Guidebook for Marshall
Parks & Nature
Barnard River Park. Head west on Barnard Road to access the French Broad River at Barnard Park, with parking and plenty of launch spots.
Barnard Road
Barnard RoadBarnard River Park. Head west on Barnard Road to access the French Broad River at Barnard Park, with parking and plenty of launch spots.
Botanical Gardens adjacent to the University. It's a lovely stroll and the species are well-marked. There is a great website that highlights certain plant species and lists what's in bloom before you get there. The walk through the gardens is easy and interesting, and a gorgeous creek runs throughout. It's a nice way to stretch your legs.
194 residents recomanen
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardBotanical Gardens adjacent to the University. It's a lovely stroll and the species are well-marked. There is a great website that highlights certain plant species and lists what's in bloom before you get there. The walk through the gardens is easy and interesting, and a gorgeous creek runs throughout. It's a nice way to stretch your legs.
These gardens are amazing and ever-changing. There are free guided hikes throughout the month and classes on local and natural topics to take. The grounds go on and on.
582 residents recomanen
Arboretum de Carolina del Nord
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayThese gardens are amazing and ever-changing. There are free guided hikes throughout the month and classes on local and natural topics to take. The grounds go on and on.
Food Scene
THE place in town to meet people, find out what's going on and hear live music
71 residents recomanen
Zuma Coffee
7 N Main StTHE place in town to meet people, find out what's going on and hear live music
We LOVE this place. Menu is super tasty and creative, owner is wonderful. Try it for brunch too.
47 residents recomanen
The Sweet Monkey Cafe & Bakery
133 S Main StWe LOVE this place. Menu is super tasty and creative, owner is wonderful. Try it for brunch too.
Pot Pie Shop
202 Stone Ridge BlvdLots of locally made pot pies, perfect to bring back to the house to cook.
It's official. I go here every time I am in the area. The sushi is fantastic and creative, but the Japanese style noodle and rice dishes are divine as well. My favorite? The ginger tea. Whole big slices of ginger, bright red goji berries and a swirl of honey. Yum!
74 residents recomanen
Soba Sushi and Noodles
76 N Main StIt's official. I go here every time I am in the area. The sushi is fantastic and creative, but the Japanese style noodle and rice dishes are divine as well. My favorite? The ginger tea. Whole big slices of ginger, bright red goji berries and a swirl of honey. Yum!
This well-known gem has a crazy good Italian-fusion menu with a variety of fresh ingredients. Very impressive and especially good for date night.
93 residents recomanen
Glass Onion
18 N Main StThis well-known gem has a crazy good Italian-fusion menu with a variety of fresh ingredients. Very impressive and especially good for date night.
Shopping
This general store is a must-stop on the way to Hot Springs. Great coffee, creative ice creams. Local products! And we love the owner! (Not to mention one of the best local hikes to the river starts/ends here!)
32 residents recomanen
Laurel River Store
This general store is a must-stop on the way to Hot Springs. Great coffee, creative ice creams. Local products! And we love the owner! (Not to mention one of the best local hikes to the river starts/ends here!)
Just the drive alone is worth it. It's a scenic ride through gorgeous hollows to arrive at an adorable general store that has tons of charms, local crafts and good food. There is a pamphlet tucked inside the house manual to look through.
23 residents recomanen
Trust General Store & Café
14535 NC-209Just the drive alone is worth it. It's a scenic ride through gorgeous hollows to arrive at an adorable general store that has tons of charms, local crafts and good food. There is a pamphlet tucked inside the house manual to look through.
Drinks & Nightlife
Really good dinner spot not too far away. Many dishes have a southern flair and there are lots of specials and local music. Menu is online.
61 residents recomanen
Iron Horse Station
24 Andrews Ave SReally good dinner spot not too far away. Many dishes have a southern flair and there are lots of specials and local music. Menu is online.
Local live music! They have a full calendar online so you can choose which night(s) to attend. They serve pretty good pub food so you can listen, eat and get a cold drink at the bar.
14 residents recomanen
Good Stuff
38 Baileys Branch RdLocal live music! They have a full calendar online so you can choose which night(s) to attend. They serve pretty good pub food so you can listen, eat and get a cold drink at the bar.
Entertainment & Activities
Aventures a French Broad
12 Good Adventures LnRafting and ziplining minutes from the house!
Very popular ski resort, easy to get to and a lot of fun. Check website to make sure they are open for the season and for conditions.
152 residents recomanen
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
578 Valley View CirVery popular ski resort, easy to get to and a lot of fun. Check website to make sure they are open for the season and for conditions.
Trail Rides through a large property across the French Broad from the Gatehouse. There are different length rides on fun horses, and many of the longer rides stop at the property's garnet mine (my favorite part) where you can find garnets sparkling everywhere --and keep what you find!
90 residents recomanen
Sandy Bottom Trail Rides
1459 Caney Fork RdTrail Rides through a large property across the French Broad from the Gatehouse. There are different length rides on fun horses, and many of the longer rides stop at the property's garnet mine (my favorite part) where you can find garnets sparkling everywhere --and keep what you find!
Essentials
Everything you may need, with a pharmacy and a gas station right next door
36 residents recomanen
Ingles Market
5580 US-25Everything you may need, with a pharmacy and a gas station right next door
Madison Natural Foods
101 N Main StLocal, organic, fresh foods. Excellent little market!
Sightseeing
What Hot Springs is named for... this is the place to go in town to relax and rewind in every season! The tubs have spring water pumped right in, pure, no chemicals. Each tub is private with a view of the grounds. It's amazingly relaxing.
182 residents recomanen
Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StWhat Hot Springs is named for... this is the place to go in town to relax and rewind in every season! The tubs have spring water pumped right in, pure, no chemicals. Each tub is private with a view of the grounds. It's amazingly relaxing.
The whole experience is incredible. It is well-worth seeing, at least once in a lifetime. The house itself is full of history, stories and secrets (definitely get the audio tour!). The the grounds are expansive acres of park-like forests, farms, vineyards, rivers, ponds and streams. Amazing!
174 residents recomanen
Biltmore Estate
1 Approach RoadThe whole experience is incredible. It is well-worth seeing, at least once in a lifetime. The house itself is full of history, stories and secrets (definitely get the audio tour!). The the grounds are expansive acres of park-like forests, farms, vineyards, rivers, ponds and streams. Amazing!
Plenty of spots to jump onto the Parkway, head north or south of Asheville. In the best or worst of weather, there are some spectacular views, stone tunnels, and several interesting historical spots and museums along the way. Doesn't cost a thing to enjoy this beautiful National Park.
757 residents recomanen
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayPlenty of spots to jump onto the Parkway, head north or south of Asheville. In the best or worst of weather, there are some spectacular views, stone tunnels, and several interesting historical spots and museums along the way. Doesn't cost a thing to enjoy this beautiful National Park.
The Gatehouse is a great jumping off point to the AT because the town of Hot Springs is just up the road! There are shuttles from the trail, or just park in town and make your way for a classic day hike up Lover's Leap.
96 residents recomanen
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
799 Washington StThe Gatehouse is a great jumping off point to the AT because the town of Hot Springs is just up the road! There are shuttles from the trail, or just park in town and make your way for a classic day hike up Lover's Leap.