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SEASONAL AFFECTION For every season, there is a reason to visit Asheville.
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A handy guide to local businesses, attractions, and events.
DE PA RTM E N T S Things to see and do, whatever your interests.
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Parkway pull-offs, prime selfie spots, stand-up paddleboarding, and more—come explore all Asheville has to offer.
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Calling all hikers, bikers, birdwatchers, and more— experts’ tips offer the best of the Parkway, no matter your passion. Plus: take in the star show after dark.
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Explore Asheville’s African American community, nurture your creative side with hands-on arts and crafts lessons, and tour through Asheville’s storied past.
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Asheville’s thriving arts and culture scene is better than ever. Marvel at museums, take in the theater, see local art, and plan pilgrimages to movie set locales.
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Taste your way around the city, one great meal at a time.
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Local activities to pencil in all throughout the year.
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Feast the day away with our meal-by-meal guide to the city. Taste local ingredients, indulge your sweet tooth, and find late-night bites.
Hit the reset button with a one-of-a-kind spa experience, or partake in some serious retail therapy at any of Asheville’s unique boutiques and shops.
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Feel the beat with a local bluegrass sensation, explore the city after hours, and find local spots to dance and drink long into the night.
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Here Comes the Sun
FROM RIVER TOURS TO ROOFTOP BARS, HERE’S WHERE TO SOAK IN THE SUN.
As sure as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, Asheville offers some of the most unforgettable vantages for watching the drama unfold come dawn and dusk. Whether you want to catch the early show or the final act, here’s how to get the best seat in the house. PARKWAY PULL-OFFS
The Blue Ridge Parkway climbs to 6,000 feet in elevation as it winds out of town. Pull your car or bike to the side of the road at any of the numerous overlooks, and take in the display.
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Book a sunrise or sunset standup paddleboard tour from a local outfitter, and watch the pinks and blues reflect off the beloved French Broad River.
HIT THE ROOF Downtown teems with rooftop bars that serve as the perfect perch for watching the sun sink low behind the peaks. Toast a good day with a great view.
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Refinery Creative Space mural by Lara Nguyen
Asheville’s street art on full display.
ASHEVILLE’S ARTS COMMUNITY is thriving, and a simple stroll through the city puts colorful murals, intricate mosaics, and bronze sculptures all on full display. For a visual history of Asheville, head under the Lexington Avenue Bridge, where a multi-wall mural by six local artists depicts Western North Carolina history, including indigenous American tribes, Appalachian pioneers, and African-American industrial laborers. In the River Arts District, the Foundation Walls project gives street artists the ultimate canvas for their colorful works. At Pack Square Park, the Golden Threads mural commemorates local musicians and the annual Shindig on the Green outdoor concerts. And, at the Triangle Park Mural downtown, you’ll find the collaborative work of more than 100 volunteers paying tribute to the vibrant community and history of the area known as The Block. Just be sure to also gaze upward as you walk, especially near the Aloft Hotel, where the Daydreamer, a tile mosaic in shades of blue and brick red, nearly pops off the wall to those below. For a more comprehensive guide to more than 30 sculptures throughout Asheville, follow the two-hour Asheville Urban Trail self-guided walking tour. Along with a printable map, an audio version of the tour is available. Visit ExploreAsheville.com/urbantrail 12 | 2019 official visitor guide
Salutations & Suds Asheville breweries inspire mind, body, and heart.
Yoga at Archetype Brewing
ASHEVILLE BREWERIES offer more than just a spot to sip a frothy pint. Here, creativity extends beyond brewing with local ingredients and funky yeast strains— you can attend a lecture, get in a workout, create art, or adopt a new furry friend, all while partaking in one of our city’s favorite drinks. Check brewery websites and social media feeds for event specifics, dates, and times. MIND: Invigorate your brain by attending a lecture, class, or presentation. Some breweries even host improv, open mic, and storytelling nights.
HEART: Join a painting class, participate in a musical jam session, or adopt an animal in need— all while quaffing beer.
BODY: Work your muscles at a yoga, dance, or boot camp brewery class.
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At more than 175,000 square feet, the Biltmore House is a sight to behold. Antler Hill Village
The Biltmore Factor An inside look at America’s largest private residence.
WELCOME HOME! At more than 175,000 square feet, the 250-room Biltmore House—designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt for a young George Vanderbilt—is a sight not to be missed. And throughout 2019 there’s plenty of opportunity for an intimate look. From February 8 through May 27, you’re invited to A Vanderbilt House Party—The Gilded Age, an exhibit that brings to life how the Vanderbilts entertained during the early 1900s. Clothing reproduced from the Vanderbilts’ wardrobes will be on display,
and a new immersive audio guide will detail estate parties hosted by George, his wife Edith, and daughter Cornelia. Outside, the 8,000-acre estate’s exquisite gardens, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, are equally impressive, with sensational spring colors on full display during Biltmore Blooms, April 1 through May 23. Don’t want to leave? With lots to see and do, it’s easy to extend your visit. Just don’t head out without tasting the award-winning wines at Biltmore Winery or diving into outdoor adventures like fly-fishing, horseback riding, and even attending a Land Rover driving school.
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Get a taste of Asheville’s culinary scene. HUNGRY? Asheville’s got you covered. From dining with James Beard-nominated chefs to a thriving food truck scene to a preponderance of craft cocktail mixologists, the tightknit community of Foodtopians welcomes everyone to the table. Here, locally grown/ foraged/crafted ingredients flavor everything from traditional Appalachian dishes to globally inspired fair. And sure, we boast more breweries per capita than anywhere else in the U.S., but here you’ll also find makers of kombucha, cider, mead, wine, and spirits. Markets feature local artisanal cheeses, fresh-roasted
coffees, made-from-scratch jams, hot sauces, charcuterie, and handmade tortillas. And yes, the city even has a chocolate factory. Indian street food, Parisian mussels, Spanish tapas? Check. Whole-hog barbecue, goumetinspired ice cream, and fried chicken? We’ve got it. Artisanal doughnuts, crêpes, and beignets? Absolutely. With restaurants that span the spectrum of taste, you can find food for any occasion, from a casual Southern brunch to farm-to-table operations to the finest in fine dining. Welcome to Foodtopia, home to a community of culinary collaborators who craft dining experiences to nourish the body and soul.
Indian street food, Parisian mussels, Spanish tapas? Check.
Outdoor dining in Biltmore Village
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS ASHEVILLE SOUNDS PRETTY SWEET
Asheville is a city with a sound all its own and with performances humming around the clock. Start your day with an acoustic session at one of the city’s cafés, where you can expect to find toast and a jam session, or hit a trendy brunch spot in West Asheville for breakfast with a side of blues. Come afternoon, head downtown, where local musicians turn sidewalks into stages. You might catch Abby the Spoon Lady, with her toes tapping service bells, or feel the reverberations of a didgeridoo just around the corner. While you’re out, be sure to check out local instrument shops, as well as the world-famous Moog Music Factory (they offer free tours). When evening falls, check the lineup at ExploreAsheville.com/music for performance details at music halls and outdoor concert venues. Of course, Explore Asheville Radio lets you stream the sounds of our city from anywhere (listen at ExploreAsheville.com/radio), so you can always have a bit of Asheville in your earbuds, no matter your locale.
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Asheville is like a playground for your social media feed. Our favorite photo ops run the gamut, from regal to irreverent.
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Smile as big as BILTMORE HOUSE—its square footage equals four football fields—on the epic front lawn of America’s Largest Home. Or take Fido to Biltmore for a meet and greet with the bronze statue of CEDRIC, GEORGE VANDERBILT’S BELOVED ST. BERNARD, near the tavern named for him in Antler Hill Village.
The most—ahem—pressing shot to get downtown may be the oversized FLAT IRON SCULPTURE.
A DOUBLE-DECKER BUS TURNED DOWNTOWN COFFEE SHOP? It’s as photogenic as it sounds.
RIVER ARTS DISTRICT: Head to the RAD for selfie snaps aplenty, including the Good Vibes Water Tower and street art at 12 Bones Smokehouse.
Document CULINARY FLIGHTS OF FANCY—from sampler boards of beer to ice cream, pie, or even biscuit gravy.
Lined with scenic overlooks, the BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY is a moveable feast for your eyes—and camera.
Scope out downtown’s many ROOFTOP BARS for top vantages. Try the rooftop bar tour during your visit to see them all!
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Busker or bust: Make fast friends with a DOWNTOWN STREET PERFORMER.
Snap a pious selfie with SISTER BAD HABIT, a comedy character known for her antics around town and on the purple LaZoom bus tour.
On a float down the FRENCH BROAD RIVER, don’t forget the sunscreen—or that shot of your feet dangling from an inner tube.
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THE ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM REBUILDS AND EXPANDS.
Art lovers, rejoice—after more than two years of renovations, the Asheville Art Museum is set to reopen late spring 2019. The fresh-faced institution will showcase some 70 percent more art—including American art of the 20th and 21st centuries, as well as an impressive collection of Appalachian art—and feature a rooftop sculpture terrace and café, a hands-on space for families, and an outdoor plaza. Opened in 1948, the small but mighty museum has seen a variety of homes, moving in 1992 into the 1920s Italian Renaissance-style building fronting Pack Square, where it helped revitalize downtown into the thriving cultural center it is today. And, after the building's much-needed update, the new look promises to continue to stand as a showpiece in the heart of downtown. ExploreAsheville.com | 15
FESTIVALS & EVENTS A vibrant mix of cultures and motivated creative minds produce a lively roster of events. In Asheville, we can take an everyday activity, throw in some passion, and invigorate it with a twist to turn it into a much-loved festival or annual event. Dates, times, and venues are subject to change, so please check ExploreAsheville.com/events for the most up-to-date information.
APRIL TO JUNE
Biltmore Blooms APRIL 1–MAY 23 • $ Biltmore biltmore.com Downtown Asheville First Friday Art Walks APRIL 5, MAY 3 & JUNE 7 Downtown Asheville ashevilledowntown galleries.org Asheville Orchid Festival APRIL 6–7 • $ NC Arboretum ncarboretum.org Asheville Bread Festival APRIL 12–14 • $ AB Tech ashevillebread festival.com Asheville WordFest APRIL 13–15 • $ Asheville Campus Lenoir-Rhyne ashevillewordfest.org
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JANUARY TO MARCH
Big Band Swing Dance Weekend JANUARY 11–13 • $ Omni Grove Park Inn groveparkinn.com Asheville Fringe Arts Festival JANUARY 20–27 • $ Various locations ashevillefringe.org Asheville Restaurant Week JANUARY 21–27 Participating restaurants in Asheville ashevillerestaurantweek. com
Classic Rock-N-Roll Weekend FEBRUARY 1–3 • $ Omni Grove Park Inn groveparkinn.com Bluegrass First Class Festival FEBRUARY 22–24 • $ Crowne Plaza Resort bluegrassfirstclass.com Black Mountain Marathon & Mt. Mitchell Challenge FEBRUARY 23 Downtown Black Mountain blackmountain marathon.com
Asheville Mardi Gras MARCH 3 Downtown Asheville ashevillemardigras.org Southern Conference Basketball Tournament MARCH 7–11 • $ U.S. Cellular Center soconsports.com River Arts District Second Saturdays Studio Stroll MARCH 9 River Arts District riverartsdistrict.com
Asheville Amadeus Festival MARCH 15–24 • $ Various locations ashevillesymphony.org Comedy Classic MARCH 15–17 • $ Omni Grove Park Inn groveparkinn.com Asheville Marathon & Half on Biltmore Estate MARCH 16–17 • $ Biltmore ashevillemarathon.com
please note: all event dates, times, and venues are subject to change.
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River Arts District Second Saturdays Studio Stroll APRIL 13, MAY 11 & JUNE 8 River Arts District riverartsdistrict.com Easter Sunrise Service APRIL 21 Chimney Rock State Park chimneyrockpark.com Sharpen the Blades Saison Fest APRIL • $ Burial Beer Co. burialbeer.com Weaverville Art Safari Studio Tour APRIL 27–28 Weaverville weavervilleartsafari.com
Asheville Herb Festival MAY 3–5 WNC Farmers Market ashevilleherbfestival.org LEAF Festival MAY 9–12 • $ Camp Rockmont, Black Mountain theleaf.com Montford Music & Arts Festival MAY 18 Historic Montford montfordfestival.org Asheville Beer Week MAY 24–JUNE 2 • $ Various locations in Asheville avlbeerweek.com Mountain Sports Festival MAY 24–26 Carrier Park mountainsports festival.com
Yarn & Fiber Crawl MAY Various locations wncyarncrawl.com Old Depot Art by the Tracks JUNE 1 Black Mountain olddepot.org VeganFest JUNE 8–9 The Orange Peel & Pack Square Park veganfest.bwar.org Art in the Park JUNE 15, 22 & 29 Pack Square Park ashevilleartinthe park.com ASAP Farm Tour JUNE 22–23 • $ Various farms in WNC asapconnections.org
Downtown After 5 MAY–JUNE, THIRD FRIDAY EACH MONTH North Lexington Ave. ashevilledowntown.org
Asheville Percussion Festival JUNE 24–30 • $ Odyssey Community School & Diana Wortham Theatre ashevillepercussion festival.com
Venture Local Fair MAY Downtown Asheville venturelocalfair.com
BeerCity Festival JUNE • $ Pack Square Park beercityfestival.com
JULY TO SEPTEMBER
Downtown Street Dance & Fireworks JULY 4 Black Mountain townofblackmountain. org Ingles Fourth of July Celebration JULY 4 Pack Square Park ashevillenc.gov/parks Downtown Asheville First Friday Art Walks JULY 5, AUGUST 2 & SEPTEMBER 6 Downtown Asheville ashevilledowntown galleries.org Grandfather Mountain Highland Games JULY 11–14 • $ Grandfather Mountain gmhg.org River Arts District Second Saturdays Studio Stroll JULY 13, AUGUST 10 & SEPTEMBER 14 River Arts District
riverartsdistrict.com The Big Crafty JULY 14 • $ Pack Square Park thebigcrafty.com Shindig on the Green JULY 6, 13, 20, 27 & AUGUST 10, 17, 24, 31 Pack Square Park (Roger McGuire Green) folkheritage.org
Dickens in the Village
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands JULY 19–21 • $ U.S. Cellular Center southernhighland guild.org Folkmoot JULY 19–28 • $ Various locations in WNC folkmootusa.org
Downtown After 5 JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER Downtown Asheville ashevilledowntown.org Biltmore Summer Evening Concerts JULY–AUGUST • $ Biltmore biltmore.com Mountain Dance & Folk Festival AUGUST 1–3 • $ Diana Wortham Theatre folkheritage.org LEAF Downtown AVL AUGUST 2–3 Pack Square Park theleaf.com Asheville Comedy Festival AUGUST 8–10 • $ Diana Wortham Theatre & Highland Brewing Co. laughyourasheville off.com Art in Bloom AUGUST • $ Black Mountain Center for the Arts blackmountainarts.org Come to Leicester Studio Tour AUGUST Various studios in Leicester cometoleicester.org LAAF, Living Asheville Arts Festival AUGUST Lexington Avenue OrganicFest AUGUST Downtown Asheville organicfest.org Riverfest AUGUST French Broad River Park riverlink.org Sourwood Festival AUGUST Black Mountain sourwoodfestival.com
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takes over our vibrant corner of Appalachia, celebrating chefs, makers, and culinary collaborators. Come be a part of it, with grand tasting events, chef demos, and meaningful hands-on experiences eager to connect you to the stories behind Asheville’s creative table. Village Art and Craft Fair AUGUST Historic Biltmore Village newmorninggallery nc.com NC Mountain State Fair SEPTEMBER 6–15 • $ WNC Agricultural Center mountainfair.org Chow Chow: An Asheville Culinary Event SEPTEMBER 12–15 • $ Various locations in Asheville chowchowasheville.com Art in Autumn SEPTEMBER 21 Main Street, Weaverville visitweaverville.com/ artinautumn Heritage Weekend SEPTEMBER 21–22 Folk Art Center southernhighland guild.org Goombay Festival SEPTEMBER Pack Square Park ymiculturalcenter.org
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Blue Ridge Pride Festival SEPTEMBER Pack Square Park blueridgepride.org Greek Festival SEPTEMBER Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church holytrinityasheville.com/ greek-festival
OCTOBER TO DECEMBER Downtown Asheville First Friday Art Walks OCTOBER 4, NOVEMBER 1 & DECEMBER 6 Downtown Asheville ashevilledowntown galleries.org Art in the Park OCTOBER 5, 12 & 19 Pack Square Park ashevilleartinthepark. com Carolina Bonsai Expo OCTOBER 12–13 • $ NC Arboretum ncarboretum.org
River Arts District Second Saturdays Studio Stroll OCTOBER 12 & DECEMBER 14 River Arts District riverartsdistrict.com LEAF Festival OCTOBER 17–20 Camp Rockmont, Black Mountain theleaf.com Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands OCTOBER 18–20 • $ U.S. Cellular Center southernhighland guild.org Fall by the Tracks Festival OCTOBER 26 Black Mountain olddepot.org Appalachian Folk Festival OCTOBER Vance Birthplace Historic Site nchistoricsites.org/ vance Asheville Oktoberfest OCTOBER • $ Downtown Asheville ashevilledowntown.org
CiderFest NC OCTOBER • $ ciderfestnc.com HardLox Jewish Food Fest OCTOBER Downtown Asheville hardloxjewishfestival. org The Brewgrass Festival OCTOBER • $ Salvage Station brewgrassfestival.com Weaverville Art Safari Studio Tour NOVEMBER 2–3 Weaverville weavervilleartsafari.com Biltmore Candlelight Christmas Evenings NOVEMBER 8– JANUARY 4 • $ Biltmore biltmore.com Christmas at Biltmore NOVEMBER 8– JANUARY 5 • $ Biltmore biltmore.com Annual Fall River Arts District Studio Stroll NOVEMBER 9–10 River Arts District riverartsdistrict.com
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Winter Lights NOVEMBER 22– JANUARY 4 • $ NC Arboretum ncarboretum.org Winter Wonderland NOVEMBER 22– JANUARY 4 The Grove Arcade grovearcade.com Asheville Holiday Parade NOVEMBER 23 Downtown Asheville ashevilledowntown.org Burnpile Harvest Fest NOVEMBER Burial Beer Co. burialbeer.com Dickens in the Village NOVEMBER Historic Biltmore Village biltmorevillage.com Victorian Christmas NOVEMBER– JANUARY Smith McDowell House wnchistory.org The Polar Express ™ NOVEMBER– DECEMBER • $ Great Smoky Mountains Railroad gsmr.com
National Gingerbread House Competition ™ & Display NOVEMBER– JANUARY • $ Omni Grove Park Inn groveparkinn.com Lake Julian Festival of Lights DECEMBER 1–23 • $ Lake Julian Park buncombecounty.org The Big Crafty DECEMBER 7–8 • $ U.S. Cellular Center thebigcrafty.com Santa on the Chimney DECEMBER 7 & 14 • $ Chimney Rock State Park chimneyrockpark.com Black Mountain Christmas Parade DECEMBER Black Mountain exploreblackmountain. com Candlelight Christmas Stroll DECEMBER Weaverville visitweaverville.com/ candlelight
or every season, there is a reason to visit Asheville. This part of the country experiences four distinct seasons, each with their own appeal and character—plus a run-up to the holidays so jolly it gives St. Nick a run for his money. Relatively mild weather keeps the bountiful outdoors accessible yearround, while indoor delights beckon rain or shine. A humble suggestion? Make your Asheville encounter a repeat performance to connect with the personality that best speaks to you. Find detailed itineraries for every season at ExploreAsheville.com.
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SPRING IN THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS is a rush—from the roar of waterfalls to the riotous blooms of native wildflowers. Here in the world’s oldest mountains, trilliums and daffodils bud first with early pops of color, followed by a floral fantasia of mountain laurel and redbuds that peaks in a haze of rhododendrons carpeting high balds such as Craggy Gardens. In town, gardens transform into petal paradises: Notably, Biltmore Blooms ushers in the season with 96,000 tulips and more than 1,000 orchids, while the North Carolina Arboretum features an Appalachia-inspired patchwork quilt garden and native azalea collection. Sweetening the season are local honey, Asheville Beer Week, and culinary festivals celebrating cheese, bread, and vegan bites. There’s also a massive herb festival, a showcase for outdoor gear makers, and a parade of festive street parties around town, including downtown’s Art in the Park and the historic neighborhood of Montford’s annual arts and music celebration.
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Summer
IT’S A TIME-HONORED TRADITION to head to the hills to rise above the summer swelter. Refresh body and spirit in the cool mountain breezes or with a dip in a secluded swimming hole. Experience the thrill of a natural waterslide at Sliding Rock in Pisgah National Forest or the adrenaline rush of whitewater rafting. Try stand-up paddleboarding or a locally made Bellyak (a belly-down kayak), or join locals on a lazy inner-tube float down the French Broad River, pulling out for a pint right on the riverbank. Taste our regional abundance at one of the city’s many popular tailgate and farmers markets. Enjoy the extended evening light at one of the city’s popular summer concert series, from traditional mountain music at downtown’s historic Shindig on the Green and national touring acts at Biltmore to brewery performances big and small. No matter what’s on tap, summer nights here pulse to their own frenetic beat.
Sliding Rock
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COME AUTUMN, Asheville pulls out all the stops. Brisk mountain air cues one of the country’s most dramatic—and longest—displays of fall foliage, thanks to tree biodiversity and elevation variety. Brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges unspool down the slopes to the Asheville valley over the course of several weeks, beginning with the highest elevations in late September. Joy rides here are never more delightful, whether following the curves of the Blue Ridge Parkway or winding along bucolic country roads. Get further immersed in all that scenic splendor while fly-fishing, zip-lining, or hiking. The spectacle sets a colorful backdrop to other seasonal pursuits, too. Harvest time at area family farms means apples to pick, pumpkins to carve, corn mazes to navigate, and hot cider doughnuts to devour. Good times roll every weekend with Oktoberfest and beer and music festivals. And creativity flourishes at the biannual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands—among the Southeast’s largest craft fairs—and at art shows in neighboring Weaverville and Black Mountain.
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Black Balsam Knob
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Winter
COME WINTER, Asheville crackles with charm. Cozy up next to an epic fireplace or rooftop fire pit, stay toasty with a steaming cup of tea or foamy latte, linger over a candlelit dinner and a warming cocktail, or hunker down in a cozy mountain cabin with a private hot tub. Get fired up over a rousing musical or theater performance, and turn up the heat as you groove to live jazz or tap your toes to homegrown bluegrass. Cocoon yourself away at a one-of-a-kind spa or salt cave, or get outside and enjoy serene hikes on uncrowded trails. Deep blue skies and bare trees offer long-range mountain views and sunsets unlike any other time of year, and mild temperatures stick around for much of the season. BYO wool socks (or buy a hand-knit pair at one of our many shops once you get here), and follow #cozyasheville for more ideas.
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Christmas at Biltmore
Winter Lights Downtown
Holidays ASHEVILLE BRIMS OVER with Yuletide cheer, both classic and zany. Lights twinkle at every turn, a nationally renowned gingerbread display ups the cozy factor, Santa rappels down the granite face of Chimney Rock, and the Dickens in the Village festival takes Biltmore Village back in time with costume-clad carolers and musicians. Shop for unique goods and high-quality, locally made gifts at craft fairs and independent boutiques that line sidewalks adorned in seasonal finery. Check out the full spectrum of holiday shows that take the stage—from the Nutcracker to
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adults-only comedies. Be dazzled by downtown’s 10-foot snowflake and strands upon strands of glimmering lights, or brighten your night with the 500,000-light display of the North Carolina Arboretum’s Winter Lights event. Let your heart be light as you stroll past the historic homes and main streets of neighboring small towns. And last but not least, few places deck the halls quite like Biltmore, where you can revel in the glow of a 50-foot fir tree and follow miles of glittering garland—and the sound of carolers—to discover the historic chateau by candlelight.
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AROUND theCORNER
Your neighborhood guide to Asheville. Chicken Alley Mural by Molly Must
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D OW N TOW N & S OU T H SLOPE
ASHEVILLE MARCHES TO THE BEAT OF ITS OWN DRUM, with neighborhoods and surrounding small towns as diverse as the landscape and as vibrant as the people that bring them to life. Character abounds, with sights, sounds, and smells at every turn. Consider this your quick guide to all points within the Asheville compass.
SO GO DOWNTOWN Discover our main hub and nearby South Slope.
OUR CITY CENTER is a hive of activity, always humming—and not just in the workaday life kind of way. With all it’s got going on, you’ll want to spend a good bit of time exploring downtown. Looking to shop? There are opportunities in spades: While you can find bigger chain stores, it's the independent shops that lend downtown its spirit. For just the right funky find, take a stroll down Lexington 26 | 2019 official visitor guide
Pritchard Park
Avenue, lined with vintage boutiques and quirky gift shops. And drop in to the Grove Arcade, where you can pick up a handmade dulcimer, a rare book, and a piece of pottery crafted by a local artisan all in one fell swoop. Be sure to “browse” the building itself as well, built in 1929 by E.W. Grove, the visionary creator of the Grove Park Inn. ArEnjoy drum circle chitecture and literary dancing in buffs should also plan Pritchard a stop by the Thomas Park every Friday Wolfe Memorial, the night April boyhood home of the through famed novelist, which October now stands preserved as a museum and state historic site. When it comes to food, you’ll find whatever your taste buds are hungry for. Restaurants serve up styles from Ethiopian cuisine to classic Carolina ’cue to tapas; at the helm of a few are James Beard Award-nominated chefs who proudly call the mountains home. There’s an impressive selection of breweries, too, which spill over into the South Slope. Of course, South Slope offers more than just a frothy
Billy Scribbles busking downtown
pint, with restaurants, eclectic galleries, and studios around every corner. Speaking of galleries, the artistically inclined should plan a self-guided walking tour of the DAAD (Downtown Asheville Arts District) to explore the area’s nearly two dozen fine art and contemporary crafts galleries and museums. As you wend your way around, just be sure to take a moment to stop, watch, and lend an ear to our many talented street performers as they play the soundtrack of our city.
R I VE R A RT S DI STR I CT
Philip DeAngelo Studio
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T HE A RT I ST ’S WAY
Local artists and crafters take up residence in warehouses-turnedstudios along more than a mile of waterfront on the French Broad River. IN THE RIVER ARTS DISTRICT, fondly dubbed the RAD, industrial and historical buildings have been given a new lease on life by the more than 200 working artists who’ve set up studios inside. While there are no official “open hours” for the district as a whole, at any time of day throughout the year you’ll find the doors to countless studios and galleries flung wide. Pick up a RAD map from one of the open galleries and explore— artists work in all mediums, from fiber to metal to paint. Speaking of, the RAD is even a playground for mural artists, whose images
Food truck fare at Wedge Studios
decorate one of Asheville’s newest haunts, the Foundation, where you can grab a steaming cup of coffee, cold beer, or hot (as in spicy!) rack of ribs. Wander the district on the second Saturday of the month
from March to December for craft demos, art classes, and live music, or plan a visit during a the annual Studio Stroll for weekend-long, district-wide block parties featuring open houses, more demos, and free trolley transport. ExploreAsheville.com | 27
WE ST ASHE VILLE & L E I CE ST E R
Hole Doughnuts
THE WESTERN FRONT Hang with the cool kids in West Asheville.
WEST ASHEVILLE is like your cool aunt or uncle, who—or in this case, where—you go to for some seriously fun experiences you might otherwise never have. The neighborhood’s main drag, Haywood Road, is jampacked with innovative Top: Hole restaurants and Doughnuts; bars—think a dine-in Right: Gan Shan West butchery and café-cumrestaurant florist—and hangouts of all kinds where all walks of life are welcome, including tattoo parlors, a record store, a homestead supply shop, and the list goes on. Sports enthusiasts will want to check out Carrier Park, an expansive complex that includes lawn bowling, street hockey, basketball, a playground, and 28 | 2019 official visitor guide
For MAP S of West Asheville a surround nd ing areas, se e page 88 picnic pavillions. Track cyclists should pedal straight to the park’s velodrome, which recently underwent some sweet upgrades. (Mountain bikers will want to ride a little southwest for renowned trails within Bent Creek Experimental Forest.) Pooch in tow? Grab your Chuckit and head to the French Broad River Dog Park, where you and your pup can play with other canine friends. Or, wander the outer park’s paved paths to a scenic observation deck overlooking the river. Continue heading west/ northwest to the town of Leicester, where you can hit up a cidery, a winery, a bison farm (with exotic animals), and even a family-run farm that offers yoga classes with goats!
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NO RTH A S H E VI L L E, WO O D FI N & W E AVE RV I L L E
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Wind down in Woodfin and Weaverville. THE BUSTLE CONTINUES just outside downtown, but the vibe starts to shift—you can swap your stout for an alcoholic ginger beer, for example. Navigate just a little farther north, and you’ll find that the pace really starts to slow down, which suits both locals and visitors just fine. The small riverside community of Woodfin is the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely picnic by the mighty French Broad River. For MAPS of Once Merrimon Avenue turns Weaverville and into Weaverville Highway, you’ll surrounding know you’re headed toward areas, see the picturesque town of Weavpage 88 erville. Stop at the postcard mural on Main Street for a selfie, then grab a sandwich, slice of pizza or plate of pasta, sushi roll, or crêpe. But don’t dine and dash. You’ll definitely want dessert: the oversize “mountain éclair” is a favorite of tourists and locals alike. Top to For a little history, bottom: travel the back roads shopping in Weaverville, to the beautiful Reems sweets in Creek Valley and explore Woodfin, Lake Louise Vance Birthplace. This pioneer farmstead gives a glimpse of what things were like in early Buncombe County via the life of Zebulon Vance, state senator and North Carolina governor twice over. From there, head up to the Blue Ridge Parkway and take time plotting your next move.
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F R ONT POR CH OF TH E BLU E R I D GE M OU NTA I NS Find small-town charm in Black Mountain and beyond.
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LOOK EAST where time slows in the charming town of Black Mountain, a mere 20-minute drive from downtown Asheville. Once home to iconoclastic Black Mountain College, this cozy village is home to darling shops, restaurants, breweries, and even a cider house and meadery, most within walking distance of downtown. The town also houses the For MAPS Swannanoa Valley Museum of Black Mou ntain & History Center and its and surrou nding impressive collection of areas, see local historical artifacts page 88 and photos. Tired feet?
Rock the afternoon away in one of the many oversize rocking chairs perched around its “rocking” town square—preferably with an ice cream cone or lollipop in hand. In Swannanoa, time slows further still. Follow the Swannanoa River up to Charles D. Owen Park, where you can fish, wander, and picnic the afternoon away. Beyond Black Mountain, the area also provides plenty of chances to enjoy the outdoors. Head to Montreat (population 700) to wander the town's walking paths, or to hike nearby Lookout Mountain and the Greybeard Trail. Or, connect with the region’s rich agricultural heritage in the community of Fairview, which is dotted with working farms. Stop at roadside farm stores and stands for locally raised meats and handcrafted cheeses, and even to pick your own flower bouquet.
SOUTH ASHEVILLE, BILTMORE VILLAGE, BILTMORE PARK & ARDEN
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Top: the grounds of Biltmore Estate; right: dining in Biltmore Village
HEAD D OWN SOUTH
Home to America’s Largest Home and an idyllic village that might have you thinking you’ve crossed the pond. TRAVEL SOUTH on Biltmore Avenue, and, not surprisingly, you’ll end up at the entrance to Biltmore. But there’s more to do than just tour the manse and surrounding gardens. Its unparalleled natural setting, more than 8,000 acres, offers outdoor adventure for all ages, from horseback riding to flyfishing. You’re sure to work up an appetite, and there are eateries aplenty, not to mention treats like ice cream cones for the little ones and estate-grown wines for the grownups. Shop for old-
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fashioned children’s toys and games, or for home accents inspired by the way the Vanderbilts might entertain guests today. Biltmore Village, just outside the gates, resembles a small English hamlet, and there you’ll find a plethora of additional dining options—in fact, the area’s first railroad station now houses a
locals-loved bar and grill—and high-end shopping. An easy 10-minute drive from Biltmore Village, the Asheville Outlet Mall draws bargain shoppers, and another 10 minutes beyond that, Biltmore Park Town Square and neighboring Arden offer everything from shopping to dining and entertainment. ExploreAsheville.com | 31
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spectacular salad or towering plate of barbecue is more than sustenance here; it’s a journey from the farmers’ hands to your plate. Many vegetables and fruits are harvested in the morning and served in restaurants that same night. A seemingly simple meal is the culmination of a tremendous amount of effort when mushrooms are hand-foraged and a cheesemaker milks the cows herself. Appalachian ingredients like sorghum syrup and wild ramps are transformed into fine-dining experiences, as well as wholesome meals that feed the soul. Adventurous eaters will find new flavors at every turn, as well as comfort foods that make you feel right at home. It’s no surprise Asheville is called Foodtopia. With entire menus that reflect the bounty of the region, sitting down to a meal here is a way to join the local food ecosystem while digging into some truly delicious fare.
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“ WHOLE-HOG BARBECUE WAS BORN IN THE CAROLINAS.”
HOG WILD Pigs reign supreme in Western North Carolina. They thrive in the mountains and are an essential part of Asheville’s food culture. “Whole-hog barbecue was born in the Carolinas,” says Elliott Moss, James Beard nominated chef and pitmaster at Buxton Hall BBQ. The whole-hog barbecue method
harkens back to the tradition of using the entire animal. Many modern chefs go beyond breakfast bacon and pulledpork sandwiches by finding creative ways to use parts of the animal that might otherwise go to waste. A local farm supplies the restaurant with whole hogs, a symbiotic relationship
that provides the farmers with steady income and gives chefs like Moss access to the entire animal. In addition to classic pulled pork, Moss uses every part of the pig to make hash, stock, and gravy. “I’m getting the whole pig, so I know where every piece of it comes from,” he says. “It’s something special.” ExploreAsheville.com | 35
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“ OUR REGION IS FILLED WITH SO MANY WILD DELICACIES.” WILLIAM DISSEN,
executive chef, Market Place Restaurant
FOUND IN THE FOREST Wild foods are one of the best-kept secrets in the southern Appalachian Mountains. A stunning array of mushrooms, wild leeks called ramps, and a multitude of greens and herbs thrive on the forest floor. Asheville chefs make the most of this abundance by partnering with foragers who bring them delicacies straight from the earth. 36 | 2019 official visitor guide
“Foraged ingredients are an important part of the Asheville food system, and of our Appalachian cuisine,” says William Dissen, executive chef and owner of the Market Place Restaurant. “They connect us back to Native Americans, who foraged our biodiverse region for wild foods to sustain themselves.”
Local farm-to-table menus evolve with the seasons, starting with ramps in early spring and ending with hen of the woods mushrooms in the fall. “Our region is filled with so many wild delicacies,” Dissen says, “and as a chef, I want to be able to find the bounty of the season to put on the table at our restaurants.”
GARDEN GROWN Behind every head of cauliflower, baby beet, or bunch of greens, you’ll find a farmer who tends the soil, plants the seeds, and cares for the crops long before they hit the plate. In Asheville, Sunil Patel is one such farmer. The cofounder of Patchwork Urban Farms, Patel partners with landowners around the city to create plots of urban farmland, sometimes in people’s own backyards. Founded in 2015, today Patel and his business partner, Teddy Pitsoikos, manage 15 different “patches” around Asheville, each producing herbs, produce, flowers, and eggs for CSA (a.k.a. community-supported agriculture) members, local restaurants, and Patel’s own pop-up dinners, which he hosts at different cafés and breweries, as well as on a patch he farms just north of downtown. “I used to think of farming as a solitary endeavor,” says Patel, but there’s a network forming around what we’re doing, and having these relationships with our neighbors is really cool.”
“ WHAT DRIVES ME IS THE NEED TO FEED PEOPLE IN WHATEVER WAY I CAN.” SUNIL PATEL,
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FRESH FROM THE DAIRY The art of cheesemaking is alive and well in Asheville. Visit a cheese shop and learn how curds are made, or snack along the WNC Cheese Trail, where participating creameries open their door for tours and tastes—it’s all a great way to support cheesemakers who care deeply about the cows that provide the milk. “Part of what brings people to Asheville is the amazing food that is deeply rooted in this community,” says Jennifer Perkins, cheesemaker and owner of Looking Glass Creamery. “Food here is about more than just being prepared well
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on a plate. It extends to the mountains and fields, the streams, the farms, and the community of people working together to make it all happen.” Cheese is a direct reflection of its place of origin on her farm. The cows are born and milked there, often by someone in the Perkins family, and their feed is grown on the property. All the while, the creamery’s world-class cheese is made in an underground aging cave built into a hillside and sold in dozens of shops and restaurants. It’s a beautiful reflection of the interconnectedness of Asheville food culture.
“ FOOD HERE IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST BEING PREPARED WELL ON A PLATE.” JENNIFER PERKINS,
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FROM FIELD TO OVEN The Southeast is becoming a hub for freshly milled grains thanks to the dedication of farmers, bakers, and a local mill that connects them all in Asheville. Their collaborations can be found in bakeries throughout the region, including OWL Bakery in West Asheville, where owners Maia Surdam and Susannah Gebhart bake pastries and breads with grains like spelt and rye. “Locally milled grains ensure that the flour is fresher and more nutritious,” says Surdam, “and it more likely reflects the flavors of where we live.” Indulge in a field-fresh loaf or rye pastry made with seasonal fruit at an array of local bakeries and support the local grain movement with every bite. OWL Bakery owners Maia Surdam (left) and Susannah Gebhart
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OWL Bakery offerings
Taste
Asheville in a way that’s never been done before! Coming September 12-15, 2019, Chow Chow: An Asheville Culinary Event takes over our vibrant corner of Appalachia, celebrating chefs, makers, and culinary collaborators. Come be a part of it, with grand tasting events, chef demos, and meaningful hands-on experiences eager to connect you to the stories behind Asheville’s creative table.
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Blue’s Clues
EXPLORE THE BEST OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY WITH THESE EXPERTS’ TIPS. IN ASHEVILLE, there’s a surprise around every bend in the road. The thrill of discovery reaches epic heights on the Blue Ridge Parkway, which meanders through town on its 469-mile journey from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Built by the National Park Service over half a century beginning in 1935, the two-lane road skims along the highest peaks of the Southern Appalachians. Pick a passion on the next few pages and follow our experts’ directions for the inside track to the historic scenic highway’s many delights.
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OUTDOORS
Craggy Gardens Pinnacle overlooking the Blue Ridge Parkway
Craft lovers: On the Parkway, head to the Folk Art Center (milepost 382), where you can watch craft demonstrations and peruse fine pottery, hand-pieced quilts, turned-wood bowls, and other pieces on display and for sale in the shop.
Hikers and bikers: Park-
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Joy riders: Dramatic views
can be found a short drive in either direction from Asheville. Leesa Sutton Brandon of the National Park Service suggests pointing your car north toward favorite overlooks such as Lane Pinnacle (milepost 372) or Tanbark Ridge (milepost 376), where you can park and take in the view.
Superlative chasers:
Follow the Parkway about 30 miles north of town to Mount Mitchell, the highest U.S. peak east of the Mississippi River. At milepost 355.4, turn onto NC 128 for the short drive to the summit, where a 360-degree observation deck, hiking trails, and picnic spots await.
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Mt. Mitchell
History buffs: “Original routing plans for the Parkway mostly bypassed western North Carolina,” Brandon explains, “but city leaders in the early 1930s mobilized for a campaign to bring the
Parkway through Asheville.” Head to the LEED-certified Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center in Asheville (milepost 384), where interpretive exhibits and on-site park rangers reveal more historical gems.
way hiking trails range from leg stretchers to strenuous climbs. Get started on the short-but-sweet Craggy Pinnacle Trail: Less than a mile uphill leads to panoramic views. Experienced road bikers earn their stripes—and thousands of feet in elevation change—along the shoulder of the leg-busting byway; wear bright clothes, and time your rides during off hours.
Bird watchers: Neotropical birds flock through here during the migratory months (April/May and mid-August to October). In spring, take wing to Craven Gap (milepost 377) to watch for nesting warblers, scarlet tanagers, and rose-breasted grosbeaks, suggests Tom Tribble, the president of Asheville’s Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society. During fall, seek out warblers and ruby-throated hummingbirds flying over Ridge Junction Overlook (parking at milepost 355.3), just north of Mount Mitchell.
OUTDOORS Stargazing on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Art Loeb Trail at Black Balsam
TRAIL BLAZERS Where to wander
Happy trails are here—from urban greenways to secluded paths winding through national forests and other protected lands. Hikers of all abilities lace up along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, which stretches from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. In fact, the Parkway itself is more than just a road connecting two national parks—it’s the country’s greatest trailTop: hiking head, with trails weaving Art Loeb Trail at Black from overlooks and pullBalsam; offs throughout the road’s right: length. Danny Bernstein, strolling along the one of the South’s most Greenway accomplished hikers, sees in town the Parkway as a gateway to outdoor adventure, where the hiking is endless, and outdoor opportunities include trout fishing, swimming beneath waterfalls, picking wild blueberries, cycling, and even rock climbing.
Star Search
When the sun goes down, be sure to look up.
French Broad River Greenway
AFTER THE CURTAIN CLOSES on a show-stopping Asheville sunset, stick around for a heavenly encore. Downtown’s glow gives way to clear mountain skies, which darken to reveal an astonishing starscape. The tallest peaks in the eastern United States surround Asheville along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and they make top spots for looking skyward. “Those who witness dark, starry skies from the Mount Pisgah trailhead parking lot (at milepost 407.6) will not soon forget the experience,” says Dominic Lesnar, president of the Astronomy Club of Asheville, which welcomes the public to stargazing events at the Lookout Observatory north of downtown. Tip: Bring extra layers for high-altitude gazing.
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Building Block
EXPLORE THE LEGACY OF ASHEVILLE’S HISTORICAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY. Sure, you can still catch an art show at the YMI Cultural Center, marvel at the mural in Triangle Park, or worship at a spirited Sunday service at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Asheville’s historic African-American business district known as “the Block.” But over the past several decades, these experiences have become increasingly rare, as urban
renewal has shifted the area. During its prime, the Block was home to more than 60 thriving black-owned businesses— there were doctor’s offices, restaurants, beauty parlors, pharmacies, and more. Today, DeWayne Barton, owner of Hood Huggers International, shares the stories of these diverse spaces that weave together the rich tapestry of the past.
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HISTORY& HERITAGE
Glassblowing class at NC Glass Center
“I used to watch a tour speed through Southside until they got to the River Arts District,” says Barton, an artist and social entrepreneur whose company runs Hood Tours through Asheville’s traditionally African-American neighborhoods, “and then I found out they weren’t highlighting African-American history—I felt like our neighborhoods and landmarks were being erased.” With the resurgence of the Block, Barton says he contemplated “how African-American–owned businesses would be plugged into the economic landscape, and if our history would be preserved.” And so, for the past two years, Barton has been leading tours to
If one person learns something new ... that’s the most powerful thing that can happen. share stories about not just the Block, but also other areas that are important to Asheville’s African-American community, such as Southside, East End, Shiloh, and Burton Street. Sign up for one of Barton’s tours and let him show you around the Arthur R. Edington Education and Career Center, or discover how the Burton Street Peace Garden—once a trash-strewn vacant lot—is now a community garden filled with art installations by local artists and a sanctuary for positive action. “If one person learns something new and begins to think about how they can help communities that have been historically left out become a part of the greater economic narrative,” says Barton, “that’s the most powerful thing that can happen on the tour.” Barton leads regular walking and driving tours Thursdays through Saturdays, and he is also available for private tours. 46 | 2019 official visitor guide
Glassblowing at NC Glass Center
CRAFTSVILLE 101 Nurture your creative side in a city steeped in art and craft.
ASHEVILLE IS A LIVING course catalog in creativity and resourcefulness, tied to its mountain DIY heritage. Here, you can enjoy any number of hands-on lessons, whether you want to learn to weave a basket, blow glass, brew your own kombucha, throw a pot, or create just about anything else you can imagine. Artists downtown, in Biltmore Village, and in the River Arts District often open their ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, sculpting, and weaving studios to visitors, and many offer classes so you can create your own masterpiece. First-class art and craft galleries are prolific, and walking into shops, you’ll often meet the artist right on the spot. For serious craft buffs, a trip to the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway is not to be missed. Home to three separate galleries, a library, and the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s oldest craft shop, you can even take in daily craft demos starting in March. Downtown, the Center for Craft showcases rotating works from an ongoing roster of local artists. It also serves as the starting point for Craft City Food & Art Tours, interactive walking tours that combine galleries and live demos with craft cocktails and local bites. Just remember to explore: The city is filled with makers eager to teach you the tricks of their trades.
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Living Legacies Tour through Asheville’s storied past. As the Great Depression drew to a close, Asheville was saddled with the highest per-capita debt in the country. But being in the red had its perks—due to its debt burden, most of the city was spared the impact of urban renewal, and its architectural gems went mostly untouched. Today, there are plenty of ways to explore Asheville’s history and preservation: Wander along the art-studded Urban Trail, a self-guided, 1.7-mile walking tour of downtown (get a map and even download a scavenger hunt of the trail: ExploreAsheville.com/urbantrail), or sign up for a guided walking tour. Tired feet can also take in the sights aboard the trolley tour in town. In Asheville, history waits at every turn.
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ways to explore Asheville’s arts scene
Choose your adventure. 1. SEE LOCAL ART Local art is on display at galleries, tucked into cafés, and emblazoned across walls throughout downtown, the River Arts District, and historic Biltmore Village. Be sure to put the RAD’s studio stroll days and Second Saturdays on the calendar, as well as First Fridays downtown. Then, head east to Black Mountain, where art-filled shops line the streets, or north to Weaverville, where artists celebrate several annual arts festivals.
2. MEET THE MAKERS In the River Arts District and downtown Asheville, get up close and personal with craft traditions, including glassblowing, chair caning, and pottery. Area art tours also focus on arts, crafts, and architecture from Weaverville to Black Mountain. 3. TAKE IN THE THEATER Whether you love off-Broadway musicals, experimental performance art, opera, or shows for the
Rendering of the new Asheville Art Museum
younger generations (or the young at heart), the area’s many independent theaters and troupes will have you on the edge of your seat. From intimate, black-box performance spaces to outdoor plays in the warmer months, Asheville is a hub for regional drama.
Rendering of the new Asheville Art Museum opening in the spring of 2019
4. FEEL THE BEAT Asheville’s music scene means you can see a different show every night of the week. Catch a symphony performance or a touring act at one of the larger venues, or head to weekly bluegrass performances, hip-hop battles, and rock
shows that pull you off the street and into the smaller clubs that pepper downtown and West Asheville. Visit ExploreAsheville.com/ music for a live music event calendar. 5. MARVEL AT THE MUSEUMS Asheville’s museums showcase every thing from world-class 20th-century American art to historical artifacts to restored pinball machines. Several museums also continue the legacies of locally nurtured, groundbreaking organizations, companies, and industry, like Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, the Homespun Museum, and Moog Music Factory.
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ARTS& CULTURE
Filming The Hunger Games
Lights, Camera, Asheville MOVIE BUFFS, GRAB A SEAT: The Asheville area has set the backdrop for a range of movies, new and old. Check out these flicks and plan your pilgrimages accordingly.
Being There (1979)
The protagonist (played by Peter Sellers) is a gardener for a rich industrialist who lives at the Biltmore Estate.
Bull Durham (1988)
The movie’s final game was filmed at McCormick Field.
The Hunger Games (2012)
The short hike to Douglas Falls in the Pisgah National Forest offers a great vantage point of where some of the District 12 hunting scenes were shot.
Last of the Mohicans (1992)
The original was shot partly at Lake Lure.
Biltmore Estate, Chimney Rock State Park, as well as Hooker, High, Triple, and Bridal Veil Falls in DuPont State Forest made for stunning scenery in this drama.
The Fugitive (1993)
Masterminds (2016)
Hannibal (2001)
My Fellow Americans (1996)
Dirty Dancing (1987 and 2017)
The famous train wreck scene was filmed on the Smoky Mountain Railroad near Sylva, and the remnants of the crash still lie along the banks of the Tuckasegee River.
Scenes at the mansion of the film’s reclusive victim, Mason Verger, were filmed at the Biltmore Estate.
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Filming took place along Pack Square, Broadway, and Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville, as well as on the steps of the Buncombe County Courthouse and College Street.
The film’s parade scene was shot in downtown Asheville, and other filming took place on the Biltmore Estate grounds and in Black Mountain, Marshall, and Waynesville.
REPRESENTING YOUR DISTRICT? Check out ExploreAsheville.com for a Hunger Games trip itinerary.
Richie Rich (1994)
The Biltmore House stars alongside Macaulay Culkin as Rich Manor, the family mansion.
The Swan (1956)
The Biltmore House and grounds acted as the exterior of the palace Grace Kelly lived in, and some scenes were shot at Lake Junaluska.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
Main Street in historic downtown Sylva became the small town of Ebbing, while the three billboards were built and shot just outside of Black Mountain, and the town bar scenes were filmed at Black Mountain’s Town Pump.
Thunder Road (1958)
Scenes from this moonshine-centered crime flick were shot along Highway 19 near Asheville and at Lake Lure, as well as in what is now the River Arts District in Asheville.
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HOW TO SPEND A DAY soaking up Asheville’s artistic scene? Charlie Flynn-McIver, the artistic director and co-founder of Asheville-based NC Stage Company, has a few ideas. “I’d pick a hike for the day, either north or south on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I love Black Balsam—it has great vistas, and you can make it as long or short as you want, plus it’s a beautiful drive. I’d hit the trail early to be back before lunchtime so I could check out some of the funky art galleries in the River Arts District. Then, I’d have a beer with my lunch—I earned it after that hike. In the afternoon, I’d take a tour that highlights the area’s artistic heritage. I love the Hood Huggers tour; it’s an informative look at Asheville’s African-American heritage. For dinner, I’d make my way to a restaurant downtown, and then see a play at one of the nearby theaters. If the weather is nice, I’d end the night with a drink at a riverside bar. I like starting and ending the day in nature.” ExploreAsheville.com | 51
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Water Works MAKE A SPLASH AT ASHEVILLE’S WATER ATTRACTIONS.
When the weather heats up, there are plenty of ways to cool down in Asheville’s waters. Just be sure to use caution around waterfalls’ quick currents and steep ledges—safety first! Both Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Forest harbor dozens of waterfalls with shallow swimming holes, like Looking Glass and Hooker Falls.
At Sliding Rock, brave swimmers barrel down nature’s waterslide and into the deep basin below.
The French Broad River threads through Asheville and offers opportunities for respite or aerobics, like tubing, SUPing, kayaking, or Asheville’s own bellyaking.
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Jennifer Pharr Davis heads outdoors with her littles.
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A LOCAL EXPERT TALKS TIPS FOR GETTING OUTDOORS WITH THE YOUNGINS. Jennifer Pharr Davis—Appalachian Trail record-holder and mom of two—has all the ins you need to get out around Asheville’s outdoor attractions with your little ones.
WHERE TO GO: The NC Arboretum, Carl Sandburg Home, or Catawba Falls, which offer a variety of trail options and engaging features like waterfalls, educational displays, and even a goat farm. WHAT TO PACK: An extra layer for chillier elevations, a rain jacket, and a first-aid kit stocked with kid-specific medicine like children’s Benadryl and Tylenol. WHAT TO SEE: Wildflowers in summer and colorful leaves in fall. You’ll also find salamanders and crawfish in
the creeks and streams; just make sure you preface the trip with a lesson on respecting wildlife. WATCH OUT FOR: Pharr Davis cautions parents against taking kids to trails with cliffs or ledges, as well as swimming in waterfalls, where currents are strong and rocks are slick. BEST ADVICE: “Make it their hike, and don’t necessarily go into it with a specific destination; instead, plan to have a good experience with your family and be open to how your kids feel.” Visit ExploreAsheville.com/family
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KidZip at Adventure Center of Asheville
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Make memories to last a lifetime with these quintessential, kid-friendly Asheville experiences. 1. Experience histories both real and
mythic at Biltmore Estate, current home of the New York Times best-selling young adult series Serafina.
2. The best views of the mountains are
bird’s-eye; see things from their perspective via one of the area’s ziplines.
3. Look for native flora and fauna in one of the area’s nearby forests, or download a geocaching app to see what others have hidden along the trails. 4. Asheville’s breweries offer some-
thing for everyone: pints for parents and, almost always, board and lawn games for kids.
5. Catch the Asheville Tourists minor
league baseball team at McCormick Field, or watch the Asheville City Soccer Club just up the hill.
6. Check out the WNC Nature Center, where 42 acres of exhibits bring visitors close to indigenous wildlife.
7. Enjoy a pleasure cruise—or rather, chug—on a steam or diesel engine via the region’s historic railroads. 8. Bad weather? Stay inside at one
of the city’s experiential spots, like a rock-climbing center, a trampoline park, a pinball museum, a board game café, or a science museum.
A-ESCAPE 353 New Leicester Hwy, Ste F Asheville 252-621-0341 a-escape.com ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM 2 S Pack Square Asheville 828-253-3227 ashevilleart.org ASHEVILLE-BILTMORE GEM MINE 1997 Hendersonville Rd Asheville 828-774-0488 asheville-biltmoregemmine.com ASHEVILLE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE 43 Patton Ave Asheville 828-254-7162 ashevillescience.org ASHEVILLE PINBALL MUSEUM One Battle Square, Ste 1B Asheville 828-776-5671 ashevillepinball.com ASHEVILLE RETROCADE 800 Haywood Rd, Suite 100 Asheville 828-575-9488 ashevilleretrocade.com ASHEVILLE’S FUN DEPOT 7 Roberts Rd Asheville 828-277-2386 ashevillesfundepot.com
BASILICA OF ST. LAWRENCE 97 Haywood St Asheville 828-252-6042 saintlawrencebasilica.org BETTER THAN UNICORNS (VIRTUAL REALITY ARENA) 821 Riverside Dr, Ste 172 Asheville 828-544-2340 betterthanunicorns.com BILTMORE One Lodge St Asheville 877-245-8667 biltmore.com BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE MUSEUM + ARTS CENTER 120 College St Asheville 828-350-8484 blackmountaincollege.org BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY VISITOR CENTER Blue Ridge Pkwy milepost 384 Asheville 828-298-5330 blueridgeheritage.com BREAKOUT ASHEVILLE 60 Patton Ave Asheville 828-201-2600 breakoutasheville.com BULLINGTON GARDENS 95 Upper Red Oak Trail Hendersonville 828-698-6104 bullingtongardens.org
BUNCOMBE COUNTY CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL Smith-McDowell House 283 Victoria Rd Asheville 828-253-9231 wnchistory.org CARL SANDBURG HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 81 Carl Sandburg Lane Flat Rock 828-693-4178 nps.gov/carl CHARTERS OF FREEDOM MONUMENT 35 Woodfin St Asheville 828-475-6670 chartersoffreedom.com ENTER THE CONUNDRUM One Battle Square, Ste 2B Asheville 828-214-7824 entertheconundrum.com FINE ARTS THEATRE 36 Biltmore Ave Asheville 828-232-1536 fineartstheatre.com FOX-N-OTTER ADVENTURE PUZZLE ROOMS 3749 Sweeten Creek Rd, Unit 2 Arden 828-585-4302 escaperoomsasheville.com GRAIL MOVIEHOUSE 45 S French Broad Ave, Ste 130 Asheville 828-239-9392 grailmoviehouse.com
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ATTRACTIONS GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS RAILROAD 226 Everett St Bryson City 828-586-8811 gsmr.com
SMITH-MCDOWELL HOUSE MUSEUM 283 Victoria Rd Asheville 828-253-9231 wnchistory.org
GROVEWOOD VILLAGE 111 Grovewood Village Asheville 828-253-7651 grovewood.com
SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RADIO MUSEUM A-B Tech Community College Elm Building, Room 315 340 Victoria Rd Asheville 828-298-3992 saradiomuseum.org
HANDS ON! – A CHILD’S GALLERY 318 N Main St Hendersonville 828-697-8333 handsonwnc.org HISTORIC BILTMORE VILLAGE 7 All Souls Crescent Asheville 828-398-6062 historicbiltmorevillage.com MONTFORD HISTORIC DISTRICT Montford Ave Asheville 828-255-4946 ci.asheville.nc.us MOOG FACTORY 160 Broadway St 828-239-0123 moogmusic.com MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN 589 Tsali Blvd Cherokee 828-497-3481 cherokeemuseum.org OCONALUFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE 218 Drama Rd, US Hwy 441 N Cherokee 828-497-2111 cherokeehistorical.org PAINTING WITH A TWIST 2 Town Square Blvd Ste 150 Asheville Biltmore Park 828-676-2607 paintingwithatwist.com/asheville RIVERSIDE CEMETERY 53 Birch St Asheville 828-350-2066 cityofasheville.github.io/riversidecemetery/Main/ SKY ZONE ASHEVILLE 1836 Hendersonville Rd Asheville 828-338-8630 skyzone.com/asheville
SOUTHERN HIGHLAND CRAFT GUILD Folk Art Center Blue Ridge Pkwy milepost 382 Asheville 828-298-7928 craftguild.org SWANNANOA VALLEY MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER 223 W State St Black Mountain 828-669-9566 swannanoavalleymuseum.org THOMAS WOLFE MEMORIAL STATE HISTORIC SITE 52 N Market St Asheville 828-253-8304 wolfememorial.com TWEETSIE RAILROAD 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane US 321 Blowing Rock 828-264-9061 tweetsie.com WELL PLAYED BOARD GAME CAFÉ 58 Wall St Asheville 828-232-7375 wellplayedasheville.com WHEELS THROUGH TIME 62 Vintage Lane Maggie Valley 828-926-6266 wheelsthroughtime.com YMI CULTURAL CENTER 39 S Market St Asheville 828-252-4614 ymiculturalcenter.org ZEBULON VANCE BIRTHPLACE STATE HISTORIC SITE 911 Reems Creek Rd Weaverville 828-645-6706 vancebirthplace.nchistoricsites.org
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ASHEVILLE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE 226 Fairway Dr Asheville 828-298-1867 ashevillenc.gov/parks ASHEVILLE RACQUET CLUB DOWNTOWN 1 Resort Dr Asheville 828-253-5874 ashevilleracquetclub.com BLACK MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB 17 Ross Dr Black Mountain 828-669-2710 townofblackmountain.org/golf.htm CHESHIRE RACQUET CLUB 195 Dogwood Lane Black Mountain 828-669-9904 cheshireracquetclub.com CROWNE PLAZA RESORT GOLF COURSE 1 Resort Dr Asheville 828-253-5874 ashevillecp.com GOLF COURSE AT THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN 290 Macon Ave Asheville 828-252-2711 omnihotels.com REEMS CREEK GOLF CLUB 36 Pink Fox Cove Rd Weaverville 828-645-4393 reemscreekgolf.com
PERFORMING ARTS AMICIMUSIC Various locations in Asheville 802-369-0856 amicimusic.org
ANAM CARA THEATRE COMPANY Toy Boat Community Art Space 101 Fairview Rd Asheville 828-633-1773 anamcaratheatre.org
ASHEVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Asheville Unitarian Congregation 1 Edwin Place Asheville 828-575-7427 ashevillechambermusic.org ASHEVILLE CHORAL SOCIETY See website for locations Asheville 828-232-2060 ashevillechoralsociety.org ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE 35 E Walnut St Asheville 828-254-1320 ashevilletheatre.org ASHEVILLE CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATRE 20 Commerce St Asheville 828-254-2621 acdt.org ASHEVILLE DRUM CIRCLE Pritchard Park Asheville ASHEVILLE LYRIC OPERA 1 Oak Plaza, Ste 315 Asheville 828-236-0670 ashevillelyric.org THE ASHEVILLE MASONIC TEMPLE 80 Broadway Asheville 828-239-0928 ashevillemasonictemple.com ASHEVILLE RHYTHM 90 Zillicoa St Asheville 703-338-9027 ashevillerhythm.org ASHEVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 27 College Place, Ste 100 Asheville 828-254-7046 ashevillesymphony.org ATTIC SALT THEATRE COMPANY 2002 Riverside Dr, Studio 42-O Asheville 828-708-SHOW atticsalt.org BLUE RIDGE ORCHESTRA Asheville 828-683-3169 blueridgeorchestra.org
CREST MOUNTAIN DINNER SHOW 6 Celebration Place Asheville 828-252-2637 crestmountaindinnershow.com DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE 18 Biltmore Ave Asheville 828-257-4530 dwtheatre.com FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE 2661 Greenville Hwy Flat Rock 828-693-0731 flatrockplayhouse.org THE FOX AND BEGGAR THEATER 100 Kentucky Dr Asheville 952-237-3759 foxandbeggar.com THE MAGNETIC THEATRE 375 Depot St Asheville 828-239-9250 themagnetictheatre.org MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay St Asheville 828-254-5146 montfordparkplayers.org NORTH CAROLINA STAGE COMPANY 15 Stage Lane Asheville 828-239-0263 ncstage.org PAN HARMONIA Asheville 828-254-7123 panharmonia.org SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN REPERTORY THEATRE (SART) Owen Theatre, Mars Hill College 44 College St Mars Hill 828-689-1384 sartplays.org UNTO THESE HILLS, OUTDOOR DRAMA Mountainside Theatre US Hwy 441 N Cherokee 828-497-2111 cherokeehistorical.org
WARREN WILSON COLLEGE Kittredge Theatre 701 Warren Wilson Rd Swannanoa 828-771-3041 inside.warren-wilson.edu
RECREATION & OUTDOOR
ADVENTURE CENTER OF ASHEVILLE 85 Expo Dr Asheville 877-247-5539 adventurecenterofasheville.com ALTAMONT ANGLERS FLY FISHING GUIDES Contact for booking Asheville 828-698-5250 altamontanglers.com APPALACHIAN NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL appalachiantrail.org ASHEVILLE CITY SOCCER CLUB 828-460-9239 ashevillecitysc.com ASHEVILLE DRIFTERS Contact for booking Asheville 828-215-7379 ashevilledrifters.com ASHEVILLE FLY FISHING COMPANY Contact for booking Asheville 828-779-9008 ashevilleflyfishingco.com ASHEVILLE HOT AIR BALLOONS 909 Smokey Park Hwy Candler 828-667-9943 ashevillehotairballoons.com ASHEVILLE OUTDOOR CENTER 521 Amboy Rd Asheville 828-232-1970 ashevilleoutdoorcenter.com ASHEVILLE PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS Asheville 828-259-5800 ashevillenc.gov/parks BEACH AT LAKE LURE 2724 Memorial Hwy Lake Lure 828-625-1373 lakeluretours.com
BLUE HERON WHITEWATER 35 Little Pine Rd Marshall 888-426-7238 blueheronwhitewater.com
CRADLE OF FORESTRY 11250 Pisgah Hwy Pisgah National Forest 828-877-3130 cradleofforestry.com
BLUE RIDGE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA 195 Hemphill Knob Rd Asheville 828-298-5330 blueridgeheritage.com
CRAGGY GARDENS Blue Ridge Pkwy Milepost 364.6 828-298-0398 blueridgeparkway.org
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY Milepost 384 Asheville 828-298-0398 nps.gov/blri/ BOTANICAL GARDENS AT ASHEVILLE 151 WT Weaver Blvd Asheville 828-252-5190 ashevillebotanicalgardens.org BROOKSIDE GUIDES Contact for booking Asheville 828-215-4234 brooksideguides.com BROWN TROUT FLY FISHING Inside ORVIS Store 28 Schenck Pkwy Asheville 803-431-9437 browntroutflyfishing.com BUNCOMBE COUNTY PARKS, GREENWAYS, AND RECREATION SERVICES Asheville 828-250-4260 buncombecounty.org/parks CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA 1080 Ski Lodge Rd Maggie Valley 828-926-0285 cataloochee.com CEDAR CREEK STABLES 542 Cedar Creek Rd Lake Lure 828-625-2811 cedarcreekstables.com CHIMNEY ROCK AT CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK 431 Main St Chimney Rock 828-625-9611 chimneyrockpark.com CLIMBMAX CLIMBING CENTER AND GUIDE SERVICE 43 Wall St Asheville 828-252-9996 climbmaxnc.com
FARM HERITAGE TRAIL 49 Mount Carmel Rd Asheville 828-250-4785 farmheritagetrail.org FISHWATER RIVER GUIDES 521 Amboy Rd Asheville 828-279-0959 fishwaterguides.com
ROOMS WITH A VIEW Beautiful cabins in a breathtaking natural environment BOOK YOUR STAY: 828.665.1004 | mtnsprings.com/explore
FOX MOUNTAIN GUIDES AND CLIMBING SCHOOL 3228 Asheville Hwy Pisgah National Forest 888-284-8433 foxmountainguides.com FRANNY’S FARM 22 Franny’s Farm Rd Leicester 828-708-5587 frannysfarm.com FRENCH BROAD ADVENTURES 9800 US Hwy 25/70, Bypass Marshall 800-570-7238 frenchbroadrafting.com
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FRENCH BROAD OUTFITTERS 704 Riverside Dr Asheville 828-505-7371 frenchbroadoutfitters.com GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN US 221 & Blue Ridge Pkwy at milepost 305 Linville 828-733-4337 grandfather.com GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK Oconaluftee Visitor Center US 441 Cherokee 828-497-1904 nps.gov/grsm HICKORY NUT GAP FARM 57 Sugar Hollow Rd Fairview 828-628-1027 hickorynutgapfarm.com
ChimneyRockPark.com 800.277.9611 Only 25 miles from Asheville.
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ATTRACTIONS HOP’N BLUEBERRY FARM 24 Middle Mountain Rd Black Mountain 828-664-1166 hopnblueberryfarm.com LAKE POWHATAN Pisgah National Forest srs.fs.usda.gov/bentcreek LINVILLE CAVERNS 19929 US Hwy 221 N Marion 828-756-4171 linvillecaverns.com LOOKING GLASS ROCK Pisgah Ranger District US 276 Pisgah National Forest 828-877-3265 blueridgeheritage.com McCORMICK FIELD/ ASHEVILLE TOURISTS BASEBALL CLUB 30 Buchanan Place Asheville 828-259-5800 ashevillenc.gov/parks
MOUNT MITCHELL STATE PARK 2388 State Hwy 128 Burnsville 828-675-4611 ncparks.gov
PACK SQUARE PARK Asheville 828-259-5800 nps.gov
NANTAHALA OUTDOOR CENTER 13077 Hwy 19 West Bryson City 828-785-5655 noc.com NAVITAT CANOPY ADVENTURES 242 Poverty Branch Rd Barnardsville 855-995-8885 navitat.com
PISGAH CENTER FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION 1401 Fish Hatchery Rd Pisgah National Forest 828-877-4423 ncwildlife.org THE PISGAH FIELD SCHOOL 49 Pisgah Hwy, Ste 4 Pisgah National Forest 828-884-3443 cfaia.org RAD SKATEPARK 37 Foundy St Asheville 828-338-8830 radskateparkavl.com
NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way Asheville 828-665-2492 ncarboretum.org ORCHARD AT ALTAPASS 1025 Orchard Rd Spruce Pine 888-765-9531 altapassorchard.com
RIVER AND EARTH ADVENTURES 7529 Hwy 25/70 Marshall 828-355-9797 raftcavehike.com
SANDY BOTTOM TRAIL RIDES 1459 Caney Fork Rd Marshall 828-649-3464 sandybottomtrailrides.net
TEAM ECCO OCEAN CENTER AND AQUARIUM 511 N Main St Hendersonville 828-692-8386 teamecco.org
SLIDING ROCK – A NATURAL WATER SLIDE Pisgah National Forest 828-877-3265 fs.usda.gov
UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS BASKETBALL 828-258-7900 uncabulldogs.com
SMOKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE CENTER 173 Amboy Rd Asheville 828-505-4446 smacasheville.com SMOKY MOUNTAIN TRAIL RIDES AND BISON FARM 1959 Walnut Creek Rd Marshall 828-768-9339 smokymountaintrailrides.com SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN ANGLERS Contact for booking Asheville 828-691-1506 southernappalachiananglers.com
USA RAFT 13490 US Hwy 25/70 Marshall 800-USA-Raft usaraft.com WAI MAUNA ASHEVILLE SUP TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-808-9038 waimaunaashevillesuptours.com THE WHITEWATER SPORTSMAN Contact for booking Asheville 828-216-1336 whitewatersportsman.com
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Nestled in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, guests will enjoy the convenient location of our new full service hotel. Located off I-26, a mile from the Asheville Regional Airport, the WNC Agricultural Center, and the Sierra Nevada brewery, you can bask in the beauty of the area. Relax in one of our 111 rooms and enjoy our in-house bar and restaurant.
Create new memories at our full service Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites. Contemporary luxury blended with historic charm, guests will enjoy premium amenities and exceptional service. Conveniently located off I-40 and the Blue Ridge Parkway, we are moments away from the Biltmore Estate, Historic Biltmore Village, and downtown Asheville.
Enjoy hometown hospitality at the Baymont Inn and Suites. We are conveniently located near the Biltmore Estate, Historic Biltmore Village, and I-40. Enjoy our indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, and business center. Complementary hot breakfast, USA Today, and Wi-Fi. Our hotel is a smoke-free and pet-free facility.
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THE WILDLAND TREKKING COMPANY 515 Short McDowell St, Unit 1 Asheville 800-715-HIKE wildlandtrekking.com
ASHEVILLE ART STUDIO TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-782-3722 ashevilleartstudiotours.com
ASHEVILLE ROOFTOP BAR TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-774-7785 ashevillerooftopbartours.com
WILDWATER ADVENTURE CENTERS 10345 Hwy 19 West Bryson City 866-319-8870 wildwaterrafting.com
ASHEVILLE BREWERY TOURS 101 N Lexington Ave Asheville 828-233-5006 ashevillebrewerytours.com
ASHEVILLE URBAN TRAIL Downtown Asheville 828-259-8050 ashevilleurbantrail.com
WNC NATURE CENTER 75 Gashes Creek Rd Asheville 828-259-8080 wncnaturecenter.com
ASHEVILLE BREWS CRUISE Contact for booking Asheville 828-545-5181 brewscruise.com
WOLF RIDGE SKI RESORT 578 Valley View Circle Mars Hill 828-689-4111 skiwolfridgenc.com
ASHEVILLE BY FOOT – WALKING TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-407-0435 ashevillebyfoot.com
ZEN TUBING – MIDTOWN 608 Riverside Dr Asheville 855-936-8823 zentubing.com ZEN TUBING – SOUTH ASHEVILLE 1648 Brevard Rd Asheville 855-936-8823 zentubing.com
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AMAZING PUBCYCLE Contact for booking Asheville 828-214-5010 amazingpubcycle.com APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES ASHEVILLE Contact for booking Asheville 828-702-0776 amaasheville.com APPALACHIAN MURAL TRAIL Various locations in Asheville Asheville 828-293-2239 muraltrail.com ART CONNECTIONS WITH SHERRY MASTERS Contact for booking Asheville 828-779-6808 arttoursasheville.com
ASHEVILLE CAMINO TRAIL Various trails Asheville 828-231-3798 ashevillecamino.org
ASHEVILLE WATERFALL TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-595-0266 ashevillewaterfalltours.com ASHEVILLE WELLNESS TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-407-0711 ashevillewellnesstours.com AVL LIT MAP TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-338-8943 avllitmap.com
ASHEVILLE DETOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-919-2355 ashevilledetours.com
BLUE RIDGE HIKING COMPANY Contact for booking Asheville 828-713-5451 blueridgehikingco.com
ASHEVILLE FARM TO TABLE TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-357-7543 ashevillefarmtotabletours.com
BREW-ED BREWERY AND HISTORY WALKING TOURS Contact for booking in downtown Asheville 828-278-9255 brew-ed.com
ASHEVILLE FOOD TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-243-7401 ashevillefoodtours.com
CREATIVE MOUNTAIN FOOD TOURS Contact for booking Black Mountain 828-357-7089 creativemountainfoodtours.com
ASHEVILLE HIKING TOURS Contact for booking 828-476-8687 ashevillehikingtours.com ASHEVILLE PHOTO TOURS Contact for booking Weaverville 828-352-1115 ashevillephoto.tours ASHEVILLE PREMIER TRANSPORTATION Contact for booking Asheville 828-407-0221 ashevillepremiertransportation.com
DARK RIDE TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-747-9280 darkridetours.com DR. KING’S FARM TOURS 356 Ridgeview Rd Leicester 828-772-9274 drkings.com EATING ASHEVILLE 1 Page Ave #101 Asheville 828-489-3266 eatingasheville.com
Serving areas from Asheville to Black Mountain, east to Lake James, south to Lake Lure
Greybeard Rentals is the Asheville area's largest vacation rental company, with over 200 vacation rentals. Greybeard Rentals 204 East State Street Black Mountain, NC 28711
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ATTRACTIONS THE FLYING BIKE – ELECTRIC BIKE TOURS AND RENTALS 225 Coxe Ave Asheville 828-450-8686 flyingbiketours.com FRENCH BROAD BOATWORKS 211 Amboy Rd, Ste D Asheville 828-230-6600 frenchbroadboatworks.com FRENCH BROAD VIGNERONS Contact for booking Asheville 828-606-8606 frenchbroadvignerons.org GHOST HUNTERS OF ASHEVILLE Contact for booking Asheville 828-424-1089 ghosthuntersofasheville.com
GRAY LINE TROLLEY TOURS OF ASHEVILLE 36 Montford Ave Asheville 828-251-8687 graylineasheville.com
LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE-BILTMORE 1 Approach Rd Asheville 828-225-1541 experience.landroverusa.com
PISGAH MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURES 450 Windswept Dr Asheville 828-393-0101 pisgahmountainbikeadventures.com
HAUNTED ASHEVILLE Contact for booking Asheville 828-398-4678 hauntedasheville.com
LAZOOM TOURS Ticket Booth: 14 Battery Park Ave LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Ave Asheville 828-225-6932 lazoomtours.com
RAVEN WOLF VORTEX JOURNEY Contact for booking Asheville 612-741-8008 ravenwolfvortexjourney.com
MOVING SIDEWALK SEGWAY TOURS Asheville Visitor Center 36 Montford Ave Asheville 828-449-8080 movingsidewalktours.com
STAR WATCH NIGHT VISION TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-989-0015 starwatchtours.com
HAUNTED HISTORY AND MURDER MYSTERY TROLLEY GHOST TOUR Departs from Pack’s Tavern 20 S Spruce St Asheville 828-251-8687 ashevillehauntedtours.com HISTORY@HAND Contact for booking Asheville 828-777-1014 history-at-hand.com
NAMASTE IN NATURE Contact for booking Asheville 828-276-3536 namasteinnature.com
HOOD HUGGERS INTERNATIONAL TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-275-5305 hoodhuggers.com
NO TASTE LIKE HOME Contact for booking Asheville 828-209-8599 notastelikehome.org
TASTE CAROLINA GOURMET FOOD TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 919-237-2254 tastecarolina.net
TUMBLESTONE WATERFALL TOURS AND TRANSPORTATION Contact for booking Asheville 828-242-5563 tumblestonetours.com VAGABOND VISTAS PHOTO TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-216-6457 vagabondvistas.com VELO GIRL RIDES Contact for booking Black Mountain 828-412-4242 velogirlrides.com VENTURES BIRDING TOURS Contact for booking Asheville 828-253-4247 birdventures.com
All new, contemporary hotel, only 2 minutes from downtown Asheville. Enjoy a free hot breakfast daily, indoor heated pool, and free area shuttle.
Call for reservations: 828.255.9220 1.800.HAMPTON Hampton Inn Tunnel Road 204 Tunnel Rd. Asheville, NC 28805
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GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING STEEP CANYON RANGERS FIND THEIR TUNE IN WNC. AMERICANA/BLUEGRASS BAND Steep Canyon Rangers has toured the world, but “the history of this music is bound up in the Blue Ridge Mountains,” says member Graham Sharp (banjo, guitar, harmonica). “And it’s always a great moment in our travels when the ridges come into view and you know you are home.”
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Graham Sharp
been on an escalating trajectory fueled Joined by Woody Platt (guitar), by creative songwriting and deepening Mike Guggino (mandolin), Nicky musicianship.” Sanders (fiddle), Mike Ashworth And perhaps the inspiration of Ashe(percussion, guitar), and Barrett Smith ville is partly to thank. “I love the variety (bass, guitar), the band formed in 1998 of music and settings here,” says Sharp. while several members attended UNC “Hear some jazz in a little room, or an Chapel Hill, though now its members old-time jam reside in both in a bar, rock Asheville out at a club, or and Brevard. catch a bigger They’ve act outdoors recorded at at a brewAsheville’s ery—or whoEcho Mounknows-what tain togethon a sidewalk er—and with –STEVE MARTIN downtown,” he actor (and continues. “I’m banjoist) consistently amazed at the quality of Steve Martin, a part-time collaborator music coming out of this city.” of the group since 2009. “Their music For more music information, visit is unlike any other,” says Martin. “Over ExploreAsheville.com/music. the past dozen years, the Rangers have
There’s definitely something in the water in Asheville. Western North Carolina is grateful to have an abundance of clean, pure water—an essential ingredient that comprises more than 90 percent of beer. Much of Western North Carolina’s water filters through mountain rock, one of many attributes that breweries look for when they’re deciding where to expand a national brand. Excellent water is also attractive to small craft brewers who want only the best ingredients in their beer. “Brewers tell me that when they come to check out the area and test the water, they are blown away by its purity,” says Anne Fitten Glenn, local beer writer and author of Western North Carolina Beer, “and that becomes an important factor in deciding to brew here.” Lucky for you, the region boasts more than 60 breweries at which you can drink that water—in beer form. Add that to the ample opportunities to taste the bounties of Foodtopia, and you’ll soon understand why Asheville’s flurry of local ingredients makes our food scene one that’s unlike any other.
“Their music is unlike any other.”
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The Mothlight
MUSIC & LIBATIONS Orange Peel Social Aid And Pleasure Club
ASHEVILLE AFTER HOURS CITY NIGHTLIFE S H I N E S B R I G H T.
NO MATTER HOW you spend your daylight hours, Asheville offers plenty of ways to keep the party going once night falls. For easy, no-frills fun after dark, you can slide into one of the cideries, breweries, or distilleries in the walkable South Slope neighborhood, belt out karaoke under string lights, or try your own material at open-mic comedy. Or, let others do the entertaining: Take your seat on the big purple bus for a haunted comedy tour or listen to an old-time jam session. Grab a slice and play pool, or try some Japanese-American fusion pub grub underneath the stars. If romance is more your tune, Asheville can help set the mood. Watch the sunset from a rooftop bar, then get cozy over tapas, tacos, or tortellini. For dessert, try handmade truffles from some of the city’s artisanal chocolatiers, or treat each other to gelato or handcrafted ice cream sandwiches. After dessert, steal away to a hole-in-the-wall wine bar, or head out to one of our many LBGTQ-friendly locales for a nightcap and dancing. And for those hungry for a taste of the city’s nighttime food scene, get ready to eat your way around the world without leaving city limits. If your visit coincides with one of Asheville’s many food-based festivals in Pack Square Park, awesome. And if not, plenty of opportunities still abound: Sit down for a tasting menu, grab Indian street food to-go, or queue up at the food trucks parked around the city. Then, take your seat for a night at the theater, or belly up at one of our craft cocktail lounges and drink in the spirited sips of the city’s top mixologists.
LIVE MUSIC VENUES AMBROSE WEST 312 Haywood Rd Asheville 828-332-3090 ambrosewest.com
ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL 31 Patton Ave Asheville 828-255-7777 ashevillemusichall.com BREVARD MUSIC CENTER 349 Andante Lane Brevard 828-862-2100 brevardmusic.org THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL AND PUB 185 Clingman Ave Asheville 828-232-5800 thegreyeagle.com HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY 12 Old Charlotte Hwy Ste 200 Asheville 828-299-3370 highlandbrewing.com ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL 743 Haywood Rd Asheville 828-575-2737 isisasheville.com JACK OF THE WOOD 95 Patton Ave Asheville jackofthewood.com 828-252-3445 THE MOTHLIGHT 701 Haywood Rd Asheville themothlight.com
THE ODDITORIUM 1045 Haywood Rd Asheville 828-575-9299 ashevilleodditorium.com
U.S. CELLULAR CENTER 87 Haywood St Asheville 828-259-5743 uscellularcenterasheville.com
ORANGE PEEL SOCIAL AID AND PLEASURE CLUB 101 Biltmore Ave Asheville 828-398-1837 theorangepeel.net
WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN 105C Montreat Rd Black Mountain 828-669-8305 whitehorseblackmountain.com
PACK’S TAVERN 20 S Spruce St Asheville packstavern.com 828-225-6944
BREWERIES
PISGAH BREWING COMPANY 150 Eastside Dr Black Mountain 828-669-0190 pisgahbrewing.com SALVAGE STATION 468 Riverside Dr Asheville salvagestation.com 828-407-0521 THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM U.S. Cellular Center 87 Haywood St Asheville 828-259-5736 uscellularcenterasheville.com TIMO’S HOUSE 5 Biltmore Ave Asheville 828-575-2886 timos-house.com TRESSA’S DOWNTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES CLUB 28 Broadway St Asheville 828-254-7072 tressas.com
ARCHETYPE BREWING 265 Haywood Rd Asheville 828-505-4177 archetypebrewing.com ASHEVILLE BREWING COMPANY 77 Coxe Ave Asheville 828-255-4077 ashevillebrewing.com ASHEVILLE PIZZA AND BREWING COMPANY 675 Merrimon Ave Asheville 828-254-1281 ashevillepizza.com BHRAMARI BREWING CO 101 S Lexington Ave Asheville 828.214.7981 bhramaribrewing.com BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA AND BREW PUB 55 N Main St Weaverville 828-658-8778 bluemountainpizza.com BURIAL BEER CO 40 Collier Ave Asheville 828-475-2739 burialbeer.com
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MUSIC & LIBATIONS CATAWBA BREWING COMPANY – BILTMORE VILLAGE 63 Brook St Asheville 828-424-7290 catawbabrewing.com CATAWBA BREWING COMPANY – SOUTH SLOPE 32 Banks Ave Asheville 828-552-3934 catawbabrewing.com
Biltmore Area
FRENCH BROAD RIVER BREWERY 101 Fairview Rd, Unit D Asheville 828-277-0222 frenchbroadbrewery.com
• New Hotel—Now Open! • Minutes from downtown Asheville and Biltmore® • Complimentary area shu le • Adjacent to the new Asheville Outlets • Cozy outdoor fire pit • Complimentary full hot breakfast • Indoor pool and fitness center (828) 575-9593 www.ashevillebiltmorearea.hamptonbyhilton.com
Stay with us while you enjoy the Biltmore Estate, the year-round beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and all of the dazzling sights, sounds and tastes Asheville has to offer.
GINGER’S REVENGE 829 Riverside Dr, Ste 100 Asheville 828-505-2462 gingersrevenge.com GREEN MAN BREWERY 27 Buxton Ave Asheville 828-252-5502 greenmanbrewery.com HABITAT BREWING COMPANY 174 Broadway St Asheville 828-484-6491 habitatbrewing.com HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY 12 Old Charlotte Hwy Asheville 828-299-3370 highlandbrewing.com HILLMAN BEER 25 Sweeten Creek Rd Asheville 828-505-1312 hillmanbeer.com
• 2 easy miles from the heart of downtown Asheville • complimentary shuttle • full bar and restaurant with patio seating • indoor / outdoor pool
HI-WIRE BREWING 197 Hilliard Ave Asheville 828-738-2448 hiwirebrewing.com HI-WIRE BREWING BIG TOP 2 Huntsman Place Asheville 828-575-9675 hiwirebrewing.com LOOKOUT BREWING CO 103 S Ridgeway Ave #1 Black Mountain 828-357-5169 lookoutbrewing.com
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NANTAHALA BREWING ASHEVILLE OUTPOST 747 Haywood Rd Asheville 828-488-2337 nantahalabrewingasheville outpost.com NEW BELGIUM BREWING 21 Craven St Asheville 828-333-6900 newbelgium.com ONE WORLD BREWING 10 Patton Ave Asheville 828-785-5580 oneworldbrewing.com ONE WORLD BREWING WEST 520 Haywood Rd Asheville 828-575-9992 oneworldbrewing.com
TURGUA BREWING COMPANY 27 Firefly Hollow Dr Fairview 828-222-0984 turguabrewing.com TWIN LEAF BREWERY 144 Coxe Ave Asheville 828-774-5000 twinleafbrewery.com UPCOUNTRY BREWING COMPANY 1042 Haywood Rd Asheville 828-575-2400 upcountrybrewing.com WEDGE AT FOUNDATION 5 Foundy St Asheville 828-253-7152 wedgebrewing.com
OSKAR BLUES BREWERY 342 Mountain Industrial Dr Brevard 828-883-2337 oskarblues.com
WEDGE AT WEDGE STUDIOS 37 Paynes Way, Ste 1 Asheville 828-505-2792 wedgebrewing.com
OYSTER HOUSE BREWING COMPANY 625 Haywood Rd Asheville 828-575-9370 oysterhousebeers.com
WHISTLE HOP BREWING COMPANY 1288 Charlotte Hwy Fairview 828-338-9447 whistlehop.com
PISGAH BREWING COMPANY 150 Eastside Dr Asheville 828-669-0190 pisgahbrewing.com
WICKED WEED BREWING 91 Biltmore Ave Asheville 828-575-9599 wickedweedbrewing.com
SIERRA NEVADA BREWING COMPANY 100 Sierra Nevada Way Fletcher 828-708-6242 sierranevada.com
CIDERIES
BLACK MOUNTAIN CIDERWORKS + MEADERY 104 Eastside Dr #307 Black Mountain 828-419-0089 blackmountainciderworks.com NOBLE HARD CIDER 356 New Leicester Hwy Asheville 828-575-9622 noblecider.com URBAN ORCHARD CIDER CO 210 Haywood Rd Asheville 828-774-5151 urbanorchardcider.com
DISTILLERIES
ASHEVILLE DISTILLING COMPANY 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Ste 140 Asheville 828-575-2000 ashevilledistilling.com EDA RHYNE DISTILLERY 101 Fairview Rd, Ste A Asheville 828-412-5441 edarhyne.com H&H DISTILLERY 204 Charlotte Hwy, Ste D Asheville 828-338-9779 hhdistillery.com
ASHEVILLE BILTMORE PARK
Located in vibrant Biltmore Park Town Square, with shopping, dining and entertainment steps away from your guest room.
Close to everything, Far from ordinary
OAK AND GRIST DISTILLING COMPANY 1556 Grovestone Rd Black Mountain 828-357-5750 oakandgrist.com
WINERIES
ADDISON FARMS VINEYARD 4005 New Leicester Hwy Leicester 828-581-9463 addisonfarms.net BILTMORE WINERY 1 Approach Rd Asheville 800-624-1575 biltmore.com LONGLEAF VINEYARD 36 Hallaran Dr Marshall 828-435-3555 longleafvineyard.com PLÄ’B URBAN WINERY 289 Lyman St Asheville 828-785-5335 pleburbanwinery.com
Asheville-Biltmore Village
Nestled in Historic Biltmore Village, blocks from Biltmore Estate, eclectic shops, charming restaurants and minutes from Downtown Asheville.
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Spend the day exactly as the Cherokees would. Oconaluftee
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Oconaluftee INDIAN VILLAGE
In Cherokee’s Oconaluftee Indian Village, you’ll hear ancient war cries as today’s Cherokees reenact authentic battle preparations in “A Time of War.” See ancient blowgun demonstrations. Speak with the Cherokees themselves. And make your next vacation historic. CherokeeHistorical.org | 866.554.4557
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Biscuits reign supreme in Asheville, and every restaurant has its own take on this Southern staple. From buttery biscuits the size of dinner plates to flaky little pillows sprinkled with sugar, there’s no wrong way to enjoy a biscuit here, especially if it’s on the side of local eggs and bacon. If you’re looking for a lighter start to the day, you can drink in your serving of fruits and vegetables at one of the city’s many juice and smoothie cafés. Coffee shops in almost every neighborhood steam up almond- or oat-milk lattes, alongside offerings of fresh muffins and pastries.
LET’S DO LUNCH
A hearty midday meal is a great way to explore international flavors. From inventive tacos that combine flavors from around the globe to food trucks and cafés that dish up traditional fare, there are plenty of ways to experience the world with your fork. If you’d rather dig into a classic Carolina meal, fill your belly at a local barbecue joint. Western North Carolina embraces many styles of ’cue, so you can find almost anything you’re looking for here. Try whole-hog barbecue for a taste of tradition, or get messy with saucy ribs and sides.
The breakfast salad at The Rhu
James Beard Award– nominated chef Katie Button at Cúrate
ASHEVILLE TO GO
Complete your drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway or hike in the mountains with a picnic full of local ingredients. Pack a basket with gourmet local cheeses, handcrafted charcuterie, and seasonal fruit from a farmers market, or visit a bakery for fresh pastries or bagel sandwiches to take on your adventure.
TASTE ASHEVILLE
LOCAL FARE AFTER DARK
When it comes to dinner, Asheville does itself proud. Multiple local chefs have been recognized as semifinalists for a James Beard Award, and the area’s rich farm-totable culture means the freshest, most sustainable ingredients reach your plate. Save room for casual late-night fare like pizza, burgers, and wings. Grab a local beer, meet new friends, and see where the night takes you.
in a way that’s never been done before! Coming September 12–15, 2019, Chow Chow: An Asheville Culinary Event takes over our vibrant corner of Appalachia, celebrating chefs, makers, and culinary collaborators. Come be a part of it, with grand tasting events, chef demos, and meaningful hands-on experiences eager to connect you to the stories behind Asheville’s creative table. 68 | 2019 official visitor guide
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The Hop West Ice Cream Café
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Pie flights at tktk in woodville Dessert at Rhubarb
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Sugar Rush Indulge your sweet tooth in Asheville. A VISIT TO THE MOUNTAINS has never been sweeter—or more unexpected. Looking for doughnuts glazed with smoked peaches and bourbon? Meet the bakers and watch them fry them up just for you. Or, if pie is more your thing, there’s no need to pick just one. Try a “pie flight” to taste several mini slices of pie in one sitting. Of course, no vacation is complete without local chocolate, and there are plenty of shops to choose from, and even chocolate factory tours you can take. Ice cream more your jam?
Pie flights at Baked Pie Company in Woodfin
Asheville dishes up scoops featuring produce from nearby farms, in flavors like blueberry kale and beet swirl. For the lactose-leery, here you’ll find nondairy options made with pepita, hemp, or coconut milk, with some shops even sandwiching their dairyfree offerings between two freshly baked cookies. Most bakeries also have gluten-free pastries and desserts, and many menus include gluten-free options like flourless chocolate tortes. Really, no matter your sweet tooth, Asheville’s got you covered.
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FOOD & DRINK DOWNTOWN 5 WALNUT WINE BAR 5 W Walnut St 828-253-2593 5walnut.com
67 BILTMORE DOWNTOWN EATERY AND CATERING 67 Biltmore Ave 828-252-1500 67biltmore.com B, BR, L, ADDISSAE ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT 48 Commerce St 828-707-6563 addissae.com L, D AUX BAR 68 N Lexington Ave 828-575-2723 auxbar.com L, D, , BABA NAHM Grove Arcade 1 Page Ave #139 828-575-2075 babanahm.com BR, L, , BARLEY’S TAPROOM AND PIZZERIA 42 Biltmore Ave 828-255-0504 barleystaproom.com L, D, BEN’S TUNE UP 195 Hilliard Ave 828-424-7580 benstuneup.com D, , , BIER GARDEN 46 Haywood St 828-285-0002 ashevillebiergarden.com L, D, BISCUIT HEAD BILTMORE 417 Biltmore Ave 828-303-5449 biscuitheads.com B, BR, L, THE BLACKBIRD Aloft Asheville Downtown 47 Biltmore Ave 828-254-2502 theblackbirdrestaurant.com BR, L, D, THE BLOCK OFF BILTMORE 39 S Market St 828-254-9277 theblockoffbiltmore.com
BLUE DREAM CURRY HOUSE 81 Patton Ave 828-258-2500 bluedreamcurry.com L, D, BOMBA 1 N Pack Square 828-254-0209 bombanc.com B, L, , BOUCHON 62 N Lexington Ave 828-350-1140 ashevillebouchon.com BR, D, , BURGERWORX – DOWNTOWN Grove Arcade 1 Page Ave 828-253-2333 burgerworxavl.com L, D, , BUTTON & CO. BAGELS 32 S Lexington Ave 828-630-0330 katiebuttonrestaurants. com/button-co-bagels B, L BUXTON HALL BARBECUE 32 Banks Ave 828-232-7216 buxtonhall.com L, D, , CAFE 64 64 Haywood St 828-252-8333 cafe-64.com B, BR, L,
CHESTNUT 48 Biltmore Ave 828-575-2667 chestnutasheville.com BR, L, D, , CHOCOLATE FETISH 36 Haywood St 828-258-2353 chocolatefetish.com BR, L, D, , CHOP HOUSE ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN Four Points by Sheraton 22 Woodfin St 828-253-1852 chophouseasheville.com B, D, CITY BAKERY DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE 60 Biltmore Ave 828-252-4426 citybakery.net B, L CUCINA24 24 Wall St 828-254-6170 cucina24restaurant.com L, D CÚRATE 13 Biltmore Ave 828-239-2946 heirloomhg.com L, D, DOBRA TEA DOWNTOWN 78 N Lexington Ave 828-575-2424 dobrateanc.com
CALYPSO – ST. LUCIAN CARIBBEAN CUISINE 18 N Lexington Ave 828-575-9494 calypsoasheville.com D,
DOUBLE D’S COFFEE AND DESSERTS 41 Biltmore Ave 828-505-2439 doubledscoffee.com ,
CARMEL’S KITCHEN AND BAR Grove Arcade 1 Page Ave 828-252-8730 carmelsofasheville.com BR, L, D, , ,
EARLY GIRL EATERY 8 Wall St 828-259-9292 earlygirleatery.com B, BR, L, D
CHAI PANI – INDIAN STREET FOOD 22 Battery Park Ave 828-254-4003 chaipani.net L, D, , , CHAMPA 3 Biltmore Ave 828-225-8885 champaasheville.com L, D,
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FRENCH BROAD CHOCOLATE LOUNGE 10 S Pack Square 828-252-4181 frenchbroadchocolates. com , , GREEN SAGE CAFE DOWNTOWN 5 Broadway St 828-252-4450 greensagecafe.com B, L, D
HEIWA SHOKUDO 87 N Lexington Ave 828-254-7761 heiwashokudo.com L, D, ,
JACK OF THE WOOD 95 Patton Ave 828-252-3445 jackofthewood.com L, D, , ,
HEMINGWAY’S CUBA Cambria Hotel 15 Page Ave 828-417-6866 hemingwayscubaasheville. com B, D, ,
JERUSALEM GARDEN CAFE 78 Patton Ave 828-254-0255 jerusalemgardencafe.com BR, L, D, , ,
THE IMPERIAL LIFE 48 College St 828-254-8980 imperialbarasheville.com D,
KAREN DONATELLI BAKERY AND CAFÉ 57 Haywood St 828-225-5751 donatellicakedesigns.com BR, L, D, ,
ISA’S BISTRO 1 Battery Park Ave 828-575-9636 isasbistro.com BR, L, D, , ,
KATHMANDU KITCHEN 90 Patton Ave 828-252-1080 kathmanducafe.net L, D
IZZY’S COFFEE DEN 74 N Lexington Ave 828-258-2004 izzyscoffeeden.com BR, L, D, , ,
KILWINS CHOCOLATES, FUDGE AND ICE CREAM 26 Battery Park Ave 828-252-2639 kilwins.com
THE PREMIER CONCERT VENUE, BAR & EATERY IN THE HEART OF WEST ASHEVILLE 743 Haywood Road Asheville 828-575-2737
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MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY 14 Biltmore Ave 828-225-5579 marbleslab.com , ,
MELLOW MUSHROOM 50 Broadway St 828-236-9800 mellowmushroom.com L, D, , ,
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THE MARKET PLACE 20 Wall St 828-252-4162 marketplace-restaurant.com BR, D, , ,
LIMONES 13 Eagle St 828-252-2327 limonesrestaurant.com BR, D,
MAYFEL’S 22 College St 828-252-8840 mayfels.net B, BR, L, D, ,
MG ROAD BAR AND LOUNGE 19 Wall St 828-254-4363 mgroadlounge.com D, ,
THE LOBSTER TRAP 35 Patton Ave 828-350-0505 thelobstertrap.biz D,
MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT 57 College St 828-258-0476 B, L
LORETTA’S CAFÉ 114 N Lexington Ave 828-253-3747 lorettascafe.com L MAMACITA’S MEXICAN GRILL 77 Biltmore Ave 828-255-8080 mamacitasgrill.com B, L, D, ,
MELA INDIAN RESTAURANT 70 N Lexington Ave 828-225-8880 melaasheville.com L, D,
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THE MONTFORD ROOFTOP BAR Hyatt Place Asheville 199 Haywood St 828-505-8750 themontford.com , NIGHTBELL 32 S Lexington Ave 828-575-0375 heirloomhg.com D, NOODLE SHOP 3 SW Pack Square 828-250-9898 noodleshopasheville.com L, D, , ,
Western European bistro with Asheville flair! isasbistro.com
OFF THE WAGON DUELING PIANO BAR 22 N Market St 828-785-1390 offthewagonrocks.com OLD EUROPE PASTRIES 13 Broadway St 828-255-5999 oldeuropepastries.com B, , , ONEFIFTYONE BOUTIQUE BAR AND KITCHEN Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown 151 Haywood St 828-239-0239 ashevilleindigo.com B, L, D, , ,
Three Locations Open Daily twistedlaurel.com
OVER EASY CAFE 32 Broadway St 828-236-3533 overeasyasheville.com B, BR, L, , PACK’S TAVERN 20 S Spruce St 828-225-6944 packstavern.com L, D, , , PILLAR KITCHEN Hilton Garden Inn 309 College St 828-575-1187 pillaravl.com B, PILLAR ROOFTOP BAR Hilton Garden Inn 309 College St, 6th floor 828-575-1188 pillaravl.com B, BR, L,
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POLANCO RESTAURANT 10 N Market St 828-575-2576 polancorestaurant.com L, D, POSANA 1 Biltmore Ave 828-505-3969 posanarestaurant.com B, BR, L, D, , , RANKIN VAULT COCKTAIL LOUNGE 7 Rankin Ave 828-254-4993 rankinvault.com L, D, , , RHUBARB 7 SW Pack Square 828-785-1503 rhubarbasheville.com BR, L, D, , , ROMAN’S 75A Haywood St 828-505-1552 romansasheville.com L, D, , ROSETTA’S KITCHEN 116 N Lexington Ave 828-232-0738 rosettaskitchen.com L, D, RUSTIC GRAPE 14 Aston St 828-424-7707 rusticgrapeavl.com SALSA’S MEXICAN CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT 6 Patton Ave 828-252-9805 salsasnc.com L, D SANTE WINE BAR AND TAP ROOM Grove Arcade 1 Page Ave, Ste 146 828-254-8188 santewinebar.com L, D, , , SKYBAR Flat Iron Building 18 Battery Park Ave 828-258-1058 skybar.worldcoffeecafe.com , SLY GROG LOUNGE 271 Haywood St 828-552-3155 slygrog.wordpress.com THE SOCIAL LOUNGE 29 Broadway St 828-575-9005 socialloungeasheville.com D, ,
SONORA COCINA MEXICANA 89 Patton Ave 828-232-7370 sonoranc.com BR, L, D, SOVEREIGN REMEDIES 29 N Market St, Ste 105 828-919-9518 sovereignremedies.com BR, D, , STORM RHUM BAR AND BISTRO 125 S Lexington Ave 828-505-8560 stormrhumbar.com D, , , STRADA 27 Broadway 828-348-8448 stradaasheville.com BR, L, D, , TABLE 48 College St 828-254-8980 tableasheville.com BR, L, D, THIRSTY MONK BREWERY – DOWNTOWN 92 Patton Ave 828-254-5470 monkpub.com L, D, , , TOP OF THE MONK 92 Patton Ave 828-254-5470 topofthemonk.com TRUE CONFECTIONS Grove Arcade 1 Page Ave, Ste 147 828-350-9480 trueconfections.net , TUPELO HONEY CAFE 12 College St 828-255-4863 tupelohoneycafe.com B, BR, L, D, , , TWISTED LAUREL 130 College St 828-552-3240 twistedlaurel.com BR, L, D, , , VORTEX DOUGHNUTS 32 Banks Ave, Ste 106 828-552-3010 vortexdoughnuts.com B WASABI 19 Broadway St 828-225-2551 wasabiasheville.com L, D, , ,
Ginger’s Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Ste. 100 gingersrevenge.com
French Broad Chocolate Lounge WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP 12 Biltmore Ave 828-232-9191 whiteducktacoshop.com L, D, , WHITE LABS KITCHEN AND TAP 172 S Charlotte St 828-974-3868 whitelabs.com BR, L, D, , , WORLD COFFEE CAFE 18 Battery Park Ave 828-225-6998 worldcoffeecafe.com B, L, , , WRITER’S BISTRO Renaissance Asheville Hotel 31 Woodfin St 828-252-8211 renaissanceasheville.com B, L, D, ZAMBRA 85 W Walnut St 828-232-1060 zambratapas.com D,
NORTH
828 FAMILY PIZZERIA – NORTH 946 Merrimon Ave 828-285-0709 828pizzeria.com L, D,
AMBROZIA BAR AND BISTRO 1020 Merrimon Ave 828-350-3033 ambrozia-avl.com BR, L, D, , , AVENUE M 791 Merrimon Ave 828-350-8181 avenuemavl.com BR, D, , , BLUE RIDGE AT THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN 290 Macon Ave 828-252-2711 omnihotels.com B, BR, L, D THE BYWATER 796 Riverside Dr 828-232-6967 bywater.bar ,
GAN SHAN STATION 143 Charlotte St 828-774-5280 ganshanstation.com L, D, , , GOLDEN FLEECE 111 Grovewood Rd 828-424-7655 goldenfleeceasheville.com BR, L, D, HIGH FIVE COFFEE BAR 190 Broadway 828-398-0209 highfivecoffee.com B, L, , HOMEGROWN 371 Merrimon Ave 828-232-4340 slowfoodrightquick.com B, BR, L, D, ,
Kilwins Black Mountain 116 West State Street • 828-669-6119
CHARLOTTE STREET GRILL AND PUB 157 Charlotte St 828-252-2948 charlottestreetpub.com L, D, , , CITY BAKERY NORTH ASHEVILLE 88 Charlotte St 828-254-4289 citybakery.net B, BR, L EDISON AT THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN 290 Macon Ave 828-252-2711 omnihotels.com L, D, ,
The best confections you will ever enjoy!
KEY TO SYMBOLS B BREAKFAST BR BRUNCH L LUNCH D DINNER OUTDOOR DINING PET FRIENDLY LATE NIGHT
743 Haywood Road West Asheville IsisAsheville.com ExploreAsheville.com | 73
FOOD & DRINK THE HOP ICE CREAM CAFE 640 Merrimon Ave 828-254-2224 thehopicecreamcafe.com , , LUELLA’S BAR-B-QUE 501 Merrimon Ave 828-505-7427 luellasbbq.com L, D, , ,
THE LOBSTER TRAP 35 Patton Ave Downtown Asheville Open at 5pm every night
OLE SHAKEY’S GETAWAY 790 Riverside Dr 828-545-6985 oleshakeys.com PLANT 165 Merrimon Ave 828-258-7500 plantisfood.com D, , , RISE ‘N SHINE CAFE 640 Merrimon Ave 828-254-4122 risenshinecafe.com B, L, ,
Celebrating 40 Years of Asheville’s Finest Farm To Table Fare marketplace-restaurant.com
SPA CAFÉ AT THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN 290 Macon Ave 828-252-2711 omnihotels.com B, L, D, SUNSET TERRACE AT THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN 290 Macon Ave 828-252-2711 omnihotels.com BR, L, D, , URBAN BURRITO 640 Merrimon Ave 828-251-1921 urbanburrito.com L, D, ,
Nightly Dinner Fridays & Saturdays & Sunday Brunch. 828-258-0986 Reservations Recommended. PrincessAnneHotel.com Asheville’s Award Winning Steakhouse
VINNIE’S NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN 641 Merrimon Ave 828-253-1077 vinniesitalian.com D, , VUE 1913 AT THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN 290 Macon Ave 828-252-2711 omnihotels.com D
SOUTH
12 BONES SOUTH 3578 Sweeten Creek Rd 828-687-1395 12bones.com L, ,
26 All Souls Crescent Historic Biltmore Village, Asheville 828-398-6200 www.ruthschris.com
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Salsa’s Mexican Caribbean Restaurant 828 FAMILY PIZZERIA – SOUTH 1854 Hendersonville Rd 828-277-0004 828pizzeria.com L, D, , ,
CRAFT CENTRIC TAPROOM AND BOTTLESHOP 100 Julian Shoals Dr, Unit 40 828-676-0075 craftcentricbeer.com , ,
APOLLO FLAME BISTRO 485 Hendersonville Rd 828-274-3582 apolloflamebistro.net L, D, ,
GREEN SAGE CAFE SOUTH 1800 Hendersonville Rd 828-274-4450 greensagecafe.com B, L, D, ,
ASIANA GRAND BUFFET 1968 Hendersonville Rd 828-654-8879 asianagb.com L, D,
IANNUCCI’S PIZZERIA AND ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1981 Hendersonville Rd 828-684-5050 iannuccis.com L, D, ,
BILTMORE COFFEE ROASTERS 518 Hendersonville Rd 828-277-9227 biltmorecoffeetraders.com , BURGERWORX - SOUTH 1378 Hendersonville Rd 828-412-5212 burgerworxavl.com L, D, ,
ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 2 Hendersonville Rd 828-252-7885 ichibanasheville.com L, D, IVORY ROAD CAFE AND KITCHEN 1854 Brevard Rd 828-676-3870 ivoryroadavl.com B, BR, L, D, ,
JUICY LUCY’S BURGER BAR AND GRILL 620 Hendersonville Rd 828-277-0355 juicylucysburgerbarand grill.com L, D, , , LITTLE PIGS BAR-B-Q 384 McDowell St 828-254-4253 littlepigsbbq.net L, D OLD SCHOOL SUBS AND DELI 55 Sweeten Creek Rd, #131 828-277-7750 oldschoolsubsandsalads.com B, BR, L, D POST 25 KITCHEN AND LOUNGE 2155 Hendersonville Rd 828-676-2577 post25avl.com L, D, ROCKY’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK – SOUTH 3749 Sweeten Creek Rd 828-676-3222 rockyshotchickenshack.com BR, L, D, , TUPELO HONEY CAFE – SOUTH 1829 Hendersonville Rd 828-505-7676 tupelohoneycafe.com B, BR, L, D, WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP 16 Miami Circle Arden 828-676-1859 whiteducktacoshop.com L, D, ,
EAST
BUFFALO WILD WINGS 4 Tunnel Rd 828-251-7384 buffalowildwings.com L, D, COPPER CROWN 1011 Tunnel Rd, Ste 100 858-505-7531 coppercrownavl.com L, D, , THE DONER – KEBABS AND FALAFELS Asheville Mall Food Court 3 S Tunnel Rd 828-333-6106 thedoneronline.com L, D
FILO PASTRIES AND COFFEE 1155 Tunnel Rd 828-298-9777 filopastries.com B, L, , , INDIA GARDEN 80 S Tunnel Rd 828-298-5001 indiagardenonline.com L, D, , J&S CAFETERIA 800 Fairview Rd 828-298-0507 jscafeteria.com B, L, D MIKADO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE 45 Tunnel Rd 828-258-9696 mikadojapanese asheville.com L, D, O’CHARLEY’S RESTAURANT 2 Kenilworth Knolls 828-281-0540 ocharleys.com BR, L, D, PIAZZA 4 Olde Eastwood Village Blvd, Ste 301 828-298-7224 piazzaeast.com L, D, , POMODOROS GREEK AND ITALIAN CAFE 1070 E Tunnel Rd 828-299-3032 pomodoroscafe.com BR, L, D, ,
WEST
DOC BROWN’S BBQ 1320 Smokey Park Hwy 828-633-6901 docbrownbbq.com L, D GREEN SAGE CAFE WESTGATE 70 Westgate Pkwy 828-785-1780 greensagecafe.com B, L, D, ,
BILTMORE PARK
2 TOWN SQUARE BLVD. #170
monkpub.com
IZZY’S COFFEE HOUSE 976 Haywood Rd 828-258-2004 izzyscoffee.com L, D, , , MOOSE CAFE 570 Brevard Rd 828-255-0920 eatatthemoosecafe.com B, L, D NEO BURRITO 1341 Parkwood Rd 828-225-4101 neoburrito.com B, L, D
We serve affordable, creative, and delicious chicken sandwiches in the River Arts District. henriettaspoultry.com
ROCKY’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK 1455 Patton Ave 828-575-2260 rockyshotchickenshack.com BR, L, D, , , STONE RIDGE TAVERN 1003 Brevard Rd 828-665-3333 stoneridgetavern.com L, D,
ULTIMATE ICE CREAM 1070 Tunnel Rd 828-296-1234 ultimateicecream asheville.com
WEST ASHEVILLE
WOODFIRE BAR AND GRILLE Holiday Inn Asheville – Biltmore East 1450 Tunnel Rd 828-298-5611 woodfireasheville.com D,
92 PATTON AVE.
GREEN TEA SUSHI 2 Regent Park Blvd 828-252-8300 greenteasushiasheville.com L, D, , ,
ROOT BAR 1410 Tunnel Rd 828-299-7597 ,
WEBO’S BBQ 800 Fairview Rd, #C8 828-298-1035 webosbbq.com L, D,
DOWNTOWN
Visit our Chocolate Lounge, Creamery & Cafe, and Chocolate Factory! frenchbroadchocolate.com
THE ADMIRAL 400 Haywood Rd 828-252-2541 theadmiralasheville.com D,
KEY TO SYMBOLS B BREAKFAST BR BRUNCH L LUNCH D DINNER OUTDOOR DINING PET FRIENDLY LATE NIGHT
Two Locations North & South Asheville BakedPieCompany.com Home of the Pie Flight ExploreAsheville.com | 75
FOOD & DRINK ASHEVILLE SANDWICH COMPANY 794 Haywood Rd 828-252-0110 avlsandwichco.business. site B, L, D, , BEAN WERKS COFFEE AND TEA 753 Haywood Rd 828-254-7766 beanwerks.com B, L, D, , BIMBERIBON 697 Haywood Rd 828-505-0328 bimberibon.com B, BR, L, D, , BISCUIT HEAD – WEST 733 Haywood Rd 828-505-3449 biscuitheads.com B, BR, L, , BONFIRE BARBECUE 1056 Patton Ave 828-255-0020 bonfireavl.com BR, L, D, ,
Foothills Butcher Bar
JARGON 715 Haywood Rd 828-785-1761 jargonrestaurant.com BR, D, ,
DOBRA TEA WEST 707 Haywood Rd 828-505-4307 dobrateanc.com L, D,
OLD WORLD LEVAIN BAKERY (OWL BAKERY) 295 Haywood Rd 828-785-1770 owlbakery.com B, L, D, , ,
FIRESTORM CAFÉ AND BOOKS 610 Haywood Rd 828-255-8115 firestorm.coop L, D,
SHORT STREET CAKES 225 Haywood Rd 828-505-4822 shortstreetcakes.com B, L, D, , ,
FOOTHILLS BUTCHER BAR AND KITCHEN: WEST ASHEVILLE 697 Haywood Rd, Unit E 828-417-7081 foothillslocalmeats.com BR, L, D, , GAN SHAN WEST 285 Haywood Rd, Ste 20 828-417-7402 ganshanwest.com BR, L, D, , THE HOP WEST 721 Haywood Rd 828-252-5155 thehopicecreamcafe.com , , ISIS RESTAURANT AND MUSIC HALL 743 Haywood Rd 828-575-2737 isisasheville.com BR, D, , ,
STANDARD PIZZA CO 631 Haywood Rd 828-255-8122 standardpizzaco asheville.com L, D, , SUNNY POINT CAFE 626 Haywood Rd 828-252-0055 sunnypointcafe.com B, BR, L, D, ,
WEST END BAKERY AND CAFE 757 Haywood Rd 828-252-9378 westendbakery.com B, BR, L, , WESTVILLE PUB 777 Haywood Rd 828-225-9782 westvillepub.com L, D, , ,
ARDEN
BAKED PIE COMPANY 4 Long Shoals Rd, Ste 103 828-333-4366 bakedpiecompany.com L, D,
BILTMORE PARK
131 MAIN RESTAURANT 308 Thetford St 828-651-0131 131-main.com L, D, , ,
UNIVERSAL JOINT 784 Haywood Rd 828-505-7262 ujasheville.com L, D, , ,
BRIXX PIZZA 30 Town Square Blvd 828-654-0046 brixxpizza.com L, D, , ,
WEST ASHEVILLE LOUNGE AND KITCHEN 401 Haywood Rd 828-505-7929 walkavl.com BR, L, D,
LUELLA’S BAR-B-QUE SOUTH ASHEVILLE 33 Town Square Blvd 828-676-3855 luellasbbq.com L, D, , ,
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MOSAIC CAFE 1 Town Square Blvd, Ste 150 828-676-2446 ilovemosaiccafe.com B, BR, L
ROUX Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park 43 Town Square Blvd 828-209-2715 rouxasheville.com B, BR, L, D, THIRSTY MONK BREWERY – BILTMORE PARK 2 Town Square Blvd, #170 828-687-3873 monkpub.com L, D, , , TRAVINIA ITALIAN KITCHEN AND WINE BAR 264 Thetford St 828-684-8060 traviniaitaliankitchen.com L, D, ,
HISTORIC BILTMORE VILLAGE
BISTRO Biltmore Antler Hill Village & Winery 1 Approach Rd 828-225-6230 biltmore.com L, D THE CANTINA 10 Biltmore Plaza 828-505-7682 cantinabiltmore.com BR, L, D, , , CASABLANCA CIGAR BAR 18 Lodge St 828-505-0342 casablancacigarbar.com
CEDRIC’S TAVERN Biltmore 1 Dairy Rd 828-225-1320 biltmore.com L, D, , , CORNER KITCHEN 3 Boston Way 828-274-2439 thecornerkitchen.com B, BR, L, D, , FIG BISTRO 18 Brook St, Ste 101 828-277-0889 figbistro.com BR, L, D, , MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE 4 Sweeten Creek Rd 828-505-8282 moesoriginalbbq.com L, D, , RED STAG GRILL Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville, 11 Boston Way 828-398-5600 bohemianhotelasheville. com B, BR, L, D,
KEY TO SYMBOLS B BREAKFAST BR BRUNCH L LUNCH D DINNER OUTDOOR DINING PET FRIENDLY LATE NIGHT
RIVER ARTS DISTRICT
12 BONES SMOKEHOUSE 5 Foundy St 828-253-4499 12bones.com L, , ALL SOULS PIZZA 175 Clingman Ave 828-254-0169 allsoulspizza.com L, D, , ,
Golden Fleece REZAZ 28 Hendersonville Rd 828-277-1510 rezaz.com L, D RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 26 All Souls Crescent 828-398-6200 ruths-chris.com D, STABLE CAFE Biltmore 1 Lodge St 828-225-6370 biltmore.com L TREEROCK SOCIAL CIDER HOUSE 760 Biltmore Ave 828-505-0130 treerocksocial.com , ,
BLACK MOUNTAIN ALE HOUSE 117-C Cherry St 828-669-9090 blackmountainale house.com L, D, , BLACK MOUNTAIN BISTRO 203 E State St 828-669-5041 blackmountainbistro.com L, D, , , COACH HOUSE SEAFOOD AND STEAK 508 W State St 828-669-4223 L, D DRIPOLATOR COFFEEHOUSE 221 W State St 828-669-0999 ,
RED ROCKER INN DINING 136 N Dougherty St 828-669-5991 redrockerinn.com D, QUE SERA RESTAURANT 101 Black Mountain Ave 828-664-9472 tayloesrestaurants.com BR, D
FAIRVIEW
BEE AND BRAMBLE 208 Old Fort Rd 828-275-2519 beeandbramble.com B, BR, L, D, THE LOCAL JOINT 1185-B Charlotte Hwy 828-338-0469 B, BR, L, D, , ,
VILLAGE WAYSIDE BAR AND GRILLE 30 Lodge St 828-277-4121 villagewayside.com L, D, , ,
DYNAMITE ROASTING COMPANY 3198 US Hwy 70 828-357-8555 dynamiteroasting.com ,
TROUT LILY DELI AND MARKET 1297 Charlotte Hwy 828-628-0402 troutlilymarket.com L, D, ,
WELL-BRED BAKERY AND CAFÉ IN BILTMORE VILLAGE 6 Boston Way 828-774-5307 wellbredbakery.com B, BR, L, D, ,
KILWINS BLACK MOUNTAIN 116 W State St 828-669-6119 kilwins.com ,
MONTFORD HISTORIC DISTRICT
BLACK MOUNTAIN
BERLINER KINDL GERMAN RESTAURANT 121 Broadway Ave 828-669-5255 berlinerkindl.homestead. com L, D,
MY FATHER’S PIZZA AND PASTA 110 Cherry St 828-669-4944 myfatherspizza.com L, D, , NATIVE KITCHEN AND SOCIAL PUB 204 Whitson Ave 828-581-0480 nativesocialpub.com BR, L, D, , ,
CHIESA 152 Montford Ave 828-552-3110 chiesaavl.com D, ,
NINE MILE 233 Montford Ave 828-505-3121 ninemileasheville.com L, D, , ,
DISTRICT WINE BAR 37 Paynes Way, Ste 9 828-505-8606 districtwinebar.com FRENCH BROAD CHOCOLATE FACTORY & CAFÉ 821 Riverside Dr 828-252-4181 frenchbroadchocolates.com B GREY EAGLE TAQUERIA 185 Clingman Ave 828-271-7987 greyeagletaqueria.com HENRIETTA’S POULTRY SHOPPE 1 Roberts St 828-258-1660 L, D, , NOURISH AND FLOURISH 347 Depot St, Ste 201 828-255-2770 nourishflourishnow.com ULTRA COFFEEBAR 242 Clingman Ave 828-253-2177 ultracoffeebar.com B, BR, L, , VIVIAN 348 Depot St, Ste 190 828-225-3497 vivianavl.com BR, D, , , WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP 388 Riverside Dr 828-258-1660 whiteducktacoshop.com L, D, ,
WOODFIN
BAKED PIE COMPANY – WOODFIN 50 N Merrimon Ave 828-210-9544 bakedpiecompany.com BR, D, , , BAVARIAN RESTAURANT AND BIERGARTEN 332 Weaverville Rd 828-645-8383 bavariandining.com L, D, , BELLAGIO BISTRO 133 Weaverville Hwy 828-658-9700 bellagiobistroavl.com L, D, NICK’S GRILL 1461 N Merrimon Ave 828-252-9335 nicksgrillasheville.com L, D,
WEAVERVILLE BLUE MOUNTAIN PIZZA AND BREW PUB 55 N Main St Weaverville 828-658-8778 bluemountainpizza.com CREPERIE AND CAFE OF WEAVERVILLE 113 N Main St 828-484-9448 creperieandcafe.com B, L, D, , GLASS ONION 18 N Main St 828-645-8866 glassonionasheville.com BR, L, D, , STONEY KNOB CAFE 337 Merrimon Ave 828-645-3309 stoneyknobcafe.com BR, L, D, VINTAGE KAVA 141 Reems Creek Rd 828-484-8186 vintagekava.com , , WELL-BRED BAKERY AND CAFÉ 26 N Main St 828-645-9300 wellbredbakery.com B, BR, L, D,
ASHEVILLE COFFEE ROASTERS 85 Weaverville Rd 828-253-5282 ashevillecoffeeroasters. com L, D, ,
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L is for Local A GUIDE TO SHOPPING LOCAL IN ASHEVILLE Asheville is home to some seriously cool open-air markets, shopping districts, and independent boutiques, making it easy—and fun—to shop local.
Shopping on Wall Street in Downtown Asheville ExploreAsheville.com || 79 79 ExploreAsheville.com
SHOPPING
Grove Arcade
DO W N TOW N A S H EVI LLE Downtown Asheville offers a little something for everyone. Shop hip clothing boutiques, art and craft galleries, independent bookstores, gift and novelty shops, and more, all within a several-block radius. Inside the Art Deco-designed Grove Arcade, you can peruse two levels
of shops under its atrium-like cover. Or, browse handmade goods at the Outdoor Artists Market, open daily, just outside the Grove Arcade. R I VER ARTS DISTRICT Find eclectic works of art in a variety of mediums in the River Arts District, a one-mile stretch of
Chevron Trading Post and Bead Co
galleries and working studios in 22 former industrial and historic buildings. Ceramic bowls, glass mosaics, metal sculptures, and watercolor paintings make for favorite mementos and gifts. BILTMORE VILLAGE A short drive from downtown, Biltmore Village feels a world away, thanks to its tree-lined streets and English village vibe. Find both national brands and independent stores, and don’t miss London Road for studios and galleries with an edgy SoHo vibe. WEST ASH EVILLE Plan an afternoon on Haywood Road, the main shopping thoroughfare of West Asheville, where you’ll find a hip mix of record stores, consignment shops, and wellness boutiques. SOUTH ASH EVILLE Head south to Biltmore Park Town Square for one-stop shopping, dining, and even entertainment. Wallet-savvy shoppers head to the Asheville Outlets for deals from more than 70 different retail shops.
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Yoga in the park
SPAS & WELLNESS SPAS ADELAIDE SPA AT THE CROWNE PLAZA TENNIS AND GOLF RESORT 1 Resort Dr 828-253-5874 ashevilleracquetclub.com ASHEVILLE SALT CAVE 12 Eagle St 828-236-5999 ashevillesaltcave.com
JUST BREATHE
Where to relax and rejuvenate in Asheville WORN OUT FROM SHOPPING? De-stress and detox the Asheville way, where we’ve got everything from salt caves and foot spas to yoga, meditation, and more. Lounge in a cave filled with Himalayan salt crystals to reduce respiratory inflammation and promote deep relaxation, or pull tension from overworked muscles with an Epsom saltwater float in a sensory-deprivation tank. Balance your qi with the help of Asheville’s alternative medicine community—more than a dozen shops specialize in Chinese acupuncture, herbology, and Thai massage. Give tired feet some well-deserved TLC with a nourishing foot bath followed by a relaxing massage, or opt for a full-body soak in an alfresco hot tub with our beautiful mountain scenery as a backdrop. Not sure which sounds best? Sign up for a walking wellness tour of downtown and pop into a variety of local businesses that specialize in holistic health and wellness.
BLUE LOTUS AYURVEDA 440 Montford Ave 828-713-4266 bluelotusayurveda.com DE LA TERRE SKINCARE AND HOLISTIC SPA 47 Haywood Rd 828-252-8400 delaterreskincare.com HAND AND STONE MASSAGE AND FACIAL SPA 1829 Hendersonville Rd, Ste 70 828-229-7733 handandstoneasheville.com MASSAGE ENVY SPA – ASHEVILLE SOUTH 1863 Hendersonville Rd, Ste 100 828-210-1100 locations.massageenvy.com RELAX AND REJUVENATE OF ASHEVILLE 5 Regent Park Blvd, Ste 105 828-250-9077 relaxrejuvenate.com THE SALT SPA OF ASHEVILLE AND HIMALAYAN SALT CAVE SANCTUARY 473 Hendersonville Rd, Ste B 828-505-1838 saltspaasheville.com SENSIBILITIES DAY SPA – DOWNTOWN 59 Haywood St 828-253-3222 sensibilities-spa.com SENSIBILITIES DAY SPA – SOUTH Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park 43 Town Square Blvd, Ste 100 828-687-8760 sensibilities-spa.com
SHOJI SPA 96 Avondale Heights Rd 828-299-0999 shojiretreats.com SOLE HAVEN: FOOT REFLEXOLOGY LOUNGE 1636 Hendersonville Rd, Ste 120 828-785-1887 solehavenofasheville.com SPA AT BILTMORE VILLAGE 18 Brook St, Ste 104 828-277-2639 spaatbiltmorevillage.com THE SPA AT THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN 290 Macon Ave 828-210-7879 omnihotels.com
BETH HUNTZINGER, MASSAGE THERAPY AND REIKI ENERGY HEALING 29 Ravenscroft Dr, Ste 309 828-279-7042 ashevillehealer.com BLOMKRAFT STUDIO 12 1/2 Wall St, Ste F 828-595-3945 blomkraftstudio.com BLUE RIDGE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC 959 Merrimon Ave, Ste 203 828-254-4405 blueridgeclinic.com ROSE PILATES 670 Weaverville Rd 828-333-2223 rosepilates.com
SPA THEOLOGY 53 College St 828-255-4171 spatheology.com
SUMMIT CROSSFIT 21 McArthur Lane, Ste A 828-209-8786 summitcrossfit.com
STILL POINT WELLNESS MASSAGE AND FLOAT SPA 81-B Central Ave 828-348-5372 stillpointwell.com
VIOLET OWL WELLNESS 62 Wall St 828-785-3041 violetowlwellness.com
SURAJ SPA SALON 520 Hendersonville Rd 828-277-7705 surajspasalon.com
WELLNESS
WAKE FOOT SANCTUARY 1 Page Ave, Ste 115 828-575-9799 wakefootsanctuary.com WELLSPRING WELLNESS CENTER 966 Tunnel Rd 828-298-2488 wellspringasheville.com
ALCHEMY ASHEVILLE 62 Clayton St 828-575-9419 alchemyasheville.com APPALACHIA GUILD OF HEALING ARTS 12 1/2 Wall St, Ste B 828-767-1431 appalachiahealingarts.com ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY YOGA 8 Brookdale Rd 828-255-5575 ashevillecommunityyoga.com AWAKENING THE SPIRIT HEALING ARTS AND BODYWORK THERAPY 12 1/2 Wall St 828-407-0125 recoverthesoul.com
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SHOPPING DOWNTOWN APRIL CORNELL 15B Broadway St 828-575-2830 aprilcornell.com
ASHEVILLE BEE CHARMER 38 Battery Park Ave 828-424-7274 ashevillebeecharmer.com ASHEVILLE EMPORIUM 35 Wall St 828-785-5722 asheville-emporium.com THE ASHEVILLE SHOP Asheville Chamber of Commerce 36 Montford Ave 828-210-2726 ashevillechamber.org
CHEVRON TRADING POST AND BEAD CO 40 N Lexington Ave 828-236-2323 chevronbeads.com CURIO 2 Battery Park Ave 828-254-6640 curioasheville.com DÉSIRANT 34 Broadway St 828-258-2250 desirantonline.com DIAMOND BRAND OUTDOORS – DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE 53 Biltmore Ave 828-771-4761 diamondbrandoutdoors.com
ASHEVILLE WINE MARKET 65 Biltmore Ave 828-253-0060 ashevillewine.com
DUNCAN AND YORK MODERN MARKET 33 N Lexington Ave 828-575-2441 duncanandyork.com
BATTERY PARK BOOK EXCHANGE AND CHAMPAGNE BAR 1 Page Ave, Ste101 828-252-0020 batteryparkbookexchange.com
EARTH MAGICK 80 N Lexington Ave, Ste B 828-707-7802 earth-magick.com
BELLAGIO EVERYDAY 40 Biltmore Ave 828-255-0221 bellagioeveryday.com BLACKBIRD FRAME AND ART 365 Merrimon Ave 828-225-3117 blackbirdframe.com BLUE – DOWNTOWN 10 Battery Park Ave 828-575-2600 bluegoldsmiths.com BRUISIN’ ALES 66 Broadway St, Ste 1 828-252-8999 bruisin-ales.com C&CO HANDCRAFTED SKINCARE 15-A Broadway St 828-575-9144 candconaturals.com CAPTAIN’S BOOKSHELF 31 Page Ave 828-253-6631 captainsbookshelf.com CARAVANS 1 Page Ave, Ste 141 828-257-2570 caravansnc.com
E.C. RACICOT – ART SINKS 135 Reed Rd 828-225-5565 vtartsinks.com EMBELLISH ASHEVILLE 59 Broadway St 828-656-1281 embellishasheville.com ESSENCIAL DREAMS The Downtown Market 45 S French Broad Ave 828-648-4883 essencialdreams.com FLIPSIDE BOARDSHOP 88 N Lexington Ave 828-254-9007 flipsideboardshop.com FOUR CORNERS HOME 1 Page Ave, Ste 112 828-398-4187 fourcornershome.com FRENCH BROAD FOOD CO-OP 90 Biltmore Ave 828-255-7650 frenchbroadfood.coop FRESH QUARTER 1 Page Ave, Ste 112G 828-252-0023 grovearcade.com
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F R O C K BOUTIQUE 4 Battery Park 828-255-4626 befrocked.com GROVE ARCADE 1 Page Ave 828-252-7799 grovearcade.com HAZEL TWENTY 16 Patton Ave 828-575-9720 hazeltwenty.com HERBIARY 29 N Market St, #106 828-552-3334 herbiary.com HEYDAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND REPAIR 108 N Lexington Ave 828-254-0402 heydaymusic.net
HIP REPLACEMENTS CLOTHING 72 N Lexington Ave 828-255-7573 hipreplacementsclothing.com
MALAPROP’S BOOKSTORE AND CAFÉ 55 Haywood St 828-254-6734 malaprops.com
INSTANT KARMA 36 N Lexington Ave 828-301-8187 instantkarmaavl.com
MAST GENERAL STORE 15 Biltmore Ave 828-232-1883 maststoreasheville.com
JEWELS THAT DANCE 63 Haywood St 828-254-5088 jewelsthatdance.com
MINX BOUTIQUE 64 N Lexington Ave 828-225-5680 minxasheville.com
K2 STUDIO 59 College St 828-250-0500 homeredefined.com
MOBILIA 43 Haywood St 828-252-8322 mobilianc.com
L.O.F.T. – LOST OBJECTS FOUND TREASURES 53 Broadway St 828-259-9303 loftofasheville.com
MOONLIGHT MAKERS 43 Rankin Ave 828-490-9982 moonlightmakers.com
MYSTIC MASALA GALLERY 12 Battery Park Ave 828-505-3796 mysticmasala.com NUTZ ABOUT FUDGE CANDY SHOP 1 Page Ave, Ste 113 828-230-1165 nutzaboutfudge.com OLD NORTH CLOTHING 15 W Walnut St 828-505-6495 oldnorthclothing.com PAPILLON APPAREL 18 Wall St 828-254-6689 papillonapparel.com PAUL TAYLOR SANDALS 12 Wall St 828-251-0057 paultaylorsandals.com PURL’S YARN EMPORIUM 10 Wall St 828-253-2750 purlsyarnemporium.com PUSH SKATESHOP AND GALLERY 25 Patton Ave 828-225-5509 pushtoyproject.com RAZBERRY THREADS 1 Page Ave, Ste 144 828-275-9785 razberrythreads.com ROYAL PEASANTRY 80 N Lexington St 828-559-1835 royalpeasantry.com SERENITY + SCOTT APOTHECARY 1 Page Ave, Ste 143B 828-505-4075 shop.serenityscottbeauty.com SKINNY BEATS DRUM SHOP 4 Eagle St 828-768-2826 skinnybeatsdrums.com SPIRITEX ASHEVILLE 14 Haywood St 828-254-3375 spiritex.net TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES 10 College St 828-254-8374 asheville.tenthousandvillages.com
TIC-N-TIME 1 Page Ave, Ste 137 828-257-2281 ticntime.com TOPS FOR SHOES 27 N Lexington Ave 828-254-6721 topsforshoes.com UNION 18 Haywood St 828-259-3300 unionasheville.com VAVAVOOOM 57 Broadway St 828-254-6329 vavavooom.com WEINHAUS 86 Patton Ave 828-254-6453 weinhaus.com WILLOW’S DREAM 64 Broadway St 828-225-5922 willowsdream.com WOOLWORTH WALK 25 Haywood St 828-254-9234 woolworthwalk.com
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HUNTER BANKS COMPANY 29 Montford Ave 828-252-3005 hunterbanks.com METRO WINES 169 Charlotte St 828-575-9525 metrowinesasheville.com NANTAHALA OUTDOOR CENTER – OMNI GROVE PARK INN The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave 828-251-1615 omnihotels.com NORTH ASHEVILLE TAILGATE MARKET UNC - Asheville Campus 3300 University Heights northashevilletailgatemarket.com POINTS OF LIGHT CRYSTAL AND MINERAL GALLERY 391 Merrimon Ave 828-257-2626 pointsoflight.net
WAGGERS DOG DEPOT 1020 Merrimon Ave 828-271-4741 waggersdogdepot.com
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ASHEVILLE OUTLETS 800 Brevard Rd 828-667-2308 shopashevilleoutlets.com DIAMOND BRAND OUTDOORS 1378 Hendersonville Rd 828-684-6262 diamondbrandoutdoors.com MILLS RIVER CREAMERY 4193 Haywood Rd 828-891-4007 millsrivercreamery.com SCREEN DOOR 115 Fairview Rd 828-277-3667 screendoorasheville.com VILLAGE ANTIQUES 755 Biltmore Ave 828-252-5090 villageantiquesonline.com WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED NATURE SHOP 10 Crispin Court, Ste D102 828-687-9433 asheville.wbu.com YESTERDAY’S TREE FURNITURE 780 Hendersonville Rd 828-274-4296 yesterdaystreefurniture.com
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ASHEVILLE MALL 3 S Tunnel Rd 828-298-0012 asheville-mall.com BLACK DOME MOUNTAIN SPORTS 140 Tunnel Rd 828-251-2001 blackdome.com EAST ASHEVILLE TAILGATE MARKET 954 Tunnel Rd 910-515-9145 eastashevilletailgatemarket.com SOUTHERN HIGHLAND CRAFT GUILD – TUNNEL ROAD 930 Tunnel Rd 828-298-7903 craftguild.org
STUART NYE HAND WROUGHT JEWELRY 940 Tunnel Rd 828-298-7988 stuartnye.com
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ASHEVILLE GOODS 7 Brevard Rd 828-252-9175 ashevillegoods.com FRIENDS AND FIBERWORKS 19 Westridge Marketplace 828-633-2500 friendsandfiberworks.com JESSE ISRAEL AND SONS NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTER 570 Brevard Rd, Lot 16 828-254-2671 jesseisraelandsonsnursery.com WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS MARKET 570 Brevard Rd 828-253-1691 ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/asheville/
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B. B. BARNS – THE GARDEN COMPANY 3377 Sweeten Creek Rd 828-650-7300 bbbarns.com
BELLAGIO: ART TO WEAR 5 Biltmore Plaza 828-277-8100 bellagioarttowear.com BETTE BOUTIQUE 2 All Souls Crescent 828-232-7211 betteasheville.com BILTMORE LAMP & SHADE GALLERY 30 All Souls Crescent 828-274-8889 biltmorelampandshadegallery.com BLUE 1 Swan St 828-277-2583 bluegoldsmiths.com BON VIVANT CO 9 Reed St, Ste D 828-785-1527 bonvivantavl.com COMPLEAT NATURALIST NATURE STORE AND GALLERY 2 Brook St 828-274-5430 compleatnaturalist.com GARDENER’S COTTAGE 34 All Souls Crescent 828-277-2020 thegardenerscottageasheville.com JUST DUCKY ORIGINALS 10 All Souls Crescent 828-277-7084 justduckyoriginals.com
TOGAR RUGS 562 Long Shoals Rd 828-687-1968 togarrugs.com
MTN MERCH 22 Lodge St 828-708-7802 mtnmerch.com
VASO DE VINO WINE MARKET 75 Long Shoals Rd 828-687-3838 vasodevino.com
OLDE WORLD CHRISTMAS SHOPPE 5 Boston Way 828-274-4819
HISTORIC BILTMORE VILLAGE 2 ON CRESCENT 4 All Souls Crescent 828-274-1276 2oncrescent.com
ANTIQUE TOBACCO BARN 75 Swannanoa River Rd 828-252-7291 atbarn.com
OODLES AND MAGGIE 9 All Souls Crescent 828-277-8991 oodlesandmaggie.com PORTER AND PRINCE 6 Brook St 828-277-2337 porterandprince.com TURNER AND CO 6 All Souls Crescent 828-785-5599 turnerbeauty.com
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SHOPPING BILTMORE PARK ASHEVILLE CITY MARKET SOUTH Town Square Blvd Biltmore Park Esplanade 828-210-1660 biltmorepark.com
ORVIS ASHEVILLE 28 Schenck Pkwy 828-687-0301 orvis.com/asheville TALLONI, A SHOE SALON 43 Town Square Blvd, Ste 110 828-681-5800 talloniasheville.com WOOF GANG BAKERY 33 Town Square Blvd, Ste 140 828-650-9950 woofgangbakery.com
BLACK MOUNTAIN BLACK MOUNTAIN QUILTS 120 W State St 828-669-0730 blackmountainquilts.net BONE-A-FIDE PET BOUTIQUE 118-A Cherry St 828-669-0706 boneafidepetboutique CHIFFEROBE HOME AND GARDEN 132 Cherry St 828-669-2743 chifferobehomeandgarden.com COMMON HOUSEFLY 104 W State St 828-669-0503 commonhousefly.com EUROPA 125 Cherry St 828-419-0304 europafinegifts.com GIFTCRAFTS 114 W State St 828-669-8217 SASSAFRAS ON SUTTON 108 Sutton Ave 828-419-0677 sassafrasonsutton SPICE IT UP 130 Cherry St 828-357-8301 spiceitupinc.com
TOWN HARDWARE & GENERAL STORE 103 W State St 828-669-7723 townhardware.com TYSON FURNITURE 109 Broadway Ave 828-669-5000 tysonfurniture.com VISIONS OF CREATION GALLERY AND STUDIO 100 Cherry St 828-669-0065 visionsofcreation.com
FAIRVIEW LOOKING GLASS CREAMERY 57 Noble Rd 828-222-0383 ashevillecheese.com
NEW MOON MARKETPLACE 1508 Charlotte Hwy 828-222-2289 newmoonmarketplace.com SUSQUEHANNA ANTIQUE COMPANY 745 Charlotte Hwy 828-412-3260 susquehannaantiques.com
RIVER ARTS DISTRICT BZDESIGN 191 Lyman St, Studio 104 828-505-2958 bzdesign.biz
RIVER ARTS DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET 175 Clingman Ave radfarmersmarket.com
WEAVERVILLE CURTIS WRIGHT OUTFITTERS 24 N Main St 828-274-3471 curtiswrightoutfitters.com
DIXIELAND MUSIC CO 133 Weaver Blvd 828-645-4230 dixielandmusic.biz DREAM GUITARS 59 Azalea Dr 828-658-9795 dreamguitars.com
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ECHOVIEW FIBER MILL 76 Jupiter Rd 855-693-4237 echoviewnc.com
GALLERIES & STUDIOS
REEMS CREEK NURSERY 70 Monticello Rd 828-645-3937 reemscreek.com
DOWNTOWN
WEAVERVILLE TAILGATE MARKET 60 Lakeshore Dr weavervillemarket.com
WEST ASHEVILLE
AMERICAN FOLK ART AND FRAMING 64 Biltmore Ave 828-281-2134 amerifolk.com
APPALACHIAN CRAFT CENTER 10 N Spruce St, Ste 120 828-253-8499 appalachiancraftcenter.com
INSTANT KARMA – WEST 725 Haywood Rd 828-285-8999 instantkarmaavl.com
ARIEL GALLERY 19 Biltmore Ave 828-236-2660 arielcraftgallery.com
ROANLINE 723 Haywood Rd, Ste 101 828-408-0148 roanline.com
THE ASHEVILLE DARKROOM 109 Roberts St, Ste 2A 828-572-3275 theashevilledarkroom.org
SECOND GEAR 444 Haywood Rd 828-258-0757 secondgearwnc.com VILLAGERS 278 Haywood Rd 828-215-9569 forvillagers.com WEST ASHEVILLE TAILGATE MARKET 718 Haywood Rd 828-545-4516 westashevilletailgatemarket.com WHIST 444 Haywood Rd, Ste 10 828-252-5557 whistshop.com
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BEER CITY BICYCLES 897 Riverside Dr 828-575-2453 beercitybicycles.com SANCTUARY OF STUFF 440 Weaverville Rd 828-484-8047 sanctuaryofstuff.com SPELLBOUND CHILDREN’S BOOKSHOP 640 Merrimon Ave, #204 828-575-2266 spellboundbookshop.com THYME IN THE GARDEN 190 Weaverville Hwy 828-658-3700 thymeinthegardenasheville. blogspot.com
ASHEVILLE GALLERY OF ART 82 Patton Ave 828-251-5796 ashevillegallery-of-art.com BENDER GALLERY 29 Biltmore Ave 828-505-8341 bendergallery.com BLUE SPIRAL 1 38 Biltmore Ave 828-251-0202 bluespiral1.com CENTER FOR CRAFT 67 Broadway St 828-785-1357 craftcreativitydesign.org CLEASTER COTTON ART The Refinery Creator Space, Studio 2 207 Coxe Ave 828-367-7708 cleastercotton.com EAST FORK 82 N Lexington Ave, Ste 100 828-575-2150 eastforkpottery.com/visit FIRED UP! CREATIVE LOUNGE 26 Wall St 828-253-8181 fireduplounge.com THE HAEN GALLERY 52 Biltmore Ave 828-254-8577 thehaengallery.com
LEXINGTON GLASSWORKS 81 S Lexington Ave 828-348-8427 lexingtonglassworks.com MAJIK STUDIOS 207 Coxe Ave, Studio 13 828-273-1816 majik-studios.com MOMENTUM GALLERY 52 Broadway St 828-505-8550 momentumgallery.com MOUNTAIN MADE The Grove Arcade 1 Page Ave, Ste 123 828-350-0307 mtnmade.com OPEN HEARTS ART CENTER 217 Coxe Ave 828-505-8428 openheartsartcenter.org THE REFINERY The Refinery Creator Space 207 Coxe Ave 828-258-0710 ashevillearts.com SUSAN MARIE DESIGNS 19 Biltmore Ave 828-277-1272 susanmphippsdesigns.com TRACEY MORGAN GALLERY 188 Coxe Ave 828-505-7667 traceymorgangallery.com WINDOW (RE/ PRODUCTION | RE/ PRESENTATION) 54 Broadway St 407-252-2035 windowcontemporary.org ZEST JEWELRY ARTISTS 821 Riverside Dr, Ste 161 828-367-6907 zestjewelry.com
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GALLERY OF THE MOUNTAINS The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave 828-254-2068 galleryofthemountains.com GROVEWOOD VILLAGE 111 Grovewood Village Asheville 828-253-7651 grovewood.com
GALLERIES & STUDIOS EAST
FOLK ART CENTER Blue Ridge Parkway, milepost 382 828-523-4110 craftguild.org WAXON BATIK AND DYE STUDIO 4 Mulvaney St 828-367-7537 waxonstudio.com
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QUALLA ARTS AND CRAFTS MUTUAL 645 Tsali Blvd 828-497-3103 quallaartsandcrafts.org
HISTORIC BILTMORE VILLAGE
GRAND BOHEMIAN GALLERY Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville 11 Boston Way 828-398-5555 grandbohemiangallery.com LONDON DISTRICT STUDIOS 8 London Rd 760-670-5181 londondistrictstudios.com NEW MORNING GALLERY 7 Boston Way 828-274-2831 newmorninggallerync.com SOUTHERN HIGHLAND CRAFT GUILD – BILTMORE VILLAGE 26 Lodge St 828-277-6222 southernhighlandguild.org
BLACK MOUNTAIN BELLA GALLERY 112 Cherry St, Ste A 828-669-5190 bellagallerync.com
BLACK MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS 225 W State St 828-669-0930 blackmountainarts.org THE COURTYARD GALLERY Flood Fine Arts Center 850 Blue Ridge Rd 828-273-3332 ashevillecourtyard.com DESIGN DRIVEN STUDIO 102 Black Mountain Ave 828-357-5551 designdrnstudio.com MOUNTAIN NEST GALLERY 133 Cherry St 828-669-0314 mtnnest.com
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GALLERIES & STUDIOS RED HOUSE STUDIOS & GALLERY 310 W State St 828-669-0351 svfalarts.org
CHERYL KEEFER FINE ART NorthLight Studios 357 Depot St 828-450-1104 cherylkeefer.com
HTV JEWELRY BY PAMELA WHITE 9 Riverside Dr 805-868-7315 pamwhite.wixsite.com/htvjewelry
OLIVIA DE SORIA JEWELRY 9 Riverside Dr 828-450-0599 oliviadesoria.com
TIMMER DESIGNS Curve Studios & Garden 6 Riverside Dr 828-552-9266 timmerdesigns.com
SEVEN SISTERS CRAFT GALLERY 117 Cherry St 828-669-5107 sevensistersgallery.com
CINDY WALTON FINE ART The Wedge Studios 129 S Roberts St 828-776-3034 cindywalton.com
JONAS GERARD FINE ART 240 Clingman Ave 828-350-7711 jonasgerard.com
PAMELA WINKLER ARTS Warehouse Studios 170 Lyman St 828-545-9025 pamelawinkler.com
TORNO FOTO 6 Riverside Dr 828-388-3526 fototorno.com
RIVER ARTS DISTRICT
CONSTANCE VLAHOULIS FINE ART 352 Depot St, #110 828-329-2918 constancefineart.com
310 ART 191 Lyman St, #310 828-776-2716 310art.com
ANGELA ALEXANDER ART NorthLight Studios 357 Depot St 828-273-4494 angelaalexanderart.com ANIMAL ART AND PET PORTRAITS BY STEPHANIE GRIMES 344 Depot St, Ste 102 813-464-1414 artist-f.com BERNADETTE ST. PIERRE-GEORGE NorthLight Studios 357 Depot St 914-462-1691 stpierre-george.com BILL GEORGE FINE ART NorthLight Studios 357 Depot St 914-462-1690 billgeorge.net BLUEBIRD DESIGNS 191 Lyman St, Ste 256 775-338-3880 bluebirddesigns.com THE BUTTON FLORIST 109 Roberts St 910-840-3182 thebuttonflorist.com CASON FINE ART Warehouse Studios 170 Lyman St 813-240-7038 casonrankin.com CASSIE BUTCHER CERAMICS 9 Riverside Dr 828-713-5010 cassiebutcher.com
CURVE STUDIOS AND GARDEN 6 Riverside Dr 828-388-3526 curvestudiosnc.com DAVID SKINNER PAINTINGS 170 Lyman St, Studio 2 828-774-8431 dskinner.net DEB WILLIAMS DESIGNS 123 Roberts St 541-326-8369 debwilliamsdesigns.com ELISE OKREND PASTEL ARTIST Wedge Studios 129 Roberts St 919-621-1579 eliseokrend.com FLY COOP STUDIOS 9 Riverside Dr 828-230-5402 flycoopstudios.com FOUNDATION WOODWORKS 17 Foundy St, Ste 10 828-515-4404 foundationwoodworks.com HISTORIC COTTON MILL STUDIOS 122 Riverside Dr 305-968-1300 cottonmillasheville.com HOFMAN STUDIOS 111 Roberts St 828-232-1401 livelifeartfully.com HOLLY DE SAILLAN Pink Dog Creative 344 Depot St 828-280-8804 beetlesagogo.org
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KATHRYN B. PHILLIPS RAMP Studios 821 Riverside Dr 828-318-7743 kathrynbphillips.com LEENE’S GLASSWORKS 348 Depot St, #125 248-855-4999 leenesglassworks.com LEVEL 42 GALLERY AND STUDIO 47 Foundy St 828-767-0466 level42gallery.com MANI DESIGNS 12 Riverside Dr 510-332-1649 manidesignsjewelry.com MARIA ANDRADE TROYA POTTERY 12 Riverside Dr 828-280-2962 MARK BETTIS STUDIO AND GALLERY 123 Roberts St 941-587-9502 markbettisart.com NAT DICKINSON ART Riverside Studios 174 W Haywood St 828-774-4843 natdickinson.com NORA JULIA 27A Spicewood Rd 703-901-6115 norajulia.net NORTH CAROLINA GLASS CENTER 140C Roberts St 828-505-3552 ncglasscenter.org ODYSSEY CENTER FOR CERAMIC ARTS 236 Clingman Ave 828-505-8707 odysseyclayworks.com ODYSSEY CO-OP ART GALLERY 238 Clingman Ave 828-505-8707 odysseycoopgallery.com
PETER ROUX STUDIO AND GALLERY Riverview Station 191 Lyman St 617-947-4869 peterrouxartist.com PHILIP DEANGELO STUDIO 115 Roberts St 828-989-5464 philipdeangeloart.com PINK DOG CREATIVE 342–348 Depot St 828-216-1331 pinkdog-creative.com RIVERSIDE STUDIOS 196 Riverside Dr 828-551-5045 riversidestudios-asheville.com SCULPTURAL BASKETS BY MATT TOMMEY 191 Lyman St, #160 404-538-5173 matttommey.com SILVER RIVER CENTER FOR CHAIR CANING Curve Studios & Garden 9 Riverside Dr 828-707-4553 silverriverchairs.com ST. CLAIRE ART 344 Depot St, #104 828-505-3329 stclaireart.com STORIES AND WHIMSIES 375 Depot St 828-545-2904 storiesandwhimsies.com STUDIO A 344 Depot St, Ste 100 828-423-6459 ashevillestudioa.com SYMBOLOGY BY ALICE SCOTT 12 Riverside Dr 434-825-2333 symbology-jewelry.com
TRACKSIDE STUDIOS 375 Depot St 828-545-2904 tracksidestudios375.com VICTORIA PINNEY STUDIO AND GALLERY 191 Lyman St, Ste #101 828-772-9014 victoriapinney.com THE VILLAGE POTTERS 191 Lyman St, #180 828-253-2424 thevillagepotters.com WENDY WHITSON FINE ART STUDIO NorthLight Studios 357 Depot St 828-423-4567 wendywhitson.com
WEAVERVILLE CRUCIBLE GLASSWORKS 60 Clarks Chapel Rd 828-645-5660 crucibleglassworks.com JEN ALY DESIGNS 14 N Main St 828-333-7144 jenalydesigns.com MIYA GALLERY 20 N Main St 828-658-9655 miyagallery.com
WEST ASHEVILLE
ASHEVILLE BOOKWORKS 428 1/2 Haywood Rd 828-255-8444 ashevillebookworks.com BRIAN BOGGS CHAIRMAKERS 239 Amboy Rd 828-398-9701 brianboggschairmakers.com KATHRYN CRAWFORD ART 474 Haywood Rd, Ste 102 203-610-0043 kathryncrawfordart.com
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BY CAR The area is accessible from the following highways: I-40, I-26, and I-240; and US 19/23, 25, 25A, 70, and 74.
RENTAL CARS The airport is served by seven rental car companies, with additional locations throughout the area.
AIR TRAVEL Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) 828-684-2226 61 Terminal Dr (I-26, Exit 40) Fletcher, NC 28732 FlyAVL.com Located approximately 17 miles from downtown Asheville, AVL is served by six airlines, including Allegiant, American, Delta, Elite, Spirit, and United, with nonstop service to/from numerous destinations. Go to ExploreAsheville.com/airtravel for information about Asheville Regional Airport, rental cars, and ground transportation.
ROAD CONDITIONS/ ASSISTANCE Interstate: North Carolina Department of Transportation Call *HP from your mobile phone if you require emergency basic roadside assistance while on the interstate. For road conditions, call 511. BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY Call 828-298-0398 for road conditions and closure information.
ALREADY HERE? Asheville Trolley Tours See the best of Asheville from aboard a vintage trolley. Hop on and off as you enjoy a fully narrated tour covering major points of interest. Tickets can be purchased at the Asheville Visitor Center. Visit ExploreAsheville.com/trolleytours for more information. LOCAL TRANSIT Asheville Transit Authority 828-253-5691, ridetheart.com Throughout Asheville and to Black Mountain. Downtown fare-free zone available. TRAVELERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ACCESS North Carolina offers A Guide to Travel Site Accessibility. To obtain a copy, call 800-VISIT NC (800-847-4862).
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fter a busy day exploring, you’re going to need a spot to rest your head. Relax—we’ve got just the place to stay, no matter your personal travel style. Wake up to a stunning mountain backdrop in one of Asheville’s hotels and resorts, enjoy the delights of a bed & breakfast tucked into a historic neighborhood, or stay steps away from it all at a bustling boutique hotel in the heart of downtown. Or if the outdoors are calling, get cozy in a secluded cabin hideaway or vacation rental. No matter your restful needs, Asheville is ready to tuck you in.
As you scan the lodging charts, use the convenient color tab at the left of each property’s listing to determine its location in the greater Asheville area.
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1899 Wright Inn and Carriage House 235 Pearson Dr, 828-251-0789, wrightinn.com
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1900 Inn on Montford 296 Montford Ave, 828-254-9569, innonmontford.com
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A Bed of Roses Bed and Breakfast 135 Cumberland Ave, 828-258-8700,
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Abbington Green Bed and Breakfast Inn 46 Cumberland Circle, 828-251-2454,
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Aberdeen Inn Bed and Breakfast 64 Linden Ave, 828-254-9336, aberdeeninn.net
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Albemarle Inn 86 Edgemont Rd, 828-255-0027, albemarleinn.com AppleWood Manor Inn Bed and Breakfast 62 Cumberland Circle, 828-254-2244,
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Arbor House of Black Mountain Bed and Breakfast 207 Rhododendron Ave,
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Asheville Seasons Bed and Breakfast 43 Watauga St, 828-236-9494, ashevilleseasons.com
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ASIA Bed and Breakfast Spa 128 Hillside St, 828-255-0051, ashevillespa.com
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At Cumberland Falls Bed and Breakfast Inn 254 Cumberland Ave, 828-253-4085,
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Beaufort House Inn 61 N Liberty St, 828-254-8334, beauforthouse.com
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Bent Creek Lodge 10 Parkway Crescent, 828-654-9040, bentcreeknc.com
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Biltmore Village Inn 119 Dodge St, 828-274-8707, biltmorevillageinn.com
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Black Walnut Bed and Breakfast Inn 288 Montford Ave, 828-254-3878, blackwalnut.com
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Bliss Farm and Retreat 347 Town Branch Rd, 828-626-0840, blissfarmandretreat.com
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Bridle Path Inn 30 Lookout Rd, 828-252-0035, bridlepathinn.com
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Carolina Bed and Breakfast 177 Cumberland Ave, 828-254-3608, carolinabb.com
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Cedar Crest Inn 674 Biltmore Ave, 828-252-1389, cedarcrestinn.com
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Chestnut Street Inn Bed and Breakfast 176 E Chestnut St, 828-285-0705,
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Crooked Oak Mountain Inn 217 Patton Mountain Rd, 828-252-9219, crookedoakmountaininn.com
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Dry Ridge Inn Bed and Breakfast 26 Brown St, 828-658-3899, dryridgeinn.com
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Inn Around the Corner 109 Church St, 828-669-6005, innaroundthecorner.com
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The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast 276 Montford Ave, 828-255-7673,
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North Lodge on Oakland Bed and Breakfast 84 Oakland Rd, 828-252-6433,
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Oakland Cottage Bed and Breakfast 74 Oakland Rd, 828-994-2627, vacationinasheville.com
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Pinecrest Bed and Breakfast 249 Cumberland Ave, 828-281-4275, pinecrestbb.com
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Princess Anne Hotel 301 E Chestnut St, 828-258-0986, princessannehotel.com
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Red Rocker Inn 136 N Dougherty St, 828-669-5991, redrockerinn.com
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Reynolds Mansion Bed and Breakfast Inn 100 Reynolds Heights, 828-258-1111, thereynoldsmansion.com
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Sourwood Inn 810 Elk Mountain Scenic Hwy, 828-255-0690, sourwoodinn.com
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Sweet Biscuit Inn 77 Kenilworth Rd, 828-250-0170, sweetbiscuitinn.com
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Wildberry Lodge 135 Potato Branch Rd, 828-683-2525, wildberrylodge.com
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North AC Hotel Asheville Downtown 10 Broadway St, 828-258-2522, marriott.com Acorn Motel 600 W State St, 828-669-7232, acornmotelblackmountain.us Aloft Asheville Downtown 51 Biltmore Ave, 828-232-2838, aloftashevilledowntown.com
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Apple Blossom Motel 602 W State St, 828-669-7922, appleblossommotel.net
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The Asheville Inn 1 Acton Circle, 828-665-2100, theashevilleinn-asheville.us
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Baymont Inn and Suites Asheville - Biltmore 204 Hendersonville Rd, 828-274-2022, baymontinns.com
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The Beaucatcher 60 Tunnel Rd, 828-254-0805, thebeaucatcher.com
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Best Western - Biltmore East 501 Tunnel Rd, 828-298-5562, ashevillebw.com
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Best Western Glo 509 Tunnel Rd, 828-298-5562, bestwestern.com
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Brookstone Lodge 4 Roberts Rd, 828-398-5888, brookstonelodgeasheville.com
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Clarion Inn Asheville Airport 550 Airport Rd, 828-684-1213, choicehotels.com
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Clarion Inn Biltmore Village 234 Hendersonville Rd, 828-274-0101, choicehotels.com
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Comfort Inn Asheville Tunnel Road and I-40 1435 Tunnel Rd, 828-298-4000, ashevilletrips.com
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Comfort Inn Biltmore West 15 Crowell Rd, 828-665-6500, comfortinn.com
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Comfort Suites Outlet Center 890 Brevard Rd, 828-665-4000, ashevillenccomfort.com
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Country Inn and Suites Asheville West (Biltmore Estate) 1914 Old Haywood Rd, 828-665-9556, countryinns.com
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Country Inn and Suites by Carlson, Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road (Biltmore Estate) 199 Tunnel Rd, 828-254-4311, countryinns.com
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Country Inn and Suites by Carlson at Asheville Outlet Mall 845 Brevard Rd,
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Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, Asheville Westgate 22 Westgate Pkwy, 828-772-3188, countryinns.com
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Courtyard by Marriott 1 Buckstone Place, 828-281-0041, marriott.com
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Days Inn - Asheville Mall 201 Tunnel Rd, 828-252-4000, daysinn.com
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Days Inn - Asheville North 3 Reynolds Mountain Blvd, 828-645-9191, daysinn.com
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Days Inn - Asheville West 2551 Smokey Park Hwy, 828-667-9321, daysinn.com
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Doubletree by Hilton Asheville - Biltmore 115 Hendersonville Rd, 828-274-1800,
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Downtown Inn and Suites 120 Patton Ave, 828-254-9661, downtowninnandsuites.com
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Econo Lodge - Biltmore 190 Tunnel Rd, 828-254-9521, choicehotels.com
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Extended Stay America Asheville 6 Kenilworth Knoll, 828-253-3483, extendedstayamerica.com
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Fairfield Inn and Suites Asheville Outlets 11 Rocky Ridge Rd, 828-665-4242,
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Four Points by Sheraton - Asheville Downtown 22 Woodfin St, 828-253-1851,
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Black Mountain 306 Black Mountain Ave, 828-669-1000, hampton.com
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Haywood Park Hotel 1 Battery Park Ave, 828-252-2522, haywoodpark.com
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Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park 43 Town Square Blvd, 828-209-2700, hiltonasheville.com
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Hilton Garden Inn - Asheville Downtown 309 College St, 828-255-0001,
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Holiday Inn Asheville - Biltmore East 1450 Tunnel Rd, 828-298-5611, biltmorehotels.com
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Holiday Inn - Biltmore West 435 Smokey Park Hwy, 828-665-2161, holidayinn.com
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Hotel Arras 7 Patton Ave, 828-255-0303, hotelarras.com
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Hotel Indigo - Asheville Downtown 151 Haywood St, 828-239-0239,
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Hyatt Place Asheville/Downtown 199 Haywood St, 828-505-8500, ashevilledowntown.place.hyatt.com
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The Inn on Biltmore Estate 1 Antler Hill Rd, 828-225-1410, biltmore.com
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Intown Motor Lodge 100 Tunnel Rd, 828-252-1811, exploreasheville.com
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The Monte Vista Hotel 308 W State St, 828-669-8870, themontevistahotel.net
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Ramada Biltmore West 275 Smokey Park Hwy, 828-667-4501, ramada.com
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Red Roof Inn - Asheville West 16 Crowell Rd, 828-667-9803, redroof.com
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Renaissance Asheville Hotel 31 Woodfin St, 828-252-8211, renaissanceasheville.com
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Residence Inn Biltmore 701 Biltmore Ave, 828-281-3361, biltmorefarmshotels.com
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Residences at Biltmore 700 Biltmore Ave, 828-350-8000, residencesatbiltmore.com
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Rock Haven Terrace Motel 1464 Patton Ave, 828-255-0219, rockhaventerracemotel.us
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Rodeway Inn - Asheville 8 Crowell Rd, 828-667-8706, choicehotels.com
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Rodeway Inn and Suites – Biltmore Square 9 Wedgefield Dr, 828-670-8800, choicehotels.com
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Sleep Inn - Biltmore West 1918 Old Haywood Rd, 828-670-7600, ashevillesleepinn.com
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Asheville 2 Buckstone Place, 828-253-4666,
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Super 8 - Black Mountain 101 Flat Creek Rd, 828-669-8076, super8.com
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Thunderbird Motel 835 Tunnel Rd, 828-298-4061
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Town House Motel 141 Tunnel Rd, 828-253-8753
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Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate 207 Dairy Rd, 828-225-1410, biltmore.com
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Whispering Pines Motel 140 Smokey Park Hwy, 828-665-1611, whispering-pines-motel.allashevillehotels.com
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The Windsor Boutique Hotel 36 Broadway St, 844-494-6376, windsorasheville.com
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WoodSpring Suites 40 Monte Vista Rd, 828-418-1400, valueplace.com
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Asheville Cabins of Carolina Mornings 44 Merrimon Ave, Ste 2, 855-398-0712,
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Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds 39 Stockwood Rd Ext, 828-277-3948, ashevillecabins.com
Asheville Connections Luxury Vacation Rentals 1095 Hendersonville Rd (office),
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Asheville Cottages 29 Asheville Cottage Lane, 828-712-1789, ashevillecottages.com
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Asheville River Cabins 55 Parkway Lane, 828-684-9147, parkwaylane.com
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Asheville Swiss Chalets 10 N Delano Rd, 828-645-8101, ashevilleswisschalets.com
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Asheville Vacation Villas 1 Resort Dr, 828-254-3211, ashevillevacationvillas.com
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Cabins of Asheville 25 Little Stoney Fork Rd, 828-768-7368, cabinsofasheville.com
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The Cove at Fairview 24 Fairview Cove Rd, 828-628-4967, thecoveatfairview.com
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The Farm Cabins and Cottages 215 Justice Ridge Rd, 828-667-0666, thefarmcabins.com
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JuneBug Retro Resort 355 Clarks Chapel Rd, 828-208-1979, junebugretroresort.com Lake Eden Events and Lodging 377 Lake Eden Rd, 855-525-3336, lakeedenevents.com Mountain Springs Cabins 27 Emma’s Cove Rd, 828-665-1004, mtnsprings.com Ox Glen Vacation Rentals 376 Ox Creek Rd, 828-645-2974, oxglen.com
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The Pines Cottages 346 Weaverville Rd, 828-645-9661, ashevillepines.com
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Pisgah View Ranch 70 Pisgah View Ranch Rd, 828-667-9100, pisgahviewranch.net
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Randall Glen Resort 96 Randall Cove Rd, 828-683-5758, randallglen.com
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Shoji Spa 96 Avondale Heights Rd, 828-299-0999, shojiretreats.com
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Vacation in Asheville: Cabin and Vacation Rentals 74 Oakland Rd, 828-994-2627, vacationinasheville.com
Yonder Luxury Vacation Rentals 16 Church St, Ste 100, 888-699-2987,
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Asheville Bear Creek RV Park and Campground 81 S Bear Creek Rd, 828-253-0798, ashevillebearcreek.com
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Asheville East KOA 2708 Hwy 70 East, 828-686-3121, ashevilleeastkoa.com
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Asheville Glamping Released upon booking, 828-450-9745, ashevilleglamping.com
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Asheville West KOA 309 Wiggins Rd, 828-665-7015, koa.com
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Campfire Lodgings 116 Appalachian Village Rd, 828-658-8012, campfirelodgings.com
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Sweet Peas Hostel 23 Rankin Ave, 828-285-8488, sweetpeashostel.com
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BILTMORE.COM 877-biltmore
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