Christa’s Guidebook to Asheville
Restaurants and Breweries
Very popular place to dine outside, where one can sit in a beer garden setting next to the river (French Broad). - Inside dining works too during rain. Address is 388 Riverside Dr, Asheville. There is also a walking path along the river and River Arts District. You can park at the Taco Place and walk from there.
11 min drive from our house. Inexpensive.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60742-d2170816-Reviews-White_Duck_Taco_Shop-Asheville_North_Carolina.html
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White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrVery popular place to dine outside, where one can sit in a beer garden setting next to the river (French Broad). - Inside dining works too during rain. Address is 388 Riverside Dr, Asheville. There is also a walking path along the river and River Arts District. You can park at the Taco Place and walk from there.
11 min drive from our house. Inexpensive.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60742-d2170816-Reviews-White_Duck_Taco_Shop-Asheville_North_Carolina.html
Great atmosphere, good beer, good food, unique decoration and
classic rock music. 12 minutes from our place.
https://mellowmushroom.com/location/nc-asheville-50-broadway-st-28801/
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Mellow Mushroom
50 Broadway StGreat atmosphere, good beer, good food, unique decoration and
classic rock music. 12 minutes from our place.
https://mellowmushroom.com/location/nc-asheville-50-broadway-st-28801/
Excellent food and beer. You can sit inside or outside in the beer garden that is very close to a beautiful river. 28 min from us.
https://www.froglevelbrewing.com/
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Frog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce StExcellent food and beer. You can sit inside or outside in the beer garden that is very close to a beautiful river. 28 min from us.
https://www.froglevelbrewing.com/
13 min from us.
Great vegan and vegetarian options. Delicious food and beer. Very eclectic/artistic place. Includes outdoor seating options.
There is also a movie theater inside. The place will draw larger crowds during movie show times, and you can eat your pizza inside the theater as well. Very fun!
https://www.ashevillebrewing.com/menu/
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Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon Ave13 min from us.
Great vegan and vegetarian options. Delicious food and beer. Very eclectic/artistic place. Includes outdoor seating options.
There is also a movie theater inside. The place will draw larger crowds during movie show times, and you can eat your pizza inside the theater as well. Very fun!
https://www.ashevillebrewing.com/menu/
If you love a great tea experience, we recommend Dobra Tea West. Only 6 min from us. They have a great selection of green/black teas as well as herbal infusions. Food is served as well. Seating options are on safus on the ground or on regular chairs and tables. Outdoor seating is also available.
https://www.dobrateanc.com/tea-menu
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Dobra Tea West
707 Haywood RdIf you love a great tea experience, we recommend Dobra Tea West. Only 6 min from us. They have a great selection of green/black teas as well as herbal infusions. Food is served as well. Seating options are on safus on the ground or on regular chairs and tables. Outdoor seating is also available.
https://www.dobrateanc.com/tea-menu
Malaprop's Bookstore / Cafe
55 Haywood St10 min from us.
This is a popular West Asheville bar with a lot of character. Only 5 min from us. They brew beer on premises and serve a variety of pub food. There is a place in the back where you can go outside, our you can grab a table by one of the tables by an open window. Of course there are plenty of tables inside and space at the bar. It is not fancy, but does capture the Haywood Road vibe.
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All Sevens Brewing
777 Haywood RdThis is a popular West Asheville bar with a lot of character. Only 5 min from us. They brew beer on premises and serve a variety of pub food. There is a place in the back where you can go outside, our you can grab a table by one of the tables by an open window. Of course there are plenty of tables inside and space at the bar. It is not fancy, but does capture the Haywood Road vibe.
New Belgium Brewing Company is right next to the French Broad River. Walking trails along the river are accessible by going over a pedestrian bridge and down to the river. Wonderful outdoor seating, very well maintained. And of course, the beer is awesome! It's 8 min from us during low traffic time.
You can also bring your own food and drink their beer. They don't have a restaurant, but they have food trucks with a nice selection.
Here is their website link: https://www.newbelgium.com/visit/asheville
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New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StNew Belgium Brewing Company is right next to the French Broad River. Walking trails along the river are accessible by going over a pedestrian bridge and down to the river. Wonderful outdoor seating, very well maintained. And of course, the beer is awesome! It's 8 min from us during low traffic time.
You can also bring your own food and drink their beer. They don't have a restaurant, but they have food trucks with a nice selection.
Here is their website link: https://www.newbelgium.com/visit/asheville
Excellent vegan restaurant. Beautiful seating outdoors. Lot's of delicious food choices including desert.
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Rosetta's Kitchen
68 N Lexington AveExcellent vegan restaurant. Beautiful seating outdoors. Lot's of delicious food choices including desert.
Walking/hiking/picnic.
15 min drive from us. A lovely park with different walking trails and biking opportunities as well as frisbee golf. It also has restrooms and a picnic area.
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Richmond Hill Park
300 Richmond Hill Dr15 min drive from us. A lovely park with different walking trails and biking opportunities as well as frisbee golf. It also has restrooms and a picnic area.
15 min drive from us. Endless walking trails. Nice creek. Wonderful landscaping. Opportunity to learn names of plants as they are labeled. Bonsai garden. Azalea garden. Gift shop, coffee shop, snack bar. Entrance fee, $16 per personal vehicle.
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The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way15 min drive from us. Endless walking trails. Nice creek. Wonderful landscaping. Opportunity to learn names of plants as they are labeled. Bonsai garden. Azalea garden. Gift shop, coffee shop, snack bar. Entrance fee, $16 per personal vehicle.
Very short distance from us. Only 6 min drive. Smaller park with path along a creek/river.
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Hominy Creek River Park
220 Hominy Creek RdVery short distance from us. Only 6 min drive. Smaller park with path along a creek/river.
Pretty lake with path around it. Restrooms, picnic area and playground for children. 28 min from us.
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Lake Tomahawk Park
401 Laurel Cir DrPretty lake with path around it. Restrooms, picnic area and playground for children. 28 min from us.
Charles-D-Owen Park. 24 min from us. Walking path around two beautiful lakes, but also forest paths. Playground, picnic area, restrooms.
Owen park
875 Warren Wilson RdCharles-D-Owen Park. 24 min from us. Walking path around two beautiful lakes, but also forest paths. Playground, picnic area, restrooms.
7 min from us. It's next to the French Broad river. Frisbee golf. Soccer fields. Playground. Some walking path.
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Buncombe County Sports Park
58 Apac Dr7 min from us. It's next to the French Broad river. Frisbee golf. Soccer fields. Playground. Some walking path.
15 min from us. Pretty lake next to a bird sanctuary. Walking path all around, plus walking path in the bird sanctuary.
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Beaver Lake
15 min from us. Pretty lake next to a bird sanctuary. Walking path all around, plus walking path in the bird sanctuary.
30 min drive from us, but it's a very beautiful drive with amazing views. Parking can be tricky in peak season, especially on weekends, but there are different parking possibilities as there are several access points for the trails.
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Bull Gap Trailhead - Rattlesnake Lodge Trail
667 Ox Creek Rd30 min drive from us, but it's a very beautiful drive with amazing views. Parking can be tricky in peak season, especially on weekends, but there are different parking possibilities as there are several access points for the trails.
16 min from us. The Visitor Center has tourist information including how to stay safe from bears/weather/etc. You can buy little souvenirs or find out if there is any road closure due to snow on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is also a trail head right there.
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Blue ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob Rd16 min from us. The Visitor Center has tourist information including how to stay safe from bears/weather/etc. You can buy little souvenirs or find out if there is any road closure due to snow on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is also a trail head right there.
20 min from us. Beautiful park for sitting close to the river and eating a picnic. There is a walking path that brings you to some large beautiful and accessible rocks in the river. It's lovely to sit there and listen to the sound of the water. (No public restrooms).
PS: Woodfin Riverside Park is 5 min south from this park, and the Woodfin park has restrooms and a shelter in case of rain.
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Ledges Whitewater River Park
1080 Old Marshall Hwy20 min from us. Beautiful park for sitting close to the river and eating a picnic. There is a walking path that brings you to some large beautiful and accessible rocks in the river. It's lovely to sit there and listen to the sound of the water. (No public restrooms).
PS: Woodfin Riverside Park is 5 min south from this park, and the Woodfin park has restrooms and a shelter in case of rain.
15 min from us. Has picnic tables, shelter and restrooms. There is a walking path along the river that will bring you to a coffee shop. They have excellent coffee there. Also, Leges White Water River park is 5 min north from Woodfin Riverside Park.
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Woodfin Riverside Park
1598 Riverside Dr15 min from us. Has picnic tables, shelter and restrooms. There is a walking path along the river that will bring you to a coffee shop. They have excellent coffee there. Also, Leges White Water River park is 5 min north from Woodfin Riverside Park.
This is one hour away, but the whole drive there on the Blue Ridge Parkway is already an amazing experience. Absolutely breathtaking views!! Entrance to the Mount Mitchell State Park is free. You can hike up to Mount Mitchell, a 2 mile hike that might take 90 minutes or you can drive up pretty close and then just take a shorter walk to the peak. Check the website if restrooms and gift shops, etc are open. https://www.ncparks.gov/mount-mitchell-state-park/home
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Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128This is one hour away, but the whole drive there on the Blue Ridge Parkway is already an amazing experience. Absolutely breathtaking views!! Entrance to the Mount Mitchell State Park is free. You can hike up to Mount Mitchell, a 2 mile hike that might take 90 minutes or you can drive up pretty close and then just take a shorter walk to the peak. Check the website if restrooms and gift shops, etc are open. https://www.ncparks.gov/mount-mitchell-state-park/home
52 min south from us. Spectacular nature for hiking.
Here is more info: https://www.dupontstaterecreationalforest.com/Pages/PlanYourVisit.aspx
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DuPont State Recreational Forest Visitor Center
89 Buck Forest Rd52 min south from us. Spectacular nature for hiking.
Here is more info: https://www.dupontstaterecreationalforest.com/Pages/PlanYourVisit.aspx
15 min from us. Lots of trails for walking/hiking. Restroom at entrance area. Free entrance.
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Bent Creek trailhead
2-1298 49115 min from us. Lots of trails for walking/hiking. Restroom at entrance area. Free entrance.
You can walk to a restaurant and gift shop and enjoy lovely views. (Note: winter closure, opens spring to fall (exact dates vary depending on weather)
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Mt. Pisgah Trailhead, Asheville, NC
You can walk to a restaurant and gift shop and enjoy lovely views. (Note: winter closure, opens spring to fall (exact dates vary depending on weather)
Arts and crafts.
Kress Emporium
19 Patton AveLocal fine art and handmade crafts. 12 min from us.
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack Square10 min from us.
Water activities
https://www.frenchbroadoutfitters.com/
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French Broad Outfitters - Hominy Creek
230 Hominy Creek Rdhttps://www.frenchbroadoutfitters.com/
https://www.canva.com/design/DAExVNZxxK4/d27JEY_pUXieKymscS0xBg/view
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French Broad Adventures - Canyoneering
284 Lyman Sthttps://www.canva.com/design/DAExVNZxxK4/d27JEY_pUXieKymscS0xBg/view
One hour away from us.
https://headwatersoutfitters.com/
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Headwaters Outfitters
25 Parkway RdOne hour away from us.
https://headwatersoutfitters.com/
Sliding Rock
50 min from us.
https://adventurepisgah.com/sliding-rock/
Café
Lots of food choices. This is a special breakfast place, but serves food all day long. Could be lines in during breakfast hours.
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdLots of food choices. This is a special breakfast place, but serves food all day long. Could be lines in during breakfast hours.