Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdGiant biscuits!
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareChocolate, chocolate, chocolate!
Great, affordable, healthy food. Especially awesome for those with diet restrictions, but great for everyone.
78 locals recommend
BimBeriBon
697 Haywood RdGreat, affordable, healthy food. Especially awesome for those with diet restrictions, but great for everyone.
Taco Temple
132 Charlotte StYummy, fast and affordable.
Top of the line. Award-winning chef. Great wine. High-end. Treat yourself. Traditional and experimental Spanish tapas. Make a reservation early. If you can't get a reservation, try to walk in and sit at the bar.
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveTop of the line. Award-winning chef. Great wine. High-end. Treat yourself. Traditional and experimental Spanish tapas. Make a reservation early. If you can't get a reservation, try to walk in and sit at the bar.
Great food, medium to high price range, very close to The Birdhouse.
155 locals recommend
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayGreat food, medium to high price range, very close to The Birdhouse.
Great for breakfast and lunch on the go. Very close to The Birdhouse.
65 locals recommend
The Well-Bred Bakery & Café in Biltmore Village
6 Boston WayGreat for breakfast and lunch on the go. Very close to The Birdhouse.
Awesome BBQ. Check out the amazing graffiti art and free skate park next to the restaurant.
330 locals recommend
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StAwesome BBQ. Check out the amazing graffiti art and free skate park next to the restaurant.
Rise Above Deli
25 Sweeten Creek RdSimple but good eats at a great local brewery. Very close to the Birdhouse!
Just really good food - healthy, vegan and vegetarian options
47 locals recommend
Green Sage Cafe Downtown
5 Broadway StJust really good food - healthy, vegan and vegetarian options
Beat the downtown crowds by going to this location. Just really good food. Healthy, vegan and vegetarian options that are very satisfying.
8 locals recommend
Green Sage Cafe Westgate
70 Westgate PkwyBeat the downtown crowds by going to this location. Just really good food. Healthy, vegan and vegetarian options that are very satisfying.
The Hop West
721 Haywood RdLocal, homemade dairy and non-dairy ice creams and desserts.
Dobra Tea West
707 Haywood RdAmazing tea selection and a lot more. Very relaxing atmosphere.
Abeja's House Cafe
1550 Hendersonville RdOver Easy Cafe
32 Broadway StRezaz Pan Mediterranean
28 Hendersonville RdFarm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveModesto
1 Page AveGan Shan Station
143 Charlotte StGan Shan West
285 Haywood RdDrinks & Nightlife
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood StSunset on the roof.
Our favorite Asheville beer! Play ping pong and roam the grounds to look at the amazing graffiti art and watch some skaters at the free skate park.
78 locals recommend
Wedge at Foundation
5 Foundy StOur favorite Asheville beer! Play ping pong and roam the grounds to look at the amazing graffiti art and watch some skaters at the free skate park.
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton AveGreat food, drinks and local music!
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek RdGreat neighborhood brewery that also serves simple food.
Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrScandals Nightclub
11 Grove StLGBTQIA friendly.
Isis Music Hall
743 Haywood RdGreat musical acts and cool theatre.
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveHighland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyTHE BLOCK off biltmore
39 S Market StThe Funkatorium
147 Coxe AveParks & Nature
Rescued wildlife including bears, mountain lions, otters. Great for kids and exploring Southern Appalachian habitats and wildlife.
295 locals recommend
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdRescued wildlife including bears, mountain lions, otters. Great for kids and exploring Southern Appalachian habitats and wildlife.
basketball, baseball, tennis, jungle gym, swings, library, track behind the school
Murphy-Oakley Park
715 Fairview Rdbasketball, baseball, tennis, jungle gym, swings, library, track behind the school
Awesome greenway for walking and biking. Connects to French Broad River Park, Hominey Creek Greenway, and trail to New Belgium Brewing. Basketball, baseball, sand volleyball, huge jungle gym, bocci ball, bike track. Lots to do.
159 locals recommend
Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdAwesome greenway for walking and biking. Connects to French Broad River Park, Hominey Creek Greenway, and trail to New Belgium Brewing. Basketball, baseball, sand volleyball, huge jungle gym, bocci ball, bike track. Lots to do.
Explore the ecological communities of the Southern Appalachians. Connects to a large trail system in Bent Creek Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Seasonal exhibits and activities.
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayExplore the ecological communities of the Southern Appalachians. Connects to a large trail system in Bent Creek Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Seasonal exhibits and activities.
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardBeautiful! Connects to greenway trails.
Amazing scenery and views. Waterfalls and hiking trails.
184 locals recommend
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StreetAmazing scenery and views. Waterfalls and hiking trails.
Nature Preserve in Hickory Nut Gap. Great for a day trip hike coupled with a visit to Hickory Nut Gorge area and Hickory Nut Gap Farm.
20 locals recommend
Florence Nature Preserve
3836 Gerton HwyNature Preserve in Hickory Nut Gap. Great for a day trip hike coupled with a visit to Hickory Nut Gorge area and Hickory Nut Gap Farm.
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Hominy Creek Greenway
80 Shelburne RdArts & Culture
Local family farm with a lot of Asheville history. You pick berries, apples, on-farm restaurant, farm store with lots of local goods, activities for kids. Stop and eat lunch here on your way to a hike in Hickory Nut Gorge.
74 locals recommend
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow RdLocal family farm with a lot of Asheville history. You pick berries, apples, on-farm restaurant, farm store with lots of local goods, activities for kids. Stop and eat lunch here on your way to a hike in Hickory Nut Gorge.
Lots of art galleries in this area to visit. Check out one of the "Studio Stroll" days where galleries open up and do demos. Very fun!
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlLots of art galleries in this area to visit. Check out one of the "Studio Stroll" days where galleries open up and do demos. Very fun!
Asheville Museum of Science
43 Patton AveThomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N Market StBattery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar
1 Page Avegreat books, food, & drink
Malaprop's Bookstore / Cafe
55 Haywood StLocal, independent book store.
Diana Wortham Theatre
18 Biltmore AveSightseeing
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveIconic scenic byway. Head north to Craggy, Mt. Mitchell and Grandfather Mt. or head south to Mt. Pisgah and Black Balsam. There is a parkway entrance very close to the Birdhouse.
29 locals recommend
The Blue Ridge Parkway
408 Blue Ridge PkwyIconic scenic byway. Head north to Craggy, Mt. Mitchell and Grandfather Mt. or head south to Mt. Pisgah and Black Balsam. There is a parkway entrance very close to the Birdhouse.
The Inn on Biltmore Estate
1 Antler Hill RdShopping
Asheville Outlets
800 Brevard RdHistoric Biltmore Village
10 Brook StA variety of shopping - walkable from the Birdhouse.
Mr K's Used Books
800 Fairview RdLarge selection of used books, dvds, music and more!
Entertainment & Activities
Great old theater that shows independent and main stream films.
113 locals recommend
Fine Arts Theater
36 Biltmore AveGreat old theater that shows independent and main stream films.
Appalachian Pinball Museum
538 N Main StGrail Moviehouse
17 Foundy StLaZoom
76 Biltmore AveThe Magnetic Theatre
1 Depot StThomas Wolfe Auditorium
87 Haywood StThe Orange Peel
101 Biltmore Ave