Guidebook for Asheville
Sightseeing
Biltmore
1 Lodge StA "must see" when touring Asheville
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdLearn about local wildlife
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadThe Hunger Games movie was filmed there.
Hot Springs
Soak it up in the hot springs
Very beautiful downtown scene. Lots of local shops and restaurants.
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Asheville
Very beautiful downtown scene. Lots of local shops and restaurants.
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayScenic drive
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver Boulevardnature preserve
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main Street404 ft waterfall, hiking trails
65 acres of cultivated gardens, hiking/biking trails
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The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way65 acres of cultivated gardens, hiking/biking trails
Sliding Rock
60 ft. natural waterslide
Lake Lure
Dirty Dancing was filmed there
Sandy Bottom Trail Rides
1459 Caney Fork RdEveryone loves horseback riding, right?
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StBeer, yyyum
Hello! bring a cooler and tube down the French broad. They take you up the river and you float down, it doesn't get any easier than this.
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Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrHello! bring a cooler and tube down the French broad. They take you up the river and you float down, it doesn't get any easier than this.
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte Hwymmmmm, beer
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard Avenuemmmmm, beer
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada Waymmmm, beer
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70mmmm, beer
A must see. Make dinner reservations around sunset, very beautiful.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveA must see. Make dinner reservations around sunset, very beautiful.
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N Market StHistoric site
Smith-McDowell House Museum
283 Victoria RdHistoric site
Asheville Hot Air Balloons
20 Sand Hill RdHot air balloons!
Balloons Over Asheville
1 Page AveBalloon rides
Besucherzentrum Craggy Gardens
364 Blue Ridge Pkwyhiking trails
Biltmore Village
Shopping and dining.
Craggy Pinnacle Wanderung
3641 Blue Ridge PkwyHiking
Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdIt’s a park.
LAST PENNY FARM ALPACAS
39 Pegg RdAlpaca farm right up the road.
Lovers Leap Ridge
Hiking
Essentials
Ingles Markets
140 Weaver BlvdConvenient grocery store
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveIt's Trader Joes!
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveIt's Whole Foods!
Walmart Supercenter
135 Town Center LoopForgot something? Go there.
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveOrganic grocery store
The Fresh Market
944 Merrimon AveLots of organic groceries
Weaverville ABC Liquor Store
7 Northridge Commons PkwyCruise there for your booze.
Woodfin ABC Store
142 Weaverville RdCruise there for your booze.
CVS
505 Smokey Park HwyPharmacy
The Regeneration Station
26 Glendale Aveantiques/knickknacks/coolstuff
Publix Super Market at Weaverville Plaza
165 Weaver BlvdGrocery store
Food Scene
Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon AveGreat food and atmosphere
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe
232 Reems Creek RdGood coffee and desserts
The Lobster Trap
35 Patton AveGreat food downtown
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy Sttasty ribs
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrVery yummy, also busy!
Asheville Coffee Roasters
85 Weaverville RdStop in for a cup of Joe and fresh roasted beans.
Starbucks
62 Charlotte StInside Ingles grocery store, yes you have to get out of your car.
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore Avemmmm, beer....and food
Steak 'n Shake
11 John Stroud Roadburgers, fries and of course shakes
Waffle House
172 Weaver Blvdcheap quick breakfast
McDonald's
168 Weaver Blvdfast food 24hr drive through
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
164 Ollie Weaver Rdfast food...fried chicken
Arby's
87 Weaver Blvdfast food
Burger King
575 Russ Avefast food
Golden Wok
95 Weaver BlvdChinese buffet...pretty good most of the time;-)
Chapala Mexican Restaurant
113 Weaver BlvdMexican food
Subway
68 Tunnel Rdsub-sandwiches
La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
61 Weaver Blvddecent Mexican food
IHOP
61 Weaver BlvdIt's IHOP! What more can I say?
Main Street Grill
5 S Main Stburgers and beer
Crêperie and Café
113 N Main Stcoffee and crepes
Tommy's Family Restaurant
good home cooking..nothing fancy
Granny's Kitchen
470 Weaverville Rdgreasy spoon
Twisted Laurel
10A S Main Stliquid libations close to the house
Blue Mountain Pizza
55 N Main Styummy pizza....and they deliver
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
60 Weaver Blvdfried chicken tenders and wings...fast food
Zambra
85 W Walnut StOne of our favorite restaurants.
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut StCozy wine and beer bar.
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueLocal brews
Great food and drinks. * Ask to see the old underground tunnel.
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Pack's Tavern
20 S Spruce StGreat food and drinks. * Ask to see the old underground tunnel.
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveBest burgers in town! Yum!
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdGreat food and Bloody Mary’s
Tupelo Honey
12 College StGreat food
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington AveA whole tea experience.
Eluvium Brewing Company
11 Florida AveBrewery in Weaverville
Everything Else
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdZip Lines
Asheville Regional Airport station
61 Terminal DrEasy to get there
French Broad Adventures
12 Good Adventures Lnwhite water or calm water rafting
opened in 1927, one of the oldest golf courses in Western NC
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Asheville Municipal Golf Course
226 Fairway Dropened in 1927, one of the oldest golf courses in Western NC
WNC Farmers Market
570 Brevard Rdfresh produce and goods
Southwest Airlines flies in and out of this airport, it's about 1hr. 15 min. away
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Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
2000 GSP DrSouthwest Airlines flies in and out of this airport, it's about 1hr. 15 min. away
rock-climbing for beginners and advanced climbers, equipment provided
Appalachian Mountain Institute, LLC
rock-climbing for beginners and advanced climbers, equipment provided
calm-water float trips -canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes (minimum weight requirement is 30 lbs.)
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Asheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy Rdcalm-water float trips -canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes (minimum weight requirement is 30 lbs.)
Asheville Detours
85 W Walnut Stbaseball -The Asheville Tourist
Weaverville
Quaint little town
Marshall
Picturesque little town on the French Broad River
Mars Hill University
100 Athletic StMars Hill University
Still Point Wellness
946 Central AveBeen there, love it! Who doesn't like a massage?
KFC
91 Weaver Blvdfast food
Wells Fargo Bank
173 Weaver Blvd$$$
United States Postal Service
270 N Main StIf you can fit it all, then mail it home;-)
Entertainment & Activities
Has a nice playground for the kids and a jogging trail around the lake
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Lake Louise Park
Lake Louise DriveHas a nice playground for the kids and a jogging trail around the lake
Family friendly pizza and home-made beers, also catch a second-run flick with your family while eating your meal in the theater, they also have a game room.
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Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveFamily friendly pizza and home-made beers, also catch a second-run flick with your family while eating your meal in the theater, they also have a game room.
Huck Finn Adventures
158 Bridge Stguided whitewater rafting (min. age 8) and float trips (min. age 4)
Yes, there really is a pinball museum and you can even play on the machines!
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Asheville Music Hall
31 Patton AveYes, there really is a pinball museum and you can even play on the machines!
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
640 Merrimon AveThey even have vegetarian ice cream!!
Sky Tubing
284 Lyman StNavitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdAsheville Treetops Adventure Park
85 Expo DrLocal dive bar with a huge outdoor space by the river. Bring your own food and use their grills.
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Bywater
796 Riverside DrLocal dive bar with a huge outdoor space by the river. Bring your own food and use their grills.
Rent a hot tub and soak up the natural springs and mountain air
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Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StRent a hot tub and soak up the natural springs and mountain air
Reems Creek Golf Club
36 Pink Fox Cove RdGolfing
Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrLive music venue on the river and awesome outdoor space.
Shopping
Asheville Mall
3 S Tunnel RdLots of shopping in the area
Curtis Wright Outfitters & Fly Fishing Guides
24 N Main Stfly fishing guide and store
Screen Door Asheville
115 Fairview RdAntiques/knickknacks/cool stuff
Asheville Outlets
800 Brevard RdOutlet Mall, shopping, shopping and more shopping.
AAA - Asheville
178 Merrimon Avediscounts and maps
WOW! Stay far away from this place if you're a chocoholic. I fall off the wagon every time I pass by.
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The Chocolate Fetish
36 Haywood StWOW! Stay far away from this place if you're a chocoholic. I fall off the wagon every time I pass by.
If you feel the need to build something, get all of your supplies here.
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Lowe's Home Improvement
24 Northridge Commons PkwyIf you feel the need to build something, get all of your supplies here.
Big Lots
125 Weaver Blvda little this and a little that
AutoZone Auto Parts
52 Weaver Blvdparts for your vehicle
Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store
10 S Main Stwine store
Tractor Supply Co.
14 Monticello RdGo there if you get the urge to buy a horse corral or a mower.
Reems Creek Nursery
76 Monticello Rdtake home some local plants
Goodwill Retail Store
50 Weaver Blvdthrift store...buy a cheap suitcase for all that extra stuff you bought
Grove Arcade
1 Page AveHistoric building with a variety of shops and restaurants.
WNC Farmers Market
570 Brevard RdIt’s a farmers market!
Asheville Outlets
800 Brevard RdShopping
Kress Emporium
19 Patton AveLocal venders
Arts & Culture
Redbox
25 Northridge Commons PkwyIf you really want to stay inside and watch a movie.
Redbox
25 Northridge Commons PkwyIf you really want to stay inside and watch a movie. Located inside the Walmart doors