Richard & Kimberly’s Guidebook
Food scene
A local Swannanoa restaurant that has chef prepared food, craft beer and wine.
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Native Kitchen and Social Pub
204 Whitson AveA local Swannanoa restaurant that has chef prepared food, craft beer and wine.
Great restaurants, a Mast General Store and sightseeing. 22 minutes west.
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Asheville
Great restaurants, a Mast General Store and sightseeing. 22 minutes west.
A small town with eclectic shops and great restaurants. 12 minutes east.
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Black Mountain
A small town with eclectic shops and great restaurants. 12 minutes east.
Sightseeing
The largest privately owned home in America. About 20 minutes west. Plan on a full day to see the grounds including the home, winery and gardens. Hint:On crowded days, ask for valet parking. The dropoff/pickup is literally at the front door.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe largest privately owned home in America. About 20 minutes west. Plan on a full day to see the grounds including the home, winery and gardens. Hint:On crowded days, ask for valet parking. The dropoff/pickup is literally at the front door.
Bring a picnic lunch. A beautiful ride with breathtaking overlooks. the is an entrance 12 minutes west.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayBring a picnic lunch. A beautiful ride with breathtaking overlooks. the is an entrance 12 minutes west.
A small town with eclectic shops and great restaurants. 12 minutes east.
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Black Mountain
A small town with eclectic shops and great restaurants. 12 minutes east.
Short drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway with a great hike up to 360 degree views from Craggy Pinnacle. Stop by the Folk Art Center on the way up the BRP for local crafts, parkway maps and information.
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I-Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
364 Blue Ridge PkwyShort drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway with a great hike up to 360 degree views from Craggy Pinnacle. Stop by the Folk Art Center on the way up the BRP for local crafts, parkway maps and information.
Great restaurants, a Mast General Store and sightseeing. 22 minutes west.
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Asheville
Great restaurants, a Mast General Store and sightseeing. 22 minutes west.
Breweries
New brewery near downtown Asheville on the French Broad River. About 20 minutes west.
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New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StNew brewery near downtown Asheville on the French Broad River. About 20 minutes west.
Great craft beer, indoor and outdoor live music and, typically a couple of food trucks. Fun atmosphere.
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Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyGreat craft beer, indoor and outdoor live music and, typically a couple of food trucks. Fun atmosphere.
Asheville has become "Beer City" with over 100 craft breweries. Sierra Nevada is a must see. Great beer and restaurant. About 40 minutes southwest.
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayAsheville has become "Beer City" with over 100 craft breweries. Sierra Nevada is a must see. Great beer and restaurant. About 40 minutes southwest.
Day Trips
Lake Lure/Chimney Rock State Park are about 45 minutes south. Great shopping, sightseeing and narrated boat rides to learn the history of the lake.
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Lake Lure
Lake Lure/Chimney Rock State Park are about 45 minutes south. Great shopping, sightseeing and narrated boat rides to learn the history of the lake.
Head south on the BRP for the views and wind down to this small town with great restaurants, shopping and a Mast General Store. The Sweet Onion restaurant is very good.
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Waynesville
Head south on the BRP for the views and wind down to this small town with great restaurants, shopping and a Mast General Store. The Sweet Onion restaurant is very good.
Great drive south on the BRP and have lunch or dinner. Good food with incredible views.
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Pisgah Inn Observation Deck
Great drive south on the BRP and have lunch or dinner. Good food with incredible views.
Grocery
Our local full service grocery store with a Starbucks, deli and fresh meats and seafood. 10 minute drive.
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Ingles Market
2299 US-70Our local full service grocery store with a Starbucks, deli and fresh meats and seafood. 10 minute drive.
Hiking
The home of Montreat College and the late Billy Graham. Great hiking trails for all skill levels. You can download a PDF map of the trails. 15 minutes east.
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Montreat
The home of Montreat College and the late Billy Graham. Great hiking trails for all skill levels. You can download a PDF map of the trails. 15 minutes east.
1.8 mile easy hike to a beautiful waterfall. 30 minutes east.
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Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain Dr1.8 mile easy hike to a beautiful waterfall. 30 minutes east.
Exercise
Great stroll after dinner in Black Mountain.
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Ipharki ye-Lake Tomahawk
401 Laurel Cir DrGreat stroll after dinner in Black Mountain.