Lorie’s guidebook
City/town information
Asheville is a vibrant place to explore. So many restaurants, shops, art studios and history to experience while visiting.
Areas to explore: Downtown, South Slope, River Arts District (RAD), West Asheville, Montford neighborhood, Grove Park Inn, Biltmore House & Gardens
https://www.exploreasheville.com
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Asheville is a vibrant place to explore. So many restaurants, shops, art studios and history to experience while visiting.
Areas to explore: Downtown, South Slope, River Arts District (RAD), West Asheville, Montford neighborhood, Grove Park Inn, Biltmore House & Gardens
https://www.exploreasheville.com
Things to see
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveRiver Arts District
3 River Arts PlBlue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayHiking trails, gardens, exhibits - such a beautiful way to see our local plants and trees
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayHiking trails, gardens, exhibits - such a beautiful way to see our local plants and trees
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareChimney Rock State Park
431 Main StThe WNC Nature Center is home to 60 species of wildlife that live or have lived in the Southern Appalachian Mountains! Kids and adults love it!
295 locals recommend
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdThe WNC Nature Center is home to 60 species of wildlife that live or have lived in the Southern Appalachian Mountains! Kids and adults love it!
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadSuch a beautiful place to see! So many waterfalls.
Food scene
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington AveRed Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
82 Patton Ave
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveFrench Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareThe Hop’s goal? To provide happiness thru ice cream! Several locations throughout the area, including West Asheville, Downtown, and Black Mountain. The Merrimon location has been around the longest. Local. Yummy.
74 locals recommend
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
640 Merrimon AveThe Hop’s goal? To provide happiness thru ice cream! Several locations throughout the area, including West Asheville, Downtown, and Black Mountain. The Merrimon location has been around the longest. Local. Yummy.
The S&W
56 Patton AveBreweries
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StSierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayHighland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwySightseeing
Blue ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob Rd