Drinks & Nightlife
If you are looking for a brewery off the beaten path, a local secret, with delicious brews, check out Turgua, Valley of the Birds, North Carolina’s only farmstead brewery. Open Thursday to Sunday, this hidden gem is full of local flavor.
60 locals recommend
Turgua Brewing
3131 Cane Creek RoadIf you are looking for a brewery off the beaten path, a local secret, with delicious brews, check out Turgua, Valley of the Birds, North Carolina’s only farmstead brewery. Open Thursday to Sunday, this hidden gem is full of local flavor.
Another delicious small batch brewery, crafting some beers with nontraditional flavors, like Chai White IPA, Honey Fig Saison, and Pale By Rail. Located in the little red caboose.
106 locals recommend
Whistle Hop Brewing Company
1288 Charlotte HwyAnother delicious small batch brewery, crafting some beers with nontraditional flavors, like Chai White IPA, Honey Fig Saison, and Pale By Rail. Located in the little red caboose.
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayA playground for adults serving delicious food and brews.
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyWedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayThe Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveFood Scene
Looking Glass Creamery
59 Noble RdThis is my favorite local creamery; stop by for a tasting.
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow RdPick up local meats, tour the farm and go for a barn dance.
The Local Joint
1185B Charlotte HwyDo not be fooled by the exterior. The food here is delicious.
Piazza
4 Olde Eastwood Village BlvdThe wood-fired pizza here is delicious, for dine-in or take-out.
Nachos & Beer
230 Charlotte HwyCalifornia style Mexican food.
Plant
165 Merrimon AveAmazing vegan food. For those that do not eat meat, this place is must.
Zambra
85 W Walnut StOne of Asheville's best tapas restaurants.
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdTupelo Honey
12 College StBest chocolate lounge in Asheville. If you like chocolate, this is a must.
363 locals recommend
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareBest chocolate lounge in Asheville. If you like chocolate, this is a must.
If you need a cake for a special occasion, try to order from here. They make some of the most delicious desserts ever. I am a fan of the Mexican chocolate cake with lavender icing.
24 locals recommend
Short Street Cakes
225 Haywood RdIf you need a cake for a special occasion, try to order from here. They make some of the most delicious desserts ever. I am a fan of the Mexican chocolate cake with lavender icing.
Essentials
Food Lion
1350 Charlotte HwyThis is the closest grocery store.. just a few minutes away.
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdWhole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveCVS
505 Smokey Park HwyShopping
The RAD is known for its great art walk. Many local artists have galleries in the area.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlThe RAD is known for its great art walk. Many local artists have galleries in the area.
Arts & Culture
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyBiltmore House
78 Starnes AveParks & Nature
Come here for a hike or ask Aaron about some good mountain biking trails.
624 locals recommend
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadCome here for a hike or ask Aaron about some good mountain biking trails.
Pack a picnic and go for a scenic stroll. Bring a swimsuit and wade in the pools.
251 locals recommend
Pisgah Forest
Pack a picnic and go for a scenic stroll. Bring a swimsuit and wade in the pools.
Here is a natural waterslide. Beware, the water can be a wee bit shocking.
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
Here is a natural waterslide. Beware, the water can be a wee bit shocking.
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128A nice little hike, with a stream perfect for a picnic.
176 locals recommend
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayA nice little hike, with a stream perfect for a picnic.
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StTake a swim at Lake Lure, near where Dirty Dancing was filmed. There is a life guard on duty.
102 locals recommend
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
2724 Memorial HwyTake a swim at Lake Lure, near where Dirty Dancing was filmed. There is a life guard on duty.
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrEverything Else
Target
115 River Hills Rd