Guidebook for Asheville
Parks & Nature
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayBreathtaking scenic views and hiking areas.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon Ave
Harris Teeter
136 Chestnut St
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon Ave
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdEntertainment & Activities
Asheville Music Hall
31 Patton AveFun spot for playing vintage pinball and arcade games.
Asheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy RdRaft or tube down the French Broad River.
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrRaft or tube down the French Broad River.
Food Scene
Fabulous and creative Asian Fusion in easy WALKING DISTANCE! This place has a nice bar area, indoor and outdoor seating (outdoor seating is enclosed for cooler seasons).
48 locals recommend
Gan Shan Station
143 Charlotte StFabulous and creative Asian Fusion in easy WALKING DISTANCE! This place has a nice bar area, indoor and outdoor seating (outdoor seating is enclosed for cooler seasons).
An adorable coffee shop in a renovated bungalow next to Asheville Yoga Center - this is my new favorite coffee shop. Have a nice walk over or quick drive (it's about 1/2 mile away - but an easy walk through neighborhoods). Both inside and outside seating (in a garden setting).
87 locals recommend
Liberty House Coffee and Café
221 S Liberty StAn adorable coffee shop in a renovated bungalow next to Asheville Yoga Center - this is my new favorite coffee shop. Have a nice walk over or quick drive (it's about 1/2 mile away - but an easy walk through neighborhoods). Both inside and outside seating (in a garden setting).
Quick neighborhood spot with counter service. Fresh and delicious tacos and other Mexican menu items and full bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Easy walking distance.
82 locals recommend
Taco Temple
132 Charlotte StQuick neighborhood spot with counter service. Fresh and delicious tacos and other Mexican menu items and full bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Easy walking distance.
Nationally recognized vegetarian restaurant with bar. The food here is fabulous (even if you aren't a full time vegetarian - it's just delicious food, period!). Indoor and outdoor seating. Easy walking distance.
176 locals recommend
Plant
165 Merrimon AveNationally recognized vegetarian restaurant with bar. The food here is fabulous (even if you aren't a full time vegetarian - it's just delicious food, period!). Indoor and outdoor seating. Easy walking distance.
Fantastic "French comfort food" restaurant in heart of downtown (Lexington Ave corridor). Go early -- they do not take reservations and stay busy! They also have a Parisian sidewalk cafe, Creperie Bouchon, for lunches and less formal food, set in the courtyard area. Very charming!
145 locals recommend
Bouchon
62 N Lexington AveFantastic "French comfort food" restaurant in heart of downtown (Lexington Ave corridor). Go early -- they do not take reservations and stay busy! They also have a Parisian sidewalk cafe, Creperie Bouchon, for lunches and less formal food, set in the courtyard area. Very charming!
Delightful eclectic New Orleans inspired food and decor. One of my favorites, across from Pritchard Park (where the drum circle takes place on Friday evenings). It's small, but also has sidewalk tables as well as a totally charming courtyard in back with tables and bar. Great for food and/or drinks. They also have a wonderful Sunday breakfast/brunch menu.
46 locals recommend
Mayfel's
22 College StDelightful eclectic New Orleans inspired food and decor. One of my favorites, across from Pritchard Park (where the drum circle takes place on Friday evenings). It's small, but also has sidewalk tables as well as a totally charming courtyard in back with tables and bar. Great for food and/or drinks. They also have a wonderful Sunday breakfast/brunch menu.
Curate, a product of renowned chef, Katie Buttons, has received significant national food scene attention and kudos. This tapas style restaurant books way in advance so you'll want to pre-book before your trip to go here.....Little secret: Katie Buttons also has a new restaurant tucked away on the street behind Curate. It is called Nightbell...Great for romantic and quiet dining (and less known so you have a better shot at getting in).
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveCurate, a product of renowned chef, Katie Buttons, has received significant national food scene attention and kudos. This tapas style restaurant books way in advance so you'll want to pre-book before your trip to go here.....Little secret: Katie Buttons also has a new restaurant tucked away on the street behind Curate. It is called Nightbell...Great for romantic and quiet dining (and less known so you have a better shot at getting in).
This restaurant is one of my favorites, set in a charmingly restored old house in Biltmore Village. Fantastic dinner, as well as breakfast and lunch - and wonderful Sunday Brunch. You will want to make reservations (if tables are booked, you can ask for bar reservations and dine there).
155 locals recommend
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayThis restaurant is one of my favorites, set in a charmingly restored old house in Biltmore Village. Fantastic dinner, as well as breakfast and lunch - and wonderful Sunday Brunch. You will want to make reservations (if tables are booked, you can ask for bar reservations and dine there).