Michèle’s guidebook
Food scene
The best croissant in town. Amazing bread, crispy baguettes. Excellent coffee. Old world charm.
156 locals recommend
OWL Bakery
295 Haywood RdThe best croissant in town. Amazing bread, crispy baguettes. Excellent coffee. Old world charm.
Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas
630 Haywood RdHouse special ramen bowl, yum.
When you've finished your healthy meal or juice, try their house-made chocolate-peanut butter cups. Oh my.
31 locals recommend
Simple Cafe & Juice Bar
643 Haywood RdWhen you've finished your healthy meal or juice, try their house-made chocolate-peanut butter cups. Oh my.
The Admiral
400 Haywood RdLooks like a dive bar, tastes like haute cuisine.
Neighborhoods
Working class neighborhood includes the River Arts District with many galleries and working studios you can visit for ceramics, glass, textiles, jewelry, painting; an amazing selection of restaurants and cafes that cater to every diet; easy access to Carrier Park for leisurely strolls along the river.
214 locals recommend
West Asheville
Working class neighborhood includes the River Arts District with many galleries and working studios you can visit for ceramics, glass, textiles, jewelry, painting; an amazing selection of restaurants and cafes that cater to every diet; easy access to Carrier Park for leisurely strolls along the river.
Sightseeing
Convenient to our place for walking, rollerblading, cycling, dog-walking.
159 locals recommend
Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdConvenient to our place for walking, rollerblading, cycling, dog-walking.
It's quick to get on the Parkway South from the house: Take I-240 west to I-26 east. Take exit 33 for the Outlets and follow 191-South to the North Carolina Arboretum. Follow signs to the Blue Ridge Parkway south for lovely views, stopping at Pisgah Inn for lunch and/or Graveyard Fields for a summer dip in cool waterfalls.
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayIt's quick to get on the Parkway South from the house: Take I-240 west to I-26 east. Take exit 33 for the Outlets and follow 191-South to the North Carolina Arboretum. Follow signs to the Blue Ridge Parkway south for lovely views, stopping at Pisgah Inn for lunch and/or Graveyard Fields for a summer dip in cool waterfalls.