A guidebook to Asheville and surrounding areas!
Food scene
Located inside a 120+yr old Victorian house. Great brunch spot.
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Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayLocated inside a 120+yr old Victorian house. Great brunch spot.
Farm-to-table dining in a laid-back and approachable setting... 'cause local food is just better! (Especially when its affordable!) With two locations, one on Merrimon and another location by Casscade Lounge off Amboy Rd.
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HomeGrown
371 Merrimon AveFarm-to-table dining in a laid-back and approachable setting... 'cause local food is just better! (Especially when its affordable!) With two locations, one on Merrimon and another location by Casscade Lounge off Amboy Rd.
Laid back vibes with zesty Caribbean inspired dishes. Tons of Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten free options!
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveLaid back vibes with zesty Caribbean inspired dishes. Tons of Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten free options!
Outdoor terrace has fantastic views of downtown and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Cuban cuisine with Asheville flair.
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Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
15 Page AveOutdoor terrace has fantastic views of downtown and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Cuban cuisine with Asheville flair.
Steaks and elevated souther classics just steps away from downtown Asheville. Great for date nights or celebratory dinner and drinks.
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Bone and Broth
94 Charlotte StSteaks and elevated souther classics just steps away from downtown Asheville. Great for date nights or celebratory dinner and drinks.
Seasonal cocktails leveraged with local fruits and herbs. The food menus wander playfully around the globe, showcasing whatever currently being harvested by nearby farms.
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Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StSeasonal cocktails leveraged with local fruits and herbs. The food menus wander playfully around the globe, showcasing whatever currently being harvested by nearby farms.
Asheville's first cidery! You can sample award-winning ciders, choosing from up to fourteen ciders and meads on tap as part of a flight, or in a glass. Hungry? Enjoy some delicious local charcuterie boards.
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Noble Cider & Mead Downtown
49 Rankin AveAsheville's first cidery! You can sample award-winning ciders, choosing from up to fourteen ciders and meads on tap as part of a flight, or in a glass. Hungry? Enjoy some delicious local charcuterie boards.
Our favorite neighborhood lounge. Come as you are. Bring your furry Friends. Play games. Have A cold one. relax. Located along the river, right by Carrier Park!
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Cascade Lounge
219 Amboy RdOur favorite neighborhood lounge. Come as you are. Bring your furry Friends. Play games. Have A cold one. relax. Located along the river, right by Carrier Park!
Boomers has an amazing array of bourbon, whisky and scotches, along with cigars. They are pet friendly with a great little patio.
Boomer’s Bourbon & Cigars
81 Coxe AvenueBoomers has an amazing array of bourbon, whisky and scotches, along with cigars. They are pet friendly with a great little patio.
Neighborhoods
Visit the working studios and galleries of hundreds of artists-painting, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood and much more. Grab some lunch or dinner and a drink after enjoying all the local galleries.
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Isithili saseRiver Arts
3 River Arts PlVisit the working studios and galleries of hundreds of artists-painting, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood and much more. Grab some lunch or dinner and a drink after enjoying all the local galleries.
City/town information
Hot Springs is best known for its mineral springs, where you can make reservations to soak on a private hot tub at the Spa. This quint little mountain town is just a short 40 minutes north of Asheville. It is a haven for those seeking outdoor adventure, healing and relaxation. It is a the junction of the Appalachian Trail which goes directly through town and the north flowing French Broad River. It is surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest with hundred of hiking trails!
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Hot Springs
Hot Springs is best known for its mineral springs, where you can make reservations to soak on a private hot tub at the Spa. This quint little mountain town is just a short 40 minutes north of Asheville. It is a haven for those seeking outdoor adventure, healing and relaxation. It is a the junction of the Appalachian Trail which goes directly through town and the north flowing French Broad River. It is surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest with hundred of hiking trails!
This historic "one street wide and a mile long" town is nestled between rocky cliffs and the French Broad River. This town is home to our 100 year old courthouse, artist studios, eclectic shops and local eateries and drinks.
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Marshall
This historic "one street wide and a mile long" town is nestled between rocky cliffs and the French Broad River. This town is home to our 100 year old courthouse, artist studios, eclectic shops and local eateries and drinks.
Sightseeing
Bearwallow Mountain is just 19 miles from downtown Asheville, on the way to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. A one-mile trail constructed by volunteers welcomes hikers to this bald summit at 4,232 ft. elevation with panoramic views.
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Bearwallow Mountain
4854 Bearwallow Mountain RdBearwallow Mountain is just 19 miles from downtown Asheville, on the way to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. A one-mile trail constructed by volunteers welcomes hikers to this bald summit at 4,232 ft. elevation with panoramic views.
A must-hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway (milepost 420.2) is the Black Balsam Knob area, which includes some of the most spectacular mountain balds in the Southern Appalachians, including Black Balsam Knob, Sam Knob and Tennent Mountain. These treeless mountaintops in the Pisgah National Forest draw people from all over to soak in the sweeping views with an alpine-like feel. Almost entirely devoid of trees above 6,000 ft. elevation, the summits are more reminiscent of New England than North Carolina.
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Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailA must-hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway (milepost 420.2) is the Black Balsam Knob area, which includes some of the most spectacular mountain balds in the Southern Appalachians, including Black Balsam Knob, Sam Knob and Tennent Mountain. These treeless mountaintops in the Pisgah National Forest draw people from all over to soak in the sweeping views with an alpine-like feel. Almost entirely devoid of trees above 6,000 ft. elevation, the summits are more reminiscent of New England than North Carolina.
This 1.5-mile round-trip hike to the summit of Hawksbill Mountain (elevation 4,009 ft.) has an amazing payoff with panoramic views of the canyon of Linville Gorge Wilderness Area - with the valley floor and Linville River 2,000 ft. below you. On a clear day, you can even see the skyline of Charlotte - about 90 miles away! The strenuous hike climbs about 700 ft. in elevation, so allow plenty of time. It's definitely one of our favorite hikes near Asheville!
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Hawksbill Mountain Trail Head
This 1.5-mile round-trip hike to the summit of Hawksbill Mountain (elevation 4,009 ft.) has an amazing payoff with panoramic views of the canyon of Linville Gorge Wilderness Area - with the valley floor and Linville River 2,000 ft. below you. On a clear day, you can even see the skyline of Charlotte - about 90 miles away! The strenuous hike climbs about 700 ft. in elevation, so allow plenty of time. It's definitely one of our favorite hikes near Asheville!
Outdoor Activities
French Broad Outfitters is a great place to rent kayaks or tubes to float the river and relax. They offer shuttles as well. At their Hominy Creek location they have a food truck, container bar and sandy beach swimming area. They are pet friendly as well.
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French Broad Outfitters - Hominy Creek
230 Hominy Creek RdFrench Broad Outfitters is a great place to rent kayaks or tubes to float the river and relax. They offer shuttles as well. At their Hominy Creek location they have a food truck, container bar and sandy beach swimming area. They are pet friendly as well.