Guidebook for Asheville
Everything Else
The Chocolate Fetish
36 Haywood StTheir chocolate is divine.
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareHot chocolate, cake, and coffee. All fantastic.
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayA huge park with trails of all intensities.
Another good place to go for a hike or swim.
15 locals recommend
Lake Powhatan Recreation Area & Campground
75 Wesley Branch RdAnother good place to go for a hike or swim.
Great place to pick up a souvenir. Interesting toys and lots of fun candy!
72 locals recommend
Mast General Store
15 Biltmore AveGreat place to pick up a souvenir. Interesting toys and lots of fun candy!
Essentials
Little market with great baked goods and Farmacy a smoothie place I adore.
96 locals recommend
West Village Market
771 Haywood RdLittle market with great baked goods and Farmacy a smoothie place I adore.
Food Scene
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StGreat local barbecue.
Local fantastic food. Owned by a warren wilson grad. If you can get a reservation take it!
316 locals recommend
The Admiral
400 Haywood RdLocal fantastic food. Owned by a warren wilson grad. If you can get a reservation take it!
The Hop West
721 Haywood Rdlocal ice cream!
Herbiary
29 N Market StHerbs and more. A gem for the herbalist.
Great local food downtown with its own parking lot. I go here often because they are very talented chiefs who will work with my eating restrictions but the food is affordable and great for all.
37 locals recommend
Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro
125 S Lexington AveGreat local food downtown with its own parking lot. I go here often because they are very talented chiefs who will work with my eating restrictions but the food is affordable and great for all.
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington AveIt is a nice experience to order a pot of hot tea here.
I go here for the crazy good cocktails but the vegetarian cuisine is great too.
161 locals recommend
Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StI go here for the crazy good cocktails but the vegetarian cuisine is great too.
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveAsheville's best italian
Salsa's
6 Patton AveVery delicious unusual cuisine.
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
1455 Patton AvenueVery spicy chicken! Delicious.
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdVery popular brunch. Amazing food night or day.
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StGet the hot chocolate. Or anything else.
A phenomenal view with a classic restaurant. The only restaurant allowed on the parkway.
123 locals recommend
Pisgah Inn
408 Blue Ridge PkwyA phenomenal view with a classic restaurant. The only restaurant allowed on the parkway.
Fig
18 Brook StFoodie cuisine I immensely enjoy.
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveIf you can handle the line, eat here!
The Lobster Trap
35 Patton AveAshevilles best seafood restaurant.
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveFoodie? This is a must.
All Day Darling
102 Montford AveBudget friendly great food
Mayfel's
22 College StBrunch or whenever
Dobra Tea West
707 Haywood RdAmazing tea and vegan fare
Nine Mile
233 Montford Avevery unique spicy goodness
BattleCat Coffee Bar
373 Haywood Rd local coffeehouse
Oyster House Brewing Company
625 Haywood Rdtry the oyster stout
This place is a bit of a trek down to south asheville, but if you order the stone bowl, it is so worth it.
15 locals recommend
Stone Bowl Korean Restaurant
1987 Hendersonville RdThis place is a bit of a trek down to south asheville, but if you order the stone bowl, it is so worth it.
chiesa
152 Montford AveDelicious
The Noodle Shop
3 SW Pack Sqgood noodles
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayThe food here is always excellent.
HomeGrown Catering
371 Merrimon AveGreat ethical food
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
19 Broadway StBest sushi in Asheville
My favorite bakery in town. The value and quality are both outstanding.
19 locals recommend
Geraldine's Bakery
840 Merrimon AveMy favorite bakery in town. The value and quality are both outstanding.
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton AveInteresting and reliably good menu. Fun live music regularly.
Drinks & Nightlife
Isis Music Hall
743 Haywood RdFantastic sound for a show
The Odditorium
1045 Haywood RdGreat dive bar with interesting dark vibe.
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveGreat beer selection here.
Down by the river, this music venue/ riverside park is a lovely way to spend an afternoon or to catch a show in the evening.
175 locals recommend
Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrDown by the river, this music venue/ riverside park is a lovely way to spend an afternoon or to catch a show in the evening.
Shopping
Asheville Bee Charmer
32 Broadway StLocal Honey!
I have not had a chance to explore this new but already legendary beer outlet in the hot "new" south slope side of downtown.
Tasty Beverage Company
162 Coxe AveI have not had a chance to explore this new but already legendary beer outlet in the hot "new" south slope side of downtown.
Biltmore Village
Window shopping old Asheville style.
Tops for Shoes
27 N Lexington AveBest shoe store in Buncombe county!
Entertainment & Activities
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrTubing the French Broad is a classic Asheville activity.
Something to see for sure. I have been at least ten times over my lifetime. Its very unique and enchanting. See the greenhouses!
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StSomething to see for sure. I have been at least ten times over my lifetime. Its very unique and enchanting. See the greenhouses!
Asheville Music Hall
31 Patton AvePinball! Our friend owns this museum with over 30 machines.
Offering live shows often, check their website for whats on the stage tonight.
Toy Boat Community Arts Space
101 Fairview RoadOffering live shows often, check their website for whats on the stage tonight.
Sightseeing
I have been going here sence I was a kid. Now they charge for parking because it is so popular. It is very unique to slide down a waterfall. Bring a trash bag to sit in for extra speed!
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
I have been going here sence I was a kid. Now they charge for parking because it is so popular. It is very unique to slide down a waterfall. Bring a trash bag to sit in for extra speed!
A very unique rock formation with a very special ecosystem. It is very close to lake lure witch is a beautiful lake you can rent pontoon boats on.
184 locals recommend
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StreetA very unique rock formation with a very special ecosystem. It is very close to lake lure witch is a beautiful lake you can rent pontoon boats on.
Want to see some bears, otters, wolves, and bobcats? This is the best place to see wildlife in WNC.
295 locals recommend
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdWant to see some bears, otters, wolves, and bobcats? This is the best place to see wildlife in WNC.
Feeling adventurous? Go find these falls and be rewarded with a great swimming hole.
48 locals recommend
Hooker Falls
Feeling adventurous? Go find these falls and be rewarded with a great swimming hole.
The architecture alone is a reason to visit this unique hotel. A visit to the spa is a treat I recently got to experience and would highly recommend. Obama agrees!
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveThe architecture alone is a reason to visit this unique hotel. A visit to the spa is a treat I recently got to experience and would highly recommend. Obama agrees!