Asheville, NC - Our Blue Ridge
Favorite Food Place
Great taco and a great scene. On the river and 1.5 miles from the house.
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrGreat taco and a great scene. On the river and 1.5 miles from the house.
Great local hang. It’s a real greasy spoon with great people and real food.
21 locals recommend
Tastee Diner
575 Haywood RdGreat local hang. It’s a real greasy spoon with great people and real food.
Zia Taqueria Asheville
521 Haywood RdGreat taco shop in the heart of Haywood Rd scene.
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveI love this place. Casual neighborhood dining - inside or out.
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton AveGreat old Asheville bar. Good food and a great music scene.
Sightseeing
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StThis is a must-visit and is near the house.
Great place to visit for a drink and appetizers at sunset. Historic with a great story.
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveGreat place to visit for a drink and appetizers at sunset. Historic with a great story.
Gateway to Pisgah. This is the premier in town mountain bike Ave hiking destination (share the trail).
Located just South of town and about 15-20 minutes from anywhere you are in Asheville.
119 locals recommend
Bent Creek
Gateway to Pisgah. This is the premier in town mountain bike Ave hiking destination (share the trail).
Located just South of town and about 15-20 minutes from anywhere you are in Asheville.
The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River RdBest in town. Huge. Something for everyone.
When Thomas Wolfe wrote “Look Homeward Angel” he referenced, in a not-so -subtle way, his upbringing in Asheville, NC. Visit “Dixieland “, Wolfe’s childhood home and now museum.
110 locals recommend
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N Market StWhen Thomas Wolfe wrote “Look Homeward Angel” he referenced, in a not-so -subtle way, his upbringing in Asheville, NC. Visit “Dixieland “, Wolfe’s childhood home and now museum.
Neighborhoods
Great walkable neighborhood with beautiful homes near downtown. Riverside cemetery is near here
Montford Avenue
Montford AvenueGreat walkable neighborhood with beautiful homes near downtown. Riverside cemetery is near here
At the entrance of Biltmore House. Fun shops and good. Touristy but for a reason. Worth a peep.
89 locals recommend
Biltmore Village
At the entrance of Biltmore House. Fun shops and good. Touristy but for a reason. Worth a peep.
Cool area just South of Pack Square featuring great small batch craft breweries.
75 locals recommend
South Slope Brewing District
Cool area just South of Pack Square featuring great small batch craft breweries.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Ride sharing through Uber /Lyft is recommended.
While Asheville has bus transit , learning the lines can be cumbersome. Additionally parking downtown can be very difficult or impossible to find. There is little free parking so be prepared to pay by meter or lot.
Ride sharing is recommended.
What to pack
Bring your hiking boots and a jacket - always.
Asheville is a very outdoor oriented town and with the greatest outdoor opportunities in the country, it’s no wonder. Hike or mountain bike the miles of trails that surround the city. Walk the brew trail in South slope. It’s your choice but we don’t stay inside in Asheville. There’s too much to do.
Nights in Asheville are pleasant but can be cooler. Bring a jacket. Jacket weather here can last 9 months.
Customs and culture
Friday night - nothing to do ? Hit “Drum-Circle” downtown.
Friday night brings the come-heres and the been-heres downtown in Summer for Drum Circle. Follow the commotion and find the fun.
Getting around
Cycling on the Road in Asheville Can be Tough
Asheville has loads of opportunities for cycling and mountain biking. The Pisgah Forrest and The Blue Ridge Parkway offer miles of 2- wheel opportunity. But Asheville is also a tourist town and many of the primary roads lack bike lanes and can be particularly treacherous. We love to commute by bike but choose your path carefully.
Don't miss
The Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway runs through both Virginia and North Carolina stretching almost to Georgia. It goes directly through Asheville. Take a drive on the parkway at Sunset for fantastic views and hiking.
Experience the majesty of The Blue Ridge as the BRP climbs to 5000+ feet. Tip - Hot days also get cooler at altitude.
Customs and culture
Bring an open mind
People from all over the world and from many backgrounds have chosen to call Asheville home. Retirees, artists, musicians and natives all make up the wonderful tapestry of Asheville living. It’s our differences that create the culture here. Enjoy it all !