Guidebook for the Area
Food Scene
The best pizza in WNC, if you ask us, can be found on Main Street in Weaverville. Live music every night--definitely try to catch the house bluegrass band. We recommend the Cow Tipper, Banks Classic, and Pesto Perfection. Easy 15 minute drive from our house to adorable downtown Weaverville.
213 residents recomanen
Blue Mountain Pizza
55 N Main StThe best pizza in WNC, if you ask us, can be found on Main Street in Weaverville. Live music every night--definitely try to catch the house bluegrass band. We recommend the Cow Tipper, Banks Classic, and Pesto Perfection. Easy 15 minute drive from our house to adorable downtown Weaverville.
Great coffee and baked goods, plus lunch items. Located on the main drag (there's only one drag, really--quaint, historic, and easy to walk) in downtown Marshall makes this a great spot to pop down to from our house.
71 residents recomanen
Zuma Coffee
7 N Main StGreat coffee and baked goods, plus lunch items. Located on the main drag (there's only one drag, really--quaint, historic, and easy to walk) in downtown Marshall makes this a great spot to pop down to from our house.
Delicious, unexpected combinations of flavors in traditional Mexican and Caribbean dishes. Reasonably priced, too! One of our very favorite places to eat in a city that is bursting with good food.
170 residents recomanen
Salsa's
6 Patton AveDelicious, unexpected combinations of flavors in traditional Mexican and Caribbean dishes. Reasonably priced, too! One of our very favorite places to eat in a city that is bursting with good food.
This is a terrific gem in downtown Marshall. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as Sunday brunch. Closed Tuesdays and Sunday and Monday breakfast & lunch but no dinner.
47 residents recomanen
The Sweet Monkey Cafe & Bakery
133 S Main StThis is a terrific gem in downtown Marshall. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as Sunday brunch. Closed Tuesdays and Sunday and Monday breakfast & lunch but no dinner.
Top vote getter every year in the Best of WNC and one of our personal favorites - even had them cater my daughter's wedding. Great food, locally sourced. The. Best. Burgers. in Asheville. Their take on chicken salad redefines the genre - don't miss it. Eat there or take out. You can order online and pick up for picnics.
13 residents recomanen
Roman's Deli & Catering
75 Haywood StTop vote getter every year in the Best of WNC and one of our personal favorites - even had them cater my daughter's wedding. Great food, locally sourced. The. Best. Burgers. in Asheville. Their take on chicken salad redefines the genre - don't miss it. Eat there or take out. You can order online and pick up for picnics.
Fine dining in the heart of Marshall! I'll put this restaurant up against any place in foodiecentric Asheville. Specializing in steaks and seafood, Chef Brian has found the magic here. Quirky vintage decor adds to the experience. It's pricey but if that's what you are looking for - go!
47 residents recomanen
Star Diner
115 N Main StFine dining in the heart of Marshall! I'll put this restaurant up against any place in foodiecentric Asheville. Specializing in steaks and seafood, Chef Brian has found the magic here. Quirky vintage decor adds to the experience. It's pricey but if that's what you are looking for - go!
Brisket! Burgers! Pub food excellence here just over the mountain in Mars Hill. About a 15 minute drive to cute Mars Hill.
72 residents recomanen
Stackhouse Restaurant
37 S Main StBrisket! Burgers! Pub food excellence here just over the mountain in Mars Hill. About a 15 minute drive to cute Mars Hill.
Just fantastic food. Lunch is a little less pricey than dinner. Also have a location near downtown Asheville in the Montford neighborhood.
589 residents recomanen
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveJust fantastic food. Lunch is a little less pricey than dinner. Also have a location near downtown Asheville in the Montford neighborhood.
Award winning chef, creative dishes, everything delicious. Right on Pack Square in downtown Asheville.
116 residents recomanen
Rhubarb
7 N Pack SquareAward winning chef, creative dishes, everything delicious. Right on Pack Square in downtown Asheville.
Delicious - a great spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner in Biltmore Village. Presidents eat there. Check out their sister restaurant, Chestnut in downtown Asheville.
155 residents recomanen
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayDelicious - a great spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner in Biltmore Village. Presidents eat there. Check out their sister restaurant, Chestnut in downtown Asheville.
Great Middle Eastern food. If you are lucky, you can catch one of their "fusion" specials. Just yum.
20 residents recomanen
Baba Nahm
1 Page AveGreat Middle Eastern food. If you are lucky, you can catch one of their "fusion" specials. Just yum.
The. Best. Coffee. in the area. Craft coffee at its best. Often have live music in the mornings. Locals hangout where you'll be welcome.
49 residents recomanen
Allgood Coffee
10 S Main StThe. Best. Coffee. in the area. Craft coffee at its best. Often have live music in the mornings. Locals hangout where you'll be welcome.
Essentials
WNC-owned grocery chain with a convenient location down the road from us in Marshall. Great selection of local beers in addition to any other foodstuffs and essentials you could want. Also has gas and pharmacy. If you're headed toward Asheville, there are locations in Weaverville (~10 min) and New Stock (~15 min), as well. Killer guacamole (Weaverville only).
36 residents recomanen
Ingles Market
5580 US-25WNC-owned grocery chain with a convenient location down the road from us in Marshall. Great selection of local beers in addition to any other foodstuffs and essentials you could want. Also has gas and pharmacy. If you're headed toward Asheville, there are locations in Weaverville (~10 min) and New Stock (~15 min), as well. Killer guacamole (Weaverville only).
Economical alternative to Ingles & Publix. Make sure you have a quarter for the shopping cart.
20 residents recomanen
ALDI
58 Weaver BlvdEconomical alternative to Ingles & Publix. Make sure you have a quarter for the shopping cart.
Very nice grocery store across the street from Ingles in Weaverville.
52 residents recomanen
Publix Super Market at Weaverville Plaza
165 Weaver BlvdVery nice grocery store across the street from Ingles in Weaverville.
Drinks & Nightlife
Everyone knows and loves to see great music at The Orange Peel downtown (for good reason!), but we also love to catch acts at the Grey Eagle, which attracts a lot of folk and bluegrass talent.
212 residents recomanen
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveEveryone knows and loves to see great music at The Orange Peel downtown (for good reason!), but we also love to catch acts at the Grey Eagle, which attracts a lot of folk and bluegrass talent.
There's so much good beer in Asheville, you can't go wrong. But we love Sierra Nevada's East Coast brewery and distribution center because it's like the Disney World of beer. Reserve a spot on a brewery tour and get a free tasting at the end. Or show up anytime and eat at the fabulous tap house restaurant. The pimento beer cheese is amazing.
726 residents recomanen
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayThere's so much good beer in Asheville, you can't go wrong. But we love Sierra Nevada's East Coast brewery and distribution center because it's like the Disney World of beer. Reserve a spot on a brewery tour and get a free tasting at the end. Or show up anytime and eat at the fabulous tap house restaurant. The pimento beer cheese is amazing.
Downtown Asheville's claim to fame on the Indie (and sometimes not so Indie) music scene.
408 residents recomanen
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveDowntown Asheville's claim to fame on the Indie (and sometimes not so Indie) music scene.
Located in the South Slope Brewery District of Asheville, the Funkatorium is the East Coast’s first sour and funky beer dedicated taproom. Featuring over a dozen varieties of these burgeoning styles on draught, visitors can expect a full immersion into the old world way of experiencing and appreciating beer against the backdrop of Wicked Weed’s entire sour and funky barrel-aging program. Open seven days a week, the Funkatorium offers rustic small bites and artisanal sandwiches and flatbreads designed to challenge and complement the unique draught and bottle selection.
169 residents recomanen
The Funkatorium
147 Coxe AveLocated in the South Slope Brewery District of Asheville, the Funkatorium is the East Coast’s first sour and funky beer dedicated taproom. Featuring over a dozen varieties of these burgeoning styles on draught, visitors can expect a full immersion into the old world way of experiencing and appreciating beer against the backdrop of Wicked Weed’s entire sour and funky barrel-aging program. Open seven days a week, the Funkatorium offers rustic small bites and artisanal sandwiches and flatbreads designed to challenge and complement the unique draught and bottle selection.
Known as the Green "Man-sion", this trendy brewery is in the heart of the South Slope with views and games and a fun vibe.
182 residents recomanen
Green Man Brewery
27 Buxton AveKnown as the Green "Man-sion", this trendy brewery is in the heart of the South Slope with views and games and a fun vibe.
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveTHE hot brewery in Asheville right now.
Great brewery just across the bridge from the River Arts District.
450 residents recomanen
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StGreat brewery just across the bridge from the River Arts District.
Entertainment & Activities
Featuring species native to the area, the WNC Nature Center is a zoo near and dear to our hearts. Catch a glimpse of red and gray wolves, otters, cougars, birds of prey, and (our favorite) the black bears.
295 residents recomanen
Centre de la natura WNC
75 Gashes Creek RdFeaturing species native to the area, the WNC Nature Center is a zoo near and dear to our hearts. Catch a glimpse of red and gray wolves, otters, cougars, birds of prey, and (our favorite) the black bears.
Explore a 200-acre former NASA facility — historic scientific instruments, active research site, science and technology education. The PARI site was initially developed by NASA in 1962 as the east coast facility to track satellites and monitor manned space flights. Enjoy hiking trails, campus tours, scenic mountain views, hands-on space and earth science exhibit galleries, a nature center and more.
Guests may visit the PARI campus for dedicated tours on Saturdays from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm, and Sundays from 9:30 am – 6:00 pm. Brunch will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am – 2 pm.
12 residents recomanen
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
1 Pari DrExplore a 200-acre former NASA facility — historic scientific instruments, active research site, science and technology education. The PARI site was initially developed by NASA in 1962 as the east coast facility to track satellites and monitor manned space flights. Enjoy hiking trails, campus tours, scenic mountain views, hands-on space and earth science exhibit galleries, a nature center and more.
Guests may visit the PARI campus for dedicated tours on Saturdays from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm, and Sundays from 9:30 am – 6:00 pm. Brunch will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am – 2 pm.
Sightseeing
The granddaddy of all area attractions, this chateau in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains is so breathtaking that our family visits multiple times a year. There's a reason it's a must-see. Leave enough time to do a wine tasting at the winery and wander around the gardens.
1485 residents recomanen
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe granddaddy of all area attractions, this chateau in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains is so breathtaking that our family visits multiple times a year. There's a reason it's a must-see. Leave enough time to do a wine tasting at the winery and wander around the gardens.
Parks & Nature
Hike to the top (or take the elevator) of this amazing rock formation and take in the long-range views of Lake Lure and beyond.
307 residents recomanen
Chimney Rock
Hike to the top (or take the elevator) of this amazing rock formation and take in the long-range views of Lake Lure and beyond.
Experience "America's Favorite Drive" on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Many hiking trails and vistas can be accessed off of the Parkway or nearby.
226 residents recomanen
Blue ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob RdExperience "America's Favorite Drive" on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Many hiking trails and vistas can be accessed off of the Parkway or nearby.
Go here because it's the tallest point east of the Mississippi - 'nuf said.
414 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Mount Mitchell
2388 NC-128Go here because it's the tallest point east of the Mississippi - 'nuf said.
Shopping
This is a darling little gift shop on Wall Street. Robin, the proprietress is an Asheville native and great at helping you pick out a gift for a special lady or girl. She also has a selection of wine and snacks as well. Open 7 days a week.
Dolce Vita
34 Wall StThis is a darling little gift shop on Wall Street. Robin, the proprietress is an Asheville native and great at helping you pick out a gift for a special lady or girl. She also has a selection of wine and snacks as well. Open 7 days a week.
Built by E.W. Grove, the visionary creator of the Grove Park Inn, the Grove Arcade opened in 1929 and thrived as one of the country’s leading public markets until World War II, when the federal government assumed control of the building. The historically renovated Grove Arcade reopened to the public in 2002 as a downtown destination featuring boutique shopping, services, and diverse dining options in a beloved architectural wonder. Today at the Grove Arcade you will experience many different tastes, treats and treasures.
203 residents recomanen
Grove Arcade
1 Page AveBuilt by E.W. Grove, the visionary creator of the Grove Park Inn, the Grove Arcade opened in 1929 and thrived as one of the country’s leading public markets until World War II, when the federal government assumed control of the building. The historically renovated Grove Arcade reopened to the public in 2002 as a downtown destination featuring boutique shopping, services, and diverse dining options in a beloved architectural wonder. Today at the Grove Arcade you will experience many different tastes, treats and treasures.
Lots of shops as well as restaurants in this picturesque village originally created by George Vanderbilt for his Biltmore staff.
225 residents recomanen
Biltmore Village
Lots of shops as well as restaurants in this picturesque village originally created by George Vanderbilt for his Biltmore staff.