Guidebook for Asheville

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Guidebook for Asheville

Food Scene

Voted 'Best Neighborhood Restaurant", Chiesa is just over two blocks from the apt. They specialise in Spanish wine. Outdoor seating open when weather permits. Make reservations.
44 locals recommend
chiesa
152 Montford Ave
44 locals recommend
Voted 'Best Neighborhood Restaurant", Chiesa is just over two blocks from the apt. They specialise in Spanish wine. Outdoor seating open when weather permits. Make reservations.
Nice vibe and great food.
186 locals recommend
High Five Coffee
190 Broadway St
186 locals recommend
Nice vibe and great food.
It's only two blocks away and has a nice neighborhood restaurant feel. We like to sit outside.
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford Ave
589 locals recommend
It's only two blocks away and has a nice neighborhood restaurant feel. We like to sit outside.
We walk up on weekends with our dog (he loves their bacon) for coffee and a little bite occasionally.
120 locals recommend
All Day Darling
102 Montford Ave
120 locals recommend
We walk up on weekends with our dog (he loves their bacon) for coffee and a little bite occasionally.
The food is excellent. Get there early.
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park Ave
311 locals recommend
The food is excellent. Get there early.
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore Ave
478 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Spectacular views west and north. Weird and interesting cocktails.
109 locals recommend
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood St
109 locals recommend
Spectacular views west and north. Weird and interesting cocktails.
SkyBar Asheville Rooftop Cocktails
18 Battery Park Ave
78 locals recommend
Little Jumbo
241 Broadway St
78 locals recommend
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore Ave
478 locals recommend
176 locals recommend
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut St
176 locals recommend

Shopping

203 locals recommend
Grove Arcade
1 Page Ave
203 locals recommend
Tons of cool shops and boutiques. Too many to name.
339 locals recommend
Downtown
339 locals recommend
Tons of cool shops and boutiques. Too many to name.

Essentials

One mile away and across the street from Trader Joes'.
159 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
136 Chestnut St
159 locals recommend
One mile away and across the street from Trader Joes'.
Only a mile away and between Whole Foods and Harris Teeter.
248 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon Ave
248 locals recommend
Only a mile away and between Whole Foods and Harris Teeter.
Also a mile away and next to Trader Joe's.
340 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon Ave
340 locals recommend
Also a mile away and next to Trader Joe's.

Everything Else

The Secret Spa At The Belvedere
73 Merrimon Ave
Festivals and concerts happen here throughout the summer. Splashville fountain is open seasonally.
95 locals recommend
Pack Square
80 Court Plaza
95 locals recommend
Festivals and concerts happen here throughout the summer. Splashville fountain is open seasonally.
Mountain biking, hiking, running.
119 locals recommend
Bent Creek
119 locals recommend
Mountain biking, hiking, running.

Parks and Nature

224 locals recommend
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
364 Blue Ridge Pkwy
224 locals recommend
Highest peak east of the Mississippi with 360 degree mountain views.
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128
414 locals recommend
Highest peak east of the Mississippi with 360 degree mountain views.
Beautiful outdoor displays, walks, cafe, education center and art gallery.
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
582 locals recommend
Beautiful outdoor displays, walks, cafe, education center and art gallery.
194 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver Boulevard
194 locals recommend
Miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Lake Powhaten open in summer for swimming.
66 locals recommend
Bent Creek Experimental Forest
66 locals recommend
Miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Lake Powhaten open in summer for swimming.

Entertainment & Activities

Almost always showing two very good movies.
113 locals recommend
Fine Arts Theater
36 Biltmore Ave
113 locals recommend
Almost always showing two very good movies.
Eclectic selection of movies in small cozy theatres.
56 locals recommend
Grail Moviehouse
17 Foundy St
56 locals recommend
Eclectic selection of movies in small cozy theatres.
Small venue with great bands. Bob Dylan played here.
408 locals recommend
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore Ave
408 locals recommend
Small venue with great bands. Bob Dylan played here.
51 locals recommend
Diana Wortham Theatre
18 Biltmore Ave
51 locals recommend
23 locals recommend
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
87 Haywood St
23 locals recommend
Walk across the softball field from the apartment for free, high quality outdoor plays.
36 locals recommend
The Montford Park Players
92 Gay St
36 locals recommend
Walk across the softball field from the apartment for free, high quality outdoor plays.