Laurie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful trails, great exhibits, ask us about our pass for free parking.
Unbelievable history, architecture, gardens, and much more. America's largest private residence.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Biltmore Estate
1 Approach RoadUnbelievable history, architecture, gardens, and much more. America's largest private residence.
Great trails, beautiful exhibits, ask us about our pass for free parking.
582 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Arboreto de Carolina del Norte
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayGreat trails, beautiful exhibits, ask us about our pass for free parking.
Centro de Naturaleza WNC
75 Gashes Creek RdGreat zoo for critter lovers.
Gorgeous craft items for your trip souvenier.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Southern Highland Craft Guild in Biltmore Village
26 Lodge StGorgeous craft items for your trip souvenier.
Some of the most gorgeous scenery in one of the oldest forests in the world.
757 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwaySome of the most gorgeous scenery in one of the oldest forests in the world.
Architecture, history, good food, ambiance, spa options, views... this place has you covered.
573 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveArchitecture, history, good food, ambiance, spa options, views... this place has you covered.
Some of the most unique little boutiques in Western North Carolina!
203 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grove Arcade
1 Page AveSome of the most unique little boutiques in Western North Carolina!
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdUnbelievable zipline action!
French Broad Outfitters - Hominy Creek
230 Hominy Creek RdKayaking!
Mt. Pisgah Trailhead, Asheville, NC
Hiking awesomeness.
Linville Falls
Hiking with waterfalls.
Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrMore waterfalls!
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadBeauty and history.
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailHigh in the mountains.
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayBusy but worth it!
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276We love our waterfalls!
Fishing options!
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7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
195 Hemphill Knob RdFishing options!
https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/things-to-do/fishing/#:~:text=Fishing%20in%20North%20Carolina%E2%80%99s%20Mountains%201%20Fly%20Fishing.,Fly%20Fishing%20Museum%20of%20the%20Southern%20Appalachians.%20
Food scene
Awesome food, breweries and a winery, superb artists' studios, small music scene!
700 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlAwesome food, breweries and a winery, superb artists' studios, small music scene!
Great local pizza with tasty local brews. Catch a show at the same time!
243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveGreat local pizza with tasty local brews. Catch a show at the same time!
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier Ave– Excellent local brews!
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveIndian street food.
A lovely, tea house with exquisite deserts, cocoas, and teas.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dobra Tea West
707 Haywood RdA lovely, tea house with exquisite deserts, cocoas, and teas.
Great location for exceptional meats as well as casual dining
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foothills Butcher Bar: West
697 Haywood RdGreat location for exceptional meats as well as casual dining
Gan Shan West
285 Haywood RdAsian fusion with excellent noodle bowls
One of the best sushi and Japanese restaurants in town
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greenteasushi Japanese Restaurant
2 Regent Park BlvdOne of the best sushi and Japanese restaurants in town
Excellent, authentic Lebanese food! Susie is a master!
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gypsy Queen Market, Deli & Food Truck
807 Patton AveExcellent, authentic Lebanese food! Susie is a master!
This place’s claim to fame is its longevity. They’ve been in business since 1994. In this town of exceptional brewery competition, that’s saying something!
349 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyThis place’s claim to fame is its longevity. They’ve been in business since 1994. In this town of exceptional brewery competition, that’s saying something!
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek RdGreat local brewery with excellent food!
– Two locations give you options for great local tastings!
259 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard Avenue– Two locations give you options for great local tastings!
– Incredible homemade doughnuts with unique flavors. Go Early!
231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood Rd– Incredible homemade doughnuts with unique flavors. Go Early!
Locally owned and operated with dairy and vegan ice creams galore.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hop West
721 Haywood RdLocally owned and operated with dairy and vegan ice creams galore.
Located in a converted theater, come for the great local music, stay for the great cocktails and specialty dishes
231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Isis Music Hall
743 Haywood RdLocated in a converted theater, come for the great local music, stay for the great cocktails and specialty dishes
Californian/Mexican fusion with a French influence. Excellent!
279 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StCalifornian/Mexican fusion with a French influence. Excellent!
Great Thai food with local brews. And it’s just down the road from The Grail Moviehouse if you want to take in a show.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Bee Thai
45 S French Broad AveGreat Thai food with local brews. And it’s just down the road from The Grail Moviehouse if you want to take in a show.
In the mood for some authentic New York pizza?
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manicomio Pizza & Food
27 Biltmore AveIn the mood for some authentic New York pizza?
Sampling, art, storytelling, and did we mention great beer?
450 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StSampling, art, storytelling, and did we mention great beer?
Caribbean inspired cuisine, vegetarian-friendly with several locations but the closest is on Haywood.
589 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveCaribbean inspired cuisine, vegetarian-friendly with several locations but the closest is on Haywood.
Great oysters and sandwiches including an oyster-flavored stout.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oyster House Brewing Company
625 Haywood RdGreat oysters and sandwiches including an oyster-flavored stout.
A little culture, Roman-style with some beautiful vintages. Located in the River Arts District!
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pleb Urban Winery
289 Lyman StA little culture, Roman-style with some beautiful vintages. Located in the River Arts District!
Consistently voted the best hamburger and breakfast sandwiches. Serving dinner as well. Located in a gas station, don’t let the humble surroundings fool you!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sand Hill Kitchen
491 Sardis RdConsistently voted the best hamburger and breakfast sandwiches. Serving dinner as well. Located in a gas station, don’t let the humble surroundings fool you!
A taste of the French Canadian/Adirondack woodlands. Think lumberjack food. Bonus, Axeville Axe Throwing Club located next door. https://www.sawhorserestaurant.com/
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sawhorse
101 New Leicester HwyA taste of the French Canadian/Adirondack woodlands. Think lumberjack food. Bonus, Axeville Axe Throwing Club located next door. https://www.sawhorserestaurant.com/
This is the grand-daddy of breweries with tours, outdoor venues, music, and an exceptional restaurant. A true connoisseur’s delight.
726 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayThis is the grand-daddy of breweries with tours, outdoor venues, music, and an exceptional restaurant. A true connoisseur’s delight.
Specializing in wood-fired food, unique cocktails, and music! Also in the River Arts District!
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smoky Park Supper Club
350 Riverside DrSpecializing in wood-fired food, unique cocktails, and music! Also in the River Arts District!
An excellent place for small plates, unusual combinations, and excellent cocktails
203 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StAn excellent place for small plates, unusual combinations, and excellent cocktails
Some of the most authentic Italian food in the area. The chef hails from an Italian family in New Jersey. This is the real thing!
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Strada Italiano
27 Broadway StSome of the most authentic Italian food in the area. The chef hails from an Italian family in New Jersey. This is the real thing!
Excellent breakfast served all day with other goodies as well. Specializing in farm-to-table cuisines.
587 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdExcellent breakfast served all day with other goodies as well. Specializing in farm-to-table cuisines.
The best ice cream sandwiches you could ever hope to eat. They’re SO big!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunshine Sammies
99 S Lexington AveThe best ice cream sandwiches you could ever hope to eat. They’re SO big!
Some of the best barbecue you will ever consume! Unusual hours so check ahead!
330 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StSome of the best barbecue you will ever consume! Unusual hours so check ahead!
Another local favorite featuring great seasonal brews on tap as well as some for purchase in cans.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
UpCountry Brewing Company
1042 Haywood RdAnother local favorite featuring great seasonal brews on tap as well as some for purchase in cans.
The BEST cider in the area for Laurie, hands down. Great small plates and sandwiches to pair with your seasonal ciders. They also have a downtown location!
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Urban Orchard Cider Co. - West
210 Haywood RdThe BEST cider in the area for Laurie, hands down. Great small plates and sandwiches to pair with your seasonal ciders. They also have a downtown location!
Another exceptional local favorite with two great locations.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wedge at Foundation
5 Foundy StAnother exceptional local favorite with two great locations.
Hoppy brews, fermented Belgians, and exceptional sours. Two locations!
478 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveHoppy brews, fermented Belgians, and exceptional sours. Two locations!
Nestled in a little town just north of Asheville, this brewery converted an old firehouse for its patrons to enjoy their unique brews.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zebulon Artisan Ales
8 Merchants AlleyNestled in a little town just north of Asheville, this brewery converted an old firehouse for its patrons to enjoy their unique brews.
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdWest End Bakery & Café
757 Haywood RdOne of our favorite little places for sweets!
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OWL Bakery
295 Haywood RdOne of our favorite little places for sweets!
With a location in Weaverville and downtown, there's no way you won't find something to satisfy the taste buds!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Well-Bred Bakery & Café in Biltmore Village
6 Boston WayWith a location in Weaverville and downtown, there's no way you won't find something to satisfy the taste buds!
Odd's Cafe
800 Haywood RdOne of our favorite local places.
Another "cidery" favorite with tons of seasonal taps.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Noble Taproom & Cidery
356 New Leicester HwyAnother "cidery" favorite with tons of seasonal taps.
Beautiful local vineyard with amazing views and tastings.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Addison Farms Vineyard
4005 New Leicester HwyBeautiful local vineyard with amazing views and tastings.
Amazing ginger beer with new releases weekly. Food trucks and live music as well. Great gluten free option for beer.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ginger's Revenge
829 Riverside DrAmazing ginger beer with new releases weekly. Food trucks and live music as well. Great gluten free option for beer.