Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
9Round North Asheville
61 North Merrimon AvenueExcellent BBQ within walking distance
HomeGrown
371 Merrimon AveLocal southern cooking, fast-casual (order at counter)
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveFun atmosphere
Dunkin'
411 Merrimon AveCoffee / Convenience store / Gas Station
Local brewery, good food, movie theater, and arcade
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Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveLocal brewery, good food, movie theater, and arcade
Avenue M
791 Merrimon AveGood food
Edna's of Asheville Coffee House and Cafe
870 Merrimon AveCafe and Coffee
Plant
165 Merrimon AveCompletely vegan restaurant
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveGreat food
Completely gluten-free restaurant (you would never know it!)
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Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveCompletely gluten-free restaurant (you would never know it!)
Get some baked goods or a quick breakfast sandwich. There are tables to sit outside.
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Geraldine's Bakery
840 Merrimon AveGet some baked goods or a quick breakfast sandwich. There are tables to sit outside.
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
640 Merrimon AveRegular and vegan ice cream
Get liquid hot chocolate, truffles, ice cream, brownies, and many other chocolate desserts. There is usually a line in the evening on the weekend, but its worth it!
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French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareGet liquid hot chocolate, truffles, ice cream, brownies, and many other chocolate desserts. There is usually a line in the evening on the weekend, but its worth it!
Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon AveGreat for any meal!
Essentials
CVS
612 Merrimon AveLocal Pharmacy
Asheville ABC Liquor Store #6
807 Merrimon AveLiquor store
ingles
915 Merrimon AveGroceries, beer, wine
Shopping
Hip Replacements
72 N Lexington AveFun store with a vintage feel
Asheville Emporium
35 Wall StMuseum dedicated to local women
Arts & Culture
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveFamous music venue
Mountain Made Art Gallery
1 Page AveGallery
Drinks & Nightlife
Foggy Mountain Brew Pub
12 Church StSmall bar with good live music and wings
The Crow & Quill
106 N Lexington AveVictorian-style bar with craft cocktails
Actually a Cidery but they also serve beer. Sometimes they have live music and a band
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Noble Taproom & Cidery
356 New Leicester HwyActually a Cidery but they also serve beer. Sometimes they have live music and a band
Great views of the city from this rooftop bar
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World Coffee Café & SkyBar
18 Battery Park AveGreat views of the city from this rooftop bar
There is a champagne and wine/beer bar inside this used book store. Very unique
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Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar
1 Page AveThere is a champagne and wine/beer bar inside this used book store. Very unique
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveOutdoor area for dogs and games. Great beer
Good food and beer. The brewery is around the back of the restaurant which is usually less crowded and dog-friendly
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Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveGood food and beer. The brewery is around the back of the restaurant which is usually less crowded and dog-friendly
Never too crowded, good for groups, they have games to play and dog-friendly. Usually a food truck parked outside
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Twin Leaf Brewery
144 Coxe AveNever too crowded, good for groups, they have games to play and dog-friendly. Usually a food truck parked outside
Great beer, outside area, live music sometimes. Right next to Buxton BBQ and Vortex Donuts
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Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueGreat beer, outside area, live music sometimes. Right next to Buxton BBQ and Vortex Donuts
Parks & Nature
The campus is beautiful to walk around plus there is a disk-golf course
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University of North Carolina Asheville
1 University HeightsThe campus is beautiful to walk around plus there is a disk-golf course
Great scenery and beautiful plants. Small walk just around the corner. NOT DOG FRIENDLY
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I-Botanical Gardens e-Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardGreat scenery and beautiful plants. Small walk just around the corner. NOT DOG FRIENDLY
Sightseeing
The Biltmore Estate is the largest private residence in the US, with daily home tours (self, audio, or guided), sprawling grounds, gardens, restaurants, winery, and Biltmore Village shops just outside the entrance.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe Biltmore Estate is the largest private residence in the US, with daily home tours (self, audio, or guided), sprawling grounds, gardens, restaurants, winery, and Biltmore Village shops just outside the entrance.
Tour artist studios and locally made arts & crafts
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Isithili saseRiver Arts
3 River Arts PlTour artist studios and locally made arts & crafts