Food Scene
Homegrown is the perfect representation of Asheville: laid back, welcoming, and delicious!
173 locals recommend
HomeGrown
371 Merrimon AveHomegrown is the perfect representation of Asheville: laid back, welcoming, and delicious!
This is one amazing upscale Italian restaurant. Cucina 24 has all the dishes you would expect-with flair! I highly recommend the chefs menu (whatever it is that day).
85 locals recommend
Cucina24
24 Wall StThis is one amazing upscale Italian restaurant. Cucina 24 has all the dishes you would expect-with flair! I highly recommend the chefs menu (whatever it is that day).
Nine mile serves Caribbean dishes (think chicken/seafood with rice/pasta) and is great for vegetarians, those who are gluten free, or really anyone. When friends or family visit, this is where we take them.
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveNine mile serves Caribbean dishes (think chicken/seafood with rice/pasta) and is great for vegetarians, those who are gluten free, or really anyone. When friends or family visit, this is where we take them.
This place is amazing for those with any dietary restrictions! They have a case of food you can take for a grab-and-go meal, plus super fresh sit-down menus (including breakfast). If you're looking for a healthy cafe, this is your place!
77 locals recommend
BimBeriBon
697 Haywood RdThis place is amazing for those with any dietary restrictions! They have a case of food you can take for a grab-and-go meal, plus super fresh sit-down menus (including breakfast). If you're looking for a healthy cafe, this is your place!
If you want to avoid the crowd downtown, stick to North Asheville ad head to Chupacabra. This is a great spot for take-out or to stay a while. Everything we have tried here has been phenomenal! Grab a local beer with your meal and head next door to the Baked Pie Company for dessert.
10 locals recommend
Chupacabra Latin Café
50 N Merrimon AveIf you want to avoid the crowd downtown, stick to North Asheville ad head to Chupacabra. This is a great spot for take-out or to stay a while. Everything we have tried here has been phenomenal! Grab a local beer with your meal and head next door to the Baked Pie Company for dessert.
If you love curry, this is a great downtown place! Blue Dream has lots of dining space and is located near where the drum circle takes place Friday evenings i warm moths. Get your groove on and grab some curry and a local beer.
64 locals recommend
Blue Dream Curry House
81 Patton AveIf you love curry, this is a great downtown place! Blue Dream has lots of dining space and is located near where the drum circle takes place Friday evenings i warm moths. Get your groove on and grab some curry and a local beer.
A former food truck turned brick and mortar; Gypsy Queen is one of our favorite take-out spots. They have limited seating but are located outside of downtown, on the west side of Asheville.
61 locals recommend
Gypsy Queen Market, Deli & Food Truck
807 Patton AveA former food truck turned brick and mortar; Gypsy Queen is one of our favorite take-out spots. They have limited seating but are located outside of downtown, on the west side of Asheville.
Biscuithead is definitely an Asheville favorite-and for good reason! This place makes some amazing biscuits topped with the most creative combinations, plus they have a jelly and jam bar! If you go, expect to stand in line for a bit but know that it's worth the wait! I highly recommend the Mimosa Fried Chicken Biscuit.
471 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdBiscuithead is definitely an Asheville favorite-and for good reason! This place makes some amazing biscuits topped with the most creative combinations, plus they have a jelly and jam bar! If you go, expect to stand in line for a bit but know that it's worth the wait! I highly recommend the Mimosa Fried Chicken Biscuit.
Situated o the French Broad River and built out of shipping containers, this spot is the perfect upscale casual restaurant away from downtown. Great for lunch overlooking the river, or dinner ad cocktails, the industrial ambiance is perfect for date night or gathering with friends!
90 locals recommend
Smoky Park Supper Club
350 Riverside DrSituated o the French Broad River and built out of shipping containers, this spot is the perfect upscale casual restaurant away from downtown. Great for lunch overlooking the river, or dinner ad cocktails, the industrial ambiance is perfect for date night or gathering with friends!
Buxton Hall has earned national recognition for its whole hog BBQ and amazing southern sides. This place is large, open, and industrial with a great cocktail menu including adult slushies. They make a point of using local meats and make their BBQ eastern Carolina style with a vinegar-based sauce. Try the banana pudding pie!
138 locals recommend
Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks AveBuxton Hall has earned national recognition for its whole hog BBQ and amazing southern sides. This place is large, open, and industrial with a great cocktail menu including adult slushies. They make a point of using local meats and make their BBQ eastern Carolina style with a vinegar-based sauce. Try the banana pudding pie!
Drinks & Nightlife
This place specializes in open fermented ales and lagers, has amazing outdoor space, and is right down the road!
113 locals recommend
Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrThis place specializes in open fermented ales and lagers, has amazing outdoor space, and is right down the road!
Gluten-free folks rejoice! This is alcoholic ginger beer in amazing flavors.
75 locals recommend
Ginger's Revenge
829 Riverside DrGluten-free folks rejoice! This is alcoholic ginger beer in amazing flavors.
A local's favorite surrounded by multiple other breweries. This place has a great outdoor space out back.
331 locals recommend
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveA local's favorite surrounded by multiple other breweries. This place has a great outdoor space out back.
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayGreat outdoor space and rotating food trucks!
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AvePizza, beer, and discount movies!
Habitat Brewing Company Tavern & Commons
174 Broadway StConvenient location and great community events!
Entertainment & Activities
Tyler and I actually guided here for three seasons when we first moved to Asheville. The scenery on this zipline is phenomenal with amazing mountain views! The guides and safety standards are top notch. Even if you feel timid at first the guides will help you feel comfortable. Navitat is one of the highest rated canopy tour companies in the world, with some of the highest, fastest, and longest zips in the south east.
279 locals recommend
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdTyler and I actually guided here for three seasons when we first moved to Asheville. The scenery on this zipline is phenomenal with amazing mountain views! The guides and safety standards are top notch. Even if you feel timid at first the guides will help you feel comfortable. Navitat is one of the highest rated canopy tour companies in the world, with some of the highest, fastest, and longest zips in the south east.
This is our favorite place to relax-especially after a long day of hiking! Hot Sprigs is a cute town along the Appalachia Trail, a bit outside of Asheville. Within the town there are some actual hot springs at this resort. Reservations are highly recommended. The water is pumped into hot tubs situated along the French Broad river. We love to go at night since they do have later hours available.
182 locals recommend
Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StThis is our favorite place to relax-especially after a long day of hiking! Hot Sprigs is a cute town along the Appalachia Trail, a bit outside of Asheville. Within the town there are some actual hot springs at this resort. Reservations are highly recommended. The water is pumped into hot tubs situated along the French Broad river. We love to go at night since they do have later hours available.
Sightseeing
This is an incredible viewpoint to soak in panoramic views of downtown Asheville and the surrounding mountains. A great spot to watch the sunset! Plus, its right up the road from our house!
Lookout Observatory
Nut Hill RoadThis is an incredible viewpoint to soak in panoramic views of downtown Asheville and the surrounding mountains. A great spot to watch the sunset! Plus, its right up the road from our house!
Essentials
Earth Fare
66 Westgate PkwyTrader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveIngles Market
29 Tunnel RdWhole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveShopping
Elementality
4 S Tunnel RdHerbiary
29 N Market StParks & Nature
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardThis lake has a great running/walking trail around the circumference of the lake. Lots of wildlife here!
56 locals recommend
Beaver Lake
This lake has a great running/walking trail around the circumference of the lake. Lots of wildlife here!