Suggestions for food and fun within 20 minutes or less.
City/town information
Asheville is a vibrant and independent city that is bursting with world class eateries, arts and entertainment. Only a 20 minute scenic drive from The Cottage at Crowley Farms.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Asheville is a vibrant and independent city that is bursting with world class eateries, arts and entertainment. Only a 20 minute scenic drive from The Cottage at Crowley Farms.
Sightseeing
The largest private residence in America awaits your inspection.
Its a fun day or two exploring the gardens, house, horseback riding and winery located within the 22,000 acre compound www.biltmore.com
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe largest private residence in America awaits your inspection.
Its a fun day or two exploring the gardens, house, horseback riding and winery located within the 22,000 acre compound www.biltmore.com
Pack a picnic basket and enjoy the 100's places to see incredible vistas, waterfalls and wildlife all from the convenience of your car. Take time to stretch your legs at any of the short trails to take your breath away. Make a day of it or a few hours. BRP is an amazing roadway.
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayPack a picnic basket and enjoy the 100's places to see incredible vistas, waterfalls and wildlife all from the convenience of your car. Take time to stretch your legs at any of the short trails to take your breath away. Make a day of it or a few hours. BRP is an amazing roadway.
Easy and economical way to get to see nature in the Mountains without having to actually climb Mountains. Only 20 minutes from The Cottage at Crowley Farms.
17 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens
151 WT Weaver BoulevardEasy and economical way to get to see nature in the Mountains without having to actually climb Mountains. Only 20 minutes from The Cottage at Crowley Farms.
Hot Springs
Whitewater Rafting and a cool little village!
Exquisite architecture, world class dining and spectacular sunsets from the Terrace. Phenomenal underground spa too, make this an ideal spot for upscale dinner, dancing and strolling.
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveExquisite architecture, world class dining and spectacular sunsets from the Terrace. Phenomenal underground spa too, make this an ideal spot for upscale dinner, dancing and strolling.
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdWolf Ridge Ski Resort
578 Valley View CirNew Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StTired feet from seeing the sights of Asheville or hiking? Get thee to Wake. Jen loves this place.
33 locals recommend
Wake Foot Sanctuary
1 Page AveTired feet from seeing the sights of Asheville or hiking? Get thee to Wake. Jen loves this place.
Neighborhoods
Take in a glass blowing exhibit or exhibit your eating and imbibing skills at one of the eclectic eateries found throughout the RAD. Just 20 minutes from the Cottage at Crowley Farms
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlTake in a glass blowing exhibit or exhibit your eating and imbibing skills at one of the eclectic eateries found throughout the RAD. Just 20 minutes from the Cottage at Crowley Farms
Great little street full of one of a kind eateries, book shops and even a 2 story climbing wall.
7 locals recommend
Wall Street
Wall StreetGreat little street full of one of a kind eateries, book shops and even a 2 story climbing wall.
Food scene
You are in Beer City! Check out the breweries that make other cities in the USA and even Bavaria jealous. Green Man is just one of the 300 breweries that call Asheville home.
182 locals recommend
Green Man Brewery
27 Buxton AveYou are in Beer City! Check out the breweries that make other cities in the USA and even Bavaria jealous. Green Man is just one of the 300 breweries that call Asheville home.
Whoa! Who doesnt like chocolate? Check out FBCL when downtown. Just expect to stand in line to get in. Just 20 minutes from The Cottage at Crowley Farms.
363 locals recommend
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareWhoa! Who doesnt like chocolate? Check out FBCL when downtown. Just expect to stand in line to get in. Just 20 minutes from The Cottage at Crowley Farms.
Love Tapas? You're gonna love Curate. Albeit pricey, its well worth the food and scene!
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveLove Tapas? You're gonna love Curate. Albeit pricey, its well worth the food and scene!
Fun place with great food.
Want a side order of belly dancing with your kabob? Check out the video https://youtu.be/fo74jjV8Fvc
74 locals recommend
Jerusalem Garden Café
78 Patton AveFun place with great food.
Want a side order of belly dancing with your kabob? Check out the video https://youtu.be/fo74jjV8Fvc
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayGreenteasushi Japanese Restaurant
2 Regent Park BlvdNine Mile
233 Montford AveWest Ash
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut StGreat live music
The Admiral
400 Haywood RdNew Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StThe Chocolate Fetish
36 Haywood StStrada Italiano
27 Broadway StFantastic Italian cuisine.
chiesa
152 Montford AveItalian cuisine, excellent.
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayMake a reservation. You wont be disappointed.
Chestnut
48 Biltmore AveDowntown Ash. Great lunch or dinner!
Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StGreat vibe and food.
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StBreakfast and lunch. A fun place with great food.
Isa's French Bistro
1 Battery Park AveIndoor and outdoor dining. Ask for the off menu fried brussel sprouts, I know it sounds gross. But you are gonna love em!
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveIndoor and outdoor dining. Ask for the off menu fried brussel sprouts, I know it sounds gross. But you are gonna love em!
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrAmazing tacos
Mellow Mushroom
50 Broadway StMOD Pizza
873 Merrimon AveMake your own custom pizza
Great vibe and beverages from a simple cup of tea to exotic cocktails they've got you covered. Live music most days and of course they have a wonderful collection and selection of books.
191 locals recommend
Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar
1 Page AveGreat vibe and beverages from a simple cup of tea to exotic cocktails they've got you covered. Live music most days and of course they have a wonderful collection and selection of books.
Modesto has some of the best Italian food for lunch or dinner in downtown Ash.
30 locals recommend
Modesto
1 Page AveModesto has some of the best Italian food for lunch or dinner in downtown Ash.
Archetype Brewing
265 Haywood RdWant to fill up your car and grab a frosty? check out this one of a kind Brewery and gas station on Haywood Rd in funky West Asheville. West Ash has a lot of great places to eat and drink.
32 locals recommend
The Brew Pump
760 Haywood RdWant to fill up your car and grab a frosty? check out this one of a kind Brewery and gas station on Haywood Rd in funky West Asheville. West Ash has a lot of great places to eat and drink.
Grab food, sundries or anything at Ingles. Its just 5 minutes away on the corner of Mt Carmel Rd and New Leicester Hwy.
251 locals recommend
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdGrab food, sundries or anything at Ingles. Its just 5 minutes away on the corner of Mt Carmel Rd and New Leicester Hwy.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Joe DeSousa's Art Studio
Joe DeSousa's Art Studio is right next door to The Cottage at Crowley Farms. His studio and gallery are always on the annual Leicester Art Studio Tour. Joe’s fine art pieces are on display at numerous federal buildings and of course numerous homes across the country. For an appointment with the artist, call 813.966.4504 or visit www.joedesousaartstudio.org