Kerry and Andrew's Guidebook
Food scene
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdSunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdWhite Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrGreat fusiony tacos with another location downtown.
Taco Billy
201 Haywood RdNine Mile
233 Montford AveAnother location in West Asheville
Addissae Ethiopian Restaurant
48 Commerce StWhite Labs Kitchen & Tap
172 S Charlotte StAndrew's favorite for ribs. Another (original) location open only on weekdays for lunch in the River Arts District
91 locals recommend
12 Bones Smokehouse SOUTH
2350 Hendersonville RdAndrew's favorite for ribs. Another (original) location open only on weekdays for lunch in the River Arts District
HomeGrown
371 Merrimon AveBimBeriBon
697 Haywood RdGood gluten free options
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveExcellent tapas restaurant
Cucina24
24 Wall StTupelo Honey
12 College StForestry Camp Bar & Restaurant
10 Shady Oak DrBurial Beer Co's finer dining restaurant and bar
The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayBaby Bull
1 Roberts StreetMore casual sandwich/burger version of Bull and Beggar
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveGreat Indian street food
The Admiral
400 Haywood Rd
Chestnut
48 Biltmore AveThe Gourmet Chip Company
43 1/2 Broadway StFrench Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareBurial Beer Co
40 Collier AveZillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrSierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayFonta Flora Brewery - Whippoorwill Farm
6751 NC-126Out near Lake James -- a beautiful area
Cellarest Beer Project
395 Haywood RoadOak and Grist Distilling Company LLC
1556 Grovestone RdAntidote
151 Coxe AveThe Crow & Quill
106 N Lexington AvePleb Urban Winery
289 Lyman StThe Whale
507 Haywood RdGreat beer bar in West Asheville
Sunset Terrace
290 Macon AveA must-visit for sunset drinks at the Omni Grove Park Inn
Hiking
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
364 Blue Ridge PkwyShort and steep hike with great views
Tallest mountain in the area; can drive or hike to the summit; great views
114 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell
Tallest mountain in the area; can drive or hike to the summit; great views
Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge PkwyA bit of a drive out of town, up near Linville
Three different short hikes with views of waterfalls; good to check that trails are open before heading out
436 locals recommend
Linville Falls
Three different short hikes with views of waterfalls; good to check that trails are open before heading out
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailBeautiful hike along the ridgeline with great views
Small waterfall, along a stream and with views from the top
176 locals recommend
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwaySmall waterfall, along a stream and with views from the top
One of our favorite hikes here; short (about 3 miles, not too steep but still a bit of a challenge) and awesome views at the top with a little observation tower
70 locals recommend
Mount Pisgah
One of our favorite hikes here; short (about 3 miles, not too steep but still a bit of a challenge) and awesome views at the top with a little observation tower
Start hike from the Folk Art Center (only 8 min away); great walk along the Blue Ridge Parkway with sweeping views
Haw Creek Valley Overlook
3800 Blue Ridge PkwyStart hike from the Folk Art Center (only 8 min away); great walk along the Blue Ridge Parkway with sweeping views
Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrOne of the most popular hikes here
Quick easy hike with great views and giant field perfect for a picnic
95 locals recommend
Bearwallow Mountain
4854 Bearwallow Mountain RdQuick easy hike with great views and giant field perfect for a picnic
Max Patch
Max Patch RoadEasy short hike to popular 360 degree views, a favorite for sunsets
Have to pay to take shuttle up from the parking lot: great views and hike options from the top
307 locals recommend
Chimney Rock
Have to pay to take shuttle up from the parking lot: great views and hike options from the top
Sightseeing
Biltmore
1 Lodge StPopular mellow rafting in the summer from various launch points
21 locals recommend
French Broad River
Popular mellow rafting in the summer from various launch points
Shoji Spa & Lodge
96 Avondale Heights RdMassages, soaking tubs, saunas
Cute little town with shops and restaurants ~20 minutes east of Asheville.
268 locals recommend
Black Mountain
Cute little town with shops and restaurants ~20 minutes east of Asheville.
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlStreet art and art galleries
French Broad River Park
508 Riverview DrNeighborhoods
Montford Area Historic District
Walkable historic district with older homes
West Asheville
Trendier up and coming area of town with restaurants and shops
Asheville's downtown; there's also a self-guided urban trail you can find online
339 locals recommend
Downtown
Asheville's downtown; there's also a self-guided urban trail you can find online
Biltmore Village
Upscale shops across from the Biltmore Estate