Gardner Mountain Getaway Guidebook

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Gardner Mountain Getaway Guidebook

Sightseeing

Stunning historical mansion. Known for breathtaking gardens. Spectacular Christmas display.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge St
1485 locals recommend
Stunning historical mansion. Known for breathtaking gardens. Spectacular Christmas display.
Known for great architecture, shopping, music, and TOP NOTCH restaurants.
339 locals recommend
Downtown
339 locals recommend
Known for great architecture, shopping, music, and TOP NOTCH restaurants.
Tour the home of this famous American poet. Near by town of Flat Rock is charming. About 45 min. away.
174 locals recommend
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River Rd
174 locals recommend
Tour the home of this famous American poet. Near by town of Flat Rock is charming. About 45 min. away.
Local artists practice and display beautiful crafts - painting, pottery and glass work.
255 locals recommend
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge Pkwy
255 locals recommend
Local artists practice and display beautiful crafts - painting, pottery and glass work.
Famous hotel with stunning views. Grab a cocktail or have lunch on the veranda.
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon Ave
573 locals recommend
Famous hotel with stunning views. Grab a cocktail or have lunch on the veranda.
Beautiful gardens
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
582 locals recommend
Beautiful gardens
Great with kids.
295 locals recommend
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Rd
295 locals recommend
Great with kids.

Neighborhoods

Eclectic, fun area with lots of art galleries, restaurants and coffee shops
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts Pl
700 locals recommend
Eclectic, fun area with lots of art galleries, restaurants and coffee shops
Fun and funky neighborhood. Lots of places to eat and unique shops.
214 locals recommend
West Asheville
214 locals recommend
Fun and funky neighborhood. Lots of places to eat and unique shops.
Colorful murals beckon you to explore the area’s art galleries, award winning restaurants and unique breweries.
75 locals recommend
South Slope Brewing District
75 locals recommend
Colorful murals beckon you to explore the area’s art galleries, award winning restaurants and unique breweries.

City/town information

Great mountain town with nice shops and restaurants. Hiking nearby.
268 locals recommend
Black Mountain
268 locals recommend
Great mountain town with nice shops and restaurants. Hiking nearby.
Has become known as a romantic destination. Several high end restaurants and nearby waterfalls.
228 locals recommend
Highlands
228 locals recommend
Has become known as a romantic destination. Several high end restaurants and nearby waterfalls.
Known as the "Land of Waterfalls". There are over 250 of them located nearby. Plus, breweries and biking.
232 locals recommend
Brevard
232 locals recommend
Known as the "Land of Waterfalls". There are over 250 of them located nearby. Plus, breweries and biking.
The rugged, deep Green River Gorge is located near Saluda, about 38 miles southeast of Asheville. Great whitewater fun as the river drops rapidly down the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The river is a top spot for tubing and kayaking.
77 locals recommend
Saluda
77 locals recommend
The rugged, deep Green River Gorge is located near Saluda, about 38 miles southeast of Asheville. Great whitewater fun as the river drops rapidly down the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The river is a top spot for tubing and kayaking.

Food scene

Favorite Asheville eatery. Breakfast and lunch. Amazing biscuits and home made jams and jellies. Several locations. This address closest to house. EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR GUESTS. ENJOY a FREE BISCUIT or $3 OFF YOUR BILL. USE "BISCUIT TICKET" from the Welcome Basket.
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood Rd
472 locals recommend
Favorite Asheville eatery. Breakfast and lunch. Amazing biscuits and home made jams and jellies. Several locations. This address closest to house. EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR GUESTS. ENJOY a FREE BISCUIT or $3 OFF YOUR BILL. USE "BISCUIT TICKET" from the Welcome Basket.
Best bakery - bread, bagels, muffins, sandwiches. They supply many of the coffee shops in Asheville. About 10 min. from house.
28 locals recommend
Rise Above Bakehouse
1207 Charlotte Hwy
28 locals recommend
Best bakery - bread, bagels, muffins, sandwiches. They supply many of the coffee shops in Asheville. About 10 min. from house.
Very good Italian restaurant fairly close to house.
69 locals recommend
Piazza
4 Olde Eastwood Village Blvd
69 locals recommend
Very good Italian restaurant fairly close to house.
Great coffee shop fairly close to the house.
46 locals recommend
Daymoon Coffeebar
381 Old Charlotte Hwy
46 locals recommend
Great coffee shop fairly close to the house.
New food hall with lots of fun choices in a beautifully restored building.
43 locals recommend
The S&W
56 Patton Ave
43 locals recommend
New food hall with lots of fun choices in a beautifully restored building.
Only Michelin starred restaurant in Asheville. Famous chef Katie Button. Reservations a must.
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore Ave
518 locals recommend
Only Michelin starred restaurant in Asheville. Famous chef Katie Button. Reservations a must.
Well known barbecue restaurant in a fun area of town.
144 locals recommend
Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks Ave
144 locals recommend
Well known barbecue restaurant in a fun area of town.
Fun place to get "fancy" tacos. Locals love it.
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside Dr
440 locals recommend
Fun place to get "fancy" tacos. Locals love it.
Amazing deserts and locally made chocolates. In the winter, stop in for a delicious hot chocolate.
363 locals recommend
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack Square
363 locals recommend
Amazing deserts and locally made chocolates. In the winter, stop in for a delicious hot chocolate.
If walking around Biltmore Village, great local place to stop for lunch.
155 locals recommend
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston Way
155 locals recommend
If walking around Biltmore Village, great local place to stop for lunch.
Iconic local southern restaurant. Several locations. One on Hendersonville Rd. (about 15 min. from house).
305 locals recommend
Tupelo Honey
12 College St
305 locals recommend
Iconic local southern restaurant. Several locations. One on Hendersonville Rd. (about 15 min. from house).
Indian street food with a flair. This place was on a recent New York Times list of 100 most interesting restaurants in the country.
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park Ave
311 locals recommend
Indian street food with a flair. This place was on a recent New York Times list of 100 most interesting restaurants in the country.
If barbecue is your thing, do not miss this place. Amazing ribs and brisket and all the sides. This is the original location in the River Arts District.
330 locals recommend
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy St
330 locals recommend
If barbecue is your thing, do not miss this place. Amazing ribs and brisket and all the sides. This is the original location in the River Arts District.
If you are VEGAN, this is your spot. Although, the food is good enough for everyone to try. Located in North Asheville.
176 locals recommend
Plant
165 Merrimon Ave
176 locals recommend
If you are VEGAN, this is your spot. Although, the food is good enough for everyone to try. Located in North Asheville.
Upscale California Mexican. Must make reservations ahead of time. Located downtown.
279 locals recommend
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle St
279 locals recommend
Upscale California Mexican. Must make reservations ahead of time. Located downtown.
Coffee, sandwiches, and amazing deserts. Light fare in Biltmore Village.
65 locals recommend
The Well-Bred Bakery & Café​ in Biltmore Village
6 Boston Way
65 locals recommend
Coffee, sandwiches, and amazing deserts. Light fare in Biltmore Village.
Local favorite. Everything hand made.
101 locals recommend
All Souls Pizza
175 Clingman Ave
101 locals recommend
Local favorite. Everything hand made.
High end food, known for sourcing local ingredients from nearby farms.
116 locals recommend
Rhubarb
7 N Pack Square
116 locals recommend
High end food, known for sourcing local ingredients from nearby farms.
Great seafood. North Asheville location. Outdoor seating.
57 locals recommend
Jettie Rae's Oyster House
143 Charlotte St
57 locals recommend
Great seafood. North Asheville location. Outdoor seating.
Dramatic ambiance & a daily changing American menu that pays homage to Southern traditions.
73 locals recommend
Eating Asheville
18 N Lexington Ave
73 locals recommend
Dramatic ambiance & a daily changing American menu that pays homage to Southern traditions.
High-end New American fare & wine offered in a bi-level venue with rustic, yet stylish, decor.
159 locals recommend
The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes Way
159 locals recommend
High-end New American fare & wine offered in a bi-level venue with rustic, yet stylish, decor.
Refined Italian fare & wine list, plus specialty cocktails, in a polished, contemporary setting.
85 locals recommend
Cucina24
24 Wall St
85 locals recommend
Refined Italian fare & wine list, plus specialty cocktails, in a polished, contemporary setting.
Great restaurant serving local foods. Highly regarded. Gets great reviews.
149 locals recommend
Chestnut
48 Biltmore Ave
149 locals recommend
Great restaurant serving local foods. Highly regarded. Gets great reviews.
Southern barbecue and music venue. People rave about this place. Total guilty pleasure.
Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive
161 Biltmore Avenue
Southern barbecue and music venue. People rave about this place. Total guilty pleasure.
Menu sourced from local farms. Beer made by Burial Beer.
71 locals recommend
Forestry Camp Bar & Restaurant
10 Shady Oak Dr
71 locals recommend
Menu sourced from local farms. Beer made by Burial Beer.
If you want to try Vegan food, this place is the "new" spot to try.
The Trashy Vegan
If you want to try Vegan food, this place is the "new" spot to try.
Fun and slightly sophisticated comfort food from a well known Asheville chef
21 locals recommend
Tastee Diner
575 Haywood Rd
21 locals recommend
Fun and slightly sophisticated comfort food from a well known Asheville chef
Savory Hawaiian meets sweet Asheville. In River Arts district. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.
41 locals recommend
RosaBees
27 Foundy St
41 locals recommend
Savory Hawaiian meets sweet Asheville. In River Arts district. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.
Asheville's first Filipinx restaurant - getting rave reviews.
Neng Jr.'s
Asheville's first Filipinx restaurant - getting rave reviews.
Neighborhood tavern Tall John’s focuses on well-executed European-American classics like pork schnitzel, Parker rolls, steak tartare, and a signature burger from owner/executive chef Trevor Payne. The restaurant aims to be a spot for “all occasions” in the historic Montford district.
Tall John's
Neighborhood tavern Tall John’s focuses on well-executed European-American classics like pork schnitzel, Parker rolls, steak tartare, and a signature burger from owner/executive chef Trevor Payne. The restaurant aims to be a spot for “all occasions” in the historic Montford district.

Wineries

Just voted as #1 best new winery by USA Today's 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards 2022. Enjoy wine tasting or plan a special event. Serve limited food menu. Music on the weekends. Reservations needed. About 25 minutes from the house.
28 locals recommend
Stone Ashe Vineyard
736 Green Mountain Rd
28 locals recommend
Just voted as #1 best new winery by USA Today's 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards 2022. Enjoy wine tasting or plan a special event. Serve limited food menu. Music on the weekends. Reservations needed. About 25 minutes from the house.
Voted #5 in USA Today's top 10 list of new wineries. About 35 min. from property.
49 locals recommend
Marked Tree Vineyard
623 Deep Gap Rd
49 locals recommend
Voted #5 in USA Today's top 10 list of new wineries. About 35 min. from property.

Grocery Stores

Less then 15 min. from property
340 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon Ave
340 locals recommend
Less then 15 min. from property
Less then 15 min. from property.
28 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Pinnacle Point
1830 Hendersonville Rd
28 locals recommend
Less then 15 min. from property.
Closest to house. About 8 min. away.
251 locals recommend
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel Rd
251 locals recommend
Closest to house. About 8 min. away.
Well known food stuffs store offering lots of their own brand and fun items. Known as a great place for wine. About 15 min. from house.
248 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon Ave
248 locals recommend
Well known food stuffs store offering lots of their own brand and fun items. Known as a great place for wine. About 15 min. from house.

Outdoor Adventures - Tubing, Rafting, Zip lining

Tubing, rafting on the Saluda River. So much fun.
93 locals recommend
Green River Adventures
150 E Main St
93 locals recommend
Tubing, rafting on the Saluda River. So much fun.
White Water Rafting, Zip lining, Kayaking...great outdoor adventures. About 1.5 drive from property.
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19
446 locals recommend
White Water Rafting, Zip lining, Kayaking...great outdoor adventures. About 1.5 drive from property.
Miles of zip lining fun. Located in Saluda. Top 10 best zip lining in the USA.
170 locals recommend
The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour
166 Honey Bee Dr
170 locals recommend
Miles of zip lining fun. Located in Saluda. Top 10 best zip lining in the USA.
Zip lining adventures. Super fun. Great guides. My kids have done this and love it!
279 locals recommend
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch Rd
279 locals recommend
Zip lining adventures. Super fun. Great guides. My kids have done this and love it!
Close by in River Arts District. Tubing on the French Broad River.
164 locals recommend
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside Dr
164 locals recommend
Close by in River Arts District. Tubing on the French Broad River.
Tubing and kayaking adventures on the French Broad River.
83 locals recommend
French Broad Outfitters
704 Riverside Dr
83 locals recommend
Tubing and kayaking adventures on the French Broad River.