Karen's Guidebook
Sightseeing
History buffs, gardeners, wine lovers will enjoy this 8,000 acre estate.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StHistory buffs, gardeners, wine lovers will enjoy this 8,000 acre estate.
Good breweries, galleries, restaurants. Paths for running, cycling, strolling.
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Isithili saseRiver Arts
3 River Arts PlGood breweries, galleries, restaurants. Paths for running, cycling, strolling.
Gardens and walking trails. Don'tmiss the bonsai exhibit
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I-North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayGardens and walking trails. Don'tmiss the bonsai exhibit
Fill out online form to schedule a complimentary tour to see the work of Rafael Guastavino, Architect & Builder. His work can also be seen in Grand Central Station and Carnegie Hall. Tours are free, but please make a donation. The diocese and congregation are so generous to allow tourists access to this architectural treasure!
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Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
97 Haywood St Fill out online form to schedule a complimentary tour to see the work of Rafael Guastavino, Architect & Builder. His work can also be seen in Grand Central Station and Carnegie Hall. Tours are free, but please make a donation. The diocese and congregation are so generous to allow tourists access to this architectural treasure!
Breweries
Closest brewery to our listing. Oldest brewery in Asheville. Highland Galic Ale is a classic. Often features live music in brewery or meadow.
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Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyClosest brewery to our listing. Oldest brewery in Asheville. Highland Galic Ale is a classic. Often features live music in brewery or meadow.
Hiking
Beautiful hiking. Trillium wildflowers in May!
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I-Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
364 Blue Ridge PkwyBeautiful hiking. Trillium wildflowers in May!
Montreat Conference Center
401 Assembly DrHiking Trails
Galleries
History of crafts movement in Appalachia
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The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyHistory of crafts movement in Appalachia
Zoos
Small zoo with native animals. We love the Otters and Wolves. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdSmall zoo with native animals. We love the Otters and Wolves. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Food Scene
Rendezvous
184 New Haw Creek RdFrench cuisine in East Asheville!
Great food, great service. Lovely interior
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Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveGreat food, great service. Lovely interior
Our favorite spot for for international tacos. Sit by the French Broad River and enjoy!. Great Queso!
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White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrOur favorite spot for for international tacos. Sit by the French Broad River and enjoy!. Great Queso!
Casual lawn dining overlooking French Broad River.
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Smoky Park Supper Club
350 Riverside DrCasual lawn dining overlooking French Broad River.
Rooftop bar, great views of Asheville. Excellent Cocktails.
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Capella on 9
10 Broadway StRooftop bar, great views of Asheville. Excellent Cocktails.
Like sister restaurant Rendezvous, great French comfort food.
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Bouchon
62 N Lexington AveLike sister restaurant Rendezvous, great French comfort food.
Natural feature
Lake Susan
A serene little lake at Montreat Conference center.