Guidebook for Asheville

Mary
Guidebook for Asheville

Food Scene

Best coffee in town and what I consider my "remote" office. If you are walking around downtown, duck in for a lovely coffee pick-me-up.
186 helybéli ajánlásával
High Five Coffee
190 Broadway St
186 helybéli ajánlásával
Best coffee in town and what I consider my "remote" office. If you are walking around downtown, duck in for a lovely coffee pick-me-up.
One of my all time favorites in town. It's a lovely Italian farm-to-table restaurant with fresh pastas, whole fish, house made burrata, wood fired pizzas and beautiful house cured meats. Donnie, the bar manager is a knock out bartender. Tell him Mary sent you!
85 helybéli ajánlásával
Cucina24
24 Wall St
85 helybéli ajánlásával
One of my all time favorites in town. It's a lovely Italian farm-to-table restaurant with fresh pastas, whole fish, house made burrata, wood fired pizzas and beautiful house cured meats. Donnie, the bar manager is a knock out bartender. Tell him Mary sent you!
Wonderful restaurant sourcing local food. Very creative and delicious! Warren Wilson Grads.
73 helybéli ajánlásával
Eating Asheville
18 N Lexington Ave
73 helybéli ajánlásával
Wonderful restaurant sourcing local food. Very creative and delicious! Warren Wilson Grads.
James Beard Award winner for best hospitality program. Great Spanish Tapas restaurant and sherry bar. Katie Button, the chef/ owner is really one of the best chefs in the country. She trained at El Bulli in Spain. If you can get a reservation, I highly recommend this place. Sit at the bar, if you can and watch the chefs do their magic.
518 helybéli ajánlásával
Cúrate
13 Biltmore Ave
518 helybéli ajánlásával
James Beard Award winner for best hospitality program. Great Spanish Tapas restaurant and sherry bar. Katie Button, the chef/ owner is really one of the best chefs in the country. She trained at El Bulli in Spain. If you can get a reservation, I highly recommend this place. Sit at the bar, if you can and watch the chefs do their magic.
Michele, the French chef/ owner calls his style "French Redneck". Enjoy fabulous mussels and pomme frites with one of their great wines or with a PBR. Usually a wait, but it's fun.
145 helybéli ajánlásával
Bouchon
62 N Lexington Ave
145 helybéli ajánlásával
Michele, the French chef/ owner calls his style "French Redneck". Enjoy fabulous mussels and pomme frites with one of their great wines or with a PBR. Usually a wait, but it's fun.
High-end Mexican. Great for dinner or Sunday Brunch. Lot's of fresh margaritas to choose from also.
279 helybéli ajánlásával
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle St
279 helybéli ajánlásával
High-end Mexican. Great for dinner or Sunday Brunch. Lot's of fresh margaritas to choose from also.
John Fleer, the chef/owner is a James Beard Award winner. Local and fresh. Spencer, the bar manager is a sweetie pie and knows his stuff. Tell him Mary sent you.
116 helybéli ajánlásával
Rhubarb
7 N Pack Square
116 helybéli ajánlásával
John Fleer, the chef/owner is a James Beard Award winner. Local and fresh. Spencer, the bar manager is a sweetie pie and knows his stuff. Tell him Mary sent you.
Avoid the downtown congestion and have dinner or brunch down on the French Broad River in the famed, River Arts District. This restaurant is made from old shipping containers and has a huge deck to enjoy the weather. Thursday's early evening, they have music in the boat house, just off the deck.
95 helybéli ajánlásával
Smoky Park Supper Club
350 Riverside Dr
95 helybéli ajánlásával
Avoid the downtown congestion and have dinner or brunch down on the French Broad River in the famed, River Arts District. This restaurant is made from old shipping containers and has a huge deck to enjoy the weather. Thursday's early evening, they have music in the boat house, just off the deck.
Great place with stellar food in the River Arts District. Known for their Sea food towers. Hip, fun place to eat and drink.
159 helybéli ajánlásával
The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes Way
159 helybéli ajánlásával
Great place with stellar food in the River Arts District. Known for their Sea food towers. Hip, fun place to eat and drink.
Fantastic Restaurant in West Asheville! It takes a long time to get a reservation, but if it's just 2 of you, you can try your luck at the bar. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but you'll love it!
316 helybéli ajánlásával
The Admiral
400 Haywood Rd
316 helybéli ajánlásával
Fantastic Restaurant in West Asheville! It takes a long time to get a reservation, but if it's just 2 of you, you can try your luck at the bar. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but you'll love it!
These people have the BEST Brunch! Their dinner is also wonderful. This young, creative couple have created a wonderful restaurant.
62 helybéli ajánlásával
Vivian
348 Depot St
62 helybéli ajánlásával
These people have the BEST Brunch! Their dinner is also wonderful. This young, creative couple have created a wonderful restaurant.
Fabulous tacos with lots of outdoor seating. Multiple locations, but I love the one in the River arts District. Very affordable and fun!
440 helybéli ajánlásával
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside Dr
440 helybéli ajánlásával
Fabulous tacos with lots of outdoor seating. Multiple locations, but I love the one in the River arts District. Very affordable and fun!
Great BBQ on the South Slope. Chef Elliot Moss has gotten national attention for his BBQ skills.
144 helybéli ajánlásával
Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks Ave
144 helybéli ajánlásával
Great BBQ on the South Slope. Chef Elliot Moss has gotten national attention for his BBQ skills.
Great BBQ in the River Arts District. Barack Obama's favorite!
330 helybéli ajánlásával
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy St
330 helybéli ajánlásával
Great BBQ in the River Arts District. Barack Obama's favorite!
This is a great place to enjoy a good meal outdoors and just outside of downtown Asheville. Good Gluten free options.
120 helybéli ajánlásával
All Day Darling
102 Montford Ave
120 helybéli ajánlásával
This is a great place to enjoy a good meal outdoors and just outside of downtown Asheville. Good Gluten free options.
This is a great restaurant just outside of Downtown Asheville. It's sister restaurant is in Key West. Great Seafood/ Oysters. The chef is amazing. This is our go-to, especially when Asheville is busy.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Little Pearl
15 Peaks Center Lane
6 helybéli ajánlásával
This is a great restaurant just outside of Downtown Asheville. It's sister restaurant is in Key West. Great Seafood/ Oysters. The chef is amazing. This is our go-to, especially when Asheville is busy.
Best bread/ pasteries- hands down.
156 helybéli ajánlásával
OWL Bakery
295 Haywood Rd
156 helybéli ajánlásával
Best bread/ pasteries- hands down.
BEST doughnuts ever!
231 helybéli ajánlásával
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood Rd
231 helybéli ajánlásával
BEST doughnuts ever!
Great coffee shop on the east side of town! It turns into a bar/ restaurant at night...
87 helybéli ajánlásával
Filo Pastries & Post 70 Indulgence Bar
1155 Tunnel Rd
87 helybéli ajánlásával
Great coffee shop on the east side of town! It turns into a bar/ restaurant at night...
James Beard Award winner!! Great Indian street food.
311 helybéli ajánlásával
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park Ave
311 helybéli ajánlásával
James Beard Award winner!! Great Indian street food.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a high functioning cocktail bar, folks. The food is spectacular as well. It is a beautiful space with a little outdoor seating on nice days. Most of the food served is grown by the owner of Patchwork Urban Farms. Charlie Hodge, the owner has tended bar and learned from the best in LA, Portland and San Francisco. If you like your cocktails, this place is not to miss. They will also listen to your preferences and make up a cocktail just for you! Ask for a "Bartender's Choice". Tell them Mary sent you!
203 helybéli ajánlásával
Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market St
203 helybéli ajánlásával
This is a high functioning cocktail bar, folks. The food is spectacular as well. It is a beautiful space with a little outdoor seating on nice days. Most of the food served is grown by the owner of Patchwork Urban Farms. Charlie Hodge, the owner has tended bar and learned from the best in LA, Portland and San Francisco. If you like your cocktails, this place is not to miss. They will also listen to your preferences and make up a cocktail just for you! Ask for a "Bartender's Choice". Tell them Mary sent you!
This is a new spacious outdoor venue with a great covered area to hear music and a wonderful bar. It's my new favorite place this summer. It's right on the river. Never a cover. A laid back atmosphere, but they have paid attention to the details! Great food 'truck' there too.
175 helybéli ajánlásával
Salvage Station
468 Riverside Dr
175 helybéli ajánlásával
This is a new spacious outdoor venue with a great covered area to hear music and a wonderful bar. It's my new favorite place this summer. It's right on the river. Never a cover. A laid back atmosphere, but they have paid attention to the details! Great food 'truck' there too.
Best dive bar. Great Bourbon Selection!!
21 helybéli ajánlásával
Lazy Diamond
4 Woodfin St
21 helybéli ajánlásával
Best dive bar. Great Bourbon Selection!!
Good Cocktails on a little side street. GREAT Burgers! Bustling with the characters of Asheville.
70 helybéli ajánlásával
Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
7 Rankin Ave
70 helybéli ajánlásával
Good Cocktails on a little side street. GREAT Burgers! Bustling with the characters of Asheville.
Civilized wine bar with live music every night. Through huge open windows, you can watch Asheville go by as you enjoy your glass. Good Charcuterie.
176 helybéli ajánlásával
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut St
176 helybéli ajánlásával
Civilized wine bar with live music every night. Through huge open windows, you can watch Asheville go by as you enjoy your glass. Good Charcuterie.
Drink some bubbles nestled in one of the many nooks, leather chairs along the maze of bookshelves. Beautiful old books for sale and a great wine list. Quiet and romantic. You'll feel smarter just for going.
191 helybéli ajánlásával
Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar
1 Page Ave
191 helybéli ajánlásával
Drink some bubbles nestled in one of the many nooks, leather chairs along the maze of bookshelves. Beautiful old books for sale and a great wine list. Quiet and romantic. You'll feel smarter just for going.
We have so many breweries, I couldn't possibly name them all. Burial is, however, my favorite. So flippin' good!
331 helybéli ajánlásával
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier Ave
331 helybéli ajánlásával
We have so many breweries, I couldn't possibly name them all. Burial is, however, my favorite. So flippin' good!
The Grandfather of NC brewing and very close to Mountain Glow. Great Beer and a great place to catch some bands. I believe it closes on the early side.
349 helybéli ajánlásával
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte Hwy
349 helybéli ajánlásával
The Grandfather of NC brewing and very close to Mountain Glow. Great Beer and a great place to catch some bands. I believe it closes on the early side.
Great brewery in the same spot as Bull and Beggar and Bottle Riot. Tons of outdoor seating and great beer.
285 helybéli ajánlásával
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes Way
285 helybéli ajánlásával
Great brewery in the same spot as Bull and Beggar and Bottle Riot. Tons of outdoor seating and great beer.
This place is now called Bottle Riot. Not sure why it won't let me change the name.... This is one of my favorite places. It is in the River Arts District just next door to Bull and Beggar. Their wine list is top notch and the staff is so welcoming and helpful. It is truly happy place. When the weather is good the will fling open the garage door and you can bask in the sun with your vino. It is just outside of down town and you can always find parking!!
35 helybéli ajánlásával
District Wine Bar
37 Paynes Way
35 helybéli ajánlásával
This place is now called Bottle Riot. Not sure why it won't let me change the name.... This is one of my favorite places. It is in the River Arts District just next door to Bull and Beggar. Their wine list is top notch and the staff is so welcoming and helpful. It is truly happy place. When the weather is good the will fling open the garage door and you can bask in the sun with your vino. It is just outside of down town and you can always find parking!!

Entertainment & Activities

You could spend 2 days on the Biltmore Estate and not do everything. The house is amazing. I recommend getting the headset tour. They have an Outdoor center, bike trails, beautiful gardens, a winery and many nice eateries. It's 8000 acres right in the city limits.
1485 helybéli ajánlásával
Biltmore
1 Lodge St
1485 helybéli ajánlásával
You could spend 2 days on the Biltmore Estate and not do everything. The house is amazing. I recommend getting the headset tour. They have an Outdoor center, bike trails, beautiful gardens, a winery and many nice eateries. It's 8000 acres right in the city limits.
This is a great experience! Kasey and her team will arrange scavenger hunts or just an itinerary of fun for your group, highlighting the best of Asheville.
74 helybéli ajánlásával
Asheville Detours
85 W Walnut St
74 helybéli ajánlásával
This is a great experience! Kasey and her team will arrange scavenger hunts or just an itinerary of fun for your group, highlighting the best of Asheville.

Arts & Culture

The Center is the only organization functioning as a catalyst for scholarly research in American craft.
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Center for Craft
67 Broadway St
14 helybéli ajánlásával
The Center is the only organization functioning as a catalyst for scholarly research in American craft.
You could walk to the Folk Art Center from here. At the end of Upper Grassy, take a right and immediately after you go under the parkway, turn into the back service entrance. This way, you don't have to go a couple of miles around the way of the Parkway entrance.
255 helybéli ajánlásával
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge Pkwy
255 helybéli ajánlásával
You could walk to the Folk Art Center from here. At the end of Upper Grassy, take a right and immediately after you go under the parkway, turn into the back service entrance. This way, you don't have to go a couple of miles around the way of the Parkway entrance.
Head down to the RAD and check out all the cool artists where they create. Glass blowers, potters, painters, metal workers, etc... Check out my favorite shop- Splurge. Right next to the Wedge Brewery.
700 helybéli ajánlásával
Folyó Művészeti Negyed
3 River Arts Pl
700 helybéli ajánlásával
Head down to the RAD and check out all the cool artists where they create. Glass blowers, potters, painters, metal workers, etc... Check out my favorite shop- Splurge. Right next to the Wedge Brewery.
This is a great museum paying homage to this great author who called Asheville home.
110 helybéli ajánlásával
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N Market St
110 helybéli ajánlásával
This is a great museum paying homage to this great author who called Asheville home.
Newly renovated world class art museum. We are so proud of this place. Go get inspired!
158 helybéli ajánlásával
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack Square
158 helybéli ajánlásával
Newly renovated world class art museum. We are so proud of this place. Go get inspired!

Essentials

Ingles is great for the staples.
73 helybéli ajánlásával
Ingles Markets Inc
550 NC-9
73 helybéli ajánlásával
Ingles is great for the staples.
340 helybéli ajánlásával
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon Ave
340 helybéli ajánlásával

Parks & Nature

Great views. Right on the Parkway.
224 helybéli ajánlásával
Craggy Gardens látogatóközpont
364 Blue Ridge Pkwy
224 helybéli ajánlásával
Great views. Right on the Parkway.
757 helybéli ajánlásával
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge Parkway
757 helybéli ajánlásával
Waterfalls! It's a long drive, but lovely places to hike and bike.
624 helybéli ajánlásával
Dupont Állami Erdő
Staton Road
624 helybéli ajánlásával
Waterfalls! It's a long drive, but lovely places to hike and bike.
Great for hiking and biking! Hit the HardTimes Trail head.
119 helybéli ajánlásával
Bent Creek
119 helybéli ajánlásával
Great for hiking and biking! Hit the HardTimes Trail head.
Great walking trails and beautiful gardens.
582 helybéli ajánlásával
Észak-Karolina arborétum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
582 helybéli ajánlásával
Great walking trails and beautiful gardens.

Sightseeing

Gorgeous Basilica with the largest unsupported dome in the country. Beautiful.
53 helybéli ajánlásával
Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
97 Haywood St
53 helybéli ajánlásával
Gorgeous Basilica with the largest unsupported dome in the country. Beautiful.