Local Guide by a WNC Native
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The Blue Ridge Mountains + the Parkway + the Biltmore Estate + outdoor adventures + waterfalls + farm to table restaurants + craft beer + incredible coffee + art make this small city a unique and unforgettable destination.
904 residents recomanen
Asheville
The Blue Ridge Mountains + the Parkway + the Biltmore Estate + outdoor adventures + waterfalls + farm to table restaurants + craft beer + incredible coffee + art make this small city a unique and unforgettable destination.
A small mountain town that has a lot to offer - and it's only 20 minutes east of Asheville, NC.
268 residents recomanen
Black Mountain
A small mountain town that has a lot to offer - and it's only 20 minutes east of Asheville, NC.
Brevard, NC is a temperate rainforest located in Pisgah National Forest - hello waterfalls! About 45 minutes from Asheville, NC and so worth the drive.
232 residents recomanen
Brevard
Brevard, NC is a temperate rainforest located in Pisgah National Forest - hello waterfalls! About 45 minutes from Asheville, NC and so worth the drive.
Downtown has some amazing food - only 30 minutes south of Asheville, NC!
283 residents recomanen
Hendersonville
Downtown has some amazing food - only 30 minutes south of Asheville, NC!
Breweries
Lookout Brewing Company
103 S Ridgeway AveGreat beer and atmosphere
Black Mountain Brewing
131 NC-9Really cool spot!
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayOnly 2 locations in the country - CA & NC.
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StOnly 2 locations in the country - CO & NC.
The Funkatorium
147 Coxe AveAmazing selection of sour beers!
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveIconic - great food and beer!
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayReally cool atmosphere, very family friendly!
Asheville Brewing Company
77 Coxe AveAmazing pizza and beer
Noble Cider & Mead Downtown
49 Rankin AveDelicious food & cider!
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveSuch a fun spot!
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyAmazing outdoor space!
Foothills Grange
Outdoor beer garden with a food truck and very family friendly!
The Railyard Black Mountain
Just opened in Black Mountain!
Food scene
One of my favorite places - you have to get the rice bowl & dumplings!
89 residents recomanen
Gan Shan West
285 Haywood RdOne of my favorite places - you have to get the rice bowl & dumplings!
One of my favorite restaurants of all time - everything is incredible! Jamaican + Italian fusion (also great seafood and vegetarian options)
589 residents recomanen
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveOne of my favorite restaurants of all time - everything is incredible! Jamaican + Italian fusion (also great seafood and vegetarian options)
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StMost popular BBQ in town.
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack South
3749 Sweeten Creek RdBest fried chicken!
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveA Katie Button restaurant - this is a must.
Haywood Common
507 Haywood RdGet the chicken & waffles. You're welcome.
Zambra
85 W Walnut StAmazing tapas and atmosphere!
Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
121 Biltmore AvenueTruly incredible food.
Mindblasting Indian street food - made NY Times' top 50 restaurants in the country list!
311 residents recomanen
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveMindblasting Indian street food - made NY Times' top 50 restaurants in the country list!
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveLunch buffet. Just go.
The S&W
56 Patton AveAsheville's first food hall
Taco Billy
201 Haywood RdAmazing breakfast tacos - get the "Mama's Favorite"
Delicious, fluffy biscuits (they even have gluten free biscuits too).
88 residents recomanen
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
601 W State StDelicious, fluffy biscuits (they even have gluten free biscuits too).
Cousins Cuban Cafe
108 Broadway AvenueThis is a MUST in Black Mountain!
Foothills Butcher Bar: Black Mountain
111 Black Mountain AveDelicious grass-fed burgers!
Very family friendly! You gotta get the Skinny Pig pizza.
83 residents recomanen
My Father's Pizza & Pasta
110 Cherry StVery family friendly! You gotta get the Skinny Pig pizza.
Strada Italiano
27 Broadway StIncredible Italian food
Never Blue
119 S Main StAmazing tapas in downtown Henderonville, NC
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe in Downtown Weaverville
26 N Main StDelicious food and pastries!
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StDelicious food and margaritas!
An Asheville favorite - long wait times but they have a cute patio where you can wait and drink coffee :)
587 residents recomanen
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdAn Asheville favorite - long wait times but they have a cute patio where you can wait and drink coffee :)
Green Sage Cafe Downtown
5 Broadway StDelicious, healthy food!
Tupelo Honey
12 College StAnother Asheville favorite!
Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveEntirely gluten-free!
South African food - really unique spot with a garden, chickens, and a pig named Candy :)
25 residents recomanen
The Bush Farmhouse
151 South Ridgeway AvenueSouth African food - really unique spot with a garden, chickens, and a pig named Candy :)
Umi
633 N Main StAmazing sushi!
The Med Asheville
57 College StAsheville's oldest restaurant - delicious brunch!
Fresh Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta
100 S Ridgeway AveFantastic gluten-free pizza!
PIE.ZAA Pizza
46 Millard AvenueHUGE, delicious pizza & open late!
Jettie Rae's Oyster House
143 Charlotte StFresh seafood from the coast of NC & SC
Incredible food & gorgeous space! Located in Grovewood Village by the Grove Park Inn
6 residents recomanen
ELDR Restaurant
111 Grovewood RoadIncredible food & gorgeous space! Located in Grovewood Village by the Grove Park Inn
Louise's Kitchen
115 Black Mountain AveDelicious brunch!
The Pure & Proper
Gorgeous space, incredible food, and delicious coffee and street waffles!
Coffee
Summit Coffee Co.
4 Foundy StOne of my favorites! River Arts District location
Dynamite Roasting Company
3198 US-70Great coffee and as local as you can get :)
Farewell Coffee & Wine
11 Southside AveReally cute spot!
Super cool spot downtown Asheville to get coffee or a drink and shop for records at Citizen Vinyl.
Session Cafe & Bar
14 O'Henry AvenueSuper cool spot downtown Asheville to get coffee or a drink and shop for records at Citizen Vinyl.
This place is really special - also has a champagne bar!
191 residents recomanen
Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar
1 Page AveThis place is really special - also has a champagne bar!
High Five Coffee
190 Broadway StGrind
346 Depot StAmazing black-owned coffee shop
Odd's Cafe
800 Haywood RdWest Asheville
Rowan Coffee
66 Broadway StGORGEOUS
Pollen Coffee + Flower Shop
45 S French Broad AveGorgeous cafe + flowers!
Recess Coffee and Baked Goods
Favorite coffee shop in BM! Their pastries are incredible too!
Delicious brunch and coffee with outdoor seating!
87 residents recomanen
Liberty House Coffee and Café
221 S Liberty StDelicious brunch and coffee with outdoor seating!
Treats
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdThe best and most unique doughnuts in existence.
Dobra Tea West
707 Haywood RdThis is a must for tea lovers!
Melting Pot Social
74 Patton AvenueDessert Fondue... need I say more?
Crave Dessert Bar
41 N Lexington AveDelicious desserts & drinks!
Old Europe Pastries
18 Broadway StFantastic pastries!
Dough House
601 West State StreetDelicious, vegan doughnuts!
Sightseeing
One of my favorite spots - beautiful drive on the parkway, only a 0.7 hike, and 360 views.
26 residents recomanen
Craggy Pinnacle Summit
One of my favorite spots - beautiful drive on the parkway, only a 0.7 hike, and 360 views.
Beautiful view of the Seven Sisters with nice 0.55 mile trail around the lake and a playground for kids. No swimming in this lake, though.
85 residents recomanen
Parc del llac Tomahawk
401 Laurel Cir DrBeautiful view of the Seven Sisters with nice 0.55 mile trail around the lake and a playground for kids. No swimming in this lake, though.
Fantastic hike in Montreat, NC with an amazing view! There is a bit of a scramble at the top, though.
51 residents recomanen
Lookout Mountain
Fantastic hike in Montreat, NC with an amazing view! There is a bit of a scramble at the top, though.
Haw Creek Valley Overlook
3800 Blue Ridge PkwyThe Mountains to Sea trail leads to this beautiful overlook.
Amazing views - you do have to climb 500+ stairs, though.
333 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Chimney Rock
431 Main StAmazing views - you do have to climb 500+ stairs, though.
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayPisgah National Forest
Hiking, camping, tubing, waterfalls - absolute beauty!
Cascada de Looking Glass
U.S. 276Linville Gorge - Table Rock Mountain
Table Rock Summit TrailMax Patch
Max Patch RoadOne of my favorite spots with 360 views - only a 0.7 mile hike but there is some incline.
143 residents recomanen
Excursió a Craggy Pinnacle
3641 Blue Ridge PkwyOne of my favorite spots with 360 views - only a 0.7 mile hike but there is some incline.
Greybeard Trail
Greybeard TrailEasy hiking loop in beautiful Montreat
Lover's Leap Hiking Trail
138 Silvermine RdBlack Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailActivities
Spend the day at the spa and then dine on the Sunset Terrace for an incredible dinner!
573 residents recomanen
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveSpend the day at the spa and then dine on the Sunset Terrace for an incredible dinner!
Amazing Pubcycle
37 Biltmore AveSuch a fun experience!
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareBlue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayOne of the most scenic routes in the country!
Great spot for fishing, swimming, paddle boarding, etc.
93 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal del Llac James
7321 NC-126Great spot for fishing, swimming, paddle boarding, etc.
Black Mountain Escape
103 Black Mountain AvenueFun for groups!
Breakout Games - Asheville
60 Patton AveFun for groups!
Black Mountain Yoga
116 Montreat Rd$18 drop-in classes :)
Well Played Board Game Café
162 Coxe AveFun spot!
Asheville Retrocade
800 Haywood RdFun indoor activity!
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