Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
We love this authentic, friendly taqueria with great outdoor seating.
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Tacos Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
1328 Patton AveWe love this authentic, friendly taqueria with great outdoor seating.
Renovated, old gas station serving great burgers and other pub food. Outdoor patio and extensive beer selection.
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Universal Joint
784 Haywood RdRenovated, old gas station serving great burgers and other pub food. Outdoor patio and extensive beer selection.
Fantastic for breakfast, lunch, or dinner but be prepared to wait. Especially for brunch!
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdFantastic for breakfast, lunch, or dinner but be prepared to wait. Especially for brunch!
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveAmazing Spanish tapas and open kitchen.
Best place downtown for dessert and locally crafted chocolate!
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French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareBest place downtown for dessert and locally crafted chocolate!
Lively and cozy atmosphere for Caribbean food with a Mexican flair.
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Salsa's
6 Patton AveLively and cozy atmosphere for Caribbean food with a Mexican flair.
Beautiful interior and authentic Indian food!
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Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveBeautiful interior and authentic Indian food!
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
19 Broadway StMy go-to for sushi!
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayBest restaurant in Biltmore Village!
Caribbean inspired restaurant with extremely flavorful and filling pasta dishes. Walking distance!
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveCaribbean inspired restaurant with extremely flavorful and filling pasta dishes. Walking distance!
If you like spicy chicken, this place is the best! Different spice levels and really tasty sides.
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Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
1455 Patton AvenueIf you like spicy chicken, this place is the best! Different spice levels and really tasty sides.
Entertainment & Activities
The Hop West
721 Haywood RdDelicious, locally made ice cream!
Great local bakery and very kid friendly. Try a famous cinnamon bun!
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West End Bakery & Café
757 Haywood RdGreat local bakery and very kid friendly. Try a famous cinnamon bun!
Drinks & Nightlife
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayGreat local brews in River Arts District.
Barley's Taproom
42 Biltmore AveBest local pizza joint with upstairs pool hall.
Sightseeing
I-North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayBeautiful trails and gardens!
If you've never been, it's a must see! Historic French Renaissance chateau built in 1895 by George W. Vanderbilt with 250 rooms, exquisite gardens, and winery.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StIf you've never been, it's a must see! Historic French Renaissance chateau built in 1895 by George W. Vanderbilt with 250 rooms, exquisite gardens, and winery.
You can't go wrong with a drive on the parkway! Our favorite hikes off the parkway include Craggy Gardens, Black Balsam, and Graveyard Fields.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayYou can't go wrong with a drive on the parkway! Our favorite hikes off the parkway include Craggy Gardens, Black Balsam, and Graveyard Fields.
Arts & Culture
Catch a show at this renovated music hall and restaurant within walking distance!
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Isis Music Hall
743 Haywood RdCatch a show at this renovated music hall and restaurant within walking distance!
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareShopping
New outdoor shopping center just a 10-minute drive away with 75 outlets, featuring some of the most popular brand names.
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Asheville Outlets
800 Brevard RdNew outdoor shopping center just a 10-minute drive away with 75 outlets, featuring some of the most popular brand names.
Best regional craft shop located off the parkway.
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The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyBest regional craft shop located off the parkway.
Grove Arcade
1 Page Ave