Birdsong Guesthouse Guide
Food scene
Papa Nick's is a great pizza place in Mars Hill because the sauce and crust are so good.
Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon AveFun lunch place with great local following
The kale salad, giant eclairs, and curry chicken salad are some of my favorites.
78 locals recommend
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe in Downtown Weaverville
26 N Main StThe kale salad, giant eclairs, and curry chicken salad are some of my favorites.
The CBD Cafe
38 Baileys Branch RoadOrganic food done well with bonus of music in Marshall, NC
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveLuv this Jamacian-inspired, One Love food.
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveFoodies love this place, Beard award winner
Old Europe Pastries
18 Broadway StA favorite desert place. Look for the French Creamy
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StFat tire beer and tours
Plant
165 Merrimon AveVegan oasis
Okra fries are awesome! Indian street food. Beard Award winner
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveOkra fries are awesome! Indian street food. Beard Award winner
Fun things to see and do
Private hot tubs on the river where you can bring a picnic.
182 locals recommend
Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StPrivate hot tubs on the river where you can bring a picnic.
Learn to blow glass. Plan ahead as to what medium of art you want to explore or ask Greta Lee.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlLearn to blow glass. Plan ahead as to what medium of art you want to explore or ask Greta Lee.
For people who want to try a different kind of water experience.
25 locals recommend
Still Point Wellness
946 Central AveFor people who want to try a different kind of water experience.
Gardens and plenty of walking trails make this place special.
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayGardens and plenty of walking trails make this place special.
Sliding Rock
Fun to splash into ice cold water. Easy slide for the whole family.
Many waterfalls along an easy walking trail in a new state park that is uncrowded and unspoiled.
501 Rocky Fork Rd
501 Rocky Fork RoadMany waterfalls along an easy walking trail in a new state park that is uncrowded and unspoiled.
Blue Spiral 1
38 Biltmore AveOne of my favorite gallery spaces to see multiple mediums.
Momentum Gallery
52 Broadway StRelax and experience art
Marquee
Lots of indoor space to see huge collection of 3-D artist in RAD.
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdClose by and great tree canopy experience.
Local spots closer than Asheville
Farmer's markets on Saturdays. Lovely tea shop and beautiful campus with walking trails.
Marshall
Charming town on the river..with local coffee shop and brewery.
Music and art, park, farmer's market on Thursday, Honey & Hive bee store are some of my favorite places.
92 locals recommend
Weaverville
Music and art, park, farmer's market on Thursday, Honey & Hive bee store are some of my favorite places.
Neighborhoods
Come meet our 5 chickens, providers of the farm fresh eggs housed in the 100-year-old Tobacco barn & recording studio.
Beauty Spot Cove Road
Beauty Spot Cove RoadCome meet our 5 chickens, providers of the farm fresh eggs housed in the 100-year-old Tobacco barn & recording studio.
North Asheville Tailgate Market
275 University HeightsLargest Saturday morning farmer's market.
Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdCyclist luv the velodrome also great place to walk along the river.
City advice
Getting around
Tick season calls for vigilance on checking your body.
Use anti-tick repellent, even if it is just a short walk outside.