Katie’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Asheville is a hot spot for artists of all kinds! The River Arts District is a concentrated area of town where lots of fine artists display and sell their work. Look up "Bottle Riot" and this wine bar will put you right in the heart of the RAD.
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Isithili saseRiver Arts
3 River Arts PlAsheville is a hot spot for artists of all kinds! The River Arts District is a concentrated area of town where lots of fine artists display and sell their work. Look up "Bottle Riot" and this wine bar will put you right in the heart of the RAD.
Looking for breweries? This is the place! There are 5-6 local micro breweries as well as some great dive bars with eats. Look up Catawba Brewing on Banks Avenue and explore the area for some great local beer.
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South Slope Brewing District
Looking for breweries? This is the place! There are 5-6 local micro breweries as well as some great dive bars with eats. Look up Catawba Brewing on Banks Avenue and explore the area for some great local beer.
This is a quaint part of town just outside the entrance to the Biltmore Estate where the McDonald's even boasts a grand piano! There are a ton of nice restaurants and great shopping. Be sure to visit Hillman Beer for the best brew in town!
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Biltmore Village
This is a quaint part of town just outside the entrance to the Biltmore Estate where the McDonald's even boasts a grand piano! There are a ton of nice restaurants and great shopping. Be sure to visit Hillman Beer for the best brew in town!
Sightseeing
The arboretum is right next to the entrance of The Blue Ridge Parkway and is a lovely place to enjoy the beauty of the mountains. You do pay for parking yet it's worth it for a nice quiet stroll by a creek or through the woods. Bring your bike and you can ride there as well!
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I-North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayThe arboretum is right next to the entrance of The Blue Ridge Parkway and is a lovely place to enjoy the beauty of the mountains. You do pay for parking yet it's worth it for a nice quiet stroll by a creek or through the woods. Bring your bike and you can ride there as well!
Quintessential Asheville style at the Biltmore! It's highly visited, yes, and that's for a reason. You can spend all day visiting the home, gardens and winery. There are walking trails, a petting zoo, and a children's play area as well as shops, ice cream parlors, a food court and fine dining.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StQuintessential Asheville style at the Biltmore! It's highly visited, yes, and that's for a reason. You can spend all day visiting the home, gardens and winery. There are walking trails, a petting zoo, and a children's play area as well as shops, ice cream parlors, a food court and fine dining.
The Grove Park Inn is another must-see Asheville landmark. Go at sunset and enjoy the Sunset Terrace with a drink or a nice dinner.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveThe Grove Park Inn is another must-see Asheville landmark. Go at sunset and enjoy the Sunset Terrace with a drink or a nice dinner.
A fun way to spend a few hours in downtown! For a small cover charge ($13, I believe) you can free play various pinball games and arcade games. Drinks are available for purchase.
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Asheville Music Hall
31 Patton AveA fun way to spend a few hours in downtown! For a small cover charge ($13, I believe) you can free play various pinball games and arcade games. Drinks are available for purchase.
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Free Street Parking
Downtown Asheville has free street parking after 6pm on weekdays and all weekend long. Don't feed the meters!