Food Scene
It's a fantastic bakery, but go there for the quiche and kale salad and charming block-long downtown
195 locals recommend
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe
232 Reems Creek RdIt's a fantastic bakery, but go there for the quiche and kale salad and charming block-long downtown
something for everyone - movie, dinner, brewery, game room
243 locals recommend
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon Avesomething for everyone - movie, dinner, brewery, game room
High Five Coffee
190 Broadway StChai Pani Asheville
32 Battery Park AveBest indian in town. Get the Okra fries.
Zambra
85 W Walnut St Great tapas and a nice space, for when you can't get in to Curate.
I'm vegetarian and this is one of my favorite restaurants, so that should tell you something. Only open til 6, weekdays.
329 locals recommend
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StI'm vegetarian and this is one of my favorite restaurants, so that should tell you something. Only open til 6, weekdays.
About 25 min north of Asheville is the charming town of Marshall, take a leisurely drive up the river to eat at this lovely place.
45 locals recommend
The Sweet Monkey Cafe & Bakery
133 S Main StAbout 25 min north of Asheville is the charming town of Marshall, take a leisurely drive up the river to eat at this lovely place.
High Five Coffee
190 Broadway StRiver location of this great coffee place. Enjoy the hammocks.
One of my favorite restaurants in town - be sure to get reservations if it's the weekend!
278 locals recommend
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StOne of my favorite restaurants in town - be sure to get reservations if it's the weekend!
Gallivant Coffee
126 Elkwood AveLocal coffee shop
Cecilia’s Kitchen
870 Merrimon AveGreat place for dinner and has crepes!
Parks & Nature
Beaver Lake
2 mile loop around the lake great for runners/walkers
Silver-Line Park
1050 Riverside DriveRiverside park very close by
Drinks & Nightlife
Urban Orchard Cider Co. - West
210 Haywood Rdcidery and small bites, get a flight!
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes Waybar/brewery by the river, nightly food trucks
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore Avepopular bar/restaurant
Santé Wine Bar and Tap Room
1 Page AveRelaxed place downtown for wine a light food.
This is a used book store that serves wine and some food - or it's a place to get drinks and food that happens to sell used books. Either way it's great.
190 locals recommend
Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar
1 Page AveThis is a used book store that serves wine and some food - or it's a place to get drinks and food that happens to sell used books. Either way it's great.
Drinks, music, large space down by the river - dress for outdoors.
175 locals recommend
Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrDrinks, music, large space down by the river - dress for outdoors.
This huge glamorous hotel has several restaurants and place to get a drink - check out the lobby with giant fireplaces.
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveThis huge glamorous hotel has several restaurants and place to get a drink - check out the lobby with giant fireplaces.
Shopping
Malaprop's Bookstore / Cafe
55 Haywood StAsheville Bee Charmer
32 Broadway Stall things bees and honey!
Minx Boutique
64 N Lexington AveCute clothes for women.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveWhole Foods Market
70 Merrimon Aveyour classic american grocery chain store, has everything, including a starbucks
251 locals recommend
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel Rdyour classic american grocery chain store, has everything, including a starbucks
Arts & Culture
River Arts District
3 River Arts Plartist studios, galleries, etc
Entertainment & Activities
Fine Arts Theater
36 Biltmore AveRedone old theater showing art films.
Carolina Cinemas
1640 Hendersonville RdTheater with assigned seating and recliners.