Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
Nightbell
32 S Lexington Ave
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveStrada Italiano
27 Broadway StAll Souls Pizza
175 Clingman AveThe Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayEating Asheville
18 N Lexington AveRoman's Deli & Catering
75 Haywood StThe Rhu
10 S Lexington Ave
Smoky Park Supper Club
350 Riverside DrLittle Bee Thai
45 S French Broad AveMela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveBouchon
62 N Lexington AveCity Bakery
88 Charlotte StOver Easy Cafe
32 Broadway StPosana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveLimones Restaurant
15 Eagle StBuxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks AveRhubarb
7 N Pack SquareMamacita's Taqueria
77-A Biltmore AveThe Admiral
400 Haywood RdDrinks & Nightlife
Isis Music Hall
743 Haywood RdThe Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveThe Imperial Life
48 College StTressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues
28 Broadway StJack of the Wood
95 Patton AveIrish Pub. Often has live music
Roof top bar a few blocks away at the Hyatt Hotel. Outdoor deck and gorgeous indoor space, huge windows so beautiful views any time of day or year.
109 locals recommend
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood StRoof top bar a few blocks away at the Hyatt Hotel. Outdoor deck and gorgeous indoor space, huge windows so beautiful views any time of day or year.
If you love award-winning, locally-brewed with love, craft beer, you've come to the right place. After all, we've been keeping Asheville hoppy since 1998
243 locals recommend
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveIf you love award-winning, locally-brewed with love, craft beer, you've come to the right place. After all, we've been keeping Asheville hoppy since 1998
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StEntertainment & Activities
Visitors Center has tons of information about the area and discounted tickets to Biltmore Estate
13 locals recommend
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
36 Montford AveVisitors Center has tons of information about the area and discounted tickets to Biltmore Estate
Outdoor recreation center , across from Carrier Park, along the French Broad River. Climbing wall, boat rentals and stand up paddle boards
43 locals recommend
Asheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy RdOutdoor recreation center , across from Carrier Park, along the French Broad River. Climbing wall, boat rentals and stand up paddle boards
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdFrench Broad Outfitters
704 Riverside DrAsheville's Alternative Cinema THE GRAIL IS AN INDEPENDENT, LOCALLY OWNED THEATER, SCREENING ART AND INDEPENDENT FILMS, LOCALLY PRODUCED CONTENT, CLASSICS, AND A REGULAR ROTATION OF CINEMATIC SURPRISES.
56 locals recommend
Grail Moviehouse
17 Foundy StAsheville's Alternative Cinema THE GRAIL IS AN INDEPENDENT, LOCALLY OWNED THEATER, SCREENING ART AND INDEPENDENT FILMS, LOCALLY PRODUCED CONTENT, CLASSICS, AND A REGULAR ROTATION OF CINEMATIC SURPRISES.
Easy going cinema showing 1st-run, art & independent films in an art deco/modern setting
113 locals recommend
Fine Arts Theater
36 Biltmore AveEasy going cinema showing 1st-run, art & independent films in an art deco/modern setting
Sightseeing
One of America's largest homes. Beautiful grounds, amazing enormous house and plenty to explore for an entire day
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StOne of America's largest homes. Beautiful grounds, amazing enormous house and plenty to explore for an entire day
Parks & Nature
Pack Square
80 Court PlazaDowntown park- with outdoor amphitheater
A short drive (20 miles) from downtown Asheville takes you up, up, up on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens. As you approach the area, you will first see a sign for the Craggy Picnic Area to the left, a short drive up the mountain to many picnic tables and gorgeous hike across the bald. If you continue straight on the Parkway a few more miles, you will reach the Visitor Center for panoramic mile-high views east and west. Enjoy the crisp air, summer rhododendron, and super scenic trails. Since this location is more than 3,500 feet higher in elevation than Asheville, temperatures 10-20 degrees cooler than the city. If you are greeted by low clouds and fog, wait a bit.
224 locals recommend
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
364 Blue Ridge PkwyA short drive (20 miles) from downtown Asheville takes you up, up, up on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens. As you approach the area, you will first see a sign for the Craggy Picnic Area to the left, a short drive up the mountain to many picnic tables and gorgeous hike across the bald. If you continue straight on the Parkway a few more miles, you will reach the Visitor Center for panoramic mile-high views east and west. Enjoy the crisp air, summer rhododendron, and super scenic trails. Since this location is more than 3,500 feet higher in elevation than Asheville, temperatures 10-20 degrees cooler than the city. If you are greeted by low clouds and fog, wait a bit.
Great paved and dirt trails along river, plus a playground
110 locals recommend
French Broad River Park
508 Riverview DrGreat paved and dirt trails along river, plus a playground
Arts & Culture
Blue Spiral 1
38 Biltmore AveMomentum Gallery
52 Broadway StCenter for Craft
67 Broadway StThe Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyRiver Arts District
3 River Arts PlArtists' studios, open most days
The famous Asheville native and author of "Look Homeward Angel" childhood home. Much of Asheville seems to emulate the words of Thomas Wolfe
110 locals recommend
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N Market StThe famous Asheville native and author of "Look Homeward Angel" childhood home. Much of Asheville seems to emulate the words of Thomas Wolfe
Watch live glassblowing or make your own original glass art! The North Carolina Glass Center is a non-profit, public access glass studio providing daily educational offerings & demonstrations. We are proud to represent the work of our artists and instructors in the NCGC glass gallery
36 locals recommend
North Carolina Glass Center
140 c Roberts StWatch live glassblowing or make your own original glass art! The North Carolina Glass Center is a non-profit, public access glass studio providing daily educational offerings & demonstrations. We are proud to represent the work of our artists and instructors in the NCGC glass gallery
Shopping
Diamond Brand Outdoors Downtown
53 Biltmore AveMinx Boutique
64 N Lexington AveUrban Outfitters
15 Haywood StHorse + Hero
14 Patton AveEmbellish Asheville
59 Broadway StJewelry , bags, boutique gifts
L.O.F.T. of Asheville
53 Broadway StFun gift shop
Honeypot
86 N Lexington AveVintage Clothing store
Hip Replacements
72 N Lexington AveTops for Shoes
27 N Lexington AveAmazing shoe store
The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River RdMalaprop's Bookstore / Cafe
55 Haywood St