Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
They have great mexican food, with delicious margaritas and a good atmosphere for inexpensive lunch!
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrThey have great mexican food, with delicious margaritas and a good atmosphere for inexpensive lunch!
They have a great bacon infused bloody mary and it's right in the heart of downtown!
305 locals recommend
Tupelo Honey
12 College StThey have a great bacon infused bloody mary and it's right in the heart of downtown!
A little on the pricy side, and very hard to get reservations, but if you do get in, they have excellent tapas!
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveA little on the pricy side, and very hard to get reservations, but if you do get in, they have excellent tapas!
Great place for a quick bite at any time of day! They also have a good beer and wine selection!
120 locals recommend
All Day Darling
102 Montford AveGreat place for a quick bite at any time of day! They also have a good beer and wine selection!
Locals love it for the fun decor, fab food, and a five minute walk, they also don't take reservations, so lines can get long but there's a bar you can hang out at as you wait. I recommend the Meshach!
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveLocals love it for the fun decor, fab food, and a five minute walk, they also don't take reservations, so lines can get long but there's a bar you can hang out at as you wait. I recommend the Meshach!
Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StA great spot for the vegan or vegetarian visitors!
A local Favorite! Not terribly healthy, but absolutely great food, try the Chicken Parmesan, it's the best!!!
91 locals recommend
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveA local Favorite! Not terribly healthy, but absolutely great food, try the Chicken Parmesan, it's the best!!!
A local go-to for a quick, but delicious breakfast or lunch! Order at the counter things like salads, burgers, meat loaf and other comfort foods!
173 locals recommend
HomeGrown
371 Merrimon AveA local go-to for a quick, but delicious breakfast or lunch! Order at the counter things like salads, burgers, meat loaf and other comfort foods!
Yummiest breakfast in town! Line is a bit lengthy on weekend mornings, but worth it, and while you're waiting, you can check out their garden, where they grow many of their fresh ingredients!
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdYummiest breakfast in town! Line is a bit lengthy on weekend mornings, but worth it, and while you're waiting, you can check out their garden, where they grow many of their fresh ingredients!
Oh-my-gosh, so delish! Great atmosphere, and never disappoints! (a little on the "fancier" side)
316 locals recommend
The Admiral
400 Haywood RdOh-my-gosh, so delish! Great atmosphere, and never disappoints! (a little on the "fancier" side)
Pricy, but good location and atmosphere. Recommended for an anniversary or Birthday dinner.
73 locals recommend
Eating Asheville
18 N Lexington AvePricy, but good location and atmosphere. Recommended for an anniversary or Birthday dinner.
Ultra Coffeebar
242 Clingman Ave ExtGood breakfast spot in the River Arts District.
Yummy food and great margaritas! A bit pricy for Mexican cuisine, and always expect a wait, they don't take reservations.
170 locals recommend
Salsa's
6 Patton AveYummy food and great margaritas! A bit pricy for Mexican cuisine, and always expect a wait, they don't take reservations.
Great food AND great mixed drinks! No reservations necessary. Conveniently situated next door to The Wedge (bar)
159 locals recommend
The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayGreat food AND great mixed drinks! No reservations necessary. Conveniently situated next door to The Wedge (bar)
This is what the South is all about- AMAZING BBQ! Casual dinning, and only open for lunch. Located in the River Arts District.
330 locals recommend
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StThis is what the South is all about- AMAZING BBQ! Casual dinning, and only open for lunch. Located in the River Arts District.
All Souls Pizza
175 Clingman AveBest pizza in town with a very innovative menu!
Great farm to table burgers and fries! Atmosphere is laid back and casual. Location is right downtown.
151 locals recommend
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveGreat farm to table burgers and fries! Atmosphere is laid back and casual. Location is right downtown.
Ben's Tune Up
195 Hilliard AveIn and out door dinning, asian fusion flavors.
Shopping
A huge co-op antique store where you can spy lots of fun treasures!
71 locals recommend
Screen Door Asheville
115 Fairview RdA huge co-op antique store where you can spy lots of fun treasures!
The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River RdA HUGE antique store with many vendors under one roof!
A fab Shoe store where you can spot lots of tasty finds! This is where I get all of my kicks, from sneakers to dressy- this is because they have a huge inventory and are locally owned!
59 locals recommend
Tops for Shoes
27 N Lexington AveA fab Shoe store where you can spot lots of tasty finds! This is where I get all of my kicks, from sneakers to dressy- this is because they have a huge inventory and are locally owned!
Minx Boutique
64 N Lexington AveCute hip little local shop!
Out door outlet mall with West Elm, Restoration Hardware, J Crew, Etc
209 locals recommend
Asheville Outlets
800 Brevard RdOut door outlet mall with West Elm, Restoration Hardware, J Crew, Etc
Drinks & Nightlife
Grab a burger and some local beer at this hip establishment! During the warm months, they open out the front, which has a fire pit. Conveniently located right next to the Orange Peel!
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveGrab a burger and some local beer at this hip establishment! During the warm months, they open out the front, which has a fire pit. Conveniently located right next to the Orange Peel!
Cute place that is locally owned, centrally located and has a great selection of local beers! Has great live music nightly!
176 locals recommend
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut StCute place that is locally owned, centrally located and has a great selection of local beers! Has great live music nightly!
Neat little hole in the wall for something out of the box, it's a 10-15 minute drive, in an industrial building, there's also an outdoor amphitheater where you can catch some live music.
153 locals recommend
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70Neat little hole in the wall for something out of the box, it's a 10-15 minute drive, in an industrial building, there's also an outdoor amphitheater where you can catch some live music.
Can I say YUMMY! Hands down the best beer in town in my opinion! Located in the river arts district right off the train tracks. Kid and pet friendly.
106 locals recommend
The Wedge
E OceanfrontCan I say YUMMY! Hands down the best beer in town in my opinion! Located in the river arts district right off the train tracks. Kid and pet friendly.
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueGREAT beer, and close to downtown!
Arts & Culture
This is an independently owned movie theater with food, wine, and local beer. Some of the theaters have couch seating.
37 locals recommend
Carolina Cinemas
1640 Hendersonville RdThis is an independently owned movie theater with food, wine, and local beer. Some of the theaters have couch seating.
Sightseeing
The beautiful Biltmore house (The Vanderbilt Estate) is one of Asheville's main sightseeing attractions, with stunning gardens, great shopping, and many different tours. The Estate, Winery, Gardens, and outdoor adventures are sure to fill the whole day.
240 locals recommend
Biltmore House
78 Starnes AveThe beautiful Biltmore house (The Vanderbilt Estate) is one of Asheville's main sightseeing attractions, with stunning gardens, great shopping, and many different tours. The Estate, Winery, Gardens, and outdoor adventures are sure to fill the whole day.
Parks & Nature
Pisgah National Forest
Great for experienced hikers!
Any level hiking! Take a dip in the water or relax by the falls.
10 locals recommend
Triple Falls Trail
Triple Falls TrailAny level hiking! Take a dip in the water or relax by the falls.
Arboretum Road
Arboretum RoadMany different trails to choose from!
Essentials
Five Minutes from house, on the corner of Chestnut and MerrimonAve.
159 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
136 Chestnut StFive Minutes from house, on the corner of Chestnut and MerrimonAve.
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveFive Minutes from house, on the corner of Chestnut and MerrimonAve.
Owned by Whole Foods. Five Minutes from house, next door to Trader Joe's.
340 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveOwned by Whole Foods. Five Minutes from house, next door to Trader Joe's.