Andie’s Asheville Guidebook
Sightseeing
Black Balsam Knob is a beautiful place to hike, walk and see the gorgeous blue ridge mountain views.
168 locals recommend
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailBlack Balsam Knob is a beautiful place to hike, walk and see the gorgeous blue ridge mountain views.
Float, canoe, or kayak down the French Broad River! Been wanting to try a stand-up paddleboard? They've got you!
83 locals recommend
French Broad Outfitters
704 Riverside DrFloat, canoe, or kayak down the French Broad River! Been wanting to try a stand-up paddleboard? They've got you!
Whether you'd prefer a short hike or a longer one, this is a great trail to visit. There is also a great picnic area you can drive to, which is easy to access without extensive walking!
224 locals recommend
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
364 Blue Ridge PkwyWhether you'd prefer a short hike or a longer one, this is a great trail to visit. There is also a great picnic area you can drive to, which is easy to access without extensive walking!
A great spot to go for a run, walk, rollerblade, play basketball...there's a park, picnic space. A lovely spot by the river.
159 locals recommend
Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdA great spot to go for a run, walk, rollerblade, play basketball...there's a park, picnic space. A lovely spot by the river.
Banks Ave Bar
32 Banks AveHead over to Banks Ave. Bar for Sunday karaoke...it's a blast!
Neighborhoods
West Asheville has a unique blend of locally-owned restaurants, shops, parks, and sights to see! With colorful murals on the buildings, and locals walking the streets, you can't go wrong with a visit to Haywood Street.
214 locals recommend
West Asheville
West Asheville has a unique blend of locally-owned restaurants, shops, parks, and sights to see! With colorful murals on the buildings, and locals walking the streets, you can't go wrong with a visit to Haywood Street.
Food scene
Can't go wrong ordering the "Nine Mile" and a local brew! One of my favorite restaurants.
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveCan't go wrong ordering the "Nine Mile" and a local brew! One of my favorite restaurants.
Grab a reservation in advance, because they book up fast. Amazing homemade pasta in a fine-dining setting.
44 locals recommend
chiesa
152 Montford AveGrab a reservation in advance, because they book up fast. Amazing homemade pasta in a fine-dining setting.
Many kinds of delicious tacos, a casual location right by the river...enjoy dinner, the view, and some delicious watermelon sangria! This is a great spot to bring kids, there is a lot of outdoor dining space.
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrMany kinds of delicious tacos, a casual location right by the river...enjoy dinner, the view, and some delicious watermelon sangria! This is a great spot to bring kids, there is a lot of outdoor dining space.
Quirky wine bar~they have specials on Mondays. Delish wine, many options!
48 locals recommend
Leo's House of Thirst
1055 Haywood RdQuirky wine bar~they have specials on Mondays. Delish wine, many options!
Great Indian food~highly recommend. The lunch buffet is awesome.
191 locals recommend
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveGreat Indian food~highly recommend. The lunch buffet is awesome.
Avl Cake Lady
34 New Leicester HighwayAWESOME cupcakes. The best in Asheville. Try the one with the oreo at the bottom!
Crave Dessert Bar
41 N Lexington AveCocktails, dessert. Need I say more.
Grind is an amazing Black-owned coffee shop in the beautiful river arts district. Grab their signature Dalgona, you won't regret it!
16 locals recommend
Grind
346 Depot StGrind is an amazing Black-owned coffee shop in the beautiful river arts district. Grab their signature Dalgona, you won't regret it!