Renn’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The path is literally out the back door. Stroll, jog, bike along the path and creek. Connects with the Botanical Gardens.
20 locals recommend
Reed Creek Greenway
Broadway StreetThe path is literally out the back door. Stroll, jog, bike along the path and creek. Connects with the Botanical Gardens.
Take a sack lunch and walk to the end of the boardwalk for a lake view picnic.
41 locals recommend
Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
1056 Merrimon AvenueTake a sack lunch and walk to the end of the boardwalk for a lake view picnic.
Close by. A nice place to walk the perimeter (about 3 miles), or rent a boat and paddle out on the lake.
56 locals recommend
Beaver Lake
Close by. A nice place to walk the perimeter (about 3 miles), or rent a boat and paddle out on the lake.
Close by. Walk there on the Reed Creek Greenway (about 20 min) and explore the trails, sun on the lawns, learn botanical names of local native plants.
17 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens
151 WT Weaver BoulevardClose by. Walk there on the Reed Creek Greenway (about 20 min) and explore the trails, sun on the lawns, learn botanical names of local native plants.
Neighborhoods
Gorgeous historic houses, lovely lush landscaping, tree-lined streets. Great neighborhood to walk around and sight-see.
84 locals recommend
Montford Area Historic District
Gorgeous historic houses, lovely lush landscaping, tree-lined streets. Great neighborhood to walk around and sight-see.
Art galleries, theaters, restaurants, breweries, riverside walks.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlArt galleries, theaters, restaurants, breweries, riverside walks.
Lively, artsy, hipster-y, great food scene for any budget, live-music venues.
214 locals recommend
West Asheville
Lively, artsy, hipster-y, great food scene for any budget, live-music venues.
Asheville's newest neighborhood, south side of downtown. Breweries, donuts, BBQ... Walk there in 20 minutes.
75 locals recommend
South Slope Brewing District
Asheville's newest neighborhood, south side of downtown. Breweries, donuts, BBQ... Walk there in 20 minutes.