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Food
This little diner is just down the road in Fairview and is connected to a gas station. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I recommend the huevos rancheros for breakfast and a burger or rueben with chips any other time. Also they just started serving homemade pickle chips! Enough said.
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The Local Joint
1185B Charlotte HwyThis little diner is just down the road in Fairview and is connected to a gas station. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I recommend the huevos rancheros for breakfast and a burger or rueben with chips any other time. Also they just started serving homemade pickle chips! Enough said.
Baked goods, great deli sandwiches, grass fed meats, bulk food and spices. Just a couple of miles away.
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Troyer's Country Amish Blatz
14 Bonn E LnBaked goods, great deli sandwiches, grass fed meats, bulk food and spices. Just a couple of miles away.
Pick up a breakfast burrito and coffee or some sandwiches and cold drinks on your way to hike Bearwallow mountain. They have a small selection of specialty and local goods. There is also a fresh seafood stand open on Friday and Saturday.
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Trout Lily Deli*Market
1297 Charlotte HwyPick up a breakfast burrito and coffee or some sandwiches and cold drinks on your way to hike Bearwallow mountain. They have a small selection of specialty and local goods. There is also a fresh seafood stand open on Friday and Saturday.
The Hot Dog King - Fairview
1487 Charlotte HwyGrill in Fairview with hot dogs and hamburgers.
Coffee shop on highway 74 in Fairview. On your way to Asheville or the Blue Ridge Parkway use their drive-through window to grab a specialty latte and one of their fresh baked goods.
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Daymoon Coffeebar
381 Old Charlotte HwyCoffee shop on highway 74 in Fairview. On your way to Asheville or the Blue Ridge Parkway use their drive-through window to grab a specialty latte and one of their fresh baked goods.
Wood-fired pizzas & subs, plus hearty Italian mains, served up in a low-key setting with a patio. This and sky mountain pizza are the closest places to pick up a pizza.
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Piazza
4 Olde Eastwood Village BlvdWood-fired pizzas & subs, plus hearty Italian mains, served up in a low-key setting with a patio. This and sky mountain pizza are the closest places to pick up a pizza.
Local homemade ice cream shop in Fairview with traditional and funky flavors like lavender honey and cherry goat cheese.
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Hilltop Ice Cream Shop
520 Old US Hwy 74Local homemade ice cream shop in Fairview with traditional and funky flavors like lavender honey and cherry goat cheese.
The best local barbeque and cheap to boot! It is a roadside stand on highway 74 in Fairview. You can't go wrong with the pulled pork or ribs. We like the mustard sauce but they have tons of options.
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Smokey and the Pig
913 Charlotte HwyThe best local barbeque and cheap to boot! It is a roadside stand on highway 74 in Fairview. You can't go wrong with the pulled pork or ribs. We like the mustard sauce but they have tons of options.
A farm in Fairview raising beef, pork & poultry, as well as growing fruit, with a farm store.
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Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow RdA farm in Fairview raising beef, pork & poultry, as well as growing fruit, with a farm store.
Roadside stand in Fairview selling vegetables, berries, and flowers.
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Flying Cloud Farm
1860 Charlotte HwyRoadside stand in Fairview selling vegetables, berries, and flowers.
Caribbean jerk meets pasta in the best way. This is one of the best Asheville restaurants and is a true crowd pleaser. Lots of vegetarian and gluten free options. I recommend 'The Meshach!'
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveCaribbean jerk meets pasta in the best way. This is one of the best Asheville restaurants and is a true crowd pleaser. Lots of vegetarian and gluten free options. I recommend 'The Meshach!'
Tall John's
Serving classics done right and a great cocktail menu too.
A comfort food favorite- try the fried chicken with sesame greens and fancy fries or blackened catfish with cheesy grits. Finish it off with the 'nana puddin and you won't be sorry.
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HomeGrown
371 Merrimon AveA comfort food favorite- try the fried chicken with sesame greens and fancy fries or blackened catfish with cheesy grits. Finish it off with the 'nana puddin and you won't be sorry.
French comfort food. I love the mussels and a martini. Huge outdoor patio with tons of seating and yard games.
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Rendezvous
184 New Haw Creek RdFrench comfort food. I love the mussels and a martini. Huge outdoor patio with tons of seating and yard games.
Get some wings and fries and hang out on their huge deck beside the creek.
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Creekside Taphouse
8 Beverly RdGet some wings and fries and hang out on their huge deck beside the creek.
One of my favorites in Asheville because I love comfort food. They are known for their breakfast but I also love having dinner here. Beware of the weekend brunch crowds. Their angel biscuits are truly heavenly.
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdOne of my favorites in Asheville because I love comfort food. They are known for their breakfast but I also love having dinner here. Beware of the weekend brunch crowds. Their angel biscuits are truly heavenly.
Regina's
Comfort classics and the cutest aesthetics.
Perfect asian fusion. We love the dumplings, chicken wings, ramen, and shrimp fried rice. They have a cute little courtyard with outdoor seating.
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Gan Shan West
285 Haywood RdPerfect asian fusion. We love the dumplings, chicken wings, ramen, and shrimp fried rice. They have a cute little courtyard with outdoor seating.
Great mexican food downtown. Visit before, during, or after your south slope brewery tour.
Andale Way Mexican Grill
Great mexican food downtown. Visit before, during, or after your south slope brewery tour.
Indian street food. They recently won a James Beard award and the downtown location has become quite popular. You could try their other restaurant, Botiwalla, in West Asheville. They both have my favorite dish, the okra fries.
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Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveIndian street food. They recently won a James Beard award and the downtown location has become quite popular. You could try their other restaurant, Botiwalla, in West Asheville. They both have my favorite dish, the okra fries.
Really great Italian food. Locations in north and south Asheville.
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Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveReally great Italian food. Locations in north and south Asheville.
“Nashville style” hot chicken and southern soul food. Locations in West and South Asheville.
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
“Nashville style” hot chicken and southern soul food. Locations in West and South Asheville.
Spanish tapas and arguably the best upscale restaurant in Asheville for a special occasion or romantic evening. Check out La Bodega as well.
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveSpanish tapas and arguably the best upscale restaurant in Asheville for a special occasion or romantic evening. Check out La Bodega as well.
Khao Thai Cuisine
Best authentic Thai food in Asheville.
Chic eatery serving Indian fare including tandoori, curries & seafood, plus wine & craft cocktails.
Andaaz
Chic eatery serving Indian fare including tandoori, curries & seafood, plus wine & craft cocktails.
My personal favorite coffee shop in Asheville with great food. They have a large garden and outdoor seating. Get the farmhouse skillet with a latte.
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Liberty House Coffee and Café
221 S Liberty StMy personal favorite coffee shop in Asheville with great food. They have a large garden and outdoor seating. Get the farmhouse skillet with a latte.
Very cute bakery, wine shop, and cafe on the south slope of downtown.
mother bakery & cafe | south slope
Very cute bakery, wine shop, and cafe on the south slope of downtown.
Lovely little wine bar with great food.
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Leo's House of Thirst
1055 Haywood RdLovely little wine bar with great food.
Cutest donut shop making fried-to-order donuts with local ingredients. If you like fun flavors and toppings check out The Underground Cafe with DoughP Doughnuts downtown.
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Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood Rd Cutest donut shop making fried-to-order donuts with local ingredients. If you like fun flavors and toppings check out The Underground Cafe with DoughP Doughnuts downtown.
The chocolate lounge is in the heart of downtown right off of pack square. A must stop for visitors. If it's cold out, definitely get one of their flavored hot chocolates.
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French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareThe chocolate lounge is in the heart of downtown right off of pack square. A must stop for visitors. If it's cold out, definitely get one of their flavored hot chocolates.
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington AveAwesome little tea house.
Craft cocktails and locally sourced, seasonal food.
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Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StCraft cocktails and locally sourced, seasonal food.
Shopping
Grocery store in Fairview. There is also an Ingles on highway 74 on the way to Asheville but I prefer our Food Lion as it's newer, cleaner, and I have had better luck with the freshness of their perishable items.
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Food Lion
1350 Charlotte HwyGrocery store in Fairview. There is also an Ingles on highway 74 on the way to Asheville but I prefer our Food Lion as it's newer, cleaner, and I have had better luck with the freshness of their perishable items.
Whole Foods is in east Asheville near the mall but they will deliver to the house.
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Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveWhole Foods is in east Asheville near the mall but they will deliver to the house.
A huge farmers market located right off I-40 near west Asheville. It sits on a 36-acre site with a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains. The market is open all year, and seven days a week. Find a big range of vendors with plenty of seasonal bounties. We usually get our Christmas trees from here as a ton of western NC farmers bring them there to sell.
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WNC Farmers Market
570 Brevard RdA huge farmers market located right off I-40 near west Asheville. It sits on a 36-acre site with a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains. The market is open all year, and seven days a week. Find a big range of vendors with plenty of seasonal bounties. We usually get our Christmas trees from here as a ton of western NC farmers bring them there to sell.
Awesome little antique store in Fairview. They also have a good taco truck parked outside. If you like antiquing, definitely check out the Biltmore antiques district. Some of my favorites are The Regeneration Station, Antique Tobacco Barn, and Sweeten Creek Antiques.
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New Moon Marketplace
1508 Charlotte HwyAwesome little antique store in Fairview. They also have a good taco truck parked outside. If you like antiquing, definitely check out the Biltmore antiques district. Some of my favorites are The Regeneration Station, Antique Tobacco Barn, and Sweeten Creek Antiques.
Sightseeing
You can get on the parkway from highway 74 just before you enter Asheville. The Blue Ridge Parkway (part of the U.S. National Park Service) runs north and south from Asheville with plenty of spots for roadside picnics, breathtaking vistas, and hiking. The 469-mile, non-stop recreational motor road follows the ridge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, connecting Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. With the use of the milepost system (the numbers increase as you drive south), you can easily find points of interest along the way. There is no admission fee and it's one of the most scenic routes in America.
Going north, you will pass the Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384) and Folk Art Center (Milepost 382) on your way to hiking at Craggy Gardens (Milepost 367.6) and Mt. Mitchell (Milepost 355.4).
Going south, check out hiking at Skinny Dip Falls (Milepost 417), Graveyard Fields (Milepost 418.8), and Black Balsam (Milepost 420.2). At Milepost 423.2, you can go south on Highway 215 also know as the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway to hike at Pink Beds and visit the Cradle of Forestry on the left. Go a little farther south to pass by waterfalls on the way to more hiking at Looking Glass Rock and John Rock off of Forest Service Road 475 on the right.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayYou can get on the parkway from highway 74 just before you enter Asheville. The Blue Ridge Parkway (part of the U.S. National Park Service) runs north and south from Asheville with plenty of spots for roadside picnics, breathtaking vistas, and hiking. The 469-mile, non-stop recreational motor road follows the ridge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, connecting Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. With the use of the milepost system (the numbers increase as you drive south), you can easily find points of interest along the way. There is no admission fee and it's one of the most scenic routes in America.
Going north, you will pass the Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384) and Folk Art Center (Milepost 382) on your way to hiking at Craggy Gardens (Milepost 367.6) and Mt. Mitchell (Milepost 355.4).
Going south, check out hiking at Skinny Dip Falls (Milepost 417), Graveyard Fields (Milepost 418.8), and Black Balsam (Milepost 420.2). At Milepost 423.2, you can go south on Highway 215 also know as the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway to hike at Pink Beds and visit the Cradle of Forestry on the left. Go a little farther south to pass by waterfalls on the way to more hiking at Looking Glass Rock and John Rock off of Forest Service Road 475 on the right.
Just down highway 74 in Gerton, Bearwallow Mountain offers exceptional scenery in reward for a short hike! At 4,232 feet above sea level, with a grassy meadow at its summit, the mountain features a nearly 360° view that includes Mt. Mitchell and Mt. Pisgah. Its breathtaking vistas also includes a birds-eye view of Hickory Nut Gorge, downtown Hendersonville, and the high country of South Carolina. A historic fire lookout tower occupies the summit, as do grazing cattle who call the mountaintop home. The trail to the summit is approximately one mile each way. You can also follow a gravel road back to the parking area for a loop hike. Bearwallow is a great place to go for a short day hike or you can combine it with a hike on the Trombatore Trail, which starts at the same trailhead for a total seven mile hike. Also check out Florence Nature Preserve and Wildcat Rock trails at another trailhead in Gerton.
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Bearwallow Mountain
4854 Bearwallow Mountain RdJust down highway 74 in Gerton, Bearwallow Mountain offers exceptional scenery in reward for a short hike! At 4,232 feet above sea level, with a grassy meadow at its summit, the mountain features a nearly 360° view that includes Mt. Mitchell and Mt. Pisgah. Its breathtaking vistas also includes a birds-eye view of Hickory Nut Gorge, downtown Hendersonville, and the high country of South Carolina. A historic fire lookout tower occupies the summit, as do grazing cattle who call the mountaintop home. The trail to the summit is approximately one mile each way. You can also follow a gravel road back to the parking area for a loop hike. Bearwallow is a great place to go for a short day hike or you can combine it with a hike on the Trombatore Trail, which starts at the same trailhead for a total seven mile hike. Also check out Florence Nature Preserve and Wildcat Rock trails at another trailhead in Gerton.
The 100-ft. tall Catawba Falls is located near Old Fort (26 miles east of Asheville, just three miles off I-40). In 2012, the U.S. Forest Service opened a parking lot and restrooms for the waterfall hiking trail in Pisgah National Forest. The 1.5-mile hike (3 miles round-trip) is a steady and slightly uphill walk but it is not difficult. It follows the Catawba River, with many smaller cascades along the way. It's a beautiful trail, with sounds of rushing water and short side trails to see it.
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Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrThe 100-ft. tall Catawba Falls is located near Old Fort (26 miles east of Asheville, just three miles off I-40). In 2012, the U.S. Forest Service opened a parking lot and restrooms for the waterfall hiking trail in Pisgah National Forest. The 1.5-mile hike (3 miles round-trip) is a steady and slightly uphill walk but it is not difficult. It follows the Catawba River, with many smaller cascades along the way. It's a beautiful trail, with sounds of rushing water and short side trails to see it.
Biltmore House, the main residence, is a Châteauesque-style mansion built for George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest privately owned house in the United States, at 178,926 square feet. From historic Biltmore House and its gardens and grounds to Biltmore Gardens Railway, outdoor adventures, a Farmyard, dining, shopping, and wine tastings, Biltmore offers something for everyone. Purchase tickets and reserve tours in advance especially around popular times like the candlelight Christmas tour.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StBiltmore House, the main residence, is a Châteauesque-style mansion built for George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest privately owned house in the United States, at 178,926 square feet. From historic Biltmore House and its gardens and grounds to Biltmore Gardens Railway, outdoor adventures, a Farmyard, dining, shopping, and wine tastings, Biltmore offers something for everyone. Purchase tickets and reserve tours in advance especially around popular times like the candlelight Christmas tour.
One of the country’s most celebrated resorts for its history, elegance and southern charm. Ten U.S. Presidents and countless luminaries from the worlds of art, entertainment, sports, and politics have stayed at this one-of-a-kind hotel. Built in 1913 with its distinctive undulating red clay tile roof and Roycroft furnishings, The Omni Grove Park Inn captures the essence of the Arts and Crafts movement. You can visit and dine on the romantic Sunset Terrace with amazing sunset views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and downtown Asheville. The Great Hall has 24-foot ceilings and two gigantic 36-foot stone fireplaces. You could also book a spa treatment and have day access to their facilities to float in mineral pools with soothing underwater music and waterfalls. Enjoy exhilarating contrast pools, a lap pool, an inhalation room, sauna and a eucalyptus-infused steam room.
Check out their annual national gingerbread house competition displays around the winter holidays.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveOne of the country’s most celebrated resorts for its history, elegance and southern charm. Ten U.S. Presidents and countless luminaries from the worlds of art, entertainment, sports, and politics have stayed at this one-of-a-kind hotel. Built in 1913 with its distinctive undulating red clay tile roof and Roycroft furnishings, The Omni Grove Park Inn captures the essence of the Arts and Crafts movement. You can visit and dine on the romantic Sunset Terrace with amazing sunset views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and downtown Asheville. The Great Hall has 24-foot ceilings and two gigantic 36-foot stone fireplaces. You could also book a spa treatment and have day access to their facilities to float in mineral pools with soothing underwater music and waterfalls. Enjoy exhilarating contrast pools, a lap pool, an inhalation room, sauna and a eucalyptus-infused steam room.
Check out their annual national gingerbread house competition displays around the winter holidays.
We are so lucky to have the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville! Surrounded by the botanically diverse Southern Appalachian Mountains, the NC Arboretum is one of the most beautiful natural garden settings in America. The 434-acre campus in Pisgah National Forest is the ideal place for a sensory-rich stroll or hike while admiring and learning about our natural wonders. Home to many events throughout the year, it is located at the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway in south Asheville. There are many trails to choose from, including many easy walking trails and easy to moderate mountain bike trails. Get tickets to their Winter Lights display for a fun activity around the holidays.
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El Arboreto de Carolina del Norte
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayWe are so lucky to have the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville! Surrounded by the botanically diverse Southern Appalachian Mountains, the NC Arboretum is one of the most beautiful natural garden settings in America. The 434-acre campus in Pisgah National Forest is the ideal place for a sensory-rich stroll or hike while admiring and learning about our natural wonders. Home to many events throughout the year, it is located at the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway in south Asheville. There are many trails to choose from, including many easy walking trails and easy to moderate mountain bike trails. Get tickets to their Winter Lights display for a fun activity around the holidays.
See wildlife up close just a few miles from downtown Asheville! The Western North Carolina Nature Center is a 42-acre wildlife park sanctuary, providing a home for injured, orphaned or imprinted animals that could not survive on their own.
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Centro de Naturaleza WNC
75 Gashes Creek RdSee wildlife up close just a few miles from downtown Asheville! The Western North Carolina Nature Center is a 42-acre wildlife park sanctuary, providing a home for injured, orphaned or imprinted animals that could not survive on their own.
The city of Asheville has three adjacent riverside parks: Carrier Park, Amboy Road Park and French Broad River Park. The French Broad River Greenway, a 2.8-mile riverside paved trail, connects all the parks.
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Parque del Río French Broad
508 Riverview DrThe city of Asheville has three adjacent riverside parks: Carrier Park, Amboy Road Park and French Broad River Park. The French Broad River Greenway, a 2.8-mile riverside paved trail, connects all the parks.
Nice place for a stroll through the gardens and a picnic.
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Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardNice place for a stroll through the gardens and a picnic.
The Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary is a wonderful wildlife oasis in the very busy north Asheville area. It is a great spot for a evening walk or morning birding expedition. Walk a 3/8-mile boardwalk through a wetland area and by the lake, complete with sitting areas along the way to soak up the views and watch birds. Beaver Lake provides resting, feeding and nesting spots for resident and migratory birds. The Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society, a chapter of National Audubon, manages the 10-acre sanctuary. It was established in the mid-1980s, when Audubon successfully led an effort to prevent construction of a strip mall on the site. It's free to visit.
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Beaver Lake
The Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary is a wonderful wildlife oasis in the very busy north Asheville area. It is a great spot for a evening walk or morning birding expedition. Walk a 3/8-mile boardwalk through a wetland area and by the lake, complete with sitting areas along the way to soak up the views and watch birds. Beaver Lake provides resting, feeding and nesting spots for resident and migratory birds. The Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society, a chapter of National Audubon, manages the 10-acre sanctuary. It was established in the mid-1980s, when Audubon successfully led an effort to prevent construction of a strip mall on the site. It's free to visit.
Neighborhoods
Take a self-guided walking tour of downtown on the Urban Trail. Stop in at the French Broad Chocolate Lounge or catch some live music at the Orange Peel. Do some shopping at the Mast General store or the Grove Arcade. Browse the books at Malaprops or Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne bar. Plenty of restaurants, cafes, and home to a string of breweries on the south slope. In the warmer months there is a huge drum circle that takes place every Friday night in Pritchard Park. There's also several events and festivals that take place throughout the year. We especially enjoy Downtown After 5 and LEAF Downtown AVL.
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Downtown
Take a self-guided walking tour of downtown on the Urban Trail. Stop in at the French Broad Chocolate Lounge or catch some live music at the Orange Peel. Do some shopping at the Mast General store or the Grove Arcade. Browse the books at Malaprops or Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne bar. Plenty of restaurants, cafes, and home to a string of breweries on the south slope. In the warmer months there is a huge drum circle that takes place every Friday night in Pritchard Park. There's also several events and festivals that take place throughout the year. We especially enjoy Downtown After 5 and LEAF Downtown AVL.
The River Arts District is a warehouse district along the French Broad river that was converted into artist studios and is home to some of our favorite breweries and the best place to see live music in Asheville, The Grey Eagle. You can tour artist studios and galleries to pick up something from a local maker or even take a class. Grab lunch from 12 Bones BBQ or refuel with coffee at Summit Coffee Co. while you check out all the graffiti murals on Foundry St.
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River Arts District
3 River Arts PlThe River Arts District is a warehouse district along the French Broad river that was converted into artist studios and is home to some of our favorite breweries and the best place to see live music in Asheville, The Grey Eagle. You can tour artist studios and galleries to pick up something from a local maker or even take a class. Grab lunch from 12 Bones BBQ or refuel with coffee at Summit Coffee Co. while you check out all the graffiti murals on Foundry St.
Haywood Road has been the main street of West Asheville for more than a century. Old buildings are now home to modern businesses, but the street still has a small hometown feel. As you walk down the street, you will see old buildings renovated for new businesses side-by-side with second- and third-generation shops. There are now many restaurants, breweries, pubs with frequent live music, bakeries, a variety of resale consignment shops, vintage clothing boutiques and even a half-dozen record shops lining the road that appeal to visitors interested in sampling the unique, bohemian flavor of Asheville.
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West Asheville
Haywood Road has been the main street of West Asheville for more than a century. Old buildings are now home to modern businesses, but the street still has a small hometown feel. As you walk down the street, you will see old buildings renovated for new businesses side-by-side with second- and third-generation shops. There are now many restaurants, breweries, pubs with frequent live music, bakeries, a variety of resale consignment shops, vintage clothing boutiques and even a half-dozen record shops lining the road that appeal to visitors interested in sampling the unique, bohemian flavor of Asheville.
Montford is a historic neighborhood located just north of downtown Asheville. A portion of Montford is a National Register Historic District with 600+ buildings, mostly residences built between 1890 and 1920. Take a driving or walking tour to see a variety of architectural influences reflecting the cosmopolitan character of Asheville during the turn of the 20th century. Victorian, Queen Anne and Arts and Crafts styles combine with Neoclassical, Colonial Revival and castle-like design. Supervising architect of the Biltmore House Richard Sharp Smith created many homes in Montford.
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Montford Area Historic District
Montford is a historic neighborhood located just north of downtown Asheville. A portion of Montford is a National Register Historic District with 600+ buildings, mostly residences built between 1890 and 1920. Take a driving or walking tour to see a variety of architectural influences reflecting the cosmopolitan character of Asheville during the turn of the 20th century. Victorian, Queen Anne and Arts and Crafts styles combine with Neoclassical, Colonial Revival and castle-like design. Supervising architect of the Biltmore House Richard Sharp Smith created many homes in Montford.
City/town information
The perfect small mountain town with loads of unique shops, great eateries, and beautiful views. Check out Cousins Cuban Cafe, Goldfinch Kitchen and Cocktails, Fresh Woodfired Pizza, and Lookout Brewery.
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Black Mountain
The perfect small mountain town with loads of unique shops, great eateries, and beautiful views. Check out Cousins Cuban Cafe, Goldfinch Kitchen and Cocktails, Fresh Woodfired Pizza, and Lookout Brewery.
One of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the country, Lake Lure is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Located about 27 miles from Asheville, Lake Lure sits in the Hickory Nut Gorge, surrounded by lush mountain tops and sheer granite cliffs. Look up to see the famous Chimney Rock. From the top of Chimney Rock, there are spectacular views of the lake and gorge. It has been a filming location for scenes from the movies Thunder Road, Dirty Dancing, A Breed Apart, The Last of the Mohicans and Firestarter. Take a relaxing walk on the boardwalk any time of the year (free) and cross the Flowering Bridge. Enjoy a picnic by the lake. They also have a huge swimming beach and water park open seasonally with admission. Nearby is shopping and restaurants in the village of Chimney Rock. More hiking in this area includes Rumbling bald (a favorite with rock climbers), Eagle Rock, and Buffalo Creek Park.
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Lake Lure
One of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the country, Lake Lure is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Located about 27 miles from Asheville, Lake Lure sits in the Hickory Nut Gorge, surrounded by lush mountain tops and sheer granite cliffs. Look up to see the famous Chimney Rock. From the top of Chimney Rock, there are spectacular views of the lake and gorge. It has been a filming location for scenes from the movies Thunder Road, Dirty Dancing, A Breed Apart, The Last of the Mohicans and Firestarter. Take a relaxing walk on the boardwalk any time of the year (free) and cross the Flowering Bridge. Enjoy a picnic by the lake. They also have a huge swimming beach and water park open seasonally with admission. Nearby is shopping and restaurants in the village of Chimney Rock. More hiking in this area includes Rumbling bald (a favorite with rock climbers), Eagle Rock, and Buffalo Creek Park.
Breweries
Train themed brewery in Fairview. They serve their beers out of a train car and have a big outdoor area, mini golf, and a fire pit. Check their website for information on food trucks, events, and live music.
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Whistle Hop Brewing Company
1288 Charlotte HwyTrain themed brewery in Fairview. They serve their beers out of a train car and have a big outdoor area, mini golf, and a fire pit. Check their website for information on food trucks, events, and live music.
Awesome brewery here in Fairview that specializes in using local ingredients situated next to beautiful Cane Creek. Check their website for food trucks, events, and live music schedule.
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Turgua Brewing
3131 Cane Creek RoadAwesome brewery here in Fairview that specializes in using local ingredients situated next to beautiful Cane Creek. Check their website for food trucks, events, and live music schedule.
It's not a brewery but take it from someone who didn't like cider, this is the best cider I've ever had (not the overly sweet kind you find in stores). The place has a cozy, romantic vibe and makes really great small plates of food like marinated olives, fresh bread, sausages, and tortilla espanola.
Barn Door Ciderworks
It's not a brewery but take it from someone who didn't like cider, this is the best cider I've ever had (not the overly sweet kind you find in stores). The place has a cozy, romantic vibe and makes really great small plates of food like marinated olives, fresh bread, sausages, and tortilla espanola.
Asheville's oldest brewery with a huge outdoor space. Check out their website for the food truck and event schedules.
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Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyAsheville's oldest brewery with a huge outdoor space. Check out their website for the food truck and event schedules.
Wicked Weed is probably one of the most visited breweries in Asheville and is situated on the edge of the south slope which is home to a string of breweries. You can do a self-guided brewery tour through the south slope and also check out the Funkatorium which specializes in their sour beers. I recommend also checking out Burial and Hi-Wire breweries while touring the south slope.
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Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveWicked Weed is probably one of the most visited breweries in Asheville and is situated on the edge of the south slope which is home to a string of breweries. You can do a self-guided brewery tour through the south slope and also check out the Funkatorium which specializes in their sour beers. I recommend also checking out Burial and Hi-Wire breweries while touring the south slope.
This is an Asheville hub right on the French Broad River with a huge lawn where you will find families and friends spread out on blankets and people riding their bikes along the french broad greenway. Check their website for the food truck and event schedule.
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New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StThis is an Asheville hub right on the French Broad River with a huge lawn where you will find families and friends spread out on blankets and people riding their bikes along the french broad greenway. Check their website for the food truck and event schedule.
This is the original brewery in the River Arts District and has a large sandlot beer garden. They have a second location in the river arts district on Foundry St. which is know for its large graffiti murals. Check their website for the food truck schedule.
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Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayThis is the original brewery in the River Arts District and has a large sandlot beer garden. They have a second location in the river arts district on Foundry St. which is know for its large graffiti murals. Check their website for the food truck schedule.
Microbrewery serving beers, pizzas & pub grub, with an in-house movie theater & game room. I recommend the 'Shear Delight' pizza and a 'Ninja Porter.'
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Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveMicrobrewery serving beers, pizzas & pub grub, with an in-house movie theater & game room. I recommend the 'Shear Delight' pizza and a 'Ninja Porter.'
Other things to do
If you have kids, this park is a mile away. Just turn left on Old Fort Rd and it’s less than a mile up the road on the right. It has a playground surrounded by a paved loop for walking and riding bikes. There’s a creek to play in and a pretty nice view of the surrounding mountains.
Spring Mountain Community Center
807 Old Fort RdIf you have kids, this park is a mile away. Just turn left on Old Fort Rd and it’s less than a mile up the road on the right. It has a playground surrounded by a paved loop for walking and riding bikes. There’s a creek to play in and a pretty nice view of the surrounding mountains.
Just down the road off of Highway 74, Shoji is the only Japanese-style bath house and spa on the east coast. Shoji Spa is nestled in the Pisgah National Forest and adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Soak in your own private outdoor salt hydrotherapy tub, add Shoji’s Signature tub side tea service and enjoy a variety of massage and spa services. Take an invigorating cold shower and unwind in the wet cedar sauna. It's an idyllic spot for getting away from it all with some well-deserved, therapeutic pampering.
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Shoji Spa & Lodge
96 Avondale Heights RdJust down the road off of Highway 74, Shoji is the only Japanese-style bath house and spa on the east coast. Shoji Spa is nestled in the Pisgah National Forest and adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Soak in your own private outdoor salt hydrotherapy tub, add Shoji’s Signature tub side tea service and enjoy a variety of massage and spa services. Take an invigorating cold shower and unwind in the wet cedar sauna. It's an idyllic spot for getting away from it all with some well-deserved, therapeutic pampering.
This nonprofit yoga center offers donation-based classes and workshops, focusing on yoga and healing arts. They offer all-levels yoga classes, including yoga for kids, meditation, private yoga therapy, and more. I highly suggest Michael's Vinyasa Flow class.
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Asheville Community Yoga
8 Brookdale RdThis nonprofit yoga center offers donation-based classes and workshops, focusing on yoga and healing arts. They offer all-levels yoga classes, including yoga for kids, meditation, private yoga therapy, and more. I highly suggest Michael's Vinyasa Flow class.
Closest apple orchard and great place to check out in the fall. Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard is also close by and beautiful.
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Justus Orchard
187 Garren RdClosest apple orchard and great place to check out in the fall. Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard is also close by and beautiful.
A summer favorite around here is tubing. The Green River in Saluda and Deep Creek in Bryson City are our favorites but if you’re brave, the French Broad is also an option.
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Green River Cove Tubing
5200 Green River Cove RdA summer favorite around here is tubing. The Green River in Saluda and Deep Creek in Bryson City are our favorites but if you’re brave, the French Broad is also an option.
The Montford Park Players in Asheville is North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare Festival! Free summer "Shakespeare in the Park" productions are outdoors at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay Street, near downtown Asheville. Yes, you can attend at no cost. They do pass a hat at intermission for funds to keep the theatre running, with a suggested $10 donation per person. Chair rental $2. Picnics encouraged. Concessions are available.
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The Montford Park Players
92 Gay St
The Montford Park Players in Asheville is North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare Festival! Free summer "Shakespeare in the Park" productions are outdoors at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay Street, near downtown Asheville. Yes, you can attend at no cost. They do pass a hat at intermission for funds to keep the theatre running, with a suggested $10 donation per person. Chair rental $2. Picnics encouraged. Concessions are available.