La Vida Candler
Food Scene
Friendly, comfortable, yummy food, convenient. Open early until 4pm
22 locals recommend
Rejavanation Cafe
909 Smokey Park HwyFriendly, comfortable, yummy food, convenient. Open early until 4pm
Doc Brown's BBQ
1320 Smokey Park HwyDelicious BBQ, sides, and desserts. Local favorite.
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdYum. Homemade donuts and coffee
Homemade Ice Cream! Yummy flavors and also gluten free and dairy free options!
34 locals recommend
The Hop Ice Creamery
167 Haywood RdHomemade Ice Cream! Yummy flavors and also gluten free and dairy free options!
It’s absolutely delicious for brunch; however lines and wait time can be very long. I suggest having brunch for dinner and you won’t have to wait so long!
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdIt’s absolutely delicious for brunch; however lines and wait time can be very long. I suggest having brunch for dinner and you won’t have to wait so long!
Taco Billy
201 Haywood RdDelicious flavors at a great price in a kitschy setting.
Pisgah Inn Observation Deck
Great food, exceptional views, and a great gift shop.
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareYum.
The best bakery in my opinion. There is also a branch in Weaverville. They have delicious savory dishes and a full dazzling display of baked goods and fine desserts.
65 locals recommend
The Well-Bred Bakery & Café in Biltmore Village
6 Boston WayThe best bakery in my opinion. There is also a branch in Weaverville. They have delicious savory dishes and a full dazzling display of baked goods and fine desserts.
Mmm delicious and interesting brews with lots of espresso for a drink sensation that is out of this world!
9 locals recommend
Earthling Coffee + Espresso
1476 Smokey Park HwyMmm delicious and interesting brews with lots of espresso for a drink sensation that is out of this world!
Galactic Pizza
339 Sardis RdYour local source for hand tossed pizza and craft beers.
Lovely mom and pop coffee shop with excellent coffee and food options.
14 locals recommend
Papertown Coffee
119 Main StLovely mom and pop coffee shop with excellent coffee and food options.
Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen
1854 Brevard RdGreat food, sweet atmosphere!
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveDelicious spot for lunch and dinner. Take out available.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveDown home, chill scene, easy parking, great music.
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveGreat place to see bigger acts that come to town.
Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrGreat spot for outdoor shows!
Arts & Culture
Amazing- great history on the Asheville area and the original Vanderbilt Estate.
240 locals recommend
Biltmore House
78 Starnes AveAmazing- great history on the Asheville area and the original Vanderbilt Estate.
See the historic home of and learn about local author, Thomas Wolfe.
110 locals recommend
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N Market StSee the historic home of and learn about local author, Thomas Wolfe.
Unique opportunity to watch compelling Cherokee tales delivered by our local Cherokee nation.
51 locals recommend
Unto These Hills, Outdoor Drama
688 Drama RdUnique opportunity to watch compelling Cherokee tales delivered by our local Cherokee nation.
Very interesting museum highlighting the lives of the native Cherokee people living here in pre-colonial times to present.
86 locals recommend
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali BlvdVery interesting museum highlighting the lives of the native Cherokee people living here in pre-colonial times to present.
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareOur local arts museum, newly renovated. Check it out!
A fun market with music in a sweet town and a place where I occasionally vend.
8 locals recommend
Jackson County Farmers Market
110 Railroad AveA fun market with music in a sweet town and a place where I occasionally vend.
Popular area with food, art and breweries along the French broad river.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlPopular area with food, art and breweries along the French broad river.
Parks & Nature
Great site for learning about the history of forestry in the USA. Interpretive Trails and hiking in the area.
68 locals recommend
Cradle of Forestry in America Heritage Site
11250 Pisgah HwyGreat site for learning about the history of forestry in the USA. Interpretive Trails and hiking in the area.
Great natural wonder for staying cool and having a thrill of a ride! Expect lines...
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
Great natural wonder for staying cool and having a thrill of a ride! Expect lines...
A small zoo for learning about and experiencing local wildlife.
295 locals recommend
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdA small zoo for learning about and experiencing local wildlife.
Convenient and accessible area with lots of hiking and biking trails, and a man-made lake.
119 locals recommend
Bent Creek
Convenient and accessible area with lots of hiking and biking trails, and a man-made lake.
There is tubing in this region and the Davidson River is a lovely spot- with ice cream available at iconic "Dolly's" across the street...
27 locals recommend
Davidson River Outfitters
49 Pisgah HwyThere is tubing in this region and the Davidson River is a lovely spot- with ice cream available at iconic "Dolly's" across the street...
This is an area that is close by and has hiking trails and lovely plant exhibits.
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayThis is an area that is close by and has hiking trails and lovely plant exhibits.
trails, a dog park, velodrome, playgrounds and local tubing available
110 locals recommend
French Broad River Park
508 Riverview Drtrails, a dog park, velodrome, playgrounds and local tubing available
lovely lake with boating and walking trails- boating rentals available
12 locals recommend
Lake Junaluska Conference And Retreat Center
91 N Lakeshore Drlovely lake with boating and walking trails- boating rentals available
Buncombe County Sports Park
58 Apac DrDisc golf course!
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayBeautiful views and lovely drive!
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayLovely exhibits and trails!
Beautiful unspoiled lake with boat rentals available- book ahead!
Lake Logan Conference Center and Camp Henry
25 Wormy Chestnut LnBeautiful unspoiled lake with boat rentals available- book ahead!
Sightseeing
Big and beautiful waterfall near many other Pisgah attractions. Climb Looking Glass rock for spectacular views! (Rigorous)
320 locals recommend
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Big and beautiful waterfall near many other Pisgah attractions. Climb Looking Glass rock for spectacular views! (Rigorous)
This is a beautiful old hotel overlooking the city. Stop by for drinks on the veranda or book an appointment at their world class spa and gain access to salt pools, saunas, outdoor hot tub. They also have a gourmet buffet on the weekends. $$$ Gorgeous!
37 locals recommend
Grove Park Inn at Sammons Building station
This is a beautiful old hotel overlooking the city. Stop by for drinks on the veranda or book an appointment at their world class spa and gain access to salt pools, saunas, outdoor hot tub. They also have a gourmet buffet on the weekends. $$$ Gorgeous!
Shopping
Discount Shoes
1263 Brevard RdSooo many shoes... so little time!
Outdoor shopping mall with some great shops at great prices.
50 locals recommend
Asheville Outlets at Brevard Rd station
Outdoor shopping mall with some great shops at great prices.
Dollar General
210 TF Kirkpatrick WayThe closest market if you need something ‘quick.’
Essentials
Ingles Markets
1572 Sand Hill RdClosest grocery store. Has a Starbucks and pharmacy.
30 minute drive. Good to go on your way home from enjoying an experience in town!
248 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon Ave30 minute drive. Good to go on your way home from enjoying an experience in town!
This is a Whole Foods grocery store right next to Trader Joe’s.
340 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveThis is a Whole Foods grocery store right next to Trader Joe’s.
Food Lion
35 Westridge Market PlOur upgraded OG grocery store of Candler- great sale items!
Earth Fare
66 Westgate PkwyGreat natural foods grocery store with lots of yummy take out items!