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Food scene
This little diner is just down the road in Fairview and is connected to a gas station. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I recommend the huevos rancheros for breakfast and the Rueben with chips any other time.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówThe Local Joint
1185 Charlotte Highway45
polecane przez mieszkańcówThis little diner is just down the road in Fairview and is connected to a gas station. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I recommend the huevos rancheros for breakfast and the Rueben with chips any other time.
Pick up a breakfast burrito and coffee or some sandwiches and cold drinks on your way to hike Bearwallow mountain. They have a small selection of specialty and local goods. There is also a fresh seafood stand open on Friday and Saturday.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówTrout Lily Deli*Market
1297 Charlotte Highway19
polecane przez mieszkańcówPick up a breakfast burrito and coffee or some sandwiches and cold drinks on your way to hike Bearwallow mountain. They have a small selection of specialty and local goods. There is also a fresh seafood stand open on Friday and Saturday.
The best local barbeque and cheap to boot! It is a roadside stand on highway 74 in Fairview. You can't go wrong with the pulled pork or ribs. They sometime have smoked chicken wings that aren't on the menu so you have to ask about them but that is probably my favorite. We like the mustard sauce but they have tons of options.
Smokey and the Pig
913 Charlotte HwyThe best local barbeque and cheap to boot! It is a roadside stand on highway 74 in Fairview. You can't go wrong with the pulled pork or ribs. They sometime have smoked chicken wings that aren't on the menu so you have to ask about them but that is probably my favorite. We like the mustard sauce but they have tons of options.
The food is really good here and the owners/chefs are the sweetest couple. We like the Margherita and Buffalo Chicken pizzas.
Sky Mountain Pizza
1321 Charlotte HwyThe food is really good here and the owners/chefs are the sweetest couple. We like the Margherita and Buffalo Chicken pizzas.
The Hot Dog King - Fairview
1487 Charlotte HighwayGrill in Fairview with hot dogs and hamburgers.
Coffee shop on highway 74 in Fairview. On your way to Asheville or the Blue Ridge Parkway use their drive-through window to grab a Dirty Chai or Mexican Mocha and a jalapeno cheddar biscuit.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówDaymoon Coffeebar
381 Old Charlotte Highway16
polecane przez mieszkańcówCoffee shop on highway 74 in Fairview. On your way to Asheville or the Blue Ridge Parkway use their drive-through window to grab a Dirty Chai or Mexican Mocha and a jalapeno cheddar biscuit.
Bakery in Fairview with breads, bagels, and pastries. Definitely try their bakehouse chai with almond milk.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówRise Above Bakehouse
1207 Charlotte Hwy7
polecane przez mieszkańcówBakery in Fairview with breads, bagels, and pastries. Definitely try their bakehouse chai with almond milk.
A farm in Fairview raising beef, pork & poultry, as well as growing fruit, with a farm store.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówHickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow Road34
polecane przez mieszkańcówA farm in Fairview raising beef, pork & poultry, as well as growing fruit, with a farm store.
A cheese shop just down the road in Fairview. You can buy locally made cheese or sit and enjoy the views from their garden. Try one of their cheeseboards paired with wine or a beer.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówLooking Glass Creamery, LLC
57 Noble Road16
polecane przez mieszkańcówA cheese shop just down the road in Fairview. You can buy locally made cheese or sit and enjoy the views from their garden. Try one of their cheeseboards paired with wine or a beer.
I almost hate to share this place as it is truly a hidden gem. It is down the road on highway 9 and is a roadhouse bar and cafe with plenty of outdoor seating and awesome live music. This place is definitely for those people who like a little more of a funky, backroads vibe. They actually have really good bar food and use local ingredients. I recommend whatever is on special but you can't go wrong with Ned's chicken tender basket and fries. They also have a really good house salad with the best cheese on top. Check their website for the music schedule.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówStraightaway Outpost
1722 North Carolina 921
polecane przez mieszkańcówI almost hate to share this place as it is truly a hidden gem. It is down the road on highway 9 and is a roadhouse bar and cafe with plenty of outdoor seating and awesome live music. This place is definitely for those people who like a little more of a funky, backroads vibe. They actually have really good bar food and use local ingredients. I recommend whatever is on special but you can't go wrong with Ned's chicken tender basket and fries. They also have a really good house salad with the best cheese on top. Check their website for the music schedule.
Caribbean jerk meets pasta in the best way. This is one of the best Asheville restaurants and is a true crowd pleaser. Lots of vegetarian and gluten free options. I recommend 'The Meshach!'
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polecane przez mieszkańcówNine Mile
233 Montford Avenue111
polecane przez mieszkańcówCaribbean jerk meets pasta in the best way. This is one of the best Asheville restaurants and is a true crowd pleaser. Lots of vegetarian and gluten free options. I recommend 'The Meshach!'
Perfect asian fusion. We love the dumplings, chicken wings, ramen, and shrimp fried rice. They have a cute little courtyard with outdoor seating.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówGan Shan West
285 Haywood Rd25
polecane przez mieszkańcówPerfect asian fusion. We love the dumplings, chicken wings, ramen, and shrimp fried rice. They have a cute little courtyard with outdoor seating.
A comfort food favorite- try the fried chicken with sesame greens and fancy fries or blackened catfish with cheesy grits. Finish it off with the 'nana puddin and you won't be sorry.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówHomeGrown
371 Merrimon Avenue96
polecane przez mieszkańcówA comfort food favorite- try the fried chicken with sesame greens and fancy fries or blackened catfish with cheesy grits. Finish it off with the 'nana puddin and you won't be sorry.
One of my favorites in Asheville because I love comfort food. They are known for their breakfast but I also love having dinner here. Beware of the weekend brunch crowds. Their angel biscuits are heavenly.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówSunny Point Café
626 Haywood Road282
polecane przez mieszkańcówOne of my favorites in Asheville because I love comfort food. They are known for their breakfast but I also love having dinner here. Beware of the weekend brunch crowds. Their angel biscuits are heavenly.
Spanish tapas and arguably the best upscale restaurant in Asheville for a special occasion or romantic evening. Check out La Bodega as well.
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore Avenue205
polecane przez mieszkańcówSpanish tapas and arguably the best upscale restaurant in Asheville for a special occasion or romantic evening. Check out La Bodega as well.
Modern, upscale Mexican food- think ceviche, lobster nachos, and mezcal margaritas.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówLimones Restaurant
13 Eagle St112
polecane przez mieszkańcówModern, upscale Mexican food- think ceviche, lobster nachos, and mezcal margaritas.
French comfort food. I recommend the french onion soup, steamed mussels with fries, and a martini.
Rendezvous
184 New Haw Creek RoadFrench comfort food. I recommend the french onion soup, steamed mussels with fries, and a martini.
Just good Greek food. You get a lot of food for your money here.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówApollo Flame Bistro - Hendersonville Rd
485 Hendersonville Road6
polecane przez mieszkańcówJust good Greek food. You get a lot of food for your money here.
Oles Guacamoles
90 South Tunnel RoadGood Mexican food and tacos.
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park Avenue97
polecane przez mieszkańcówIndian street food.
If you're craving Thai food, this is the place.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówSuwana's Thai Orchid Restaurant
11 Broadway Street14
polecane przez mieszkańcówIf you're craving Thai food, this is the place.
Gypsy Queen Market, Deli & Food Truck
807 Patton Ave24
polecane przez mieszkańcówLebanese street food.
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon Avenue33
polecane przez mieszkańcówGood Italian food.
My personal favorite coffee shop in Asheville with great food. They have a large garden and outdoor seating. Get the garden succotash with a latte.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówLiberty House Coffee and Café
221 S Liberty St22
polecane przez mieszkańcówMy personal favorite coffee shop in Asheville with great food. They have a large garden and outdoor seating. Get the garden succotash with a latte.
Cutest donut shop making fried-to-order donuts with local ingredients.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówHole Doughnuts
168 Haywood Road93
polecane przez mieszkańców Cutest donut shop making fried-to-order donuts with local ingredients.
The chocolate lounge is in the heart of downtown right off of pack square. A must stop for visitors. If it's cold out, definitely get one of their flavored hot chocolates.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówFrench Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 South Pack Square152
polecane przez mieszkańcówThe chocolate lounge is in the heart of downtown right off of pack square. A must stop for visitors. If it's cold out, definitely get one of their flavored hot chocolates.
Great local ice cream with traditional and funky flavors.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówUltimate Ice Cream Company
1070 Tunnel Road18
polecane przez mieszkańcówGreat local ice cream with traditional and funky flavors.
Dobra Tea
78 North Lexington Avenue61
polecane przez mieszkańcówAwesome little tea house.
Sovereign Remedies
29 North Market Street90
polecane przez mieszkańcówCraft cocktails and locally sourced, seasonal food.
Shopping
Grocery store in Fairview. There is also an Ingles on highway 74 on the way to Asheville but I prefer our Food Lion as it's newer, cleaner, and I have had better luck with the freshness of their perishable items.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówFood Lion
1350 Charlotte Highway12
polecane przez mieszkańcówGrocery store in Fairview. There is also an Ingles on highway 74 on the way to Asheville but I prefer our Food Lion as it's newer, cleaner, and I have had better luck with the freshness of their perishable items.
Whole Foods is in east Asheville near the mall but they will deliver to your doorstep through the Amazon Prime Now service.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówWhole Foods Market
4 South Tunnel Road39
polecane przez mieszkańcówWhole Foods is in east Asheville near the mall but they will deliver to your doorstep through the Amazon Prime Now service.
A huge farmers market located right off I-40 near west Asheville. It sits on a 36-acre site with a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains. The market is open all year, and seven days a week. Find a big range of vendors with plenty of seasonal bounties. We usually get our Christmas trees from here as a ton of western NC farmers bring them there to sell.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówWNC Farmers Market
570 Brevard Road26
polecane przez mieszkańcówA huge farmers market located right off I-40 near west Asheville. It sits on a 36-acre site with a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains. The market is open all year, and seven days a week. Find a big range of vendors with plenty of seasonal bounties. We usually get our Christmas trees from here as a ton of western NC farmers bring them there to sell.
Awesome little antique store in Fairview. They also have a good taco truck parked outside. If you like antiquing, definitely check out the Biltmore antiques district. Some of my favorites are ScreenDoor, The Regeneration Station, Antique Tobacco Barn, and Sweeten Creek Antiques.
New Moon Marketplace
1508 Charlotte HwyAwesome little antique store in Fairview. They also have a good taco truck parked outside. If you like antiquing, definitely check out the Biltmore antiques district. Some of my favorites are ScreenDoor, The Regeneration Station, Antique Tobacco Barn, and Sweeten Creek Antiques.
Sightseeing
You can get on the parkway from highway 74 just before you enter Asheville. The Blue Ridge Parkway (part of the U.S. National Park Service) runs north and south from Asheville with plenty of spots for roadside picnics, breathtaking vistas, and hiking. The 469-mile, non-stop recreational motor road follows the ridge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, connecting Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. With the use of the milepost system (the numbers increase as you drive south), you can easily find points of interest along the way. There is no admission fee and it's one of the most scenic routes in America.
Going north, you will pass the Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384) and Folk Art Center (Milepost 382) on your way to hiking at Craggy Gardens (Milepost 367.6) and Mt. Mitchell (Milepost 355.4).
Going south, check out hiking at Skinny Dip Falls (Milepost 417), Graveyard Fields (Milepost 418.8), and Black Balsam (Milepost 420.2). At Milepost 423.2, you can go south on Highway 215 also know as the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway to hike at Pink Beds and visit the Cradle of Forestry on the left. Go a little farther south to pass by waterfalls on the way to more hiking at Looking Glass Rock and John Rock off of Forest Service Road 475 on the right.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówBlue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge Parkway137
polecane przez mieszkańcówYou can get on the parkway from highway 74 just before you enter Asheville. The Blue Ridge Parkway (part of the U.S. National Park Service) runs north and south from Asheville with plenty of spots for roadside picnics, breathtaking vistas, and hiking. The 469-mile, non-stop recreational motor road follows the ridge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, connecting Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. With the use of the milepost system (the numbers increase as you drive south), you can easily find points of interest along the way. There is no admission fee and it's one of the most scenic routes in America.
Going north, you will pass the Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384) and Folk Art Center (Milepost 382) on your way to hiking at Craggy Gardens (Milepost 367.6) and Mt. Mitchell (Milepost 355.4).
Going south, check out hiking at Skinny Dip Falls (Milepost 417), Graveyard Fields (Milepost 418.8), and Black Balsam (Milepost 420.2). At Milepost 423.2, you can go south on Highway 215 also know as the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway to hike at Pink Beds and visit the Cradle of Forestry on the left. Go a little farther south to pass by waterfalls on the way to more hiking at Looking Glass Rock and John Rock off of Forest Service Road 475 on the right.
Just down highway 74 in Gerton, Bearwallow Mountain offers exceptional scenery in reward for a short hike! At 4,232 feet above sea level, with a grassy meadow at its summit, the mountain features a nearly 360° view that includes Mt. Mitchell and Mt. Pisgah. Its breathtaking vistas also includes a birds-eye view of Hickory Nut Gorge, downtown Hendersonville, and the high country of South Carolina. A historic fire lookout tower occupies the summit, as do grazing cattle who call the mountaintop home. The trail to the summit is approximately one mile each way. You can also follow a gravel road back to the parking area for a loop hike. Bearwallow is a great place to go for a short day hike or you can combine it with a hike on the Trombatore Trail, which starts at the same trailhead for a total seven mile hike. Also check out Florence Nature Preserve and Wildcat Rock trails at another trailhead in Gerton.
Bearwallow Mountain
Just down highway 74 in Gerton, Bearwallow Mountain offers exceptional scenery in reward for a short hike! At 4,232 feet above sea level, with a grassy meadow at its summit, the mountain features a nearly 360° view that includes Mt. Mitchell and Mt. Pisgah. Its breathtaking vistas also includes a birds-eye view of Hickory Nut Gorge, downtown Hendersonville, and the high country of South Carolina. A historic fire lookout tower occupies the summit, as do grazing cattle who call the mountaintop home. The trail to the summit is approximately one mile each way. You can also follow a gravel road back to the parking area for a loop hike. Bearwallow is a great place to go for a short day hike or you can combine it with a hike on the Trombatore Trail, which starts at the same trailhead for a total seven mile hike. Also check out Florence Nature Preserve and Wildcat Rock trails at another trailhead in Gerton.
The 100-ft. tall Catawba Falls is located near Old Fort (26 miles east of Asheville, just three miles off I-40). In 2012, the U.S. Forest Service opened a parking lot and restrooms for the waterfall hiking trail in Pisgah National Forest. The 1.5-mile hike (3 miles round-trip) is a steady and slightly uphill walk but it is not difficult. It follows the Catawba River, with many smaller cascades along the way. It's a beautiful trail, with sounds of rushing water and short side trails to see it.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówCatawba Falls
3074 Catawba River Rd70
polecane przez mieszkańcówThe 100-ft. tall Catawba Falls is located near Old Fort (26 miles east of Asheville, just three miles off I-40). In 2012, the U.S. Forest Service opened a parking lot and restrooms for the waterfall hiking trail in Pisgah National Forest. The 1.5-mile hike (3 miles round-trip) is a steady and slightly uphill walk but it is not difficult. It follows the Catawba River, with many smaller cascades along the way. It's a beautiful trail, with sounds of rushing water and short side trails to see it.
Biltmore House, the main residence, is a Châteauesque-style mansion built for George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest privately owned house in the United States, at 178,926 square feet. From historic Biltmore House and its gardens and grounds to Biltmore Gardens Railway, outdoor adventures, a Farmyard, dining, shopping, and wine tastings, Biltmore offers something for everyone. Purchase tickets and reserve tours in advance especially around popular times like the candlelight Christmas tour.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówBiltmore
1 Lodge Street439
polecane przez mieszkańcówBiltmore House, the main residence, is a Châteauesque-style mansion built for George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest privately owned house in the United States, at 178,926 square feet. From historic Biltmore House and its gardens and grounds to Biltmore Gardens Railway, outdoor adventures, a Farmyard, dining, shopping, and wine tastings, Biltmore offers something for everyone. Purchase tickets and reserve tours in advance especially around popular times like the candlelight Christmas tour.
One of the country’s most celebrated resorts for its history, elegance and southern charm. Ten U.S. Presidents and countless luminaries from the worlds of art, entertainment, sports, and politics have stayed at this one-of-a-kind hotel. Built in 1913 with its distinctive undulating red clay tile roof and Roycroft furnishings, The Omni Grove Park Inn captures the essence of the Arts and Crafts movement. You can visit and dine on the romantic Sunset Terrace with amazing sunset views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and downtown Asheville. The Great Hall has 24-foot ceilings and two gigantic 36-foot stone fireplaces. You could also book a spa treatment and have day access to their facilities to float in mineral pools with soothing underwater music and waterfalls. Enjoy exhilarating contrast pools, a lap pool, an inhalation room, sauna and a eucalyptus-infused steam room.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówThe Omni Grove Park Inn
290 Macon Ave217
polecane przez mieszkańcówOne of the country’s most celebrated resorts for its history, elegance and southern charm. Ten U.S. Presidents and countless luminaries from the worlds of art, entertainment, sports, and politics have stayed at this one-of-a-kind hotel. Built in 1913 with its distinctive undulating red clay tile roof and Roycroft furnishings, The Omni Grove Park Inn captures the essence of the Arts and Crafts movement. You can visit and dine on the romantic Sunset Terrace with amazing sunset views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and downtown Asheville. The Great Hall has 24-foot ceilings and two gigantic 36-foot stone fireplaces. You could also book a spa treatment and have day access to their facilities to float in mineral pools with soothing underwater music and waterfalls. Enjoy exhilarating contrast pools, a lap pool, an inhalation room, sauna and a eucalyptus-infused steam room.
Board one of Gray Line’s nostalgic trolleys for a fully narrated 90 minute tour, highlighting the history, homes, hang-outs and hot spots of Asheville. They also have a special Ghost and Christmas tour. You can also check out the adults-only LaZoom comedy and Amazing Pubcycle tours.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówGray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville
36 Montford Avenue32
polecane przez mieszkańcówBoard one of Gray Line’s nostalgic trolleys for a fully narrated 90 minute tour, highlighting the history, homes, hang-outs and hot spots of Asheville. They also have a special Ghost and Christmas tour. You can also check out the adults-only LaZoom comedy and Amazing Pubcycle tours.
We are so lucky to have the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville! Surrounded by the botanically diverse Southern Appalachian Mountains, the NC Arboretum is one of the most beautiful natural garden settings in America. The 434-acre campus in Pisgah National Forest is the ideal place for a sensory-rich stroll or hike while admiring and learning about our natural wonders. Home to many events throughout the year, it is located at the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway in south Asheville. There are many trails to choose from, including many easy walking trails and easy to moderate mountain bike trails.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówThe North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way200
polecane przez mieszkańcówWe are so lucky to have the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville! Surrounded by the botanically diverse Southern Appalachian Mountains, the NC Arboretum is one of the most beautiful natural garden settings in America. The 434-acre campus in Pisgah National Forest is the ideal place for a sensory-rich stroll or hike while admiring and learning about our natural wonders. Home to many events throughout the year, it is located at the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway in south Asheville. There are many trails to choose from, including many easy walking trails and easy to moderate mountain bike trails.
Looking for a beautiful spot for a leisurely stroll to enjoy nature in the middle of the city? Go to the Botanical Gardens of Asheville, located just two miles from downtown at the University of North Carolina in Asheville. The garden collections focus on plants native to our Southern Appalachian Mountains and include a large variety of trees, shrubs, vines, wildflowers, herbs, grasses, sedges, aquatic plants, ferns, mosses and lichens - approximately 600 species in all. See much of the ten acres via an easy walking trail that forms a half-mile loop, taking you across bridges over streams, through meadows, and across a woodland ridge to a wildflower cove. Admission is free!
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polecane przez mieszkańcówBotanical Gardens
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polecane przez mieszkańcówLooking for a beautiful spot for a leisurely stroll to enjoy nature in the middle of the city? Go to the Botanical Gardens of Asheville, located just two miles from downtown at the University of North Carolina in Asheville. The garden collections focus on plants native to our Southern Appalachian Mountains and include a large variety of trees, shrubs, vines, wildflowers, herbs, grasses, sedges, aquatic plants, ferns, mosses and lichens - approximately 600 species in all. See much of the ten acres via an easy walking trail that forms a half-mile loop, taking you across bridges over streams, through meadows, and across a woodland ridge to a wildflower cove. Admission is free!
See wildlife up close just a few miles from downtown Asheville! The Western North Carolina Nature Center is a 42-acre wildlife park sanctuary, providing a home for injured, orphaned or imprinted animals that could not survive on their own.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówWNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Road77
polecane przez mieszkańcówSee wildlife up close just a few miles from downtown Asheville! The Western North Carolina Nature Center is a 42-acre wildlife park sanctuary, providing a home for injured, orphaned or imprinted animals that could not survive on their own.
This riverside space features paved trails, a scenic overlook, open areas for play & a dog park. The city of Asheville has three adjacent riverside parks: Carrier Park, Amboy Road Park and French Broad River Park. The French Broad River Greenway, a 2.8-mile riverside paved trail, connects all the parks.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówFrench Broad River Park
508 Riverview Drive42
polecane przez mieszkańcówThis riverside space features paved trails, a scenic overlook, open areas for play & a dog park. The city of Asheville has three adjacent riverside parks: Carrier Park, Amboy Road Park and French Broad River Park. The French Broad River Greenway, a 2.8-mile riverside paved trail, connects all the parks.
The Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary is a wonderful wildlife oasis in the very busy north Asheville area. It is a great spot for a evening walk or morning birding expedition. Walk a 3/8-mile boardwalk through a wetland area and by the lake, complete with sitting areas along the way to soak up the views and watch birds. Beaver Lake provides resting, feeding and nesting spots for resident and migratory birds. The Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society, a chapter of National Audubon, manages the 10-acre sanctuary. It was established in the mid-1980s, when Audubon successfully led an effort to prevent construction of a strip mall on the site. It's free to visit.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówBeaver Lake
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polecane przez mieszkańcówThe Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary is a wonderful wildlife oasis in the very busy north Asheville area. It is a great spot for a evening walk or morning birding expedition. Walk a 3/8-mile boardwalk through a wetland area and by the lake, complete with sitting areas along the way to soak up the views and watch birds. Beaver Lake provides resting, feeding and nesting spots for resident and migratory birds. The Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society, a chapter of National Audubon, manages the 10-acre sanctuary. It was established in the mid-1980s, when Audubon successfully led an effort to prevent construction of a strip mall on the site. It's free to visit.
Neighborhoods
Take a self-guided walking tour of downtown on the Urban Trail. Stop in at the French Broad Chocolate Lounge or catch some live music at the Orange Peel. Do some shopping at the Mast General store or the Grove Arcade. Browse the books at Malaprops or Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne bar. Plenty of restaurants, cafes, and home to a string of breweries on the south slope. In the warmer months there is a huge drum circle that takes place every Friday night in Pritchard Park. There's also several events and festivals that take place throughout the year. We especially enjoy Downtown After 5 and LEAF Downtown AVL.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówDowntown
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polecane przez mieszkańcówTake a self-guided walking tour of downtown on the Urban Trail. Stop in at the French Broad Chocolate Lounge or catch some live music at the Orange Peel. Do some shopping at the Mast General store or the Grove Arcade. Browse the books at Malaprops or Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne bar. Plenty of restaurants, cafes, and home to a string of breweries on the south slope. In the warmer months there is a huge drum circle that takes place every Friday night in Pritchard Park. There's also several events and festivals that take place throughout the year. We especially enjoy Downtown After 5 and LEAF Downtown AVL.
The River Arts District is a warehouse district along the French Broad river that was converted into artist studios and is home to some of our favorite breweries and the best place to see live music in Asheville, The Grey Eagle. You can tour artist studios and galleries to pick up something from a local maker or even take a class. Grab lunch from 12 Bones BBQ or refuel with coffee at Summit Coffee Co. while you check out all the graffiti murals on Foundry St.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówRiver Arts District
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polecane przez mieszkańcówThe River Arts District is a warehouse district along the French Broad river that was converted into artist studios and is home to some of our favorite breweries and the best place to see live music in Asheville, The Grey Eagle. You can tour artist studios and galleries to pick up something from a local maker or even take a class. Grab lunch from 12 Bones BBQ or refuel with coffee at Summit Coffee Co. while you check out all the graffiti murals on Foundry St.
Haywood Road has been the main street of West Asheville for more than a century. Old buildings are now home to modern businesses, but the street still has a small hometown feel. As you walk down the street, you will see old buildings renovated for new businesses side-by-side with second- and third-generation shops. There are now many restaurants, breweries, pubs with frequent live music, bakeries, a variety of resale consignment shops, vintage clothing boutiques and even a half-dozen record shops lining the road that appeal to visitors interested in sampling the unique, bohemian flavor of Asheville.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówWest Asheville
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polecane przez mieszkańcówHaywood Road has been the main street of West Asheville for more than a century. Old buildings are now home to modern businesses, but the street still has a small hometown feel. As you walk down the street, you will see old buildings renovated for new businesses side-by-side with second- and third-generation shops. There are now many restaurants, breweries, pubs with frequent live music, bakeries, a variety of resale consignment shops, vintage clothing boutiques and even a half-dozen record shops lining the road that appeal to visitors interested in sampling the unique, bohemian flavor of Asheville.
Montford is a historic neighborhood located just north of downtown Asheville. A portion of Montford is a National Register Historic District with 600+ buildings, mostly residences built between 1890 and 1920. Take a driving or walking tour to see a variety of architectural influences reflecting the cosmopolitan character of Asheville during the turn of the 20th century. Victorian, Queen Anne and Arts and Crafts styles combine with Neoclassical, Colonial Revival and castle-like design. Supervising architect of the Biltmore House Richard Sharp Smith created many homes in Montford.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówMontford Area Historic District
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polecane przez mieszkańcówMontford is a historic neighborhood located just north of downtown Asheville. A portion of Montford is a National Register Historic District with 600+ buildings, mostly residences built between 1890 and 1920. Take a driving or walking tour to see a variety of architectural influences reflecting the cosmopolitan character of Asheville during the turn of the 20th century. Victorian, Queen Anne and Arts and Crafts styles combine with Neoclassical, Colonial Revival and castle-like design. Supervising architect of the Biltmore House Richard Sharp Smith created many homes in Montford.
City/town information
The perfect small mountain town with loads of unique shops, great eateries, and beautiful views.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówBlack Mountain
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polecane przez mieszkańcówThe perfect small mountain town with loads of unique shops, great eateries, and beautiful views.
One of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the country, Lake Lure is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Located about 27 miles from Asheville, Lake Lure sits in the Hickory Nut Gorge, surrounded by lush mountain tops and sheer granite cliffs. Look up to see the famous Chimney Rock. From the top of Chimney Rock, there are spectacular views of the lake and gorge. It has been a filming location for scenes from the movies Thunder Road, Dirty Dancing, A Breed Apart, The Last of the Mohicans and Firestarter. Take a relaxing walk on the boardwalk any time of the year (free) and cross the Flowering Bridge. Enjoy a picnic by the lake. They also have a huge swimming beach and water park open seasonally with admission. Nearby is shopping and restaurants in the village of Chimney Rock.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówLake Lure
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polecane przez mieszkańcówOne of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the country, Lake Lure is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Located about 27 miles from Asheville, Lake Lure sits in the Hickory Nut Gorge, surrounded by lush mountain tops and sheer granite cliffs. Look up to see the famous Chimney Rock. From the top of Chimney Rock, there are spectacular views of the lake and gorge. It has been a filming location for scenes from the movies Thunder Road, Dirty Dancing, A Breed Apart, The Last of the Mohicans and Firestarter. Take a relaxing walk on the boardwalk any time of the year (free) and cross the Flowering Bridge. Enjoy a picnic by the lake. They also have a huge swimming beach and water park open seasonally with admission. Nearby is shopping and restaurants in the village of Chimney Rock.
Breweries
Awesome farmhouse brewery here in Fairview that specializes in using local ingredients situated next to beautiful Cane Creek. Check their social media for food trucks and live music.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówTurgua Brewing
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polecane przez mieszkańcówAwesome farmhouse brewery here in Fairview that specializes in using local ingredients situated next to beautiful Cane Creek. Check their social media for food trucks and live music.
Train themed brewery in Fairview. They serve their beers out of a train car and have a big outdoor playground, picnic area, and fire pit. Obviously the kids won't hate tagging along to this one. Check their social media for information on food trucks and live music.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówWhistle Hop Brewing Company
1288 Charlotte Hwy25
polecane przez mieszkańcówTrain themed brewery in Fairview. They serve their beers out of a train car and have a big outdoor playground, picnic area, and fire pit. Obviously the kids won't hate tagging along to this one. Check their social media for information on food trucks and live music.
Family friendly brewery with a huge outdoor space. Check out their website for the food truck and live music schedule.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówHighland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte Highway122
polecane przez mieszkańcówFamily friendly brewery with a huge outdoor space. Check out their website for the food truck and live music schedule.
Wicked Weed is probably one of the most visited breweries in Asheville and is situated on the edge of the south slope which is home to a string of breweries. You can do a self-guided brewery tour through the south slope and also check out the Funkatorium which specializes in their sour beers. I recommend checking out Burial, Hi-Wire, and Bhramari while touring the south slope.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówWicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore Avenue181
polecane przez mieszkańcówWicked Weed is probably one of the most visited breweries in Asheville and is situated on the edge of the south slope which is home to a string of breweries. You can do a self-guided brewery tour through the south slope and also check out the Funkatorium which specializes in their sour beers. I recommend checking out Burial, Hi-Wire, and Bhramari while touring the south slope.
Microbrewery serving beers, pizzas & pub grub, with an in-house movie theater & game room. I recommend the 'Shear Delight' pizza and a 'Ninja Porter.'
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polecane przez mieszkańcówAsheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon Avenue128
polecane przez mieszkańcówMicrobrewery serving beers, pizzas & pub grub, with an in-house movie theater & game room. I recommend the 'Shear Delight' pizza and a 'Ninja Porter.'
This is an Asheville hub right on the French Broad River with a huge lawn where you will find families and friends spread out on blankets and kids riding their bikes. Check their website for the food truck and event schedule.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówNew Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven Street141
polecane przez mieszkańcówThis is an Asheville hub right on the French Broad River with a huge lawn where you will find families and friends spread out on blankets and kids riding their bikes. Check their website for the food truck and event schedule.
This is the original brewery in the River Arts District and has a large sandlot beer garden. They have a second location in the river arts district on Foundry St. which is know for its large graffiti murals. Check their website for the food truck schedule.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówWedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes Way139
polecane przez mieszkańcówThis is the original brewery in the River Arts District and has a large sandlot beer garden. They have a second location in the river arts district on Foundry St. which is know for its large graffiti murals. Check their website for the food truck schedule.
This brewery is next to the french broad river just north of Asheville. They have great beers and the best taco truck in town.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówZillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside Dr27
polecane przez mieszkańcówThis brewery is next to the french broad river just north of Asheville. They have great beers and the best taco truck in town.
Other things to do
If you have kids, this park is a mile away. Just turn left on Old Fort Rd and it’s less than a mile up the road on the right. It has a playground surrounded by a paved loop for walking and riding bikes. There’s a creek to play in and a pretty nice view of the surrounding mountains.
Spring Mountain Community Center
807 Old Fort RdIf you have kids, this park is a mile away. Just turn left on Old Fort Rd and it’s less than a mile up the road on the right. It has a playground surrounded by a paved loop for walking and riding bikes. There’s a creek to play in and a pretty nice view of the surrounding mountains.
Just down the road off of Highway 74, Shoji is the only Japanese-style bath house and spa on the east coast. Shoji Spa is nestled in the Pisgah National Forest and adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Soak in your own private outdoor salt hydrotherapy tub, add Shoji’s Signature tub side tea service and enjoy a variety of massage and spa services. Take an invigorating cold shower and unwind in the wet cedar sauna. It's an idyllic spot for getting away from it all with some well-deserved, therapeutic pampering.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówShoji Spa & Lodge
96 Avondale Heights Road27
polecane przez mieszkańcówJust down the road off of Highway 74, Shoji is the only Japanese-style bath house and spa on the east coast. Shoji Spa is nestled in the Pisgah National Forest and adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Soak in your own private outdoor salt hydrotherapy tub, add Shoji’s Signature tub side tea service and enjoy a variety of massage and spa services. Take an invigorating cold shower and unwind in the wet cedar sauna. It's an idyllic spot for getting away from it all with some well-deserved, therapeutic pampering.
This nonprofit yoga center offers donation-based classes and workshops, focusing on yoga and healing arts. They offer all-levels yoga classes, including yoga for kids, meditation, private yoga therapy, and more. I highly suggest Michael's Vinyasa Flow class.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówAsheville Community Yoga
8 Brookdale Road18
polecane przez mieszkańcówThis nonprofit yoga center offers donation-based classes and workshops, focusing on yoga and healing arts. They offer all-levels yoga classes, including yoga for kids, meditation, private yoga therapy, and more. I highly suggest Michael's Vinyasa Flow class.
One of our favorite paved bike greenways in the Asheville area is Point Lookout Trail, a 3.6-mile trail through Pisgah National Forest and barricaded to motorized vehicles at both ends. It was formerly part of Old US Highway 70, winding through the woods with serene views of the mountains, the railroad and forest. While the trail is only 3.6 miles one way (plus another 1/2-mile from the parking area), it climbs 900 feet in elevation from Old Fort to Ridgecrest (near Black Mountain). Begin at the Old Fort entrance to bike the uphill portion first (even, gentle climb), then you can coast down on your bicycle as your reward. It's an eight-mile round-trip trek from the Pisgah Forest picnic area parking.
Point Lookout Trail, Old Fort Trailhead
One of our favorite paved bike greenways in the Asheville area is Point Lookout Trail, a 3.6-mile trail through Pisgah National Forest and barricaded to motorized vehicles at both ends. It was formerly part of Old US Highway 70, winding through the woods with serene views of the mountains, the railroad and forest. While the trail is only 3.6 miles one way (plus another 1/2-mile from the parking area), it climbs 900 feet in elevation from Old Fort to Ridgecrest (near Black Mountain). Begin at the Old Fort entrance to bike the uphill portion first (even, gentle climb), then you can coast down on your bicycle as your reward. It's an eight-mile round-trip trek from the Pisgah Forest picnic area parking.
Closest apple orchard and great place to take kids in the fall. Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard is also close by.
Justus Orchard
187 Garren RdClosest apple orchard and great place to take kids in the fall. Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard is also close by.
A summer favorite around here is tubing. The Green River in Saluda and Deep Creek in Bryson City are our favorites but if you’re brave, the French Broad is also an option.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówGreen River Cove Tubing
5200 Green River Cove Road17
polecane przez mieszkańcówA summer favorite around here is tubing. The Green River in Saluda and Deep Creek in Bryson City are our favorites but if you’re brave, the French Broad is also an option.
The Montford Park Players in Asheville is North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare Festival! Free summer "Shakespeare in the Park" productions are outdoors at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay Street, near downtown Asheville. Yes, you can attend at no cost. They do pass a hat at intermission for funds to keep the theatre running, with a suggested $10 donation per person. Chair rental $2. Picnics encouraged. Concessions are available.
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polecane przez mieszkańcówThe Montford Park Players
92 Gay Street17
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The Montford Park Players in Asheville is North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare Festival! Free summer "Shakespeare in the Park" productions are outdoors at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay Street, near downtown Asheville. Yes, you can attend at no cost. They do pass a hat at intermission for funds to keep the theatre running, with a suggested $10 donation per person. Chair rental $2. Picnics encouraged. Concessions are available.