Karen's Guidebook

Karen
Karen's Guidebook

Sightseeing

History buffs, gardeners, wine lovers will enjoy this 8,000 acre estate.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge St
1485 locals recommend
History buffs, gardeners, wine lovers will enjoy this 8,000 acre estate.
Good breweries, galleries, restaurants. Paths for running, cycling, strolling.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts Pl
700 locals recommend
Good breweries, galleries, restaurants. Paths for running, cycling, strolling.
Gardens and walking trails. Don'tmiss the bonsai exhibit
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
582 locals recommend
Gardens and walking trails. Don'tmiss the bonsai exhibit
Fill out online form to schedule a complimentary tour to see the work of Rafael Guastavino, Architect & Builder. His work can also be seen in Grand Central Station and Carnegie Hall. Tours are free, but please make a donation. The diocese and congregation are so generous to allow tourists access to this architectural treasure!
53 locals recommend
Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
97 Haywood St
53 locals recommend
Fill out online form to schedule a complimentary tour to see the work of Rafael Guastavino, Architect & Builder. His work can also be seen in Grand Central Station and Carnegie Hall. Tours are free, but please make a donation. The diocese and congregation are so generous to allow tourists access to this architectural treasure!

Breweries

Closest brewery to our listing. Oldest brewery in Asheville. Highland Galic Ale is a classic. Often features live music in brewery or meadow.
349 locals recommend
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte Hwy
349 locals recommend
Closest brewery to our listing. Oldest brewery in Asheville. Highland Galic Ale is a classic. Often features live music in brewery or meadow.

Hiking

Beautiful hiking. Trillium wildflowers in May!
224 locals recommend
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
364 Blue Ridge Pkwy
224 locals recommend
Beautiful hiking. Trillium wildflowers in May!
Hiking Trails
16 locals recommend
Montreat Conference Center
401 Assembly Dr
16 locals recommend
Hiking Trails

Galleries

History of crafts movement in Appalachia
255 locals recommend
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge Pkwy
255 locals recommend
History of crafts movement in Appalachia

Zoos

Small zoo with native animals. We love the Otters and Wolves. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
295 locals recommend
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Rd
295 locals recommend
Small zoo with native animals. We love the Otters and Wolves. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Food Scene

French cuisine in East Asheville!
21 locals recommend
Rendezvous
184 New Haw Creek Rd
21 locals recommend
French cuisine in East Asheville!
Great food, great service. Lovely interior
191 locals recommend
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington Ave
191 locals recommend
Great food, great service. Lovely interior
Our favorite spot for for international tacos. Sit by the French Broad River and enjoy!. Great Queso!
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside Dr
440 locals recommend
Our favorite spot for for international tacos. Sit by the French Broad River and enjoy!. Great Queso!
Casual lawn dining overlooking French Broad River.
95 locals recommend
Smoky Park Supper Club
350 Riverside Dr
95 locals recommend
Casual lawn dining overlooking French Broad River.
Rooftop bar, great views of Asheville. Excellent Cocktails.
38 locals recommend
Capella on 9
10 Broadway St
38 locals recommend
Rooftop bar, great views of Asheville. Excellent Cocktails.
Like sister restaurant Rendezvous, great French comfort food.
145 locals recommend
Bouchon
62 N Lexington Ave
145 locals recommend
Like sister restaurant Rendezvous, great French comfort food.

Natural feature

A serene little lake at Montreat Conference center.
10 locals recommend
Lake Susan
10 locals recommend
A serene little lake at Montreat Conference center.