Drinks & Nightlife
Casual and relaxed scene just across the river. Often has music. There's a fire pit and bbq's outside.
Eclectic outdoor/indoor space right along the river and just a few minutes away! There's music most night, but it's a great place to just go hang out anyhow. A small mexican food venue is on site too.
175 locals recommend
Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrEclectic outdoor/indoor space right along the river and just a few minutes away! There's music most night, but it's a great place to just go hang out anyhow. A small mexican food venue is on site too.
Food Scene
Great new space along French Broad River with a diverse taco menu.
439 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrGreat new space along French Broad River with a diverse taco menu.
Small little coffee shop where they roast all their coffee. LOTS of local restaurants use their coffee in their places as well. They have some pasties/muffins/breads and breakfast tacos too.
41 locals recommend
PennyCup Coffee
857 Merrimon AveSmall little coffee shop where they roast all their coffee. LOTS of local restaurants use their coffee in their places as well. They have some pasties/muffins/breads and breakfast tacos too.
Just go if you have a sweet tooth. Oh and there is a new location open right on Riverside Dr that also has tours.
363 locals recommend
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareJust go if you have a sweet tooth. Oh and there is a new location open right on Riverside Dr that also has tours.
Super close brewery on the river with an authentic and highly affordable mexican food truck on location.
113 locals recommend
Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrSuper close brewery on the river with an authentic and highly affordable mexican food truck on location.
Delicious tapas with an expansive menu selection! Great atmosphere as well.
201 locals recommend
Zambra
85 W Walnut StDelicious tapas with an expansive menu selection! Great atmosphere as well.
Modern little coffee shop with a loft and wi-fi. Located in the heart of heart of the River Arts District.
54 locals recommend
Summit Coffee Co.
4 Foundy StModern little coffee shop with a loft and wi-fi. Located in the heart of heart of the River Arts District.
Sightseeing
Beautiful drive or bike ride with gorgeous views. (Beware it's a strenuous bike ride going up, but well worth the decent.
Town Mountain Road
Town Mountain RoadBeautiful drive or bike ride with gorgeous views. (Beware it's a strenuous bike ride going up, but well worth the decent.
Parks & Nature
Richmond Hill Park
300 Richmond Hill DrRight down the street
Over 50+ miles of trails for both hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Beautiful views, wildlife, a lake with a swimming area and more!
118 locals recommend
Bent Creek
Over 50+ miles of trails for both hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Beautiful views, wildlife, a lake with a swimming area and more!
Great place to visit for a walk or stroll in a natural setting. There's also a small gift shop and you can connect to more trails in Bent Creek.
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayGreat place to visit for a walk or stroll in a natural setting. There's also a small gift shop and you can connect to more trails in Bent Creek.
Arts & Culture
Wander around the River Arts for as long as you like! Visit working artist galleries, purchase unique one of a kind art, grab a bite to eat and check out the graffiti art.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlWander around the River Arts for as long as you like! Visit working artist galleries, purchase unique one of a kind art, grab a bite to eat and check out the graffiti art.
Essentials
Earth Fare
66 Westgate PkwyHarris Teeter
136 Chestnut StTrader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveIt's Trader Joe's !
Neighborhoods
HUGE area with so many working artist studios, galleries, a new greenway along the river and more! Don't miss this !
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlHUGE area with so many working artist studios, galleries, a new greenway along the river and more! Don't miss this !