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Casual Restaurants
OWL Bakery
295 Haywood RdMercy. You'll never forget the baked goods at this place. Never.
Baby bull is an offshoot of our favorite restaurant in town: The Bull & Beggar. They used to make AMAZING burgers every Monday night. Now you can get them ANY night at the Baby Bull. Imagine the most delightful diner burger you've ever eaten. That's the Baby Bull dream come true.
25 locals recommend
Baby Bull
1 Roberts StreetBaby bull is an offshoot of our favorite restaurant in town: The Bull & Beggar. They used to make AMAZING burgers every Monday night. Now you can get them ANY night at the Baby Bull. Imagine the most delightful diner burger you've ever eaten. That's the Baby Bull dream come true.
Fine Dining
Dang, this is the best restaurant in all of Buncombe County. The oysters are unmatched (and half price before 6:00 pm). The tartiflette is the dreamiest mix of cheese and potatoes that you could ever meet. Filet is perfectly cooked with a side of bone marrow.
159 locals recommend
The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayDang, this is the best restaurant in all of Buncombe County. The oysters are unmatched (and half price before 6:00 pm). The tartiflette is the dreamiest mix of cheese and potatoes that you could ever meet. Filet is perfectly cooked with a side of bone marrow.
The professionals all agree that this is a five star restaurant. If you can't get a reservation, there's room at the bar. Take it.
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveThe professionals all agree that this is a five star restaurant. If you can't get a reservation, there's room at the bar. Take it.
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StSometimes I dream about the pomegranate margarita.
You may think you've died and gone to heaven when you taste the onion-braised rabbit.
34 locals recommend
Benne On Eagle
35 Eagle StYou may think you've died and gone to heaven when you taste the onion-braised rabbit.
Great Sake and cocktails. We love ordering the beech mushroom tempura, oyster, japanese sweet potato and grilled ribeye. A quick bowl of ramen is delicious too!
25 locals recommend
Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
121 Biltmore AvenueGreat Sake and cocktails. We love ordering the beech mushroom tempura, oyster, japanese sweet potato and grilled ribeye. A quick bowl of ramen is delicious too!
Libations
Usually there's a Foothills food truck here... and what could be better than a Foothills' burger with a Hi-Wire brown ale? Nothing.
57 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - Big Top
2A Huntsman PlUsually there's a Foothills food truck here... and what could be better than a Foothills' burger with a Hi-Wire brown ale? Nothing.
If you like beer, you have to make your way over to the South Slope of Asheville at some point. This is a GREAT place to start!
259 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueIf you like beer, you have to make your way over to the South Slope of Asheville at some point. This is a GREAT place to start!
This is a bit of a drive but totally worth it, especially if you can get a spot on their brewery tour.
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayThis is a bit of a drive but totally worth it, especially if you can get a spot on their brewery tour.
There's usually music and even dancing (if you're lucky). It's a real treat to grab a window seat, a glass of Valpolicella and participate in some top-notch people watching.
176 locals recommend
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut StThere's usually music and even dancing (if you're lucky). It's a real treat to grab a window seat, a glass of Valpolicella and participate in some top-notch people watching.
You're really in luck if you can grab an outside music show at this venue. It's truly a magical place to see music.
153 locals recommend
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70You're really in luck if you can grab an outside music show at this venue. It's truly a magical place to see music.
This is THE pioneer brewery that put Asheville on the map. You can drink inside or outside. Kids can have a great time playing in the field. Check the website or call for the food truck schedule.
349 locals recommend
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyThis is THE pioneer brewery that put Asheville on the map. You can drink inside or outside. Kids can have a great time playing in the field. Check the website or call for the food truck schedule.
You can paddle, bike or drive to this brewery. It isn't originally a local brewery but we love the location nonetheless. If it's sunny outside you'll enjoy it too. Check the website for the food truck schedule.
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StYou can paddle, bike or drive to this brewery. It isn't originally a local brewery but we love the location nonetheless. If it's sunny outside you'll enjoy it too. Check the website for the food truck schedule.
The Wedge has two awesome locations and their both amazing. Iron Rail IPA is the way to go. If you go to the River Arts District location, be sure to walk around the artist shops.
285 locals recommend
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayThe Wedge has two awesome locations and their both amazing. Iron Rail IPA is the way to go. If you go to the River Arts District location, be sure to walk around the artist shops.
You can walk to this bar, it's in the Hyatt Hotel across the bridge. While you won't find many locals here, you will get the BEST view of Asheville or better yet, "The Land of the Sky."
109 locals recommend
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood StYou can walk to this bar, it's in the Hyatt Hotel across the bridge. While you won't find many locals here, you will get the BEST view of Asheville or better yet, "The Land of the Sky."
Hikes
Max Patch Loop Trailhead
A "fer piece" to drive but awesome nonetheless.
From the parking lot to the Folk Art Center, you can access the Mountains-to-Sea trail. You also get to cruise on the Blue Ridge Parkway to get there. Win-win.
255 locals recommend
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyFrom the parking lot to the Folk Art Center, you can access the Mountains-to-Sea trail. You also get to cruise on the Blue Ridge Parkway to get there. Win-win.
You can trail run or mountain bike on these trails. You're likely to find some hiking or biking comrades while you're out there.
Rice Pinnacle Trailhead
1298 491You can trail run or mountain bike on these trails. You're likely to find some hiking or biking comrades while you're out there.
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadHike to Triple falls. This place is gorgeous.
Take your skates, skateboards, bikes or scooters. Feet will do just fine too. A great place to stretch your legs and engage in some great people watching. After your walk, dip in to Sugar and Snow Gelato, Summit Coffee or White Duck Taco.
19 locals recommend
French Broad River Greenway
French Broad River GreenwayTake your skates, skateboards, bikes or scooters. Feet will do just fine too. A great place to stretch your legs and engage in some great people watching. After your walk, dip in to Sugar and Snow Gelato, Summit Coffee or White Duck Taco.
Day Trips
Book a salt cave therapy session then a massage. Soon, they will have a Hammam steam room.
This place is worth all of the hype. You can spend a whole day here enjoying the house, gardens, trails, winery and restaurants. We are locals and we go at least once a year.
240 locals recommend
Biltmore House
78 Starnes AveThis place is worth all of the hype. You can spend a whole day here enjoying the house, gardens, trails, winery and restaurants. We are locals and we go at least once a year.
Tubing down the river with a cold beer is a favorite pastime of the local Ashevillians. Try it yourself and you'll understand why!
164 locals recommend
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrTubing down the river with a cold beer is a favorite pastime of the local Ashevillians. Try it yourself and you'll understand why!
I wish they would let me set up a tent and camp here. There's a bonsai garden, trails and artistic sculptures. It's even beautiful in the winter!
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayI wish they would let me set up a tent and camp here. There's a bonsai garden, trails and artistic sculptures. It's even beautiful in the winter!
This is a gallery/shop selling art made from members of the NC Craft Guild.
255 locals recommend
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyThis is a gallery/shop selling art made from members of the NC Craft Guild.
World class ziplines owned by locals. Scream through the trees in an epic way. This is a great way to tour our mountains and forests!
279 locals recommend
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdWorld class ziplines owned by locals. Scream through the trees in an epic way. This is a great way to tour our mountains and forests!
Otters, hellbenders, cougars, wolves, bears...the list goes on. The red pandas are a new addition and totally worth the admission price (which isn't very expensive). Kids will love the intermittent playgrounds.
295 locals recommend
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdOtters, hellbenders, cougars, wolves, bears...the list goes on. The red pandas are a new addition and totally worth the admission price (which isn't very expensive). Kids will love the intermittent playgrounds.
"Heated deep within the earth, these crystal clear carbonated waters are world famous for their mineral content and legendary healing powers." Call for an appointment.
182 locals recommend
Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge St"Heated deep within the earth, these crystal clear carbonated waters are world famous for their mineral content and legendary healing powers." Call for an appointment.
A day at the Grove Park Inn Spa is the most luxurious way to treat yourself. Make an appointment ahead of time and plan to stay the whole day relaxing and swimming in the pools and hot tubs. Facials are their specialty.
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveA day at the Grove Park Inn Spa is the most luxurious way to treat yourself. Make an appointment ahead of time and plan to stay the whole day relaxing and swimming in the pools and hot tubs. Facials are their specialty.
Asheville Salt Cave | Massage & Salt Spa Therapy
16 North Liberty StreetFun for kids and adults. Climb or ride the pump track. Beer afterward at bar. Can't go wrong.
49 locals recommend
The Riveter
701 Old Fanning Bridge RdFun for kids and adults. Climb or ride the pump track. Beer afterward at bar. Can't go wrong.
Walkable Restaurants
It will only take you 3 minutes to walk to All Day Darling and you won't regret it. Great for coffee, breakfast, lunch or an adult drink.
120 locals recommend
All Day Darling
102 Montford AveIt will only take you 3 minutes to walk to All Day Darling and you won't regret it. Great for coffee, breakfast, lunch or an adult drink.
The most comforting combo of the Caribbean and pasta. After you taste "The Raggy Road" and "The Meshach" you will wish you had a Nine Mile next-door to your house. 11 minute walk.
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveThe most comforting combo of the Caribbean and pasta. After you taste "The Raggy Road" and "The Meshach" you will wish you had a Nine Mile next-door to your house. 11 minute walk.
Share a bunch of delicious dishes for an intimate meal with friends. Patatas Bravas, Pomegranate Braised Pork Spring Rolls and a bold glass of Red Zinfandel; it will be a rich evening of food and beverage.
201 locals recommend
Zambra
85 W Walnut StShare a bunch of delicious dishes for an intimate meal with friends. Patatas Bravas, Pomegranate Braised Pork Spring Rolls and a bold glass of Red Zinfandel; it will be a rich evening of food and beverage.
"From Bombay to Buncombe, step off the sidewalk and into the street – Indian Street Food that is."
Some of my very favorites (although you really can't go wrong): Corn Bhel, Chicken Pakoras, Matchstick Okra Fries and Tomato + Cheese Uttapam. 9 minute walk.
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park Ave"From Bombay to Buncombe, step off the sidewalk and into the street – Indian Street Food that is."
Some of my very favorites (although you really can't go wrong): Corn Bhel, Chicken Pakoras, Matchstick Okra Fries and Tomato + Cheese Uttapam. 9 minute walk.
This is the ORIGINAL Tupelo Honey that was founded in 2000. Over two decades of success in this location.
305 locals recommend
Tupelo Honey
12 College StThis is the ORIGINAL Tupelo Honey that was founded in 2000. Over two decades of success in this location.
Kid Friendly Fun
Otters, hellbenders, cougars, wolves, bears...the list goes on. The red pandas are a new addition and totally worth the admission price (which isn't very expensive). Kids will love the intermittent playgrounds.
295 locals recommend
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdOtters, hellbenders, cougars, wolves, bears...the list goes on. The red pandas are a new addition and totally worth the admission price (which isn't very expensive). Kids will love the intermittent playgrounds.
Killer park along the French Broad River. Greenway path for bikes. Perfect spot for paddle board or tubing launch.
159 locals recommend
Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdKiller park along the French Broad River. Greenway path for bikes. Perfect spot for paddle board or tubing launch.
This climbing gym has auto belay routes let parents climb or rest while their kids climb.
28 locals recommend
Climbmax Climbing at the River
173 Amboy RdThis climbing gym has auto belay routes let parents climb or rest while their kids climb.