After you sit down, ring the bell for service. Downtown. 1.6 mi. Walkable. West Asheville. 2.1 mi. Walkable. Black Mountain. 17 mi.
Two local brothers opened this brewery in 2017 and there is not a bad beer on the menu. Great outdoor seating on a creek. https://www.hillmanbeer.com Biltmore Village. 3.1 mi. Not Walkable.
166 locals recommend
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek Rd
166 locals recommend
Two local brothers opened this brewery in 2017 and there is not a bad beer on the menu. Great outdoor seating on a creek. https://www.hillmanbeer.com Biltmore Village. 3.1 mi. Not Walkable.
Good sandwich and coffee shop. Try the cheese biscuit, it's amazing!
71 locals recommend
Ultra Coffeebar
242 Clingman Ave Ext
71 locals recommend
Good sandwich and coffee shop. Try the cheese biscuit, it's amazing!
The best quick burger or sandwich you'll find in Asheville. Everything on the menu is great.
25 locals recommend
Baby Bull
1 Roberts Street
25 locals recommend
The best quick burger or sandwich you'll find in Asheville. Everything on the menu is great.
Americanized tacos. Funky Asheville feel. RAD location has outside seating on the river.
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside Dr
440 locals recommend
Americanized tacos. Funky Asheville feel. RAD location has outside seating on the river.
Good wood fired pizza. We like the Alaskan and Chica Bella.
17 locals recommend
Fresh Wood Fired Pizza West
342 Depot St
17 locals recommend
Good wood fired pizza. We like the Alaskan and Chica Bella.
The highest end pizza you could ever eat. They grind their own flour, use natural sourdough starter to leaven the dough, and source local ingredients.
101 locals recommend
All Souls Pizza
175 Clingman Ave
101 locals recommend
The highest end pizza you could ever eat. They grind their own flour, use natural sourdough starter to leaven the dough, and source local ingredients.
Beautiful outside seating by the river. Might be only allowing NC residents, call before going.
95 locals recommend
Smoky Park Supper Club
350 Riverside Dr
95 locals recommend
Beautiful outside seating by the river. Might be only allowing NC residents, call before going.
Great food, good atmosphere, a little overpriced.
62 locals recommend
Vivian
348 Depot St
62 locals recommend
Great food, good atmosphere, a little overpriced.
pretty good, outside seating.
54 locals recommend
Summit Coffee Co.
4 Foundy St
54 locals recommend
pretty good, outside seating.
burgers and food are not great, but also not bad. We like the chili cheese waffle fries.
Chop Shop Food Truck
5 Foundy Street
burgers and food are not great, but also not bad. We like the chili cheese waffle fries.
The BBQ that Obama made famous. Sandwiches and sides are great (try te smokes turkey and brie with mustard sauce).
330 locals recommend
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy St
330 locals recommend
The BBQ that Obama made famous. Sandwiches and sides are great (try te smokes turkey and brie with mustard sauce).
Hawaiian style food. Good, but pricy for atmosphere.
41 locals recommend
RosaBees
27 Foundy St
41 locals recommend
Hawaiian style food. Good, but pricy for atmosphere.
excellent naturally leavened breads, European pastries, light fare, coffee, tea, wine.
156 locals recommend
OWL Bakery
295 Haywood Rd
156 locals recommend
excellent naturally leavened breads, European pastries, light fare, coffee, tea, wine.
Decent pizza, the best in East West Asheville. Arugula with salami and pickled onions is good.
90 locals recommend
Pizza Mind
285 Haywood Rd
90 locals recommend
Decent pizza, the best in East West Asheville. Arugula with salami and pickled onions is good.
Interesting Cider brewery, food is pretty good.
118 locals recommend
Urban Orchard Cider Co. - West
210 Haywood Rd
118 locals recommend
Interesting Cider brewery, food is pretty good.
Best simple soup and sandwich shop downtown. Great prices for what you get.
8 locals recommend
Loretta's Café
114 N Lexington Ave
8 locals recommend
Best simple soup and sandwich shop downtown. Great prices for what you get.
Excellent quality, locally sourced.
37 locals recommend
The Rhu
10 S Lexington Ave
37 locals recommend
Excellent quality, locally sourced.

Drinks & Nightlife

The best craft cocktail bar in Asheville with very good, unique and locally source food. Sidewalk patio seating. http://www.sovereignremedies.com Downtown 1.7 mi. Walkable. Bar seating, table service, tables outside.
203 locals recommend
Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market St
203 locals recommend
The best craft cocktail bar in Asheville with very good, unique and locally source food. Sidewalk patio seating. http://www.sovereignremedies.com Downtown 1.7 mi. Walkable. Bar seating, table service, tables outside.
Two local brothers opened this brewery in 2017 and there is not a bad beer on the menu. Great outdoor seating on a creek. https://www.hillmanbeer.com Biltmore Village. 3.1 mi. Not Walkable.
166 locals recommend
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek Rd
166 locals recommend
Two local brothers opened this brewery in 2017 and there is not a bad beer on the menu. Great outdoor seating on a creek. https://www.hillmanbeer.com Biltmore Village. 3.1 mi. Not Walkable.
Two locations in the River Arts District. One within walking distance and the other not too much farther away, located in a public street art area. Great for seeing local street art and photo opps. https://www.wedgebrewing.com River Arts District. Two locations 0.6 (walkable) and 1.1 mi (not walkable).
78 locals recommend
Wedge at Foundation
5 Foundy St
78 locals recommend
Two locations in the River Arts District. One within walking distance and the other not too much farther away, located in a public street art area. Great for seeing local street art and photo opps. https://www.wedgebrewing.com River Arts District. Two locations 0.6 (walkable) and 1.1 mi (not walkable).
Two locations in the River Arts District. One within walking distance and the other not too much farther away, located in a public street art area. Great for seeing local street art and photo opps. https://www.wedgebrewing.com River Arts District. Two locations 0.6 (walkable) and 1.1 mi (not walkable).
285 locals recommend
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes Way
285 locals recommend
Two locations in the River Arts District. One within walking distance and the other not too much farther away, located in a public street art area. Great for seeing local street art and photo opps. https://www.wedgebrewing.com River Arts District. Two locations 0.6 (walkable) and 1.1 mi (not walkable).
Best brewery on the South Slope. https://burialbeer.com South Slope. 1.0 mi. Walkable.
331 locals recommend
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier Ave
331 locals recommend
Best brewery on the South Slope. https://burialbeer.com South Slope. 1.0 mi. Walkable.
On this list because it’s exclusively sour beers. If you are new to sour beers, try the flight. A whole pint can be hard to drink, but they are interesting. Tours available. https://www.wickedweedbrewing.com/locations/funkatorium/ South Slope. 0.9 mi. Walkable.
169 locals recommend
The Funkatorium
147 Coxe Ave
169 locals recommend
On this list because it’s exclusively sour beers. If you are new to sour beers, try the flight. A whole pint can be hard to drink, but they are interesting. Tours available. https://www.wickedweedbrewing.com/locations/funkatorium/ South Slope. 0.9 mi. Walkable.
New craft cocktail bar. Light food menu. https://www.littlejumbobar.com Downtown 1.6 mi. Walkable. There are sidewalks, but the road is busy.
78 locals recommend
Little Jumbo
241 Broadway St
78 locals recommend
New craft cocktail bar. Light food menu. https://www.littlejumbobar.com Downtown 1.6 mi. Walkable. There are sidewalks, but the road is busy.
You’ll need to purchase a membership for $1. Great rooftop seating. http://topofthemonk.com Downtown. 0.8 mi. Walkable.
43 locals recommend
Top of the Monk
92 Patton Ave
43 locals recommend
You’ll need to purchase a membership for $1. Great rooftop seating. http://topofthemonk.com Downtown. 0.8 mi. Walkable.
Popular for sunsets. Located at the top of the Hyatt. Not local. Downtown. 0.7 mi. Walkable.
109 locals recommend
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood St
109 locals recommend
Popular for sunsets. Located at the top of the Hyatt. Not local. Downtown. 0.7 mi. Walkable.
Very popular wine bar. Specialize in cheese and meat boards, wine, and live music. https://www.5walnut.com Downtown, 1.6 mi, Walkable.
13 locals recommend
5 W Walnut St
5 West Walnut Street
13 locals recommend
Very popular wine bar. Specialize in cheese and meat boards, wine, and live music. https://www.5walnut.com Downtown, 1.6 mi, Walkable.
Free tour, get to see the brewing process in action, taste many of their beers. There is very nice lawn space and frequently a food truck. http://www.newbelgium.com/brewery/asheville River Arts District. 0.6 mi. Walkable.
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven St
450 locals recommend
Free tour, get to see the brewing process in action, taste many of their beers. There is very nice lawn space and frequently a food truck. http://www.newbelgium.com/brewery/asheville River Arts District. 0.6 mi. Walkable.
Interesting national but small chain specializing in supplying home brewers with unique yeast strains. Taproom and restaurant. https://whitelabs.com/locations/white-labs-kitchen-tap Just East of Downtown. 1.7 mi. Walkable, but the last section is on a busy street.
39 locals recommend
White Labs Kitchen & Tap
172 S Charlotte St
39 locals recommend
Interesting national but small chain specializing in supplying home brewers with unique yeast strains. Taproom and restaurant. https://whitelabs.com/locations/white-labs-kitchen-tap Just East of Downtown. 1.7 mi. Walkable, but the last section is on a busy street.
free tour but probably need to book in advance. Large, beautiful facility. About 20-25 minutes outside of Asheville near the airport. Not local. https://sierranevada.com Mills River. 16 mi.
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada Way
726 locals recommend
free tour but probably need to book in advance. Large, beautiful facility. About 20-25 minutes outside of Asheville near the airport. Not local. https://sierranevada.com Mills River. 16 mi.

Parks & Nature

Fairly easy trail along creek. Very popular on weekend. About 1 hr to get there from Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway, milepost 418.8. https://www.hikewnc.info/trailheads/graveyard-fields/ https://www.romanticasheville.com/graveyard.htm
176 locals recommend
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway
176 locals recommend
Fairly easy trail along creek. Very popular on weekend. About 1 hr to get there from Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway, milepost 418.8. https://www.hikewnc.info/trailheads/graveyard-fields/ https://www.romanticasheville.com/graveyard.htm
Beautiful 360 views, crosses 3 balds. Very popular on weekends. Can hike to Shining Rock if go far enough. About 1 hr 15 min to get there from Asheville .7 mi off the Blue Ridge Parkway. https://www.romanticasheville.com/black_balsam.htm https://www.hikewnc.info/trailheads/black-balsam/
168 locals recommend
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb Trail
168 locals recommend
Beautiful 360 views, crosses 3 balds. Very popular on weekends. Can hike to Shining Rock if go far enough. About 1 hr 15 min to get there from Asheville .7 mi off the Blue Ridge Parkway. https://www.romanticasheville.com/black_balsam.htm https://www.hikewnc.info/trailheads/black-balsam/
Tallest point east of the Mississippi. 1 hr 30 min north of Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway. https://www.ncparks.gov/mount-mitchell-state-park
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128
414 locals recommend
Tallest point east of the Mississippi. 1 hr 30 min north of Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway. https://www.ncparks.gov/mount-mitchell-state-park
Beautiful area, some steep hikes, some moderate. Incredible swimming holes. 1 hr 30 min from Asheville. https://www.romanticasheville.com/linville_gorge.htm http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com/linville_gorge.htm
85 locals recommend
Linville Gorge Wilderness
85 locals recommend
Beautiful area, some steep hikes, some moderate. Incredible swimming holes. 1 hr 30 min from Asheville. https://www.romanticasheville.com/linville_gorge.htm http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com/linville_gorge.htm
Incredible swimming hole with rock “slide.” About 2 mile moderate hike to the waterfall. 1 hr 15 min from Asheville. https://www.romanticasheville.com/turtleback-falls
16 locals recommend
Turtleback Falls
976 Grassy Ridge Road
16 locals recommend
Incredible swimming hole with rock “slide.” About 2 mile moderate hike to the waterfall. 1 hr 15 min from Asheville. https://www.romanticasheville.com/turtleback-falls
Cute little town at the closest lake to Asheville. Very nice easy walking trail at the marina. Can rent sup board, kayaks, etc. Lake Lure, NC. 30 mi, 45 min.
327 locals recommend
Lake Lure
327 locals recommend
Cute little town at the closest lake to Asheville. Very nice easy walking trail at the marina. Can rent sup board, kayaks, etc. Lake Lure, NC. 30 mi, 45 min.

Sightseeing

The Vanderbilt’s massive home and beautiful grounds. At the turn of the century, they were considered local royalty. Frequent events, great guided tour of the house. Tickets are $65 each. http://www.biltmore.com Biltmore Village. 3.6 mi. Not walkable.
240 locals recommend
Biltmore House
78 Starnes Ave
240 locals recommend
The Vanderbilt’s massive home and beautiful grounds. At the turn of the century, they were considered local royalty. Frequent events, great guided tour of the house. Tickets are $65 each. http://www.biltmore.com Biltmore Village. 3.6 mi. Not walkable.
Cute, sleepy town. Nice drive along the French Broad River. Not much to do on the weekend but grab a beer at Mad Co Brewery (https://www.madisoncountybrewing.com), or eat at the surprisingly good Sweet Monkey Cafe & Bakery (http://www.sweetmonkeybakery.com) and walk around. There are also a few antique and boutique shops that are open during the week. Marshall. 20 mi, 30 min.
61 locals recommend
Marshall
61 locals recommend
Cute, sleepy town. Nice drive along the French Broad River. Not much to do on the weekend but grab a beer at Mad Co Brewery (https://www.madisoncountybrewing.com), or eat at the surprisingly good Sweet Monkey Cafe & Bakery (http://www.sweetmonkeybakery.com) and walk around. There are also a few antique and boutique shops that are open during the week. Marshall. 20 mi, 30 min.
Nice small Southern town. Very walkable downtown Main St. Cafes, Antiques, Boutique stores, etc. Hendersonville, NC. 25 mi, 30 min.
283 locals recommend
Hendersonville
283 locals recommend
Nice small Southern town. Very walkable downtown Main St. Cafes, Antiques, Boutique stores, etc. Hendersonville, NC. 25 mi, 30 min.
Sleepy artists town. Downtown has cafes, restaurants, artist studios, etc. Black Mountain, NC. 17 mi, 20 min.
268 locals recommend
Black Mountain
268 locals recommend
Sleepy artists town. Downtown has cafes, restaurants, artist studios, etc. Black Mountain, NC. 17 mi, 20 min.

Shopping

Very large antique warehouse. http://www.atbarn.com Biltmore Village. 3.7 mi.
133 locals recommend
The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River Rd
133 locals recommend
Very large antique warehouse. http://www.atbarn.com Biltmore Village. 3.7 mi.
Curated antique warehouse. http://screendoorasheville.com Biltmore Village. 3.3 mi.
71 locals recommend
Screen Door Asheville
115 Fairview Rd
71 locals recommend
Curated antique warehouse. http://screendoorasheville.com Biltmore Village. 3.3 mi.
Curated antique warehouse with a funky feel. http://regenerationstation.com Biltmore Village. 4.6 mi.
52 locals recommend
The Regeneration Station
26 Glendale Ave
52 locals recommend
Curated antique warehouse with a funky feel. http://regenerationstation.com Biltmore Village. 4.6 mi.
Good large venue. Worth a stop in if you are in the area. http://www.sweetencreekantiques.net Biltmore Village. 3.6 mi.
17 locals recommend
Sweeten Creek Antiques & Collectibles
115 Sweeten Creek Rd
17 locals recommend
Good large venue. Worth a stop in if you are in the area. http://www.sweetencreekantiques.net Biltmore Village. 3.6 mi.
large studio. Demos. http://www.ncglasscenter.org Downtown. 1.0 mi. Walkable.
30 locals recommend
Lexington Glassworks
81 S Lexington Ave
30 locals recommend
large studio. Demos. http://www.ncglasscenter.org Downtown. 1.0 mi. Walkable.

Entertainment & Activities

offers demos and classes http://www.ncglasscenter.org River Arts District. 0.3 mi. Walkable.
36 locals recommend
North Carolina Glass Center
140 c Roberts St
36 locals recommend
offers demos and classes http://www.ncglasscenter.org River Arts District. 0.3 mi. Walkable.
Shows almost every weekend. https://tryon.coth.com Tryon, NC. 50 mi, 50 min.
301 locals recommend
Tryon International Equestrian Center
25 International Blvd
301 locals recommend
Shows almost every weekend. https://tryon.coth.com Tryon, NC. 50 mi, 50 min.

Essentials

2 Locations, the one in Montford/Downtown is called Greenlife. There is a larger, new one on Tunnel Road. Montford: 1.6 mi. Walkable with sidewalks but busy. South Tunnel Rd. 3.8 mi.
340 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon Ave
340 locals recommend
2 Locations, the one in Montford/Downtown is called Greenlife. There is a larger, new one on Tunnel Road. Montford: 1.6 mi. Walkable with sidewalks but busy. South Tunnel Rd. 3.8 mi.
2 Locations, the one in Montford/Downtown is called Greenlife. There is a larger, new one on Tunnel Road. Montford: 1.6 mi. Walkable with sidewalks but busy. South Tunnel Rd. 3.8 mi.
340 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon Ave
340 locals recommend
2 Locations, the one in Montford/Downtown is called Greenlife. There is a larger, new one on Tunnel Road. Montford: 1.6 mi. Walkable with sidewalks but busy. South Tunnel Rd. 3.8 mi.
The best of the standard grocery chains. Tunnel Rd. 3.3 mi.
251 locals recommend
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel Rd
251 locals recommend
The best of the standard grocery chains. Tunnel Rd. 3.3 mi.
Closest grocery store. Whole foods-like local small chain. Regular groceries, hotbar, good coffee, decent wine, beer, and cheese selection. Use your GPS, it will seem like it's leading you astray, but it's not.
172 locals recommend
Earth Fare
66 Westgate Pkwy
172 locals recommend
Closest grocery store. Whole foods-like local small chain. Regular groceries, hotbar, good coffee, decent wine, beer, and cheese selection. Use your GPS, it will seem like it's leading you astray, but it's not.