Chateau Verde Guidebook
Outdoor Recreation
Located right down the road from the house, Navitat offers a unique zip-lining experience.
279 residents recomanen
Aventures de la Canopy Navitat
242 Poverty Branch RdLocated right down the road from the house, Navitat offers a unique zip-lining experience.
Whitewater rafting is just 20 minutes away at Blue Heron Whitewater.
70 residents recomanen
Blue Heron Whitewater
35 Little Pine RdWhitewater rafting is just 20 minutes away at Blue Heron Whitewater.
Want to tube the French Broad through Asheville? This is one of the best places to rent your tubes (or kayak or SUP) and get shuttled to one of the various launch points.
83 residents recomanen
French Broad Outfitters
704 Riverside DrWant to tube the French Broad through Asheville? This is one of the best places to rent your tubes (or kayak or SUP) and get shuttled to one of the various launch points.
The lower Douglas Falls in Barnardsville are probably the closest waterfalls to the house. The hike is pretty gentle, but the terrain can be a little rough. Follow this website for more detailed instructions on finding the place: https://www.hikewnc.info/besthikes/big-ivy-coleman-boundary/lower-douglas-falls
32 residents recomanen
Douglas Falls
The lower Douglas Falls in Barnardsville are probably the closest waterfalls to the house. The hike is pretty gentle, but the terrain can be a little rough. Follow this website for more detailed instructions on finding the place: https://www.hikewnc.info/besthikes/big-ivy-coleman-boundary/lower-douglas-falls
Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Graveyard Fields trail is a nice, easy hike, with easily accessible waterfalls and swimming holes. In the late summer, you can also pick TONS of wild blueberries.
176 residents recomanen
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayLocated off the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Graveyard Fields trail is a nice, easy hike, with easily accessible waterfalls and swimming holes. In the late summer, you can also pick TONS of wild blueberries.
A few of Jessica's Favorite Restaurants
There are simply TOO many to name, but I will do my best to narrow it down here!
Some of the best Latin food EVER and probably one of best/if not THE BEST restaurant in town. Be sure to make a reservation before your trip! Hot Tip: There's a wonderful craft cocktail and tapas bar by the same owners next door, called En La Calle. If you forget to make a reservation, you can pop in here for a drink and snack while you wait for a seat at Limones.
279 residents recomanen
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StSome of the best Latin food EVER and probably one of best/if not THE BEST restaurant in town. Be sure to make a reservation before your trip! Hot Tip: There's a wonderful craft cocktail and tapas bar by the same owners next door, called En La Calle. If you forget to make a reservation, you can pop in here for a drink and snack while you wait for a seat at Limones.
Asheville's original, classic tapas restaurant. They don't get as much credit as our other Spanish Tapas joint, but this place is just cozier, more romantic and delicious than that other place (who shall remain nameless).. Amazing food, drinks and atmosphere! Try the Sangria!
201 residents recomanen
Zambra
85 W Walnut StAsheville's original, classic tapas restaurant. They don't get as much credit as our other Spanish Tapas joint, but this place is just cozier, more romantic and delicious than that other place (who shall remain nameless).. Amazing food, drinks and atmosphere! Try the Sangria!
Also one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever been to, but this one is all about celebrating Indian Street Food, so it's a completely different experience from our other prized Indian restaurant. You must try the kale pakoras! Even those that are afraid to eat kale will love them!
311 residents recomanen
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveAlso one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever been to, but this one is all about celebrating Indian Street Food, so it's a completely different experience from our other prized Indian restaurant. You must try the kale pakoras! Even those that are afraid to eat kale will love them!
Great for lunch or dinner. They've called it Asian Soul Food and that's certainly fitting. I could eat this stuff just about every day! BONUS: You can hang out at neighboring Archetype Brewing and they will bring the food to you!
89 residents recomanen
Gan Shan West
285 Haywood RdGreat for lunch or dinner. They've called it Asian Soul Food and that's certainly fitting. I could eat this stuff just about every day! BONUS: You can hang out at neighboring Archetype Brewing and they will bring the food to you!
In the sweet neighborhood of Montford, just outside of downtown, Chiesa offers incredible Italian food in a cozy, old church.
44 residents recomanen
chiesa
152 Montford AveIn the sweet neighborhood of Montford, just outside of downtown, Chiesa offers incredible Italian food in a cozy, old church.
Unique, comforting Jamacian food, at its best! This place is such a local favorite, they have 3 locations! The one featured here is in West Asheville, but you can also find one by downtown in the Montford neighborhood and in South Asheville.
589 residents recomanen
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveUnique, comforting Jamacian food, at its best! This place is such a local favorite, they have 3 locations! The one featured here is in West Asheville, but you can also find one by downtown in the Montford neighborhood and in South Asheville.
Awesome, Latin-inspired food. We love their chips & super garlic-y "gringo" salsa.. And their Chocolate Moose Cake is pretty amazing too!
11 residents recomanen
Chupacabra Latin Café
50 N Merrimon AveAwesome, Latin-inspired food. We love their chips & super garlic-y "gringo" salsa.. And their Chocolate Moose Cake is pretty amazing too!
Jenna's Favorite Nearby Restaurants
Here's a couple of (owner) Jenna's favorites - a couple that are close to the house, and a couple that are in Downtown Asheville...
This is one of Jenna's favorites, located in nearby Mars Hill.
60 residents recomanen
The Original Papa Nicks
15 College StThis is one of Jenna's favorites, located in nearby Mars Hill.
Stackhouse Restaurant
37 S Main StAnother great restaurant in nearby Mars Hill
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StGreat BBQ in the River Arts District of Asheville
Comfort food at its best, just North of Downtown Asheville. We love the Fried Chicken Samich!
173 residents recomanen
HomeGrown
371 Merrimon AveComfort food at its best, just North of Downtown Asheville. We love the Fried Chicken Samich!
Nearby Grocery Stores
Located less than 10 minutes away. We love the bakery!
52 residents recomanen
Publix Super Market at Weaverville Plaza
165 Weaver BlvdLocated less than 10 minutes away. We love the bakery!
Ingles Weaverville station
140 Weaver BlvdLocated less than 10 minutes away in Weaverville
Groceries and more, located less than 10 minutes away in Weaverville
100 residents recomanen
Walmart Supercenter
135 Town Center LoopGroceries and more, located less than 10 minutes away in Weaverville
Ingles Market
225 Carl Eller RdAnother Ingles, Located less than 10 minutes away in Mars Hill
For a larger selection of organic and healthy foods, located just under 20 minutes away, just outside of Downtown Asheville
340 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveFor a larger selection of organic and healthy foods, located just under 20 minutes away, just outside of Downtown Asheville
Breweries
With so many breweries in town, I'll try to narrow it down to my top favorites.
Also one of the most creative breweries that started from the most humble beginnings. I haven't checked out the new in-house food, but this place is at the top of my list for good beer!
331 residents recomanen
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveAlso one of the most creative breweries that started from the most humble beginnings. I haven't checked out the new in-house food, but this place is at the top of my list for good beer!
Cozy space and some of the most creative beer in town, in my opinion.
68 residents recomanen
Twin Leaf Brewery
144 Coxe AveCozy space and some of the most creative beer in town, in my opinion.
Great beer, a lot of which is Belgian-inspired. They have a second brewery closer to downtown on Broadway Street that just recently opened.
106 residents recomanen
Archetype Brewing
265 Haywood RdGreat beer, a lot of which is Belgian-inspired. They have a second brewery closer to downtown on Broadway Street that just recently opened.
Awesome beer, on the river! There's lots of space for lawn games or to hang out by the river. Also, there's a taco truck on-site full time!
113 residents recomanen
Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrAwesome beer, on the river! There's lots of space for lawn games or to hang out by the river. Also, there's a taco truck on-site full time!
Riverside Rhapsody Beer Company
995 Riverside DrGreat, unassuming spot with delicious beer!
Cider for the non-beer folks!
With all the beer in town, I had to give some love to the awesome, local cider.
They have my favorite cider in town.. but I also love the bartenders and the different spaces to hang out and play games. You can often find a good food truck on-site as well.
41 residents recomanen
Noble Taproom & Cidery
356 New Leicester HwyThey have my favorite cider in town.. but I also love the bartenders and the different spaces to hang out and play games. You can often find a good food truck on-site as well.
Another great cidery that recently expanded to the South Slope too. This spot is their flagship location and it's nice and cozy, with great outdoor space.
118 residents recomanen
Urban Orchard Cider Co. - West
210 Haywood RdAnother great cidery that recently expanded to the South Slope too. This spot is their flagship location and it's nice and cozy, with great outdoor space.
So this isn't a cidery, but it's a cider bar! They have an interesting variety of ciders AND meads from the area and all over the world.
7 residents recomanen
TreeRock Social Cider & Mead Bar
760 Biltmore AveSo this isn't a cidery, but it's a cider bar! They have an interesting variety of ciders AND meads from the area and all over the world.
Tucked away in an unassuming industrial park, you'll find delicious cider and wines, including (our favorite), slushees!!
7 residents recomanen
Little Switzerland Orchard and Winery
539 Blue Ridge Gem Mine RoadTucked away in an unassuming industrial park, you'll find delicious cider and wines, including (our favorite), slushees!!
Beer & Wine Shops
There is no reason to buy wine anywhere else in town. Period. You won't find better prices (even at the grocery store) and you won't find better service anywhere else in town. They always have a bottle (or a few) open, so you can try before you buy!
21 residents recomanen
Metro Wines
169 Charlotte StThere is no reason to buy wine anywhere else in town. Period. You won't find better prices (even at the grocery store) and you won't find better service anywhere else in town. They always have a bottle (or a few) open, so you can try before you buy!
They have a large, curated selection of beer, cider, mead, and even a small selection of wine. They also have a few taps, so you can relax and have a drink and take your time as you peruse the selection. That's how I like to shop!
Tasty Beverage Company
162 Coxe AveThey have a large, curated selection of beer, cider, mead, and even a small selection of wine. They also have a few taps, so you can relax and have a drink and take your time as you peruse the selection. That's how I like to shop!