Rachel’s guidebook
Bars and Restaurants
Caribbean inspired cuisine. Great for guests looking for dairy free and vegan options.
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveCaribbean inspired cuisine. Great for guests looking for dairy free and vegan options.
Zambra
85 W Walnut StSpanish inspired tapas with a great atmosphere.
Great pizza and beer. The location on Merrimon Avenue has a movie theater with 3$ movies! They also have a game room that is especially nice for kiddos on a rainy day.
123 locals recommend
Asheville Brewing Company
77 Coxe AveGreat pizza and beer. The location on Merrimon Avenue has a movie theater with 3$ movies! They also have a game room that is especially nice for kiddos on a rainy day.
BBQ. This location is only open on weekdays, but it is a local favorite and is connected to the Wedge brewing which has great beer.
329 locals recommend
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StBBQ. This location is only open on weekdays, but it is a local favorite and is connected to the Wedge brewing which has great beer.
Our absolute favorite breakfast/brunch spot. There is usually a wait, but it is worth it.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdOur absolute favorite breakfast/brunch spot. There is usually a wait, but it is worth it.
Delicious ice cream! They offer vegan and CBD infused options as well as traditional. We recommend the salted caramel ice cream.
74 locals recommend
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
640 Merrimon AveDelicious ice cream! They offer vegan and CBD infused options as well as traditional. We recommend the salted caramel ice cream.
A favorite of ours. If you like brussel sprouts you need to try theirs!
87 locals recommend
Copper Crown
1011 Tunnel RdA favorite of ours. If you like brussel sprouts you need to try theirs!
This is a hotel bar downtown with great views of the city and mountains. We have only been there for drinks but would definitely go back for the fantastic view.
98 locals recommend
Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
15 Page AveThis is a hotel bar downtown with great views of the city and mountains. We have only been there for drinks but would definitely go back for the fantastic view.
This bar has an old timey speakeasy feel and serves up drinks with locally made liquor.
76 locals recommend
Antidote
151 Coxe AveThis bar has an old timey speakeasy feel and serves up drinks with locally made liquor.
Favorite Breweries
There are two locations in the River Arts District. Great outdoor seating.
78 locals recommend
Wedge at Foundation
5 Foundy StThere are two locations in the River Arts District. Great outdoor seating.
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveInteresting brews and a funky atmosphere
For a full brewery experience, book a tour with New Belgium and go behind the scenes of how their beer is made.
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StFor a full brewery experience, book a tour with New Belgium and go behind the scenes of how their beer is made.
Activities
You can book an escape room adventure or just hang out in their cool absinthe speakeasy.
6 locals recommend
The Conundrum
1 Battle SquareYou can book an escape room adventure or just hang out in their cool absinthe speakeasy.
Book a spot on the amazing pubcycle and pedal your way through downtown to visit local breweries with a guide. BYOB so you can sip while you cruise downtown.
51 locals recommend
Amazing Pubcycle
37 Biltmore AveBook a spot on the amazing pubcycle and pedal your way through downtown to visit local breweries with a guide. BYOB so you can sip while you cruise downtown.
Hike any of these trails to see amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Two of our personal favorite hikes are Graveyard Fields, and Craggy Pinnacle.
756 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayHike any of these trails to see amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Two of our personal favorite hikes are Graveyard Fields, and Craggy Pinnacle.
Check out the Nature Center to see all of the native animals to this area. We love going here with our son, and especially enjoy watching the otters play!
295 locals recommend
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdCheck out the Nature Center to see all of the native animals to this area. We love going here with our son, and especially enjoy watching the otters play!
Want to work out during your stay? if you are interested in barre fitness, book a class using the MindBody app. Rachel is an instructor here, so feel free to ask her any questions.
SoundBarre
900 Hendersonville RdWant to work out during your stay? if you are interested in barre fitness, book a class using the MindBody app. Rachel is an instructor here, so feel free to ask her any questions.