Guidebook for Asheville
Everything Else
Asheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy RdSuch fun
This well-known downtown concert venue has state-of-the-art sound and lighting with a capacity of 1,100 standing. It's a great setting for enjoying the premier musicians who perform here.
408 locals recommend
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveThis well-known downtown concert venue has state-of-the-art sound and lighting with a capacity of 1,100 standing. It's a great setting for enjoying the premier musicians who perform here.
Asheville Outlets
800 Brevard RdJust 1 mile up the road, brand new.
Asheville Detours
85 W Walnut StAnyone up for baseball?
Hops and Vines
797 Haywood RdGreat Wine! 2 miles away
Tour the fascinating rambling house. This is the novelist's boyhood home and setting for "Look Homeward, Angel.
110 locals recommend
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N Market StTour the fascinating rambling house. This is the novelist's boyhood home and setting for "Look Homeward, Angel.
Tucked away a mile from downtown is an outdoor lover's playground. Fly on 11 ziplines through old growth trees from towers with skyline and mountain views. Test your skills in a treetop playground.
65 locals recommend
Adventure Center of Asheville
85 Expo DrTucked away a mile from downtown is an outdoor lover's playground. Fly on 11 ziplines through old growth trees from towers with skyline and mountain views. Test your skills in a treetop playground.
Stroll through this beautiful historic "mall" in downtown Asheville with high quality specialty shops and local restaurants. See local art and craft at the outdoor market.
203 locals recommend
Grove Arcade
1 Page AveStroll through this beautiful historic "mall" in downtown Asheville with high quality specialty shops and local restaurants. See local art and craft at the outdoor market.
Explore world-class special exhibitions and the museum's outstanding collection, showcasing the very best of 20th-century American art.
157 locals recommend
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareExplore world-class special exhibitions and the museum's outstanding collection, showcasing the very best of 20th-century American art.
Downtown Asheville's historic public square has been a central focal point since the city's creation in 1797. Building, it's home to many festivals and free events.
95 locals recommend
Pack Square
80 Court PlazaDowntown Asheville's historic public square has been a central focal point since the city's creation in 1797. Building, it's home to many festivals and free events.
See one of Asheville's architectural treasures and spiritual anchors with the largest freestanding elliptical dome in the country.
53 locals recommend
Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
97 Haywood StSee one of Asheville's architectural treasures and spiritual anchors with the largest freestanding elliptical dome in the country.
This intimate "listening room" downtown is perfect for enjoying a big variety of entertainers. See nationally touring artists as well as local musicians with very reasonable ticket prices.
The Altamont Theatre
18 Church StreetThis intimate "listening room" downtown is perfect for enjoying a big variety of entertainers. See nationally touring artists as well as local musicians with very reasonable ticket prices.
Meander tree-lined streets and explore 40 unique shops and relax at 10 cafes and restaurants. Most businesses are housed in historic cottages and buildings. Don't miss the fabulous New Morning Gallery
225 locals recommend
Biltmore Village
Meander tree-lined streets and explore 40 unique shops and relax at 10 cafes and restaurants. Most businesses are housed in historic cottages and buildings. Don't miss the fabulous New Morning Gallery
ome 185 working artists have set up shop in the River Arts District. Drive a little, walk a little to visit studios and galleries. Find an amazing variety of art and see how the artists create it.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts Plome 185 working artists have set up shop in the River Arts District. Drive a little, walk a little to visit studios and galleries. Find an amazing variety of art and see how the artists create it.
A must stop in the River Arts District, meet six very accomplished artists and watch them at work. Buy contemporary art in three galleries. Be a potter for an afternoon with their hands-on workshop.
The Village Potters Clay Center
191 Lyman StA must stop in the River Arts District, meet six very accomplished artists and watch them at work. Buy contemporary art in three galleries. Be a potter for an afternoon with their hands-on workshop.
Sierra Nevada (100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River) opened its east coast brewery in south Asheville recently with a taproom, restaurant, free brewery tours and live music.
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WaySierra Nevada (100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River) opened its east coast brewery in south Asheville recently with a taproom, restaurant, free brewery tours and live music.
This 15-barrel downtown brewhouse has a Tasting Room in the basement and another bar and restaurant upstairs with 20 beers on tap.
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore Ave This 15-barrel downtown brewhouse has a Tasting Room in the basement and another bar and restaurant upstairs with 20 beers on tap.
We will gladly pick you up if we are not working.
93 locals recommend
Asheville Regional Airport station
61 Terminal DrWe will gladly pick you up if we are not working.
Wicked Weed opened their nearby barrel house and sour tap room in the South Slope in late 2014 to store 1,000+ wine and bourbon barrels. This tasting room has 16 taps for sour and wild beer.
169 locals recommend
The Funkatorium
147 Coxe AveWicked Weed opened their nearby barrel house and sour tap room in the South Slope in late 2014 to store 1,000+ wine and bourbon barrels. This tasting room has 16 taps for sour and wild beer.
Sunset Terrace serves the finest prime beef and fresh seafood, served on the famous outdoor dining veranda offering mountain views and sunsets. The Blue Ridge Dining Room specializes in farm-to-table.
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveSunset Terrace serves the finest prime beef and fresh seafood, served on the famous outdoor dining veranda offering mountain views and sunsets. The Blue Ridge Dining Room specializes in farm-to-table.
The big Western North Carolina Farmer's Market is on a 36-acre site with a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains. The market is open all year round, and seven days a week. Within walking distance.
85 locals recommend
WNC Farmers Market
570 Brevard RdThe big Western North Carolina Farmer's Market is on a 36-acre site with a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains. The market is open all year round, and seven days a week. Within walking distance.
Asheville
Asheville
Drinks & Nightlife
Haywood Road
Haywood RoadGreat Bars, Restaurants and Live Music
Papa's & Beer Mexican Restaurant
1000 Brevard Rd1 Mile up the road, great restaurant
Stone Ridge Tavern
1003 Brevard Rd1 mile away...Amazing Food and Drinks
Food Scene
Downtown
Has something for everyone.
The Admiral
400 Haywood RdGreat Restaurant
Plant
165 Merrimon AveAnyone a Vegetarian or Vegan? Got to try this place out.
You cant visit Asheville without checking "Biscuit Head" out...only 2 miles away and the best breakfast you will ever have.
471 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdYou cant visit Asheville without checking "Biscuit Head" out...only 2 miles away and the best breakfast you will ever have.
Discover the best place for breakfast in West Asheville - and you can order breakfast all day long. Lunch and dinner menus also. The large patio is a local favorite, especially on weekend mornings.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdDiscover the best place for breakfast in West Asheville - and you can order breakfast all day long. Lunch and dinner menus also. The large patio is a local favorite, especially on weekend mornings.
avor hand-crafted artisanal organic chocolates and pastriesan in this extremely popular emporium, served with wine, beer, coffee or tea.
363 locals recommend
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack Squareavor hand-crafted artisanal organic chocolates and pastriesan in this extremely popular emporium, served with wine, beer, coffee or tea.
This cool space has 18 beers on tap with a large bar upstairs with a farm to table restaurant downstairs. The "rumpus room" bar has trivia on Tuesday nights and TVs for watching NFL and SEC football.
15 locals recommend
Buffalo Nickel
747 Haywood RdThis cool space has 18 beers on tap with a large bar upstairs with a farm to table restaurant downstairs. The "rumpus room" bar has trivia on Tuesday nights and TVs for watching NFL and SEC football.
Southern folk art and conveyor-belted ceiling fans. This location also offers reservations, a full bar with ample drink specials and ample parking.
305 locals recommend
Tupelo Honey
12 College St Southern folk art and conveyor-belted ceiling fans. This location also offers reservations, a full bar with ample drink specials and ample parking.
This Parisian sidewalk café in the historic Courtyard of the downtown Asheville French Quarter features both savory and sweet crepes, along with salads, soups, sandwiches, and fresh mussels offered.
10 locals recommend
Crêpe Bourrée
68 N Lexington AveThis Parisian sidewalk café in the historic Courtyard of the downtown Asheville French Quarter features both savory and sweet crepes, along with salads, soups, sandwiches, and fresh mussels offered.
Best burgers made from 100% grass-fed, all-natural beef that is dry-aged and ground fresh. Seasonal menu is sourced from local farms.
151 locals recommend
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveBest burgers made from 100% grass-fed, all-natural beef that is dry-aged and ground fresh. Seasonal menu is sourced from local farms.
Find a fun and welcoming environment for visitors and locals to socialize and enjoy great coffee and food. They roast their own coffee and bake their pastries.
12 locals recommend
Edna's of Asheville Coffee House and Cafe
870 Merrimon AveFind a fun and welcoming environment for visitors and locals to socialize and enjoy great coffee and food. They roast their own coffee and bake their pastries.
Sightseeing
George W. Vanderbilt's 8,000-acre estate includes the 250-room Biltmore House, 75 acres of beautiful gardens, the nation's most visited winery, shopping, dining, four star accommodations
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StGeorge W. Vanderbilt's 8,000-acre estate includes the 250-room Biltmore House, 75 acres of beautiful gardens, the nation's most visited winery, shopping, dining, four star accommodations
The North Carolina Arboretum is a 434-acre public garden that offers a wealth of activities for families and kids of all ages. Our Asheville gardens feature one of the most renowned bonsai collections
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayThe North Carolina Arboretum is a 434-acre public garden that offers a wealth of activities for families and kids of all ages. Our Asheville gardens feature one of the most renowned bonsai collections
Shopping
The Hop West
721 Haywood RdGreat Ice Cream and only a couple miles away
Stroll through this beautiful historic landmark and browse the work of 80 regional artists and crafts people along with a wide selection of fine antiques and collectibles.
46 locals recommend
Kress Emporium
19 Patton AveStroll through this beautiful historic landmark and browse the work of 80 regional artists and crafts people along with a wide selection of fine antiques and collectibles.
See eclectic, avant garde theatre aimed at building community, sparking dialogue, and promoting progressive social change.
Anam Cara Theatre Company
203 Haywood RdSee eclectic, avant garde theatre aimed at building community, sparking dialogue, and promoting progressive social change.