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Food Scene
Yummy coffee, and the treats, oh my the treat! Hard to recommend just one but I do love the eclairs, creamy and delicious. They also serve salads and sandwiches for lunch. A must go to place when in Weaverville.
195 locals recommend
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe
232 Reems Creek RdYummy coffee, and the treats, oh my the treat! Hard to recommend just one but I do love the eclairs, creamy and delicious. They also serve salads and sandwiches for lunch. A must go to place when in Weaverville.
Take an original diner, two Greek brothers who think outside the box, add a dash of this and that, and what emerges is an eclectic unique restaurant scene. They offer lunch and dinner, and brunch on Sundays. Great menu and service. Worth a visit.
194 locals recommend
Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon AveTake an original diner, two Greek brothers who think outside the box, add a dash of this and that, and what emerges is an eclectic unique restaurant scene. They offer lunch and dinner, and brunch on Sundays. Great menu and service. Worth a visit.
Glass Onion
18 N Main StOrganic, locally sourced food, and so good!
My all time favorite restaurant in Asheville. The scallops are amazing, and the caliente Margarita...so good, not too hot, just right!
279 locals recommend
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StMy all time favorite restaurant in Asheville. The scallops are amazing, and the caliente Margarita...so good, not too hot, just right!
Little Bee Thai
45 S French Broad AveThe best Thai food in Asheville, in my opinion.
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveDelicious Caribbean food, also a location in West Asheville.
Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StVegetarian and delicious!
Voted best Italian restaurant in Asheville for years running. Excellent food and the happiest service around
91 locals recommend
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveVoted best Italian restaurant in Asheville for years running. Excellent food and the happiest service around
Voted best Sushi in town for as long as I can remember. If you like Sushi, this is the place in Asheville.
80 locals recommend
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
19 Broadway StVoted best Sushi in town for as long as I can remember. If you like Sushi, this is the place in Asheville.
Taco Temple
132 Charlotte StInexpensive, fast and inventive.
Because Tacos are fun, fast and easy! Two locations, one in the River Arts District and one in downtown. When you need a quick, easy, delicious bite.
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrBecause Tacos are fun, fast and easy! Two locations, one in the River Arts District and one in downtown. When you need a quick, easy, delicious bite.
Great pizza! They also brew their own beer! And, they also deliver to 109 Ollie Weaver Rd if you want to eat in! Just be sure to specify which home to deliver too (Wisteria Cottage or Hydrangea House), or you might find your neighbors eating your pizza!
213 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Pizza
55 N Main StGreat pizza! They also brew their own beer! And, they also deliver to 109 Ollie Weaver Rd if you want to eat in! Just be sure to specify which home to deliver too (Wisteria Cottage or Hydrangea House), or you might find your neighbors eating your pizza!
Great spot for a quick bite to eat. They have a great covered outdoor patio also.
50 locals recommend
Yellow Mug Coffee Lounge
113 N Main StGreat spot for a quick bite to eat. They have a great covered outdoor patio also.
Wine, cheese, sandwiches - it's the perfect place for all of these, all wrapped in a cute small local Weaverville gem.
46 locals recommend
Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store
10 S Main StWine, cheese, sandwiches - it's the perfect place for all of these, all wrapped in a cute small local Weaverville gem.
Shopping
I always love stopping into this store to check out their pottery. Beautiful!
17 locals recommend
Mangum Pottery
16 N Main StI always love stopping into this store to check out their pottery. Beautiful!
Sightseeing
Vance was the first Governor of North Carolina. An interesting place to visit if you are history buff, and is a good stop on your way out of Weaverville to access the Blue Ridge Parkway.
36 locals recommend
Vance Birthplace
911 Reems Creek RdVance was the first Governor of North Carolina. An interesting place to visit if you are history buff, and is a good stop on your way out of Weaverville to access the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Iconic and what draws thousands of visitors to Asheville. It is spectacular. Plan to get your money's worth by spending a full day. The gardens are amazing. Lots of trails meander, you can even rent bikes. Lots of restaurant choices, or bring a picnic and sit by the lake.
240 locals recommend
Biltmore House
78 Starnes AveIconic and what draws thousands of visitors to Asheville. It is spectacular. Plan to get your money's worth by spending a full day. The gardens are amazing. Lots of trails meander, you can even rent bikes. Lots of restaurant choices, or bring a picnic and sit by the lake.
Another famous iconic sight in Asheville. Beautiful views from the terrace, and a unique one of kind building. They do charge for parking these days (sigh, didn't used to be like this!) so plan to spend a bit of time. A cocktail on the patios at sunset is very beautiful.
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveAnother famous iconic sight in Asheville. Beautiful views from the terrace, and a unique one of kind building. They do charge for parking these days (sigh, didn't used to be like this!) so plan to spend a bit of time. A cocktail on the patios at sunset is very beautiful.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my favorite places to grab a craft cocktail and a small bite.
203 locals recommend
Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StOne of my favorite places to grab a craft cocktail and a small bite.
Hillman opened in 2017, and I'm so happy they did. Beers are great, atmosphere is fun, and there bar menu is really good too! So many breweries in Asheville, impossible to recommend only one...so see my others as well!
166 locals recommend
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek RdHillman opened in 2017, and I'm so happy they did. Beers are great, atmosphere is fun, and there bar menu is really good too! So many breweries in Asheville, impossible to recommend only one...so see my others as well!
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveWhen visiting the "South Slope", Burial is my number one stop.
The Wedge recently opened a second location at the "Foundation." Set among a dedicated graffiti zone, this place is funky. Next door is 12 Bones, the best barbecue in town. It can be hard to located, but worth it to drive down the dirt drive between graffiti laden buildings. And I do love their beer!
78 locals recommend
Wedge at Foundation
5 Foundy StThe Wedge recently opened a second location at the "Foundation." Set among a dedicated graffiti zone, this place is funky. Next door is 12 Bones, the best barbecue in town. It can be hard to located, but worth it to drive down the dirt drive between graffiti laden buildings. And I do love their beer!
Located close to the gates of the Biltmore House and Biltmore Village. Great beer, cool atmosphere.
259 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueLocated close to the gates of the Biltmore House and Biltmore Village. Great beer, cool atmosphere.
Is this a bookstore or a bar? Visit and find out for yourself!
191 locals recommend
Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar
1 Page AveIs this a bookstore or a bar? Visit and find out for yourself!
Weaverville's downtown brewery. Relaxed place to have a great beer close to the Cottage.
56 locals recommend
Eluvium Brewing Company
11 Florida AveWeaverville's downtown brewery. Relaxed place to have a great beer close to the Cottage.
Hoppy Trees Beer & Spritz Bar
7 Florida AvenueLocal beer and drinks in Weaverville.
Parks & Nature
Driving either North or South on the Parkway is a must. Hikes are everyone, amazing views. A must do!
226 locals recommend
Blue ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob RdDriving either North or South on the Parkway is a must. Hikes are everyone, amazing views. A must do!
Mountain biker and hiker heaven. Lots of trails to choose from. Stop by one of the mountain bike or outdoor shops in the area to pick up a map.
119 locals recommend
Bent Creek
Mountain biker and hiker heaven. Lots of trails to choose from. Stop by one of the mountain bike or outdoor shops in the area to pick up a map.
SUNSETS! The place to go to watch a sunset. 350 degree views. About 45 minute drive from the Cottage. You won't be disappointed (unless cloudy or raining but that never happens on vacation :-).
143 locals recommend
Craggy Pinnacle Hike
3641 Blue Ridge PkwySUNSETS! The place to go to watch a sunset. 350 degree views. About 45 minute drive from the Cottage. You won't be disappointed (unless cloudy or raining but that never happens on vacation :-).
On the way to Hot Springs, stop off for stroll along the Big Laurel River. It’s a level, gravel/rocky trail and if you are up for it, you can hike the full 3 miles out to the French Broad River (just across the railroad tracks). Or you can stroll as far as you like then head back. In the summer when the water is low, bring your bathing suit, lots of great swimming holes, dog friendly (on leash to start but if your dog is ok on trail this is a great hike for them), and really beautiful. If it’s been raining, it’s a whitewater kayakers paradise and you’ll likely see paddlers on the river (and if that’s the case, no swimming!).
9 locals recommend
Big Laurel Creek
On the way to Hot Springs, stop off for stroll along the Big Laurel River. It’s a level, gravel/rocky trail and if you are up for it, you can hike the full 3 miles out to the French Broad River (just across the railroad tracks). Or you can stroll as far as you like then head back. In the summer when the water is low, bring your bathing suit, lots of great swimming holes, dog friendly (on leash to start but if your dog is ok on trail this is a great hike for them), and really beautiful. If it’s been raining, it’s a whitewater kayakers paradise and you’ll likely see paddlers on the river (and if that’s the case, no swimming!).
Watch the Elk roam! One of a kind place in the heart of the North Carolina Mountains. About an hour and a half drive from the Cottage.
50 locals recommend
Cataloochee
Watch the Elk roam! One of a kind place in the heart of the North Carolina Mountains. About an hour and a half drive from the Cottage.
If you want waterfalls, this is the place! It’s about an hour drive from the Cottage.
624 locals recommend
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadIf you want waterfalls, this is the place! It’s about an hour drive from the Cottage.
Entertainment & Activities
Hot Springs Resort and Spa. After your hike to the fire tower, the spa is just 5 minutes further down the road. It features private jetted hot tubs on the banks of the river filled for each visitor with clean fresh hot mineral water. You’re body will thank you! You’ll want to make a reservation; tubs fill up fast especially on weekends and evenings!
182 locals recommend
Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StHot Springs Resort and Spa. After your hike to the fire tower, the spa is just 5 minutes further down the road. It features private jetted hot tubs on the banks of the river filled for each visitor with clean fresh hot mineral water. You’re body will thank you! You’ll want to make a reservation; tubs fill up fast especially on weekends and evenings!
Located in the heart of downtown. Great place to watch the latest art and independent movies.
113 locals recommend
Fine Arts Theater
36 Biltmore AveLocated in the heart of downtown. Great place to watch the latest art and independent movies.