Food scene
Great ambiance and consistently good food. The people rock. One of my favorite meals in town is here....I order the WALK house salad, a side of sweet potato tots, and a spicy margarita!
97 locals recommend
West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen
401 Haywood RdGreat ambiance and consistently good food. The people rock. One of my favorite meals in town is here....I order the WALK house salad, a side of sweet potato tots, and a spicy margarita!
Some of the best food in town, with a dive bar feel. It's incredible.
316 locals recommend
The Admiral
400 Haywood RdSome of the best food in town, with a dive bar feel. It's incredible.
If you can find this brewery, you've found one of Asheville treasures...the Foundation. Walk around and pop into all the places. You'll see.
78 locals recommend
Wedge at Foundation
5 Foundy StIf you can find this brewery, you've found one of Asheville treasures...the Foundation. Walk around and pop into all the places. You'll see.
Neighborhoods
Historic West Asheville is best visited on foot. Haywood Rd is the main corridor through this neighborhood.
214 locals recommend
West Asheville
Historic West Asheville is best visited on foot. Haywood Rd is the main corridor through this neighborhood.
Set aside a whole day to experience downtown Asheville's unique architecture, independent bookstores, specialty and boutique shops, and some of the best restaurants in the nation, including James Beard Award Winners....Curate and Chai Pani. Stop by Rosetta's for a kombucha and vegan food that will make you question your choices in life.
339 locals recommend
Downtown
Set aside a whole day to experience downtown Asheville's unique architecture, independent bookstores, specialty and boutique shops, and some of the best restaurants in the nation, including James Beard Award Winners....Curate and Chai Pani. Stop by Rosetta's for a kombucha and vegan food that will make you question your choices in life.
River Arts District
Traveler advice
Getting around
Walk or Ride
Although Asheville's bus system is improving every day, we highly recommend driving or getting a Lyft to get around town. Any time you have the opportunity to park and walk, do it! This town is best discovered on foot.
Don't miss
Asheville Mural Tours
The art scene is a big draw in Asheville and local mural artists are very prolific in the area. Check out this amazing tour to learn about the weird and wonderful history of Asheville's art scene and see some of the most prominent spots to peep murals around town.
Customs and culture
Kindness Wins!
You'll meet some of the friendliest folks here is Asheville. Be nice.