Alicia And John’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Biltmore
1 Lodge StBiltmore Village
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlWolf Laurel Country Club
2607 Wolf Laurel RdWolf Ridge Ski Resort
578 Valley View CirNantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Davidson River Outfitters
49 Pisgah HwyBeaver Lake
French Broad River
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayBotanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardSouthern Highland Craft Guild in Biltmore Village
26 Lodge StAsheville Area Chamber of Commerce
36 Montford AveSouthern Highland Craft Guild, Tunnel Road
930 Tunnel RdAsheville Outlets
800 Brevard RdAsheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareAsheville Regional Airport station
61 Terminal DrAsheville Symphony
27 College PlRAD Skatepark
37 Foundy StShining Rock Wilderness
Blue ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob RdGrail Moviehouse
17 Foundy StHunter Banks Fly Fishing
29 Montford AveCurtis Wright Outfitters & Fly Fishing Guides
24 N Main StWNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdCarrier Park
220 Amboy RdVance Birthplace
911 Reems Creek RdReems Creek Golf Club
36 Pink Fox Cove RdUSA RAFT French Broad River
2 Jones Branch RoadBlue Heron Whitewater
35 Little Pine RdNavitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdAsheville Ghost Tours: Oldest & Original
80 Broadway StHot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StSalvage Station
468 Riverside DrAsheville Community Theatre
35 E Walnut StZen Tubing
608 Riverside DrDiamond Brand Outdoors Downtown
53 Biltmore AveGreat Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StJoyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
5410 Joyce Kilmer RdWoodfin Riverside Park
1598 Riverside DrAsheville Mall
3 S Tunnel RdCity County Plaza
1-61 Davidson DrTriple Falls Trail
Famous waterfalls from movie Last of the Mohicans
Hiking trail not far from house. would consider it easy to moderate
28 locals recommend
Bull Gap Trailhead - Rattlesnake Lodge Trail
667 Ox Creek RdHiking trail not far from house. would consider it easy to moderate
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276located right off the main road going through Pisgah Forest.
Sliding Rock
A fun natural activity. Water is very cold.
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Highest point east of the Rocky Mountains. kn
Mt. Pisgah Trailhead, Asheville, NC
Hiking trails south of Asheville
Food scene
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon Ave12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StNew Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StWedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayFrench Broad Chocolate Factory & Cafe
821 Riverside DrBasilica of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
97 Haywood StThomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N Market StThomas Wolfe Auditorium
87 Haywood StThomas Wolfe Bronze Marker
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayCatawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrSliding Rock
Mount Mitchell
Mount Pisgah
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Cherokee
Fine Arts Theater
36 Biltmore AveLake Louise Park
Lake Louise DriveBellagio Bistro
133 Weaverville RdMoe's Original BBQ - Woodfin
72 Weaverville RdThe Fireplace Restaurant
287 Weaverville RdSiam Thai Restaurant
100 Stone Ridge BlvdWNC Farmers Market
570 Brevard RdEarly Girl Eatery
8 Wall StThe Hop Ice Cream Cafe
640 Merrimon AveAsheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveUrban Burrito
640 Merrimon AveZen Sushi
640 Merrimon AveWell-Bred Bakery & Cafe
232 Reems Creek RdAllgood Coffee
10 S Main StWhite Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrBonfire BBQ & Catering
1056 Patton AveHigh Five Coffee
190 Broadway StCity Bakery
88 Charlotte Stwonderful lunch spot with outdoor dining available. Located close to house.
9 locals recommend
Centreville Luncheonette
204 Weaverville Rdwonderful lunch spot with outdoor dining available. Located close to house.
City advice
Getting around
Price check Lyft vs Uber
Pricing varies between the two. You should be able to get rides from either. Parking can be a challenge in downtown Asheville and Biltmore Village
What to pack
Bring Layers
It is not uncommon to have a jacket on in the morning and evening but not need it during the day. Higher elevations can have significantly colder air and snow than Asheville.
Book before you go
Activities and Restaurants Guidebook
We provide an extensive list of suggested local activities and restaurants. Some do have age minimums so please check out their information before booking. Our guide is located on the table in the livingroom