Asheville & Surrounding Areas Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a wonderful, local farm to visit. They specialize in fresh, local meats, apples, and seasonal favorites. Be sure to visit!
74 locals recommend
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow RdThis is a wonderful, local farm to visit. They specialize in fresh, local meats, apples, and seasonal favorites. Be sure to visit!
The River Arts District (RAD) has so many cool artist studios that you can visit. Also, home to the famous 12 Bones BBQ and Wedge Brewery.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlThe River Arts District (RAD) has so many cool artist studios that you can visit. Also, home to the famous 12 Bones BBQ and Wedge Brewery.
The Historic Biltmore Estate is one of the most incredible homes in North America built for George Vanderbilt in the late 1800's.
28 locals recommend
Biltmore Estate Drive
Biltmore Estate DriveThe Historic Biltmore Estate is one of the most incredible homes in North America built for George Vanderbilt in the late 1800's.
Cruise on up the parkway where you can pull over for beautiful lookouts or take a hike!
36 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayCruise on up the parkway where you can pull over for beautiful lookouts or take a hike!
Beautiful place to have dinner or just walk around in one of the best neighborhoods in Asheville. There are a few different places to have dinner here and around the Christmas holiday has the greatest display of gingerbread houses that people from all over hand make. Grab some cocoa and view the houses. Also, has one of the best brunches in Asheville. The spa is a great way to relax and there is an amazing golf course.
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveBeautiful place to have dinner or just walk around in one of the best neighborhoods in Asheville. There are a few different places to have dinner here and around the Christmas holiday has the greatest display of gingerbread houses that people from all over hand make. Grab some cocoa and view the houses. Also, has one of the best brunches in Asheville. The spa is a great way to relax and there is an amazing golf course.
Such a beautiful place to visit on the Parkway. See it from the viewing area or hike to the top!
68 locals recommend
Looking Glass Rock
Such a beautiful place to visit on the Parkway. See it from the viewing area or hike to the top!
Great place to visit for the day. Good restaurants and places to walk around.
268 locals recommend
Black Mountain
Great place to visit for the day. Good restaurants and places to walk around.
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N Market StGreat place to visit and watch local artists blow glass. They teach walk-in classes and have a beautiful gallery you can checkout.
36 locals recommend
North Carolina Glass Center
140 c Roberts StGreat place to visit and watch local artists blow glass. They teach walk-in classes and have a beautiful gallery you can checkout.
Great way to see the city and visit breweries! Very fun whether you’re in a group or alone!
51 locals recommend
Amazing Pubcycle
37 Biltmore AveGreat way to see the city and visit breweries! Very fun whether you’re in a group or alone!
Great place to take a walk whether it’s for exercise or to unwind. They also have a park for kids!
85 locals recommend
Lake Tomahawk Park
401 Laurel Cir DrGreat place to take a walk whether it’s for exercise or to unwind. They also have a park for kids!
Offering different exhibits, find out what will be showing during your visit!
158 locals recommend
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareOffering different exhibits, find out what will be showing during your visit!
Has been a theater in Asheville for a long time, catch a movie downtown after dinner!
113 locals recommend
Fine Arts Theater
36 Biltmore AveHas been a theater in Asheville for a long time, catch a movie downtown after dinner!
Rent a boat or head to the public beach! Great family friendly spot to spend the day!
327 locals recommend
Lake Lure
Rent a boat or head to the public beach! Great family friendly spot to spend the day!
Right down the road from the house, grab some seasonal offerings and visit the farm!
17 locals recommend
Flying Cloud Farm
1860 Charlotte HwyRight down the road from the house, grab some seasonal offerings and visit the farm!
Blue Spiral 1
38 Biltmore AveEclectic art gallery, always a nice place to walk around.
Soda fountain and art gallery. Tons of local artists have their works on display for purchase and viewing.
103 locals recommend
Woolworth Walk
25 Haywood StSoda fountain and art gallery. Tons of local artists have their works on display for purchase and viewing.
Stroll through the historic grove arcade and visit shops and grab a bite to eat!
203 locals recommend
Grove Arcade
1 Page AveStroll through the historic grove arcade and visit shops and grab a bite to eat!
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Pisgah Inn
408 Blue Ridge PkwyCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River RdAsheville Pinball Museum
1 Battle SquareFood scene
One of the best, most interesting restaurants Asheville has to offer. Their menu is very accommodating for dietary restrictions too. Also, in the Montford Historic neighborhood, so you can stroll and view Victorian homes before or after you eat dinner.
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveOne of the best, most interesting restaurants Asheville has to offer. Their menu is very accommodating for dietary restrictions too. Also, in the Montford Historic neighborhood, so you can stroll and view Victorian homes before or after you eat dinner.
Owned by Katie Button, James Beard Finalist one of the best tapas places to visit!
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveOwned by Katie Button, James Beard Finalist one of the best tapas places to visit!
Blue Dream Curry House
81 Patton AveCurry fusion!
Make the lunch buffet to try all their amazing food! Chai or beer special!
191 locals recommend
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveMake the lunch buffet to try all their amazing food! Chai or beer special!
Pack's Tavern
20 S Spruce StIn a historic building offering full American Eats!
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
19 Broadway StBest Sushi
Mellow Mushroom
50 Broadway StWhen does mellow mushroom disappoint?
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StTry the corn pudding!
Little Bee Thai
45 S French Broad AveThere charges daily, offering super fresh ingredients
The Local Joint
1185B Charlotte HwyGreat place in Fairview.
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveSweet Italian spot
Zambra
85 W Walnut StAmazing atmosphere and tapas!
Barley's Taproom
42 Biltmore AvePizza and a ton on tap with an upstairs pool hall!
Mamacita's Taqueria
77-A Biltmore AveBest burritos in downtown!
Taco Temple
132 Charlotte StBone and Broth
94 Charlotte StFoothills Butcher Bar: Black Mountain
111 Black Mountain AveGreat food! Local meats!
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StModern Mexican, so yummy!
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
82 Patton AveReally good dim sum near Pritchard park!
Jerusalem Garden Café
78 Patton AveMiddle eastern food with an amazing brunch!
Great Thai food! The owner worked under a Michelin chef in a Thai palace!
34 locals recommend
Thai Pearl Restaurant
747 Haywood RdGreat Thai food! The owner worked under a Michelin chef in a Thai palace!
Wonderful food in a container style restaurant on the river.
95 locals recommend
Smoky Park Supper Club
350 Riverside DrWonderful food in a container style restaurant on the river.
The Lobster Trap
35 Patton AveThe freshest seafood in town!
Asheville Sandwich Company
794 Haywood RdFamous for their French fry sandwich!
Tastee Diner
575 Haywood RdA local spot with classic, old school diner food!
Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks AveEastern Carolina style bbq featured in southern living msg!
Located in Biltmore village has some of the best burgers in town!
38 locals recommend
Village Wayside Bar & Grille
30 Lodge StLocated in Biltmore village has some of the best burgers in town!
Listed on good morning America as one of the best restaurants in the country! Amazing breakfast with farm, fresh ingredients.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdListed on good morning America as one of the best restaurants in the country! Amazing breakfast with farm, fresh ingredients.
Tennessee style, hot fried chicken! If you like fried chicken you must check it out!
137 locals recommend
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
1455 Patton AvenueTennessee style, hot fried chicken! If you like fried chicken you must check it out!
Farm fresh, burgers, hand cut fries, hand spin milkshakes in the heart of downtown!
151 locals recommend
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveFarm fresh, burgers, hand cut fries, hand spin milkshakes in the heart of downtown!
Modesto
1 Page AveUpscale Italian restaurant in the grove arcade.
Carmel's Kitchen & Bar
1 Page AveAmerican fusion food located in the historic Grove Arcade.
Indian street food with the best chicken pakoras! Recently made the New York Times 2021 top 50 list!
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveIndian street food with the best chicken pakoras! Recently made the New York Times 2021 top 50 list!
Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StSome of the best vegetarian food!
Plant
165 Merrimon Ave100% vegan, plant based! Top rated.
Rosetta's Kitchen
68 N Lexington AveVegetarian/vegan food with kombucha cocktails!
Bouchon
62 N Lexington AveYummy, French cuisine! All you can eat mussels mon-wed!
Mountain Madre
13 W Walnut StMexican food with a spacious outdoor patio and tequila tastings!
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24 Wall StAndaaz
Huli Sue's BBQ and Grill
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StUkiah Japanese Smokehouse
Trail Head Restaurant & Bar
207 W State StBlack Mountain Bistro
203 E State StThe Pure & Proper
The Railyard Black Mountain
The Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room & Bistro
438 Main StLarkin's On the Lake Restaurant
1020 Memorial HwyHaywood Common
507 Haywood RdTaco Boy West Asheville
City/town information
Downtown Asheville offers a little bit for everyone, there are so many restaurants and shops to visit!
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Downtown Asheville offers a little bit for everyone, there are so many restaurants and shops to visit!
Neighborhoods
Stroll through the Montford historic district and see some beautiful old Victorians!
Montford Area Historic District
Funky, friendly full of restaurants, bars and thrift shops! Park on Haywood rd and walk down the sidewalk.
214 locals recommend
West Asheville
Funky, friendly full of restaurants, bars and thrift shops! Park on Haywood rd and walk down the sidewalk.
Brewery
One of Asheville's first breweries, if you like IPAs you must try the iron rail.
285 locals recommend
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayOne of Asheville's first breweries, if you like IPAs you must try the iron rail.
Bhramari Brewing Company
101 S Lexington AveFun and has amazing food!
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveExcellent food and even better beer!
The Funkatorium
147 Coxe AveLove sours? This is the place for you!
Turgua Brewing
3131 Cane Creek RoadNot for from the house!
Whistle Hop Brewing Company
1288 Charlotte HwyCute train themed brewery.
Urban Orchard Cider Co. South Slope
24 Buxton AvenueCidery!
Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrBrewery on the river!
Great brewery in black mountain that also acts as an outdoor venue!
153 locals recommend
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70Great brewery in black mountain that also acts as an outdoor venue!
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyTake a brewery tour!
Ginger's Revenge
829 Riverside DrCidery!
New Origin Brewing Company
Green Man Brewery
27 Buxton AveCursus Keme
155 Thompson StBarn Door Ciderworks
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayVenues
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveSmall venue with big head liners!
Great outdoor venue in downtown Asheville. Offering drinks, shows, outdoor movie night and other fun events! Checkout their schedule.
51 locals recommend
Rabbit Rabbit
75 Coxe AveGreat outdoor venue in downtown Asheville. Offering drinks, shows, outdoor movie night and other fun events! Checkout their schedule.
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveA small, intimate venue.
The Magnetic Theatre
1 Depot StSee an original production in the heart of downtown!
Great outdoor venue on the river! Check their schedule for your visit if you’re looking to see some live music!
175 locals recommend
Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrGreat outdoor venue on the river! Check their schedule for your visit if you’re looking to see some live music!
Historic isis theater transformed into a music hall with amazing eats and a two story venue!
231 locals recommend
Isis Music Hall
743 Haywood RdHistoric isis theater transformed into a music hall with amazing eats and a two story venue!
Coffee
Double D's Coffee & Desserts
41 Biltmore AveCool, coffee shop
Cute coffee shop with fresh baked loaves of bread, pastries and sandwiches.
112 locals recommend
City Bakery
88 Charlotte StCute coffee shop with fresh baked loaves of bread, pastries and sandwiches.
Vortex Doughnuts
32 Banks AveGreat coffee and even better donuts!
Daymoon Coffeebar
381 Old Charlotte HwyHigh Five Coffee
190 Broadway StRise Above Bakehouse
1207 Charlotte HwyThe Times at S&W
56 Patton Ave