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Leicester, Marshall, Weaverville, and Asheville options we think are well worth a visit.
This market and deli is a hot spot for locals. The menu is focused on local, picnic-friendly eats. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner most days. The market carries a wealth of sundries from local farms and producers - veggies, spices, beer, milk, eggs, and an assortment of needs.
10 residents recomanen
Grateful Roots Market & Deli
3393 New Leicester HwyThis market and deli is a hot spot for locals. The menu is focused on local, picnic-friendly eats. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner most days. The market carries a wealth of sundries from local farms and producers - veggies, spices, beer, milk, eggs, and an assortment of needs.
This is the 2nd location (original is in Hot Springs, NC). Amazing selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner staples including everything from pancakes, french toast, and eggs to burger baskets, wraps, and country dinners.
Smokey Mountain Diner
2772 New Leicester HighwayThis is the 2nd location (original is in Hot Springs, NC). Amazing selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner staples including everything from pancakes, french toast, and eggs to burger baskets, wraps, and country dinners.
A bit on the expensive side, but well worth it. This little gem is the best hidden secret lunch spot! It's a short drive into Marshall, NC. Reservations are required on most days. Call ahead. You will not regret it.
47 residents recomanen
Star Diner
115 N Main StA bit on the expensive side, but well worth it. This little gem is the best hidden secret lunch spot! It's a short drive into Marshall, NC. Reservations are required on most days. Call ahead. You will not regret it.
Check before going, they have weird hours. Many consider this the best-brewed ales in the Asheville area.
27 residents recomanen
Zebulon Artisan Ales
8 Merchants AlleyCheck before going, they have weird hours. Many consider this the best-brewed ales in the Asheville area.
Eluvium Brewing Company
11 Florida Avegreat local brewery with lots of outdoor seating.
4.7 stars on 1300 reviews. Great pizza, great vibe all right on Main St. in Weaverville.
213 residents recomanen
Blue Mountain Pizza
55 N Main St4.7 stars on 1300 reviews. Great pizza, great vibe all right on Main St. in Weaverville.
Our favorite spot for brunch and coffee. They also have a great burger.
50 residents recomanen
Yellow Mug Coffee Lounge
113 N Main StOur favorite spot for brunch and coffee. They also have a great burger.
They turned the old jail into a fantastic hotel, market and bar. This was the location for a recently filmed movie. It's a special little spot. Check hours before going. Approx 20 min drive.
14 residents recomanen
Old Marshall Jail Hotel
33 Baileys Branch RdThey turned the old jail into a fantastic hotel, market and bar. This was the location for a recently filmed movie. It's a special little spot. Check hours before going. Approx 20 min drive.
Zuma Coffee
7 N Main StJust a great little spot for coffee. Approx 20 min drive.
BBQ and the arguably the best-fried chicken sandwich around. Approx 25 min drive.
144 residents recomanen
Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks AveBBQ and the arguably the best-fried chicken sandwich around. Approx 25 min drive.
Fantastic. Hot. Chicken. Enough said. Approx 20 min drive.
137 residents recomanen
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
1455 Patton AvenueFantastic. Hot. Chicken. Enough said. Approx 20 min drive.
Casual Italian dining offerings and some pretty fantastic pizza. A local favorite.
12 residents recomanen
Papa's Pizza
429 New Leicester HwyCasual Italian dining offerings and some pretty fantastic pizza. A local favorite.
Fishing & Hiking
An absolutely fantastic fishing spot. Grab food/drinks in Hot Springs on your way there/back. Approx 45 min.
Shelton Laurel Creek
An absolutely fantastic fishing spot. Grab food/drinks in Hot Springs on your way there/back. Approx 45 min.
An easy, flat trail that runs along the edge of the Big Laurel River. A beautiful hike with dozens of great fishing spots (big, wide cast area)
Big Laurel trailhead
15945 U.S. 25An easy, flat trail that runs along the edge of the Big Laurel River. A beautiful hike with dozens of great fishing spots (big, wide cast area)
Just a cool little fishing spot with a pier that pokes out over the French Broad River. It's just across from the town of Marshall.
9 residents recomanen
Blannahassett Island
Just a cool little fishing spot with a pier that pokes out over the French Broad River. It's just across from the town of Marshall.