Guidebook for Leicester
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite wine bar, great atmosphere, and wonderful people.
Favorite beer brewed in AVL, which is saying something since we have more beer brewed per capita than anywhere in US! Try the Iron Rail if you like hops. Yum!
285 locals recommend
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayFavorite beer brewed in AVL, which is saying something since we have more beer brewed per capita than anywhere in US! Try the Iron Rail if you like hops. Yum!
For all those gluten intolerant folks, Urban Orchard is a nice cider bar.
114 locals recommend
Urban Orchard Cider Co. - West
210 Haywood RdFor all those gluten intolerant folks, Urban Orchard is a nice cider bar.
Music, brewery with large outdoor space. They get good music but it is a long drive from our house!
153 locals recommend
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70Music, brewery with large outdoor space. They get good music but it is a long drive from our house!
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveGood music scene.
District Wine Bar
37 Paynes WayArts & Culture
Funky section of town with lots of artist studios, restaurants, breweries.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlFunky section of town with lots of artist studios, restaurants, breweries.
Beautiful artist from around the region...expensive but a lovely place to visit if you appreciate fine craftsmanship.
34 locals recommend
New Morning Gallery
7 Boston WayBeautiful artist from around the region...expensive but a lovely place to visit if you appreciate fine craftsmanship.
Sightseeing
If you want to see the beauty of western NC, jump on the parkway. You will find many hikes, pull offs with breath taking views and tons of stunning spots to take photos.
756 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayIf you want to see the beauty of western NC, jump on the parkway. You will find many hikes, pull offs with breath taking views and tons of stunning spots to take photos.
They reintroduced elk to the park and it is fun to take the kids to see them. There are places to hike, picnic and wonder around searching for the gigantic animals. Don't feed them people -- they are wild.
50 locals recommend
Cataloochee
They reintroduced elk to the park and it is fun to take the kids to see them. There are places to hike, picnic and wonder around searching for the gigantic animals. Don't feed them people -- they are wild.
Parks & Nature
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
It is amazing.
Pisgah National Forest
Tons to do...amazing.
Max Patch
Max Patch RoadLovely bald mountain with stunning 360 degree views.
Great hiking...love John's Rock and Shining Rock trails. Don't get too close to the edge, really.
18 locals recommend
Shining Rock Wilderness
Great hiking...love John's Rock and Shining Rock trails. Don't get too close to the edge, really.
Shopping
Best local bookstore on the east coast...just sayin'.
133 locals recommend
Malaprop's Bookstore / Cafe
55 Haywood StBest local bookstore on the east coast...just sayin'.
Hip Replacements
72 N Lexington AveGreat second hand and repurposed clothing...very Asheville.
When you forget your hiking stuff, this is the place that will have what you need to explore our mountains--books, gear, maps, books, etc...
72 locals recommend
Mast General Store
15 Biltmore AveWhen you forget your hiking stuff, this is the place that will have what you need to explore our mountains--books, gear, maps, books, etc...
Essentials
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdClosest grocery store to the house.
Entertainment & Activities
Can rent canoes and kayaks to go down the river. Some spots are more exciting than others so know where you put in and take out. Near AVL, the river is very gentle.
21 locals recommend
French Broad River
Can rent canoes and kayaks to go down the river. Some spots are more exciting than others so know where you put in and take out. Near AVL, the river is very gentle.