Guidebook for Asheville
Sightseeing
One of the most expensive attractions. A must see that takes at least half a day. We love the special exhibits. The next special attraction is the Christmas display. Awesome.
240 locals recommend
Biltmore House
78 Starnes AveOne of the most expensive attractions. A must see that takes at least half a day. We love the special exhibits. The next special attraction is the Christmas display. Awesome.
The Urban Trail is an easy and free way to see the history of Asheville. Children love to discover the next tiles or clues on the trail. You can cut it short or discover some interesting stores and galleries.
23 locals recommend
Urban Trail
11 Biltmore AveThe Urban Trail is an easy and free way to see the history of Asheville. Children love to discover the next tiles or clues on the trail. You can cut it short or discover some interesting stores and galleries.
Parks & Nature
Hiking trails with gorgeous views over Lake Lure. We pack a lunch and eat it on the terrace. Then, we hike to the waterfall and take the loop course. It is challenging at places, but exciting as well. We do avoid the steps, not good for our knees and joints...
As a special event in the summertime, we cool off by stepping under the waterfall. Ice-cold water, but refreshing. Don't forget a bathing suit and something to dry you off.
The entrance fee is the only drawback.
184 locals recommend
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StreetHiking trails with gorgeous views over Lake Lure. We pack a lunch and eat it on the terrace. Then, we hike to the waterfall and take the loop course. It is challenging at places, but exciting as well. We do avoid the steps, not good for our knees and joints...
As a special event in the summertime, we cool off by stepping under the waterfall. Ice-cold water, but refreshing. Don't forget a bathing suit and something to dry you off.
The entrance fee is the only drawback.
The location on map is not correct. 5 minutes from the house, just off 74A, mile marker 386.
Popular trail with the locals.
12 locals recommend
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Mountains-to-Sea TrailThe location on map is not correct. 5 minutes from the house, just off 74A, mile marker 386.
Popular trail with the locals.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveWe enjoy the coffee samples and the friendly staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very unique site. Listen to live music while sipping on a glass of wine or even champagne.
191 locals recommend
Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar
1 Page AveVery unique site. Listen to live music while sipping on a glass of wine or even champagne.
Beautiful location overlooking the French Broad. I love it when it is warm and be seated outside, playing corn hole or watching families enjoy themselves.
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StBeautiful location overlooking the French Broad. I love it when it is warm and be seated outside, playing corn hole or watching families enjoy themselves.
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek RdNice outdoor seating next to a creek. Good beer.
Arts & Culture
Watch a local artist making chairs. Tours are at 3PM. The chairs and tables are gorgeous.
Brian Boggs
239 Amboy RdWatch a local artist making chairs. Tours are at 3PM. The chairs and tables are gorgeous.
Asheville Museum of Science
43 Patton AveThey have the nicest staff. Hands-on science, fun.
Drum circle on Friday evenings.
Hoop jam on Tuesdays during summer holidays.
There is always something going on. See Asheville at its weirdest.
73 locals recommend
Pritchard Park
67 Patton AveDrum circle on Friday evenings.
Hoop jam on Tuesdays during summer holidays.
There is always something going on. See Asheville at its weirdest.
Food Scene
Family restaurant, just 1 mile away. Reasonably priced and it has a nice atmosphere.
69 locals recommend
Piazza
4 Olde Eastwood Village BlvdFamily restaurant, just 1 mile away. Reasonably priced and it has a nice atmosphere.
Upscale restaurant with excellent service. They accommodate dietary restrictions. Easy parking across the street in the Aloft parking garage.
149 locals recommend
Chestnut
48 Biltmore AveUpscale restaurant with excellent service. They accommodate dietary restrictions. Easy parking across the street in the Aloft parking garage.
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveGreat food, good service. Lots of options for vegetarians.