Andrea & Ashley’s Area Guide
City/town information
Born and raised in Asheville, Andrea and Ashley cannot say enough about the mountain artsy enclave.
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Asheville
Born and raised in Asheville, Andrea and Ashley cannot say enough about the mountain artsy enclave.
A quaint artsy town located at the entrance of Pisgah National Forest.
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Brevard
A quaint artsy town located at the entrance of Pisgah National Forest.
A nearby city offering theatrical arts, music, nature, and local flare.
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Hendersonville
A nearby city offering theatrical arts, music, nature, and local flare.
Neighborhoods
Explore hundreds of locally-owned restaurants, art galleries, and shops. Stroll around the streets and maybe catch a glimpse of traveling troubadours!
Don't miss the largest freestanding elliptical church dome in the US at the Basilica of St. Lawrence!
97 Haywood St
Asheville. NC 28801
saintlawrencebasilica.org
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Downtown
Explore hundreds of locally-owned restaurants, art galleries, and shops. Stroll around the streets and maybe catch a glimpse of traveling troubadours!
Don't miss the largest freestanding elliptical church dome in the US at the Basilica of St. Lawrence!
97 Haywood St
Asheville. NC 28801
saintlawrencebasilica.org
A revitalized area of Asheville that is now known for graffiti murals and artist studios.
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Isithili saseRiver Arts
3 River Arts PlA revitalized area of Asheville that is now known for graffiti murals and artist studios.
The original historic downtown Asheville, is now a hip, up-and-coming area to visit local shops and restaurants.
Be sure to get ice cream at The Hop!
721 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
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West Asheville
The original historic downtown Asheville, is now a hip, up-and-coming area to visit local shops and restaurants.
Be sure to get ice cream at The Hop!
721 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
A recently revitalized area with shops, breweries, restaurants, artist space and galleries.
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South Slope Brewing District
A recently revitalized area with shops, breweries, restaurants, artist space and galleries.
Favorite Culinary Delights
Award winning BBQ on Good Morning America and Obama’s favorite in town. The “South” location is also the site for 12 Bones Brewing. Enjoy good eats and local brews!
3578 Sweeten Creek Road
Arden, NC 28704
+1 (828)687-1395
12bones.com
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12 Bones Smokehouse SOUTH
2350 Hendersonville RdAward winning BBQ on Good Morning America and Obama’s favorite in town. The “South” location is also the site for 12 Bones Brewing. Enjoy good eats and local brews!
3578 Sweeten Creek Road
Arden, NC 28704
+1 (828)687-1395
12bones.com
Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StSalsa's
6 Patton AveAn Asheville staple for over almost 20 years, Rosetta’s Kitchen not only has the best peanut butter tofu, they also have an “Everybody Eats” policy, with a sliding scale meal to help provide food for all.
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Rosetta's Kitchen
68 N Lexington AveAn Asheville staple for over almost 20 years, Rosetta’s Kitchen not only has the best peanut butter tofu, they also have an “Everybody Eats” policy, with a sliding scale meal to help provide food for all.
Sightseeing
Largest privately-owned house in America, built between 1889 and 1895 for George Washington Vanderbilt II.
1 Lodge St
Asheville, NC 28803
+1 (800) 411-3812
biltmore.com
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Biltmore Estate
1 Approach RoadLargest privately-owned house in America, built between 1889 and 1895 for George Washington Vanderbilt II.
1 Lodge St
Asheville, NC 28803
+1 (800) 411-3812
biltmore.com
A scenic driving route with beautiful mountain vistas. The Parkway is the highest and longest continuous route in the Appalachian area, stretching 469 miles.
Parkway Entrances & Exits in Asheville:
Milepost 382.6: US Highway 70 crosses, best entrance for I-40W.
Milepost 384.7: US 74A, the best entrance from I-40E.
Milepost 393.6: NC 191 crosses, the nearest entrance from I-26.
blueridgeparkway.org
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayA scenic driving route with beautiful mountain vistas. The Parkway is the highest and longest continuous route in the Appalachian area, stretching 469 miles.
Parkway Entrances & Exits in Asheville:
Milepost 382.6: US Highway 70 crosses, best entrance for I-40W.
Milepost 384.7: US 74A, the best entrance from I-40E.
Milepost 393.6: NC 191 crosses, the nearest entrance from I-26.
blueridgeparkway.org
Multiple waterfalls can be seen on one hike!
89 Buck Forest Rd
Cedar Mountain, NC 28718
+1 (828) 877-6527
ncforestservice.gov
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DuPont State Recreational Forest Visitor Center
89 Buck Forest RdMultiple waterfalls can be seen on one hike!
89 Buck Forest Rd
Cedar Mountain, NC 28718
+1 (828) 877-6527
ncforestservice.gov
Great for hiking, biking, or viewing waterfalls!
1600 Pisgah Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
+1 (828)257-4200
fs.usda.gov
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Pisgah National Forest
Great for hiking, biking, or viewing waterfalls!
1600 Pisgah Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
+1 (828)257-4200
fs.usda.gov
Scenic waterfall and hikes.
US-276
Brevard, NC 28712
+1(828) 877-3265
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Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Scenic waterfall and hikes.
US-276
Brevard, NC 28712
+1(828) 877-3265
Waterfall, hikes, and swimming hole located on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Blue Ridge Pkwy
Canton, NC 28716
+1 (828) 348-3400
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Skinny Dip Falls
Blue Ridge ParkwayWaterfall, hikes, and swimming hole located on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Blue Ridge Pkwy
Canton, NC 28716
+1 (828) 348-3400
Breweries
Be sure to check out the beautiful "backyard" outdoor space! Great for dining, drinking, and brewery tours.
100 Sierra Nevada Way
Fletcher, NC 28732
+1 (828) 681-5300
sierranevada.com
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayBe sure to check out the beautiful "backyard" outdoor space! Great for dining, drinking, and brewery tours.
100 Sierra Nevada Way
Fletcher, NC 28732
+1 (828) 681-5300
sierranevada.com
One World Brewing
10 Patton AveBurial Beer Co
40 Collier AveHi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard Avenue
12 Bones Brewing
2350 Hendersonville RdLocally Owned Shopping
One of our favorite places to shop for women’s clothing and accessories!
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Minx Boutique
64 N Lexington AveOne of our favorite places to shop for women’s clothing and accessories!
Twist Boutique
31 N Lexington AveLocally owned, great downtown Asheville shop.
Grove Arcade
1 Page Ave1920s architecture with beautiful skylight windows