My Favorite Places In and Around Asheville
Food scene
Gan Shan West
285 Haywood RdGreat vibe, great food.
Great breakfast food, or other, but it's one of my favorites for breakfast. There is also one in West Asheville if you are venturing to that side of town.
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Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StGreat breakfast food, or other, but it's one of my favorites for breakfast. There is also one in West Asheville if you are venturing to that side of town.
Plant
165 Merrimon AveThe best for vegan!
City/town information
Quaint small town just 15 minutes east on Rt 40. Charming restaurants, Lake Tomahawk, and gift shops. Travel through town to Montreat for some nice hikes to the summit.
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Black Mountain
Quaint small town just 15 minutes east on Rt 40. Charming restaurants, Lake Tomahawk, and gift shops. Travel through town to Montreat for some nice hikes to the summit.
Fun Outtings
Zen Tubing
1648 Brevard RdTake a float down the French Broad to cool off
Take a pretty drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway to the trailhead at mile marker 417. Hike through the lush woods to the lovely swimming hole. It does get pretty busy though, so if you're looking for something secluded, this may not be the spot. However, if you are unsure of where you are heading, as I don't recall the trail being marked, there will surely bump into someone to ask for directions!
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Skinny Dip Falls
Blue Ridge ParkwayTake a pretty drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway to the trailhead at mile marker 417. Hike through the lush woods to the lovely swimming hole. It does get pretty busy though, so if you're looking for something secluded, this may not be the spot. However, if you are unsure of where you are heading, as I don't recall the trail being marked, there will surely bump into someone to ask for directions!
Sightseeing
So many miles to explore. Drive them away and stop at lookouts to see the beautiful mountain views; or park along one of the many trailheads to do some on-foot exploring.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwaySo many miles to explore. Drive them away and stop at lookouts to see the beautiful mountain views; or park along one of the many trailheads to do some on-foot exploring.
Super close by and lovely place for any plant lovers to stroll around and see the gardens.
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I-North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WaySuper close by and lovely place for any plant lovers to stroll around and see the gardens.
Neighborhoods
Great galleries to check out local artists. Check out the Guitar Bar for beverages and local music.
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Isithili saseRiver Arts
3 River Arts PlGreat galleries to check out local artists. Check out the Guitar Bar for beverages and local music.
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Pack a raincoat
Spring and summer often bring pop-up afternoon thunder storms, so bring the poncho. They can be torrential. On the plus, they usually end quickly and the sun is right back out.