Willow Roots Homestead's guidebook

Cheree
Willow Roots Homestead's guidebook

City/town information

Our small mountain town sits on the bank of the French Broad river. Quickly becoming a place for artists and people who like the quiet life to settle down. We have cute hike around the river, art galleries, old time stores, not many, but a few unique restaurants and beautiful scenery.
61 residents recomanen
Marshall
61 residents recomanen
Our small mountain town sits on the bank of the French Broad river. Quickly becoming a place for artists and people who like the quiet life to settle down. We have cute hike around the river, art galleries, old time stores, not many, but a few unique restaurants and beautiful scenery.

Food in Marshall & Mars Hill!

The pizza and beer are amazing. Very laid back atmosphere and live music. The back patio has a great view of the French Broad River. Veggie & Vegan friendly.
38 residents recomanen
Mad Co. Brew House
45 North Main Street
38 residents recomanen
The pizza and beer are amazing. Very laid back atmosphere and live music. The back patio has a great view of the French Broad River. Veggie & Vegan friendly.
Very cute and fun diner serving contemporary cuisine. Veggie & Vegan friendly.
47 residents recomanen
Star Diner
115 N Main St
47 residents recomanen
Very cute and fun diner serving contemporary cuisine. Veggie & Vegan friendly.
Enjoy a beer and grab a burger at one of our favorite spots. Sweet and simple! Veggie & Vegan friendly.
72 residents recomanen
Stackhouse Restaurant
37 S Main St
72 residents recomanen
Enjoy a beer and grab a burger at one of our favorite spots. Sweet and simple! Veggie & Vegan friendly.
We eat at Soba atleast once a week.... sometimes twice. Very friendly staff and the best sushi! Veggie & Vegan friendly.
74 residents recomanen
Soba Sushi and Noodles
76 N Main St
74 residents recomanen
We eat at Soba atleast once a week.... sometimes twice. Very friendly staff and the best sushi! Veggie & Vegan friendly.
Food here is always fast and amazing!
Taco Fiesta II Mexican Kitchen
Food here is always fast and amazing!
Located near the Lovers Leap hike we have listed, Is Big pillow Brewing... which is where Grey Eagle Taqueria is located. Its the perfect place to spot afterwards.
Grey Eagle Taqueria
Located near the Lovers Leap hike we have listed, Is Big pillow Brewing... which is where Grey Eagle Taqueria is located. Its the perfect place to spot afterwards.
7 residents recomanen
Zadie's Market Marshall
33 Baileys Branch Rd
7 residents recomanen

Brews & Cocktails!

Best Breweries and bars!
Stephens favorite Brewery! Great atmosphere, craft beer, a hiking trail, disc golf and food trucks.
349 residents recomanen
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte Hwy
349 residents recomanen
Stephens favorite Brewery! Great atmosphere, craft beer, a hiking trail, disc golf and food trucks.
Cheree's favorite Brewery! Craft beer and the coolest outdoor hangout with old a car/VWbus to hangout in.
331 residents recomanen
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier Ave
331 residents recomanen
Cheree's favorite Brewery! Craft beer and the coolest outdoor hangout with old a car/VWbus to hangout in.
The best food and beer in Asheville!!
71 residents recomanen
Forestry Camp Bar & Restaurant
10 Shady Oak Dr
71 residents recomanen
The best food and beer in Asheville!!
This place is one of a kind, a old time theater and brewery all in one! A must see. Its a great time and one of our favorite hangouts. Veggie friendly.
19 residents recomanen
Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery at Mars Theatre
70 S Main St
19 residents recomanen
This place is one of a kind, a old time theater and brewery all in one! A must see. Its a great time and one of our favorite hangouts. Veggie friendly.
This is located in West Asheville, Which can test your patience when it comes to parking, but worth it! Golden Pineapple and really majority of bars/restaurants on Haywood are hip & fun!
30 residents recomanen
The Golden Pineapple
503 Haywood Rd
30 residents recomanen
This is located in West Asheville, Which can test your patience when it comes to parking, but worth it! Golden Pineapple and really majority of bars/restaurants on Haywood are hip & fun!
Sake flights! Ben's Tune-up made me fall in love with sake. The atmosphere here is top-notch, with a mix of indoor/outdoor. The food is great too.
87 residents recomanen
Ben's Tune Up
195 Hilliard Ave
87 residents recomanen
Sake flights! Ben's Tune-up made me fall in love with sake. The atmosphere here is top-notch, with a mix of indoor/outdoor. The food is great too.
Plant lovers you'll love this Brewery! Its beautiful and the drinks are unique.
16 residents recomanen
Cursus Keme
155 Thompson St
16 residents recomanen
Plant lovers you'll love this Brewery! Its beautiful and the drinks are unique.
This bar is hidden inside Hi-wire Brewery. If cool cups and showy drinks make you happy, this is your place. Its such a cool spot!
The Tiki Easy Bar
This bar is hidden inside Hi-wire Brewery. If cool cups and showy drinks make you happy, this is your place. Its such a cool spot!
Pin-ball, Boozy slushies, Guitar hero... Like come on do I need to say anything else. Its a good time.
Level 256 Classic Arcade Bar
79 Coxe Ave
Pin-ball, Boozy slushies, Guitar hero... Like come on do I need to say anything else. Its a good time.
Best dive bar in Asheville!
Asheville Yacht Club
Best dive bar in Asheville!
Best bar in Marshall
Mal's
Best bar in Marshall

Coffee!

Zuma has the best coffee around! Veggie & Vegan friendly.
71 residents recomanen
Zuma Coffee
7 N Main St
71 residents recomanen
Zuma has the best coffee around! Veggie & Vegan friendly.
This is becoming Cheree’s favorite stop! The shop is adorable, the coffee is delicious and the staff is extremely friendly. If you are on your way to the farmers market or Asheville you’ve got to stop.
22 residents recomanen
The Library Coffee House
40 N Main St
22 residents recomanen
This is becoming Cheree’s favorite stop! The shop is adorable, the coffee is delicious and the staff is extremely friendly. If you are on your way to the farmers market or Asheville you’ve got to stop.
A double decker bus coffee shop! So cute and such great coffee. The perfect spot to start a day in downtown Asheville.
40 residents recomanen
Double D's Coffee & Desserts
41 Biltmore Ave
40 residents recomanen
A double decker bus coffee shop! So cute and such great coffee. The perfect spot to start a day in downtown Asheville.
The best Vegan Donuts!!!! The coffee is amazing as well!
88 residents recomanen
Vortex Doughnuts
32 Banks Ave
88 residents recomanen
The best Vegan Donuts!!!! The coffee is amazing as well!

Food in Asheville!

So much to choose from and all amazing! Veggie & Vegan Friendly.
27 residents recomanen
The Noodle Shop
3 SW Pack Sq
27 residents recomanen
So much to choose from and all amazing! Veggie & Vegan Friendly.
This is a vegans dream! Cheree's favorite restaurant. Savory southern vegan food and a Kombucha bar!
114 residents recomanen
Rosetta's Kitchen
68 N Lexington Ave
114 residents recomanen
This is a vegans dream! Cheree's favorite restaurant. Savory southern vegan food and a Kombucha bar!
There is usually always a line, but trust us its worth the wait! Eclectic tacos, great drinks and sits on the French Broad River in The River Arts district. Veggie & Vegan friendly.
440 residents recomanen
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside Dr
440 residents recomanen
There is usually always a line, but trust us its worth the wait! Eclectic tacos, great drinks and sits on the French Broad River in The River Arts district. Veggie & Vegan friendly.
Best Thai food we've had!
34 residents recomanen
Thai Pearl Restaurant
747 Haywood Rd
34 residents recomanen
Best Thai food we've had!
Beyond good food & great atmosphere!
Huli Sue's BBQ and Grill
Beyond good food & great atmosphere!
Tupelo Honey lives up to the hype. It has such unique comfort food.
305 residents recomanen
Tupelo Honey
12 College St
305 residents recomanen
Tupelo Honey lives up to the hype. It has such unique comfort food.
If you love Indian cuisine, Botiwalla is great!
Botiwalla by Chai Pani
If you love Indian cuisine, Botiwalla is great!

Sightseeing

Funky, Eclectic, breath taking Asheville! So much to do and see! Filled with Art and natural beauty. You can visit the famous Blitmore, Hike the Blue Ridge mountains, and float or kayak down the French Broad River.
904 residents recomanen
Asheville
904 residents recomanen
Funky, Eclectic, breath taking Asheville! So much to do and see! Filled with Art and natural beauty. You can visit the famous Blitmore, Hike the Blue Ridge mountains, and float or kayak down the French Broad River.
If you want to take a scenic ride take the Blue Ridge Parkway! There are many hikes right off of the parkway! Our favorite is Craggy Gardens!
757 residents recomanen
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge Parkway
757 residents recomanen
If you want to take a scenic ride take the Blue Ridge Parkway! There are many hikes right off of the parkway! Our favorite is Craggy Gardens!
Street Art, Art Studios, Cool shops and a trail that follows the French Broad River. RAD is a must stop in when in Asheville.
River Arts District
Street Art, Art Studios, Cool shops and a trail that follows the French Broad River. RAD is a must stop in when in Asheville.

Hikes!

Our Favorite Moderate Hike, amazing views! If you love moss, mushrooms and rocks this is the hike for you!
42 residents recomanen
Lover's Leap Hiking Trail
138 Silvermine Rd
42 residents recomanen
Our Favorite Moderate Hike, amazing views! If you love moss, mushrooms and rocks this is the hike for you!
Two words.. panoramic views! ( Check before going, Max Patch has been going through much needed re-wilding, so it may be closed!)
227 residents recomanen
Max Patch
Max Patch Road
227 residents recomanen
Two words.. panoramic views! ( Check before going, Max Patch has been going through much needed re-wilding, so it may be closed!)
Absolute favorite hike in WNC!
143 residents recomanen
Excursió a Craggy Pinnacle
3641 Blue Ridge Pkwy
143 residents recomanen
Absolute favorite hike in WNC!
This hike is 3.6 miles. It is easy and seriously stunning! Do be careful, it can get very rocky in some parts!
Laurel Creek Trailhead
This hike is 3.6 miles. It is easy and seriously stunning! Do be careful, it can get very rocky in some parts!
Easy Hike with great views!
9 residents recomanen
Bailey Mountain Preserve - Smith Farm
889 Forest Street
9 residents recomanen
Easy Hike with great views!