A Day Trip to Asheville
Sightseeing
If you are wanting a splurge, and to spend a good part of your day exploring the home and grounds on the Biltmore, we recommend the spring for the flowers or the winter holiday season for the decorations. But, really, any time of year is beautiful in Western NC and at the Biltmore.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StIf you are wanting a splurge, and to spend a good part of your day exploring the home and grounds on the Biltmore, we recommend the spring for the flowers or the winter holiday season for the decorations. But, really, any time of year is beautiful in Western NC and at the Biltmore.
Art Scene
This is one of our favorite galleries. Momentum has a wonderful roster of talented artists that offer a strong variety of sculptures, paintings, mixed media, etc. Buy a special piece here is a perfect way to enjoy memories of your trip to Western NC.
If you're in town during the First Friday of the month, enjoy the 5-8pm Artwalks and stroll from gallery to gallery to enjoy special opening exhibitions receptions, meet artists, and enjoy the art.
17 locals recommend
Momentum Gallery
52 Broadway StThis is one of our favorite galleries. Momentum has a wonderful roster of talented artists that offer a strong variety of sculptures, paintings, mixed media, etc. Buy a special piece here is a perfect way to enjoy memories of your trip to Western NC.
If you're in town during the First Friday of the month, enjoy the 5-8pm Artwalks and stroll from gallery to gallery to enjoy special opening exhibitions receptions, meet artists, and enjoy the art.
The AAM had a wonderful renovation a few years ago, and is really a great museum. A mix of contemporary, traditional, and local art offer a beautifully curated collection of work to enjoy.
158 locals recommend
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareThe AAM had a wonderful renovation a few years ago, and is really a great museum. A mix of contemporary, traditional, and local art offer a beautifully curated collection of work to enjoy.
Down by the French Broad River between downtown Asheville and West Asheville you'll find a wonderful collection of artist studios and small galleries that make up the River Arts District.
Plan your trip to enjoy Second Saturdays where you'll enjoy celebrations while touring the open studios.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlDown by the French Broad River between downtown Asheville and West Asheville you'll find a wonderful collection of artist studios and small galleries that make up the River Arts District.
Plan your trip to enjoy Second Saturdays where you'll enjoy celebrations while touring the open studios.
Food scene
If you like specialty cocktails, we highly recommend swinging by Little Jumbo Bar in the Montford neighborhood just north of downtown Asheville. Our buddy, Chall, and his crew will make you an amazing cocktail from their unique list of homespun creations or classics like their amazing Manhattan. (They also do a killer Sazerac!)
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Little Jumbo
241 Broadway StIf you like specialty cocktails, we highly recommend swinging by Little Jumbo Bar in the Montford neighborhood just north of downtown Asheville. Our buddy, Chall, and his crew will make you an amazing cocktail from their unique list of homespun creations or classics like their amazing Manhattan. (They also do a killer Sazerac!)
After a visit to the museum, stop off in Itto for a hot bowl of ramen. You can't go wrong with any of the ramens, but our favorites are the miso and the deluxe. Tapas favorites are the seaweed salad, the buns, and the eggplant.
10 locals recommend
Itto Ramen & Japanese Tapas
3 Biltmore AvenueAfter a visit to the museum, stop off in Itto for a hot bowl of ramen. You can't go wrong with any of the ramens, but our favorites are the miso and the deluxe. Tapas favorites are the seaweed salad, the buns, and the eggplant.
Our friends who live in West Asheville are big fans, and regulars, at Sunny Point. There's typically a slight wait, but it moves pretty quick and is a nice menu - especially for breakfast.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdOur friends who live in West Asheville are big fans, and regulars, at Sunny Point. There's typically a slight wait, but it moves pretty quick and is a nice menu - especially for breakfast.
Who doesn't love a warm biscuit? Especially if you put a piece of fried chicken, gravy, or ham on it? Tasty tasty!
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdWho doesn't love a warm biscuit? Especially if you put a piece of fried chicken, gravy, or ham on it? Tasty tasty!
Make your reservation for a great shared plates meal with friends. Wonderful tapas galore, and a fantastic wine menu await.
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveMake your reservation for a great shared plates meal with friends. Wonderful tapas galore, and a fantastic wine menu await.