Guidebook for Asheville
Drinks & Nightlife
Wicked Weed has a wide range of craft beers, which they make on premiss as well as an excellent full menu. They often have live music downstairs and are located downtown, right next to the excellent Orange Peel music venue.
478 yerel halk öneriyor
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveWicked Weed has a wide range of craft beers, which they make on premiss as well as an excellent full menu. They often have live music downstairs and are located downtown, right next to the excellent Orange Peel music venue.
Good local beer. Lots of outdoor seating and live music. Try their Sours!! They also sometimes host food trucks and do a good casual Sunday brunch.
331 yerel halk öneriyor
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveGood local beer. Lots of outdoor seating and live music. Try their Sours!! They also sometimes host food trucks and do a good casual Sunday brunch.
Asheville's oldest Irish style pub. Excellent beer and live music - usually Irish, Old Time or eclectic and funky local bands.
Pub style menu with things like Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, Chili, Burgers, etc...
122 yerel halk öneriyor
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton AveAsheville's oldest Irish style pub. Excellent beer and live music - usually Irish, Old Time or eclectic and funky local bands.
Pub style menu with things like Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, Chili, Burgers, etc...
Down by the tracks with lots of outdoor seating (much of it is covered). They make excellent beer and have Noble cider on tap (which I started with some friends of mine). They only serve peanuts, but always have a food truck parked out front.
285 yerel halk öneriyor
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayDown by the tracks with lots of outdoor seating (much of it is covered). They make excellent beer and have Noble cider on tap (which I started with some friends of mine). They only serve peanuts, but always have a food truck parked out front.
A laid back private club (membership is only $1) Right on the river by the railroad tracks. Live music, beer & cocktails. Some covered seating but mostly outdoors. They have a rotating food truck schedule on most nights and will usually have a fire going in the fire pit.
64 yerel halk öneriyor
Bywater
796 Riverside DrA laid back private club (membership is only $1) Right on the river by the railroad tracks. Live music, beer & cocktails. Some covered seating but mostly outdoors. They have a rotating food truck schedule on most nights and will usually have a fire going in the fire pit.
Probably my favorite larger music venue in town. This place used to be the old skating rink, back in the day, and still has plenty of personality. They host some fairly big names from time to time (They Might Be Giants, Michael Fronti, Steep Canyon Rangers, Warren Haynes, Louis C.K., etc.). They have a bar at one side and a nice porch to relax on if you want to get away for a moment. Located downtown within easy walking distance to several restaurants and bars.
http://theorangepeel.net/events/
408 yerel halk öneriyor
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveProbably my favorite larger music venue in town. This place used to be the old skating rink, back in the day, and still has plenty of personality. They host some fairly big names from time to time (They Might Be Giants, Michael Fronti, Steep Canyon Rangers, Warren Haynes, Louis C.K., etc.). They have a bar at one side and a nice porch to relax on if you want to get away for a moment. Located downtown within easy walking distance to several restaurants and bars.
http://theorangepeel.net/events/
Good brewery within walking distance of the house. Easy-going vibe and a pool table. Right in Biltmore Village.
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Catawba Brewing Company, Biltmore Village, Asheville
63 Brook StGood brewery within walking distance of the house. Easy-going vibe and a pool table. Right in Biltmore Village.
Not just a brewery - this place makes awesome pizza, jalapeno poppers, salads, chicken-fingers, etc! They have two locations - one downtown on Cox Ave and the other on Merrimon.
The Merrimon location is also a cool Discount Movie Theater with a bar and cozy seating!
https://www.ashevillebrewing.com/
243 yerel halk öneriyor
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveNot just a brewery - this place makes awesome pizza, jalapeno poppers, salads, chicken-fingers, etc! They have two locations - one downtown on Cox Ave and the other on Merrimon.
The Merrimon location is also a cool Discount Movie Theater with a bar and cozy seating!
https://www.ashevillebrewing.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Just down the hill, by the tracks, this is a cute, unpretentious local performance space. They offer regular avant garde theater performances, often locally written and politically relevant.
http://anamcaratheatre.org/current-season/
Toy Boat Community Arts Space
101 Fairview RoadJust down the hill, by the tracks, this is a cute, unpretentious local performance space. They offer regular avant garde theater performances, often locally written and politically relevant.
http://anamcaratheatre.org/current-season/
Local Community Theater. Musicals are their specialty.
http://ashevilletheatre.org/
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Asheville Topluluk Tiyatrosu
35 E Walnut StLocal Community Theater. Musicals are their specialty.
http://ashevilletheatre.org/
Food Scene
My personal favorite fusion-taco place in town. They have three locations - this one in town, another near the river arts district (the original) and a new one that just opened south of town. I love their Lamb Gyro, Baja Fish and Bangkok Shrimp tacos.....
http://whiteducktacoshop.com/
65 yerel halk öneriyor
White Duck Taco Shop Downtown
12 Biltmore AveMy personal favorite fusion-taco place in town. They have three locations - this one in town, another near the river arts district (the original) and a new one that just opened south of town. I love their Lamb Gyro, Baja Fish and Bangkok Shrimp tacos.....
http://whiteducktacoshop.com/
Nice ambiance and a wide selection of menu items - I love their Lobster Mac and Cheese, Kale Salad and Duck Medallions...
(A gluten-free restaurant that doesn't taste gluten-free....)
https://posanarestaurant.com/
139 yerel halk öneriyor
Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveNice ambiance and a wide selection of menu items - I love their Lobster Mac and Cheese, Kale Salad and Duck Medallions...
(A gluten-free restaurant that doesn't taste gluten-free....)
https://posanarestaurant.com/
Well known for its gastronomically creative tapas-style menu, Curate has gotten a name for being one of Asheville's most inspired restaurants. Chef, Katie Button, comes up with some really creative takes on the standard tapas style. Great date-night ambiance!
https://heirloomhg.com/curate/
518 yerel halk öneriyor
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveWell known for its gastronomically creative tapas-style menu, Curate has gotten a name for being one of Asheville's most inspired restaurants. Chef, Katie Button, comes up with some really creative takes on the standard tapas style. Great date-night ambiance!
https://heirloomhg.com/curate/
Great classic Italian restaurant, right downtown. While they do wonderful traditional dishes, I also recommend their Tuscan Duck with broccolini. They also have a very good wine selection.
http://www.stradaasheville.com/
77 yerel halk öneriyor
Strada Italiano
27 Broadway StGreat classic Italian restaurant, right downtown. While they do wonderful traditional dishes, I also recommend their Tuscan Duck with broccolini. They also have a very good wine selection.
http://www.stradaasheville.com/
Excellent sushi and a wide range of Japanese fare. Their appetizers are some of the best I've ever had (try the katsu, sushi martini or tuna wontons)! Sit at the bar to get complimentary seaweed and octopus salads while you wait.
Mary Ann, the owner, is a sake connoisseur and they have a great selection.
http://wasabiasheville.com/
80 yerel halk öneriyor
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
19 Broadway StExcellent sushi and a wide range of Japanese fare. Their appetizers are some of the best I've ever had (try the katsu, sushi martini or tuna wontons)! Sit at the bar to get complimentary seaweed and octopus salads while you wait.
Mary Ann, the owner, is a sake connoisseur and they have a great selection.
http://wasabiasheville.com/
Build your own burger to taste. High quality ingredients and interesting specials.http://www.farmburger.net/
151 yerel halk öneriyor
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveBuild your own burger to taste. High quality ingredients and interesting specials.http://www.farmburger.net/
This is where I usually like to go for my birthday or other big occasion... Although we have so many fantastic restaurants, so it's hard to choose. The Marketplace is Asheville's oldest high caliber restaurant and has never been a disappointment. Their menu rotates regularly and with seasonal availability. If you're lucky enough to come during the local mushroom season, they do some amazing specials. (I'll never forget their fried chicken-of-the-wood...) They also do terrific cocktails. Occasional live music at the bar.
https://marketplace-restaurant.com/
58 yerel halk öneriyor
The Market Place
20 Wall StThis is where I usually like to go for my birthday or other big occasion... Although we have so many fantastic restaurants, so it's hard to choose. The Marketplace is Asheville's oldest high caliber restaurant and has never been a disappointment. Their menu rotates regularly and with seasonal availability. If you're lucky enough to come during the local mushroom season, they do some amazing specials. (I'll never forget their fried chicken-of-the-wood...) They also do terrific cocktails. Occasional live music at the bar.
https://marketplace-restaurant.com/
Located right at the bottom of the hill, in Biltmore Village, this is a high-end kitchen in a classic old house. Good gazpacho. Open kitchen, nice bar, outdoor seating and walking distance to the house! Open for brunch.
https://thecornerkitchen.com/
155 yerel halk öneriyor
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayLocated right at the bottom of the hill, in Biltmore Village, this is a high-end kitchen in a classic old house. Good gazpacho. Open kitchen, nice bar, outdoor seating and walking distance to the house! Open for brunch.
https://thecornerkitchen.com/
Coffee, quiches, cold-salads and baked goods! All good quality & walking distance from the house (15-20 minutes down the hill). They open at 8:30.
65 yerel halk öneriyor
The Well-Bred Bakery & Café in Biltmore Village
6 Boston WayCoffee, quiches, cold-salads and baked goods! All good quality & walking distance from the house (15-20 minutes down the hill). They open at 8:30.
High quality bar food by the railroad tracks, just down the hill from the house. I recommend their roasted duck wings and lamb gyros. Good beer selection.
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Village Wayside Bar & Grille
30 Lodge StHigh quality bar food by the railroad tracks, just down the hill from the house. I recommend their roasted duck wings and lamb gyros. Good beer selection.
Wonderful middle-eastern food, music and deserts. This place is also my favorite secret brunch location (Saturdays & Sundays)! You wouldn't guess it, but they do a killer southern style brunch menu (with a few middle eastern twists - try their lamb and eggs to see what I mean). Friendly service and good french toast make this a hidden gem! When the other brunch places around town are swamped with 45 minute waits, you can usually get a table here on a Sunday in less than 5 minutes and have just as nice a breakfast!
74 yerel halk öneriyor
Jerusalem Garden Café
78 Patton AveWonderful middle-eastern food, music and deserts. This place is also my favorite secret brunch location (Saturdays & Sundays)! You wouldn't guess it, but they do a killer southern style brunch menu (with a few middle eastern twists - try their lamb and eggs to see what I mean). Friendly service and good french toast make this a hidden gem! When the other brunch places around town are swamped with 45 minute waits, you can usually get a table here on a Sunday in less than 5 minutes and have just as nice a breakfast!
Good coffee and deserts right downtown. Perfect for an after dinner stroll.
102 yerel halk öneriyor
Old Europe Pastries
18 Broadway StGood coffee and deserts right downtown. Perfect for an after dinner stroll.
Relaxing atmosphere for authentically made teas, snacks gluten-free desserts.
119 yerel halk öneriyor
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington AveRelaxing atmosphere for authentically made teas, snacks gluten-free desserts.
Sightseeing
Asheville is known as the home of the Biltmore Estate and House. One of the largest private homes in the US, it was built by George Vanderbilt in the late 1800s. They have regular tours of the house and winery, several restaurants and beautifully kept grounds.
http://www.biltmore.com/
240 yerel halk öneriyor
Biltmore House
78 Starnes AveAsheville is known as the home of the Biltmore Estate and House. One of the largest private homes in the US, it was built by George Vanderbilt in the late 1800s. They have regular tours of the house and winery, several restaurants and beautifully kept grounds.
http://www.biltmore.com/
It would be a shame to come through Asheville and not at least take a short drive on the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway...
Part of the public works projects which helped to pull the US out of the Great Depression, the stonework, tunnels and bridges of the parkway still stand along this breathtaking, historic drive.
Great sunset to sunrise, and especially breathtaking with the changing of the seasons (people flock here from across the country to watch the leaves turn in Autumn), the Parkway hosts trailheads to some of the best local hikes.
http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
757 yerel halk öneriyor
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3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayIt would be a shame to come through Asheville and not at least take a short drive on the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway...
Part of the public works projects which helped to pull the US out of the Great Depression, the stonework, tunnels and bridges of the parkway still stand along this breathtaking, historic drive.
Great sunset to sunrise, and especially breathtaking with the changing of the seasons (people flock here from across the country to watch the leaves turn in Autumn), the Parkway hosts trailheads to some of the best local hikes.
http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
The historic center of Asheville. A great meeting place from which to start your exploration of the city. It is not unlikely that you may find a street fair going on if you arrive here on a weekend between April and October. It is common to find street performers busking here as on many of Asheville's street corners.
95 yerel halk öneriyor
Pack Square
80 Court PlazaThe historic center of Asheville. A great meeting place from which to start your exploration of the city. It is not unlikely that you may find a street fair going on if you arrive here on a weekend between April and October. It is common to find street performers busking here as on many of Asheville's street corners.
Essentials
Ingles is the local chain of grocery stores. Decent selection. Decent prices.
http://www.ingles-markets.com/store-locations
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Ingles Market
1865 Hendersonville RdIngles is the local chain of grocery stores. Decent selection. Decent prices.
http://www.ingles-markets.com/store-locations
Quirky local discount grocery. They have great deals and a rotating stock of interesting items. ($1 snack bars!) Good for discount essentials and surprising treasures.
http://hopeyandcompany.com/
Hopey and Co, Asheville, NC
121 Sweeten Creek RdQuirky local discount grocery. They have great deals and a rotating stock of interesting items. ($1 snack bars!) Good for discount essentials and surprising treasures.
http://hopeyandcompany.com/
Earth Fare is a local chain of natural/health food stores. Wide selection of quality items.
https://www.earthfare.com/
172 yerel halk öneriyor
Earth Fare
66 Westgate PkwyEarth Fare is a local chain of natural/health food stores. Wide selection of quality items.
https://www.earthfare.com/
Asheville's only locally owned, independent grocery store. Small and unique, they have a deli in the back as well as an alternating tea and juice bar (depends on the day!). They carry a lot of local items and specialize in natural products.
Good food and outdoor seating in the heart of West Asheville.
https://www.westvillagemarket.com/
96 yerel halk öneriyor
West Village Market
771 Haywood RdAsheville's only locally owned, independent grocery store. Small and unique, they have a deli in the back as well as an alternating tea and juice bar (depends on the day!). They carry a lot of local items and specialize in natural products.
Good food and outdoor seating in the heart of West Asheville.
https://www.westvillagemarket.com/
Parks & Nature
Trail difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
Max Patch is near the town of Hot Springs, about 45 minutes from Asheville.
Sunset over Max Patch in autumnThis grassy bald is definitely a favorite with true 360-degree views of the Smoky Mountains and an intersection with the Appalachian Trail. For a sunset to remember, get there early and bring a picnic and a blanket—and your camera.
After you're done with your hike, check out the town of Hot Springs - take an hour soak in a hot tub at the Hot Springs spa and have a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants (Iron Horse Station or Spring Creek Tavern).
https://www.nchotsprings.com/
227 yerel halk öneriyor
Max Patch
Max Patch RoadTrail difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
Max Patch is near the town of Hot Springs, about 45 minutes from Asheville.
Sunset over Max Patch in autumnThis grassy bald is definitely a favorite with true 360-degree views of the Smoky Mountains and an intersection with the Appalachian Trail. For a sunset to remember, get there early and bring a picnic and a blanket—and your camera.
After you're done with your hike, check out the town of Hot Springs - take an hour soak in a hot tub at the Hot Springs spa and have a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants (Iron Horse Station or Spring Creek Tavern).
https://www.nchotsprings.com/
Trail difficulty: Difficult. 3-4 hour hike.
Looking Glass Rock is a white-granite “pluton” (igneous rock), rising to nearly 4,000 feet from the floor of Pisgah National Forest.
68 yerel halk öneriyor
Looking Glass Rock
Trail difficulty: Difficult. 3-4 hour hike.
Looking Glass Rock is a white-granite “pluton” (igneous rock), rising to nearly 4,000 feet from the floor of Pisgah National Forest.
Trail difficulty: Moderate. Distance from Asheville: ~60 minutes.
Waterfalls, rhododendron, fall color, summer blueberry picking, high-elevation meadows and forests: there’s a reason just about everyone who hikes near Asheville has been to Graveyard Fields. This family-friendly hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway has something for everyone and several hiking options.
176 yerel halk öneriyor
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayTrail difficulty: Moderate. Distance from Asheville: ~60 minutes.
Waterfalls, rhododendron, fall color, summer blueberry picking, high-elevation meadows and forests: there’s a reason just about everyone who hikes near Asheville has been to Graveyard Fields. This family-friendly hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway has something for everyone and several hiking options.
Trail difficulty: Easy. Distance from Asheville: 5-10 minutes. Just north of downtown, the 10-acre Asheville Botanical Gardens at the University of North Carolina at Asheville is an urban oasis with a shady half-mile loop trail that highlights 600 species of plants native to the Southern Appalachians.
194 yerel halk öneriyor
Asheville Botanik Bahçeleri
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardTrail difficulty: Easy. Distance from Asheville: 5-10 minutes. Just north of downtown, the 10-acre Asheville Botanical Gardens at the University of North Carolina at Asheville is an urban oasis with a shady half-mile loop trail that highlights 600 species of plants native to the Southern Appalachians.
You will need a ticket to the estate and house to access the grounds, but if you do, a hike on the beautiful land is a great bonus to the experience of the house.
With 8,000 acres of nearly intact Western North Carolina landscape, the grounds at Biltmore are at least as beautiful as the house. The roughly 22 miles of trails here run through meadows with views of the French Broad River, along the river itself and past the estate’s agricultural fields. The majority of the terrain is flat and easy enough for young kids to hike.
Picnicking is allowed in the Lagoon area.
Biltmore Estate Carriage & Trail Ride Barns
1 Approach RdYou will need a ticket to the estate and house to access the grounds, but if you do, a hike on the beautiful land is a great bonus to the experience of the house.
With 8,000 acres of nearly intact Western North Carolina landscape, the grounds at Biltmore are at least as beautiful as the house. The roughly 22 miles of trails here run through meadows with views of the French Broad River, along the river itself and past the estate’s agricultural fields. The majority of the terrain is flat and easy enough for young kids to hike.
Picnicking is allowed in the Lagoon area.
Desserts
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareDecadent deserts, right on Pack Square downtown
The Hop West
721 Haywood RdHomemade ice cream. Sweet people! 😋