Little Castle in the City Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Montford is a very popular historic neighborhood, just seconds from the heartbeat of downtown Asheville. Just one mile to UNCA and downtown. Known for its Victorian era and numerous Arts and Crafts homes. Incorporated in 1893, few neighborhoods express the rich eclectic architectural heritage and vitality of Asheville as Montford does. Montford was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 and designated a local historic district in 1981. 300 acres of historic homes, tree lined sidewalks, and parks. This charming Asheville neighborhood has withstood the test of time, once home to Thomas Wolfe and F. Scott Fitzgerald; now a vibrant community with homes, boutique shoppes, bed and breakfast establishments and restaurants.
Montford Avenue
Montford AvenueMontford is a very popular historic neighborhood, just seconds from the heartbeat of downtown Asheville. Just one mile to UNCA and downtown. Known for its Victorian era and numerous Arts and Crafts homes. Incorporated in 1893, few neighborhoods express the rich eclectic architectural heritage and vitality of Asheville as Montford does. Montford was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 and designated a local historic district in 1981. 300 acres of historic homes, tree lined sidewalks, and parks. This charming Asheville neighborhood has withstood the test of time, once home to Thomas Wolfe and F. Scott Fitzgerald; now a vibrant community with homes, boutique shoppes, bed and breakfast establishments and restaurants.
Just a hop, skip, and a jump from AVL City Center, is the epicenter for Brew City USA! Stroll from brewery to brewery and eatery to eatery then back again to brewery! Be sure to visit The Antidote, Burial Brewing, and The Funkatoriam. There are several late-night dance venues in the area as well - like Barksdale. Enjoy!
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South Slope Brewing District
Just a hop, skip, and a jump from AVL City Center, is the epicenter for Brew City USA! Stroll from brewery to brewery and eatery to eatery then back again to brewery! Be sure to visit The Antidote, Burial Brewing, and The Funkatoriam. There are several late-night dance venues in the area as well - like Barksdale. Enjoy!
Food scene
VERY popular Jamaican restaurant just a half of a mile from the house. Best to call ahead for a reservation. https://ninemileasheville.com/
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveVERY popular Jamaican restaurant just a half of a mile from the house. Best to call ahead for a reservation. https://ninemileasheville.com/
Locally owned neighborhood restaurant with a casual outside vibe. Less than one mile from the house. https://www.alldaydarlingavl.com/
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All Day Darling
102 Montford AveLocally owned neighborhood restaurant with a casual outside vibe. Less than one mile from the house. https://www.alldaydarlingavl.com/
BEST diner in town! Expect a wait, but it's worth it. About one mile from the house. https://five-points-restaurant.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
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Five Points Restaurant
258 Broadway StBEST diner in town! Expect a wait, but it's worth it. About one mile from the house. https://five-points-restaurant.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
This cozy bar is nestled right in our neighborhood. Very cool and hip vibe. Live jazz music. Amazing craft cocktails. Tell the owner, Chall, that I sent you! https://littlejumbobar.com/
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Little Jumbo
241 Broadway StThis cozy bar is nestled right in our neighborhood. Very cool and hip vibe. Live jazz music. Amazing craft cocktails. Tell the owner, Chall, that I sent you! https://littlejumbobar.com/
Need tasty food FAST? Just want take out? The Montford Deli is the spot. Just a half-mile from the house. Salads are excellent and the Reuban is awesome! https://montforddeli.com/
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Montford Convenience
231 Montford AveNeed tasty food FAST? Just want take out? The Montford Deli is the spot. Just a half-mile from the house. Salads are excellent and the Reuban is awesome! https://montforddeli.com/
A solid choice for BBQ that is close to the house- only 1.5 miles from the house. We like the pulled pork family meal. https://luellasbbq.com/
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9Round North Asheville
61 North Merrimon AvenueA solid choice for BBQ that is close to the house- only 1.5 miles from the house. We like the pulled pork family meal. https://luellasbbq.com/
The COOLEST coffee truck in the USA! You must check it out. About one mile from the house via the Reed Creek Greenway.
https://www.facebook.com/leboncafeasheville
Le Bon Café
257 Broadway StThe COOLEST coffee truck in the USA! You must check it out. About one mile from the house via the Reed Creek Greenway.
https://www.facebook.com/leboncafeasheville
Very popular coffee shop about 1.5 miles from the house and close to downtown. Relaxed vibe. https://highfivecoffee.com/
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High Five Coffee
190 Broadway StVery popular coffee shop about 1.5 miles from the house and close to downtown. Relaxed vibe. https://highfivecoffee.com/
https://www.ashevillebouchon.com/
We love the mussels and Chicken Cordon Bleu. Their sister restaurant, Rendezvous, is equally as delicious!
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Bouchon
62 N Lexington Avehttps://www.ashevillebouchon.com/
We love the mussels and Chicken Cordon Bleu. Their sister restaurant, Rendezvous, is equally as delicious!
All You Can Eat Mussels on T/W/Th!
Delicious! https://ashevillerendezvous.com/menu/
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Rendezvous
184 New Haw Creek RdAll You Can Eat Mussels on T/W/Th!
Delicious! https://ashevillerendezvous.com/menu/
Easy Seating Restaurants
Great food with a short wait time for a table. Lovely atmosphere.
http://www.ceciliaskitchen.com/
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Cecilia’s Kitchen
870 Merrimon AveGreat food with a short wait time for a table. Lovely atmosphere.
http://www.ceciliaskitchen.com/
Rye Knot
868 Merrimon AvenueLocals only! https://ryeknotco.com/
GREAT burgers, salads, and do not sleep on the cauliflower "wings."
https://www.thevillageporch.com/
The Village Porch
51 North Merrimon AvenueGREAT burgers, salads, and do not sleep on the cauliflower "wings."
https://www.thevillageporch.com/
Located in the old rail station. Relaxed, locals-only vibe. https://villagewayside.com/
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Village Wayside Bar & Grille
30 Lodge StLocated in the old rail station. Relaxed, locals-only vibe. https://villagewayside.com/
Quality bar food. Good burgers and tacos. https://www.walkavl.com/
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West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen
401 Haywood RdQuality bar food. Good burgers and tacos. https://www.walkavl.com/
Restaurant owner, Suzy, and her staff whip up AMAZING Lebanese meals. My favorite dishes include chicken shawarma, fattoush salad, fried cauliflower, and/or Brussel sprouts. Also, ask for the special called mujadara! A straightforward meal of lentils, rice, and crispy onion that is to die for!
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Gypsy Queen Market, Deli & Food Truck
807 Patton AveRestaurant owner, Suzy, and her staff whip up AMAZING Lebanese meals. My favorite dishes include chicken shawarma, fattoush salad, fried cauliflower, and/or Brussel sprouts. Also, ask for the special called mujadara! A straightforward meal of lentils, rice, and crispy onion that is to die for!
Restaurants People RAVE About
An award-winning restaurant owned by Chef Katie Button. Read more here- https://katiebuttonrestaurants.com/katie-button/
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveAn award-winning restaurant owned by Chef Katie Button. Read more here- https://katiebuttonrestaurants.com/katie-button/
Owner, John Fleer, is an award-winning chef, restauranteur, who also owns Rhubarb and The Rhu. Located in Asheville's Historic Black Wallstreet known as The Block. Benne is a personal favorite. https://www.benneoneagle.com/
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Benne On Eagle
35 Eagle StOwner, John Fleer, is an award-winning chef, restauranteur, who also owns Rhubarb and The Rhu. Located in Asheville's Historic Black Wallstreet known as The Block. Benne is a personal favorite. https://www.benneoneagle.com/
Nestled in Historic Montford, this very popular Italian restaurant features pasta made onsite and a cozy atmosphere. Greg and I love this restaurant! https://www.chiesaavl.com/
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chiesa
152 Montford AveNestled in Historic Montford, this very popular Italian restaurant features pasta made onsite and a cozy atmosphere. Greg and I love this restaurant! https://www.chiesaavl.com/
The BEST Indian food in the area. I cannot rave enough about this place! Do expect LONG lines unless you go during "off hours." http://www.chaipaniasheville.com/
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Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveThe BEST Indian food in the area. I cannot rave enough about this place! Do expect LONG lines unless you go during "off hours." http://www.chaipaniasheville.com/
Scrumptious vegetarian menu. Fun and funky atmosphere. Located on historic Wall Street in Asheville. We like the Tempe Reuban. https://laughingseed.com/
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Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StScrumptious vegetarian menu. Fun and funky atmosphere. Located on historic Wall Street in Asheville. We like the Tempe Reuban. https://laughingseed.com/
Chef and owner, Hector Diaz, is a genius in the kitchen, combining flavors that surprise and delight! We both love this restaurant but Greg REALLY loves it! https://www.salsasnc.com/
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Salsa's
6 Patton AveChef and owner, Hector Diaz, is a genius in the kitchen, combining flavors that surprise and delight! We both love this restaurant but Greg REALLY loves it! https://www.salsasnc.com/
A MUST see! The Moroccan decor is fabulous and so are the tapas. Also owned by Chef Hector Diaz so you know it has to be delicious! https://zambratapas.com/
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Zambra
85 W Walnut StA MUST see! The Moroccan decor is fabulous and so are the tapas. Also owned by Chef Hector Diaz so you know it has to be delicious! https://zambratapas.com/
Located in quaint Biltmore Village, this restaurant is a WIN. We've never had a bad meal here. We mostly go for lunch and enjoy the oyster salad, Reuben, burger, and corn beef hash. https://thecornerkitchen.com/
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Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayLocated in quaint Biltmore Village, this restaurant is a WIN. We've never had a bad meal here. We mostly go for lunch and enjoy the oyster salad, Reuben, burger, and corn beef hash. https://thecornerkitchen.com/
You HAVE to experience this unique restaurant located 5 miles north of Asheville. It's WORTH the trip.
Crazy cool decor, craft cocktails with a kick, and a menu to die for! https://www.stoneyknobcafe.com/
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Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon AveYou HAVE to experience this unique restaurant located 5 miles north of Asheville. It's WORTH the trip.
Crazy cool decor, craft cocktails with a kick, and a menu to die for! https://www.stoneyknobcafe.com/
People love this place. There is always a long line to get in.
Greg enjoys the food here but doesn't like the long line. https://www.wickedweedbrewing.com/
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Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AvePeople love this place. There is always a long line to get in.
Greg enjoys the food here but doesn't like the long line. https://www.wickedweedbrewing.com/
BBQ fan? Do NOT leave town without eating at 12 Bones. Period. EVERYTHING is AMAZING- especially the ribs. Wowzers! https://www.12bones.com/
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12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StBBQ fan? Do NOT leave town without eating at 12 Bones. Period. EVERYTHING is AMAZING- especially the ribs. Wowzers! https://www.12bones.com/
Favorite Breweries
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek RdGreat burgers and even better beer!
A sprawling campus that houses the brewery, event space, rooftop bar, plus a giant meadow for enjoying live music. A MUST experience!
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Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyA sprawling campus that houses the brewery, event space, rooftop bar, plus a giant meadow for enjoying live music. A MUST experience!
In a word- YUM! Located in an area called South Slope, Burial is surrounded by many other breweries and bars that are worth exploring. Enjoy!
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Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveIn a word- YUM! Located in an area called South Slope, Burial is surrounded by many other breweries and bars that are worth exploring. Enjoy!
Fun spot located one mile south of downtown. Greg likes the Bed of Nails Brown and the Double High Pitch Imperial IPA.
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Hi-Wire Brewing - Big Top
2A Huntsman PlFun spot located one mile south of downtown. Greg likes the Bed of Nails Brown and the Double High Pitch Imperial IPA.
Located one mile north of our house, this newer brewery has quickly become a local favorite. The expansive field and views of the French Broad River make for a lovely visit!
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Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrLocated one mile north of our house, this newer brewery has quickly become a local favorite. The expansive field and views of the French Broad River make for a lovely visit!
A new brewery located 2 miles north of our house is a new favorite of Greg's. He called it a true downhome microbrewery. They also serve BBQ!
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Riverside Rhapsody Beer Company
995 Riverside DrA new brewery located 2 miles north of our house is a new favorite of Greg's. He called it a true downhome microbrewery. They also serve BBQ!
Ever tried Ginger Beer? No? Well, now you can! Located 1.5 miles north of the house this place is really unique and quite tasty!
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Ginger's Revenge
829 Riverside DrEver tried Ginger Beer? No? Well, now you can! Located 1.5 miles north of the house this place is really unique and quite tasty!
Actually, a gin distillery, this place oozes with 18th Century coolness. So many nooks and crannies in which to enjoy your craft gin distilled right next door! I cannot rave enough about the beauty and uniqueness of this place. Located in South Slope in Asheville.
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Antidote
151 Coxe AveActually, a gin distillery, this place oozes with 18th Century coolness. So many nooks and crannies in which to enjoy your craft gin distilled right next door! I cannot rave enough about the beauty and uniqueness of this place. Located in South Slope in Asheville.
Activities
Work for your beer on the Amazing Pubcycle. So FUN!
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Amazing Pubcycle
37 Biltmore AveWork for your beer on the Amazing Pubcycle. So FUN!
Beautiful local art and craft. Also, the starting place for excellent hikes on the Mountains to Sea trail.
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The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyBeautiful local art and craft. Also, the starting place for excellent hikes on the Mountains to Sea trail.
Iconic private estate open for public tours of the house and gardens. A Must Do activity!
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StIconic private estate open for public tours of the house and gardens. A Must Do activity!
Historic architecture and beautiful sunset views make this the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon craft cocktail.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveHistoric architecture and beautiful sunset views make this the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon craft cocktail.
A great tour for history lovers!
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Smith-McDowell House Museum
283 Victoria RdA great tour for history lovers!
Tour the childhood home of Asheville's favorite author.
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Thomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N Market StTour the childhood home of Asheville's favorite author.
If you walk or run, this is my favorite neighborhood loop. Add a half mile by completing the Pearson/Hibriton circle.
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Reed Creek Greenway
Broadway StreetIf you walk or run, this is my favorite neighborhood loop. Add a half mile by completing the Pearson/Hibriton circle.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Be Bear Aware
We do have a mama & 4 cubs in the neighborhood. There is a good chance you may see them, possibly from the bedroom window! Below are a few tips if you encounter bears:
*Make noise to avoid surprising a bear. *Never approach a bear or other wild animal.
*Mama bears are very protective of their cubs.
*Make loud noises to scare them away. *Keep the car locked and free of food.
I do hope you get to see them...from a SAFE distance!
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Walking, biking, running are great ways to get to downtown!
If you’d like advice on various exercise routes, shoot me a text! We have a lovely greenway that is worth exploring too.