Jody's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayThe Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveBlue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayAsheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquarePack Square
80 Court PlazaBiltmore Estate Winery
1 Lodge StBiltmore Village
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N Market StLocal Art
Woolworth Walk is a uniquely Asheville experience; a privately and locally owned gallery in the heart of downtown, located in a historic building and representing local artists exclusively, it is without a doubt "Worth the Walk".
Woolworth Walk
25 Haywood StRiver Arts District
3 River Arts PlPhilip DeAngelo Studio
115 Roberts StThe Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyGrovewood Gallery
111 Grovewood RdLexington Glassworks
81 S Lexington AveFood scene
My “go to” eatery offering local fresh food from community farmers. Walking distance, dog friendly
The Well-Bred Bakery & Café in Biltmore Village
6 Boston WayPizza Mind
285 Haywood RdSunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdNine Mile
233 Montford AveWhite Duck Taco Shop Downtown
12 Biltmore AveFrench Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareSalsa's
6 Patton AveBiscuit Head
733 Haywood RdGreen Sage Cafe Downtown
5 Broadway StTupelo Honey
12 College St"HomeGround"-walking distance from AirBnb for fantastic coffee, breakfast & lunch
23 locals recommend
HomeGrown (West)
219 Amboy Rd"HomeGround"-walking distance from AirBnb for fantastic coffee, breakfast & lunch
Shopping
Mast General Store
15 Biltmore AveScreen Door Asheville
115 Fairview RdMalaprop's Bookstore / Cafe
55 Haywood StThe Regeneration Station
26 Glendale AveNeighborhoods
Known for its hip, vintage and laid-back vibe, the West Asheville neighborhood awaits, with local restaurants serving up comfort food, music venues booking up-and-coming acts and shops filled with yet-to-be-discovered treasures.
214 locals recommend
West Asheville
Known for its hip, vintage and laid-back vibe, the West Asheville neighborhood awaits, with local restaurants serving up comfort food, music venues booking up-and-coming acts and shops filled with yet-to-be-discovered treasures.
Montford Area Historic District
Kenilworth
Hiking
All trails are dog friendly. Leashes are mandated by local law.
Closest trailhead for easy hiking, dog walks, jogging, mountain biking. Paths wind through wooded forest, not the best choice for mountain views
36 locals recommend
Bent Creek trailhead
2-1298 491Closest trailhead for easy hiking, dog walks, jogging, mountain biking. Paths wind through wooded forest, not the best choice for mountain views
Great in and out destination trail, local history. Views of downtown.
11 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Lodge
Great in and out destination trail, local history. Views of downtown.
Craggy Pinnacle Hike
3641 Blue Ridge PkwyMt. Pisgah Trailhead, Asheville, NC
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailCatawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrCity advice
Getting around
Transportation
Uber and local taxis are available however it’s best to have your own vehicle
Customs and culture
Southern hospitality
Merchants and parks are extremely friendly, be sure to say hello