Franklin’s guidebook
Yoga
Asheville has no shortage of yoga studios, here are some of the best in town.
For yogis, this is one of the best yoga studios in Asheville. Hot Vinyasa, Bikram, Restorative and more.
12 locals recommend
Hot Yoga Asheville
802 Fairview RdFor yogis, this is one of the best yoga studios in Asheville. Hot Vinyasa, Bikram, Restorative and more.
Free yoga - donation based only! The best yoga instructors. Try Michael's warm vinyasa flow class. No mats needed, just wear comfortable shorts and a shirt.
35 locals recommend
Asheville Community Yoga
8 Brookdale RdFree yoga - donation based only! The best yoga instructors. Try Michael's warm vinyasa flow class. No mats needed, just wear comfortable shorts and a shirt.
Sightseeing
Great local art from skilled designers.
255 locals recommend
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyGreat local art from skilled designers.
Food scene
Check the hours first - they're closed 2 days a week. Get the tofu appetizer and try the salmon salad.
Avenue M
791 Merrimon AveSuper close to the house, excellent food (and Baked Pies is next door!). Try the steak & frites, tres leches cake, and Krispy Kreme bread pudding.
11 locals recommend
Chupacabra Latin Café
50 N Merrimon AveSuper close to the house, excellent food (and Baked Pies is next door!). Try the steak & frites, tres leches cake, and Krispy Kreme bread pudding.
Great pies! Get there early, they tend to run out closer to closing. Very close to the house.
19 locals recommend
Baked Pie Company - Woodfin
50 N Merrimon AveGreat pies! Get there early, they tend to run out closer to closing. Very close to the house.
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StUnbeatable ribs and all kinds of smoked meats.
One of the best restaurants in town, mostly known to locals, everything on the menu is top-notch, and the service is always excellent.
194 locals recommend
Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon AveOne of the best restaurants in town, mostly known to locals, everything on the menu is top-notch, and the service is always excellent.
Glass Onion
18 N Main StExcellent food, hands down, only the freshest ingredients.