Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
Hands down our favorite restaurant - especially since it fits any dietary restrictions. An eclectic, international menu with the freshest ingredients. They also have a gluten-free bakery, incredible breakfast, and really fun cocktails.
78 locals recommend
BimBeriBon
697 Haywood RdHands down our favorite restaurant - especially since it fits any dietary restrictions. An eclectic, international menu with the freshest ingredients. They also have a gluten-free bakery, incredible breakfast, and really fun cocktails.
There's no other restaurant like this Jamaican Fusion restaurant with fun menu items like "Cool Runnings". There's something for everyone here, including kids.
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveThere's no other restaurant like this Jamaican Fusion restaurant with fun menu items like "Cool Runnings". There's something for everyone here, including kids.
Small plates in this cozy spot feel like you're in another part of the world. An incredible dining experience.
92 locals recommend
Jargon
715 Haywood RdSmall plates in this cozy spot feel like you're in another part of the world. An incredible dining experience.
The biggest and most eclectic farmer's market in the area. Live music every week and an incredible assortment of vendors. Come for fresh food, people watching, and to get a real feel of Asheville flavor.
33 locals recommend
North Asheville Tailgate Market
275 University HeightsThe biggest and most eclectic farmer's market in the area. Live music every week and an incredible assortment of vendors. Come for fresh food, people watching, and to get a real feel of Asheville flavor.
Parks & Nature
Enjoy several miles of trails for biking, walking, or running. There's a velodrome for biking, a huge wooden playground, and basketball courts.
159 locals recommend
Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdEnjoy several miles of trails for biking, walking, or running. There's a velodrome for biking, a huge wooden playground, and basketball courts.
The closest hiking path from the house is 1 mile away at Hominy Creek trail. It's short and sweet and easy for little ones to walk here.
Hominy Creek Road
Hominy Creek RoadThe closest hiking path from the house is 1 mile away at Hominy Creek trail. It's short and sweet and easy for little ones to walk here.
Our favorite hiking trail - it's not for the faint of heart at around 6 miles but the views are stunning. About a 45 minute drive from the house.
320 locals recommend
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Our favorite hiking trail - it's not for the faint of heart at around 6 miles but the views are stunning. About a 45 minute drive from the house.
Arts & Culture
Check out miles of local artists at their open studios in the River Arts District. Check out glass-makers, ceramicists, and painters of all different styles and take home a memorable piece.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlCheck out miles of local artists at their open studios in the River Arts District. Check out glass-makers, ceramicists, and painters of all different styles and take home a memorable piece.
Shopping
Second hand shop with the coolest owners Toni and Stewart. This is higher-end shopping at budget prices. I can't shop anywhere else!
12 locals recommend
Reciprocity resale boutique
732 Haywood RdSecond hand shop with the coolest owners Toni and Stewart. This is higher-end shopping at budget prices. I can't shop anywhere else!
Entertainment & Activities
In the heart of downtown, this is the spot where most local festivals happen. In the summer, there's Splashville for the kids to cool off.
95 locals recommend
Pack Square
80 Court PlazaIn the heart of downtown, this is the spot where most local festivals happen. In the summer, there's Splashville for the kids to cool off.
Essentials
Organic grocery store with lots of local items. There's also a deli in the back if you need a quick lunch in a pinch.
96 locals recommend
West Village Market
771 Haywood RdOrganic grocery store with lots of local items. There's also a deli in the back if you need a quick lunch in a pinch.
5 minute walk to this happening tailgate (farmer's) market. Local produce, flowers, homegoods, and more! There's activities for kids and live music many weeks.
14 locals recommend
West Asheville Tailgate Market
718 Haywood Rd5 minute walk to this happening tailgate (farmer's) market. Local produce, flowers, homegoods, and more! There's activities for kids and live music many weeks.