Guidebook for Asheville
Ice Cream
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
640 Merrimon AveWonderful Ice cream & wonderful people!
Food Scene
Yummy vegetarian, vegan & gluten free soul food! Late hours & often a quick in & out. The setting/music can be loud, so keep that in mind.
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Rosetta's Kitchen
68 N Lexington AveYummy vegetarian, vegan & gluten free soul food! Late hours & often a quick in & out. The setting/music can be loud, so keep that in mind.
Local Hickory Nut Gap Burgers, vegan & Gluten free options available. Lots of seating, a ten minute walk. afordable
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Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveLocal Hickory Nut Gap Burgers, vegan & Gluten free options available. Lots of seating, a ten minute walk. afordable
Heiwa Shokudo
87 N Lexington AveYummy, affordable & a five minute walk.
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StGood food and reasonably priced
Tupelo Honey
12 College Stgood food, but often a wait so prepare ahead!
A great area to hang, study, read, people watch, drink coffee, etc. It is wonderful coffee & a 2 minute walk from the house
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High Five Coffee
190 Broadway StA great area to hang, study, read, people watch, drink coffee, etc. It is wonderful coffee & a 2 minute walk from the house
Simple neighborhood cafe with good quality ingredients, reasonable prices and a great outdoor patio
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All Day Darling
102 Montford AveSimple neighborhood cafe with good quality ingredients, reasonable prices and a great outdoor patio
An nice neighborhood restaurant with yummy Jamaican dishes & reasonable prices.
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveAn nice neighborhood restaurant with yummy Jamaican dishes & reasonable prices.
Wonderful & creative plant based menu. a short 5 minute walk away & worth the while.
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Plant
165 Merrimon AveWonderful & creative plant based menu. a short 5 minute walk away & worth the while.
Great spot with a down home feel. simple yet yummy menu that changes each day. Attention paid to green dining practices. Good folk & off beaten path of downtown. Good brunch w/o the wait. 15 min walk
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HomeGrown
371 Merrimon AveGreat spot with a down home feel. simple yet yummy menu that changes each day. Attention paid to green dining practices. Good folk & off beaten path of downtown. Good brunch w/o the wait. 15 min walk
Everything Else
Aston Park features one of the finest public clay tennis court facilities in the US.
gazebo
bench swing
playground & play area
sand box
Basket ball courts
336 Hilliard Ave Asheville, NC 28801
336 Hilliard Ave
336 Hilliard AvenueAston Park features one of the finest public clay tennis court facilities in the US.
gazebo
bench swing
playground & play area
sand box
Basket ball courts
336 Hilliard Ave Asheville, NC 28801
It is a nice quiet spot within a couple miles of the house...follow the trail onto the Beaver Lake trail to make a few hours of it.
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Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
1056 Merrimon AvenueIt is a nice quiet spot within a couple miles of the house...follow the trail onto the Beaver Lake trail to make a few hours of it.
Nice trail along the lake shore with big open fields to lounge or play.
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Beaver Lake
Nice trail along the lake shore with big open fields to lounge or play.
One of Asheville's most known yoga studios with classes 7 days a week.
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Asheville Yoga Center
211 S Liberty StOne of Asheville's most known yoga studios with classes 7 days a week.
I recommend this for its architectural awesomeness, at least walk by...it's reputed to be the largest freestanding elliptical dome in North America & was designed & built by Rafael Guastavino in 1905
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Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
97 Haywood StI recommend this for its architectural awesomeness, at least walk by...it's reputed to be the largest freestanding elliptical dome in North America & was designed & built by Rafael Guastavino in 1905
Trader Joes is a cheaper grocery with many healthy food options & a 3 minute walk away
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Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveTrader Joes is a cheaper grocery with many healthy food options & a 3 minute walk away
Once was a local health food store that is now part of Whole Foods. breakfast, lunch & dinner bar as well as coffee, teas & fresh juices. 2 minute walk away
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Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveOnce was a local health food store that is now part of Whole Foods. breakfast, lunch & dinner bar as well as coffee, teas & fresh juices. 2 minute walk away
Asheville's first health food store & food coop. Great place to support community!! a short drive or 12-15 minute walk away
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French Broad Food Co-Op
90 Biltmore AveAsheville's first health food store & food coop. Great place to support community!! a short drive or 12-15 minute walk away
Great laundry mat with drop off wash and fold service option.
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Fiesta Laundry
Great laundry mat with drop off wash and fold service option.
Sightseeing
180 Amboy Rd
180 Amboy RoadNice park and greenway by river
The Asheville Municipal Golf Course is one of the oldest golf courses in WNC. The 18-hole golf course designed by Hall of Fame golf architect Donald Ross
226 Fairwary Drive, Asheville, NC 288
226 Fairway Dr
226 Fairway Drive
The Asheville Municipal Golf Course is one of the oldest golf courses in WNC. The 18-hole golf course designed by Hall of Fame golf architect Donald Ross
226 Fairwary Drive, Asheville, NC 288
Offers volleyball courts, river & boat launch, giant playground, roller-hockey rink, basketball court, multi-use track, lawn bowling court, paved trail, sports fields, picnic pavilion.
220 Amboy Rd
220 Amboy RoadOffers volleyball courts, river & boat launch, giant playground, roller-hockey rink, basketball court, multi-use track, lawn bowling court, paved trail, sports fields, picnic pavilion.
One acre fenced and wood chipped yard for off-leash dogs. The Dog Park features a large fenced-in area, with a water pump, perfect for exercising and socializing your dog.
508 Riverview Dr
508 Riverview DriveOne acre fenced and wood chipped yard for off-leash dogs. The Dog Park features a large fenced-in area, with a water pump, perfect for exercising and socializing your dog.
This paved 1.5 mile trail extends from Weaver Park to the Botanical Gardens of UNC-Asheville & connects the 5 Points, Norwood, Montford and University neighborhoods.
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University of North Carolina Asheville
1 University HeightsThis paved 1.5 mile trail extends from Weaver Park to the Botanical Gardens of UNC-Asheville & connects the 5 Points, Norwood, Montford and University neighborhoods.
This beautiful green space boasts giant old flowering trees and a turn of the century stone wall. Located off Charlotte St. in the Grove Park neighborhood in north Asheville.
338 Charlotte St
338 Charlotte StreetThis beautiful green space boasts giant old flowering trees and a turn of the century stone wall. Located off Charlotte St. in the Grove Park neighborhood in north Asheville.
Located in the heart of the historic Montford neighborhood on Montford Ave. in central Asheville, this park has a basketball court, two lighted tennis courts and a concession.
340 Montford Ave
340 Montford AvenueLocated in the heart of the historic Montford neighborhood on Montford Ave. in central Asheville, this park has a basketball court, two lighted tennis courts and a concession.
A few minute walk from Bungalow, 1.5 miles of walking paths that connects to the 1 mile Gleen Creek Greenway, Botanical Garden & the 50 acre UNC Asheville urban forest.
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Reed Creek Greenway
Broadway StreetA few minute walk from Bungalow, 1.5 miles of walking paths that connects to the 1 mile Gleen Creek Greenway, Botanical Garden & the 50 acre UNC Asheville urban forest.
Entertainment & Activities
Located on Beverly Rd. in east Asheville, this green space sits in the heart of the Beverly Hills community and features a toddler playground and benches
30 Hawthorne Dr Asheville 28805.
30 Hawthorne Dr
30 Hawthorne DriveLocated on Beverly Rd. in east Asheville, this green space sits in the heart of the Beverly Hills community and features a toddler playground and benches
30 Hawthorne Dr Asheville 28805.
17,000 sq' of skating excitement located at the corner of Flint and Cherry St. a five minute walk from Bungalow. Designed and built by Team Pain. 3 areas for all level of riders, helmets can be rented
50 Cherry St N
50 Cherry Street North17,000 sq' of skating excitement located at the corner of Flint and Cherry St. a five minute walk from Bungalow. Designed and built by Team Pain. 3 areas for all level of riders, helmets can be rented
This small park features a playground, a half court basketball court, restrooms and a paved trail. Located on Flint St. in the Montford neighborhood. A 7 minute walk from Bungalow
50 Magnolia Ave
50 Magnolia AvenueThis small park features a playground, a half court basketball court, restrooms and a paved trail. Located on Flint St. in the Montford neighborhood. A 7 minute walk from Bungalow
A multi-use trail system at Richmond Hill Park, on hills overlooking a bend of the French Broad River. It has biking & hiking trails & a 18 disc golf course. Less than a 10 minute drive from Bungalow.
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Richmond Hill Park
300 Richmond Hill DrA multi-use trail system at Richmond Hill Park, on hills overlooking a bend of the French Broad River. It has biking & hiking trails & a 18 disc golf course. Less than a 10 minute drive from Bungalow.
Features a lighted ballfield, concession, a basketball court, playground, tennis courts, picnic shelter, a trail and a restroom. Located off Merrimon Ave. in north Asheville (a 15 minute walk)
200 Murdock Ave
200 Murdock AvenueFeatures a lighted ballfield, concession, a basketball court, playground, tennis courts, picnic shelter, a trail and a restroom. Located off Merrimon Ave. in north Asheville (a 15 minute walk)
42 acres of animals in their native Southern Appalachian Mountain habitats. Provides an opportunity to learn, touch and know our rich natural heritage through educational and interactive exhibits
75 Gashes Creek Rd
75 Gashes Creek Road42 acres of animals in their native Southern Appalachian Mountain habitats. Provides an opportunity to learn, touch and know our rich natural heritage through educational and interactive exhibits
Old theater with 2 bays, one is $2 movies & the other is a large area with booths, tables, cartoons & video games. Yummy Pizza & gluten free options.
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Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveOld theater with 2 bays, one is $2 movies & the other is a large area with booths, tables, cartoons & video games. Yummy Pizza & gluten free options.
Nice city park with lots of green space, benches, shade, etc. Seasonal Splasheville is open for kids(big & small) to cool off in the sprinklers. Public restroom available. 8-10 min walk from the house
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Pack Square
80 Court PlazaNice city park with lots of green space, benches, shade, etc. Seasonal Splasheville is open for kids(big & small) to cool off in the sprinklers. Public restroom available. 8-10 min walk from the house
Arts & Culture
Great local art
The weekly Montford Park Players and their Shakespeare in the Park" productions are outdoors, no cost, you can picnic & purchase beer & wine.
90 Gay St
90 Gay StreetThe weekly Montford Park Players and their Shakespeare in the Park" productions are outdoors, no cost, you can picnic & purchase beer & wine.
McCormick Field is home of the Asheville Tourists professional baseball club. This single A team is an affiliate of the Colorado Rockies organization. A 15 minute walk from the Bungalow.
United States
30 Buchanan PlaceMcCormick Field is home of the Asheville Tourists professional baseball club. This single A team is an affiliate of the Colorado Rockies organization. A 15 minute walk from the Bungalow.
Fine Arts Theater
36 Biltmore AveGreat films & a ten minute walk
Great wine, beer & cider; wonderful, free local jazz, most nights of the week.
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5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut StGreat wine, beer & cider; wonderful, free local jazz, most nights of the week.
A true gem for our area & not widely known but check it out if you can.
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Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center
120 College StA true gem for our area & not widely known but check it out if you can.