Vicki’s guidebook
City/town information - Day Trips
Quaint mountain town with shops and dining only 17 minutes away . Easily walkable.
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Black Mountain
Quaint mountain town with shops and dining only 17 minutes away . Easily walkable.
Antiquing and great tubing at Deep Creek. Great Smoky Mountains railroad departs from here....A wonderful way to experience a ride through the Nantahala Gorge with a selection on dining..
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Bryson City
Antiquing and great tubing at Deep Creek. Great Smoky Mountains railroad departs from here....A wonderful way to experience a ride through the Nantahala Gorge with a selection on dining..
Chimney Rock is a beautiful park to visit. It is a short drive over the mountain on Hwy. 74. This would be a day trip to combine with a visit to Lake Lure where parts of "Dirty Dancing" was filmed...... most specifically the "walking bridge scene". There are several shops and restaurants located at the foot of Chimney Rock to fill your appetite.
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Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock is a beautiful park to visit. It is a short drive over the mountain on Hwy. 74. This would be a day trip to combine with a visit to Lake Lure where parts of "Dirty Dancing" was filmed...... most specifically the "walking bridge scene". There are several shops and restaurants located at the foot of Chimney Rock to fill your appetite.
Pigeon Forge
Home of Dollywood Theme park
Gatlinburg
Arts and Crafts
Brevard
Neighborhoods
Exploring the River Arts District (RAD) near downtown Asheville and Biltmore is so much fun. Meet friendly world-class artists who love to show you the process of making their amazing creations. After getting the story behind the art, you can take home the perfect souvenir and expand or begin your art collection - with something in all price ranges! Discover 200 artists in 22 buildings, creating high-quality fine art of every variety.
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River Arts District
3 River Arts PlExploring the River Arts District (RAD) near downtown Asheville and Biltmore is so much fun. Meet friendly world-class artists who love to show you the process of making their amazing creations. After getting the story behind the art, you can take home the perfect souvenir and expand or begin your art collection - with something in all price ranges! Discover 200 artists in 22 buildings, creating high-quality fine art of every variety.
Nine of the city's breweries are located here as well as dining, art galleries, shops and live music.
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South Slope Brewing District
Nine of the city's breweries are located here as well as dining, art galleries, shops and live music.
Biltmore Village, located across from the entrance to Biltmore Estate in Asheville, is home to more than 40 shops and 10 cafes and restaurants. Most businesses are housed in historic cottages and buildings. Tree-lined streets, brick sidewalks and period architecture (including the Cathedral of All Souls) make the area a delight to stroll and explore.
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Biltmore Village
Biltmore Village, located across from the entrance to Biltmore Estate in Asheville, is home to more than 40 shops and 10 cafes and restaurants. Most businesses are housed in historic cottages and buildings. Tree-lined streets, brick sidewalks and period architecture (including the Cathedral of All Souls) make the area a delight to stroll and explore.
Downtown Asheville is a great place to be! Our lively city center has gorgeous architecture, fantastic stores, a huge variety of 100 restaurants, interesting museums, fun street performers and many free festivals. The diverse mix of culture, music and art has led to our city center being dubbed by many as the "Paris of the South." For chocolate
lovers, don't miss a visit to the French Broad Chocolate Lounge.Oh, and how could I forget the Drum Circle !!! Play, listen and dance at the Drum Circle every Friday night in Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville (except for winter months). All are welcome to one of the most diverse audiences you'll ever expereience.
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Downtown
Downtown Asheville is a great place to be! Our lively city center has gorgeous architecture, fantastic stores, a huge variety of 100 restaurants, interesting museums, fun street performers and many free festivals. The diverse mix of culture, music and art has led to our city center being dubbed by many as the "Paris of the South." For chocolate
lovers, don't miss a visit to the French Broad Chocolate Lounge.Oh, and how could I forget the Drum Circle !!! Play, listen and dance at the Drum Circle every Friday night in Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville (except for winter months). All are welcome to one of the most diverse audiences you'll ever expereience.
Eclectic neighborhood featuring restaurants and breweries and small shops.
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West Asheville
Eclectic neighborhood featuring restaurants and breweries and small shops.
Sightseeing
Plan an all day visit to experience the grandeur of the largest home in American. There are 250 rooms, 8000 acres, gardens, a winery, and wonderful restaurants. Aside from touring the house, my favorite thing to do is walk along the river on paved trails ending at Antler Hill where you can dine outside at Cedric's. There are other restaurants on site that are also very good. I would suggest exploring the website and getting there early as it does get crowded.
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Biltmore Estate
1 Approach RoadPlan an all day visit to experience the grandeur of the largest home in American. There are 250 rooms, 8000 acres, gardens, a winery, and wonderful restaurants. Aside from touring the house, my favorite thing to do is walk along the river on paved trails ending at Antler Hill where you can dine outside at Cedric's. There are other restaurants on site that are also very good. I would suggest exploring the website and getting there early as it does get crowded.
Asheville Arboretum
Botanical Gardens
151 WT Weaver BoulevardThis is a wonderful place to spend time "mulling around", taking in the grand lobby with a drink in hand. It is a historic inn, visited by a number of presidents and celebrities. The original part of the inn is built of massive stones and as I imagine was a feat in 1913. The Sunset Terrace provides a wonderful meal and great views of the Asheville sunset over Mount Pisgah. If a meal in not in your plan, there are plenty of places to relax outside and take in the views. They are especially impressive in the fall when the leaves have turned. The resort is also know for its world class spa and beautiful golf course.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveThis is a wonderful place to spend time "mulling around", taking in the grand lobby with a drink in hand. It is a historic inn, visited by a number of presidents and celebrities. The original part of the inn is built of massive stones and as I imagine was a feat in 1913. The Sunset Terrace provides a wonderful meal and great views of the Asheville sunset over Mount Pisgah. If a meal in not in your plan, there are plenty of places to relax outside and take in the views. They are especially impressive in the fall when the leaves have turned. The resort is also know for its world class spa and beautiful golf course.
It is a parish church, located within the Diocese of Charlotte. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the only basilica in western North Carolina. Its dome has a span of 58 by 82 feet (18 by 25 m) and is reputed to be the largest, freestanding, elliptical dome in North America. Rafael Guastavino was the architect and was also commissioned by George Vanderbuilt to construct arches for the Biltmore House. Other examples of his work may be found in Boston and New York, specifically in Grand Central Station.
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Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
97 Haywood StIt is a parish church, located within the Diocese of Charlotte. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the only basilica in western North Carolina. Its dome has a span of 58 by 82 feet (18 by 25 m) and is reputed to be the largest, freestanding, elliptical dome in North America. Rafael Guastavino was the architect and was also commissioned by George Vanderbuilt to construct arches for the Biltmore House. Other examples of his work may be found in Boston and New York, specifically in Grand Central Station.
The house was purchased by Wolfe's mother when he was 6 years old and later converted to a boarding house. This led to the inspiration for his novel "Look Homeward, Angel".
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Thomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N Market StThe house was purchased by Wolfe's mother when he was 6 years old and later converted to a boarding house. This led to the inspiration for his novel "Look Homeward, Angel".
Huge selection of antiques and one of a kind items.
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The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River RdHuge selection of antiques and one of a kind items.
The Blue Ridge Parkway stretches miles through Asheville with multiple easy accesses. The Blue Ridge Parkway (part of the U.S. National Park Service) runs north and south from Asheville with plenty of spots for roadside picnics, and breathtaking views. It's one of the most scenic routes in America. Headed about 30 miles South on the parkway is Mount Pisgah. There is a Inn at the peak with a nice restaurant. Guests enjoy the restaurant with windows that surround the main dining room and overlook a panoramic view. Seating for the dining room is on a strictly “first come, first seated basis.” It is also open only during the warm season. From the Inn, a 2 mile hike is a fun thing to do taking in all the scenery along the edge of the mountain and discovering where George Vanderbuilt's hunting lodge was located.
To the North 19 miles is Mount Mitchell at 6,089 ft. and the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. 360 degree views and 8 miles of hiking trails within the park.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayThe Blue Ridge Parkway stretches miles through Asheville with multiple easy accesses. The Blue Ridge Parkway (part of the U.S. National Park Service) runs north and south from Asheville with plenty of spots for roadside picnics, and breathtaking views. It's one of the most scenic routes in America. Headed about 30 miles South on the parkway is Mount Pisgah. There is a Inn at the peak with a nice restaurant. Guests enjoy the restaurant with windows that surround the main dining room and overlook a panoramic view. Seating for the dining room is on a strictly “first come, first seated basis.” It is also open only during the warm season. From the Inn, a 2 mile hike is a fun thing to do taking in all the scenery along the edge of the mountain and discovering where George Vanderbuilt's hunting lodge was located.
To the North 19 miles is Mount Mitchell at 6,089 ft. and the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. 360 degree views and 8 miles of hiking trails within the park.
DuPont State Recreational Forest is an outdoors-lover's dream with many waterfalls and 86 miles of trails on protected 10,000 acres. Located between Brevard and Hendersonville, it's an easy 40-mile drive from Asheville. Most visitors flock to the three-mile roundtrip hike to three waterfalls (Hooker, Triple and High Falls), but there's so much more to explore! Take a variety of waterfall and lake hikes, or trek to the top of Cedar Rock or Stone Mountain for mountain views. It's also one of North Carolina's best mountain biking and horseback riding areas
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Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadDuPont State Recreational Forest is an outdoors-lover's dream with many waterfalls and 86 miles of trails on protected 10,000 acres. Located between Brevard and Hendersonville, it's an easy 40-mile drive from Asheville. Most visitors flock to the three-mile roundtrip hike to three waterfalls (Hooker, Triple and High Falls), but there's so much more to explore! Take a variety of waterfall and lake hikes, or trek to the top of Cedar Rock or Stone Mountain for mountain views. It's also one of North Carolina's best mountain biking and horseback riding areas
The Folk Art Center is an eclectic exhibit of all sorts of arts and crafts made locally, not just from Asheville but from across the
Appalachian region. It is the Southern Highland Craft Guild headquarters.
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The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyThe Folk Art Center is an eclectic exhibit of all sorts of arts and crafts made locally, not just from Asheville but from across the
Appalachian region. It is the Southern Highland Craft Guild headquarters.
There are more than 60 different animal species at the nature center including black bears, cougars, and more.
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WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdThere are more than 60 different animal species at the nature center including black bears, cougars, and more.
The Grove Arcade was one of the first indoor shopping malls in all of the country. Today there are eclectic stores, galleries, restaurants, and bars for visitors to enjoy.
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Grove Arcade
1 Page AveThe Grove Arcade was one of the first indoor shopping malls in all of the country. Today there are eclectic stores, galleries, restaurants, and bars for visitors to enjoy.
A group of drummers gather every Friday night without fail except during the winter to perform an impressive set of impromptu jams that fill the park with joyful music. It is said that the Drum Circle congregates to keep Asheville, North Carolina "weird".
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Pritchard Park
67 Patton AveA group of drummers gather every Friday night without fail except during the winter to perform an impressive set of impromptu jams that fill the park with joyful music. It is said that the Drum Circle congregates to keep Asheville, North Carolina "weird".
If you're a vintage game freak, this museum is for you. It is home to over 20 classic arcade video games, 30 vintage pinball tables and for only one fee you may play many of them!
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Asheville Music Hall
31 Patton AveIf you're a vintage game freak, this museum is for you. It is home to over 20 classic arcade video games, 30 vintage pinball tables and for only one fee you may play many of them!
Food scene
Focuses on Carolina-style smoked wood-cooked whole hog barbecue and includes chicken, pork, ribs, and catfish.
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Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks AveFocuses on Carolina-style smoked wood-cooked whole hog barbecue and includes chicken, pork, ribs, and catfish.
Specializes in slow-cooked smoked meats cooked on cherry and oak wood. All its dishes are homemade with fresh ingredients.
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12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StSpecializes in slow-cooked smoked meats cooked on cherry and oak wood. All its dishes are homemade with fresh ingredients.
Said to be the best place to get Indian food in Asheville.
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Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveSaid to be the best place to get Indian food in Asheville.
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveProviding traditional spanish fare.
Chestnut
48 Biltmore Ave
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayTupelo Honey
12 College StSunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdCornerstone
102 Tunnel RdBlue Dream Curry House
81 Patton AvePiazza
4 Olde Eastwood Village BlvdPapa's & Beer
17 Tunnel Rd
Daphne at Twisted Laurel
130 College StThe Market Place
20 Wall StThe Blackbird Restaurant
47 Biltmore Ave
Pack's Tavern
20 S Spruce StMayfel's
22 College StCarmel's Kitchen & Bar
1 Page AveWhite Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrThe Lobster Trap
35 Patton AveRed Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
82 Patton AveFarm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveVinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveJuicy Lucy's Burger Bar and Grill
620 Hendersonville RdFrench Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareBreweries
Full menu food and snacks. Drink selections include cocktails, red and white wine, ciders, and beer, beer, beer.
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Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveFull menu food and snacks. Drink selections include cocktails, red and white wine, ciders, and beer, beer, beer.
Located outside of downtown offering year round small batch flavors and a little of everything.....White, Wheat, Pilsner, IPA, Red Ale, and Stout
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Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyLocated outside of downtown offering year round small batch flavors and a little of everything.....White, Wheat, Pilsner, IPA, Red Ale, and Stout
One of Asheville's original breweries. Serving lagers, IPAs, Ambers, Porters and Sours.
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Green Man Brewery
27 Buxton AveOne of Asheville's original breweries. Serving lagers, IPAs, Ambers, Porters and Sours.
IPAs, Pilsners, Stouts, Lagers, Golden Ales, Cream Ales, and Sours
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Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayIPAs, Pilsners, Stouts, Lagers, Golden Ales, Cream Ales, and Sours
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueMost known for its Lagers and Sour beers.
Multiple locations, serves pizza and bar foods. Dark brews with chocolate and coconut are favorites. Local beer on tap.
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Asheville Brewing Company
77 Coxe AveMultiple locations, serves pizza and bar foods. Dark brews with chocolate and coconut are favorites. Local beer on tap.
Twin Leaf Brewery
144 Coxe AveIPA heavier....also Pilsner or Stout with others as well.
Serving white ales, stouts, IPAs, Porters, Browns, Ambers, Sours, Saisons, and Cream Ales. Food Truck offerings.
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Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueServing white ales, stouts, IPAs, Porters, Browns, Ambers, Sours, Saisons, and Cream Ales. Food Truck offerings.
Serves burgers, pizza, peanuts, nachos and the wildest beer ever.
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Bhramari Brewing Company
101 S Lexington AveServes burgers, pizza, peanuts, nachos and the wildest beer ever.
Quiet, sits along the French Broad River, covered and uncovered seating. Brewing Seasonals and sours, also serves wine and ciders. About 10-15 minutes from downtown.
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Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrQuiet, sits along the French Broad River, covered and uncovered seating. Brewing Seasonals and sours, also serves wine and ciders. About 10-15 minutes from downtown.
Only East Coast site. Great outdoor space and restaurant.
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayOnly East Coast site. Great outdoor space and restaurant.
Located on the French Broad River with outdoor seating. Drink up and watch the folks tubing below. Food truck on site.
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New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StLocated on the French Broad River with outdoor seating. Drink up and watch the folks tubing below. Food truck on site.
Outdoor Adventures
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Rafting and zip line
Zen Tubing
1648 Brevard RdAsheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy RdAdventure Center of Asheville
85 Expo DrYou will enjoy a fantastic ride in the sky, floating in the air in a hot air balloon above the beautiful mountains near the Pisgah National Forest.
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Asheville Hot Air Balloons
20 Sand Hill RdYou will enjoy a fantastic ride in the sky, floating in the air in a hot air balloon above the beautiful mountains near the Pisgah National Forest.
Tours
Amazing Pubcycle
37 Biltmore AveA pedal beer tasting tour