Veronica’s guidebook
Outdoors- Hiking, Biking and Waterfalls
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayLover's Leap Hiking Trail
138 Silvermine RdA soak in the hot tubs is a must after this hike!
Bull Gap Trailhead - Rattlesnake Lodge Trail
667 Ox Creek RdLookout Mountain
Fairly strenuous 10ish mile out and back. View of the town of black mountain from the first overlook and uninterrupted mountains from the second. Well blazed trail. Not for the timid.
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Graybeard Trail
Fairly strenuous 10ish mile out and back. View of the town of black mountain from the first overlook and uninterrupted mountains from the second. Well blazed trail. Not for the timid.
Hiking and Mountain Biking just a few minutes up the road from the Bungalow. There is a wonderful variety of trails to choose from ranging from easy hiking for children to some that climb steeply up to great heights and ridgelines.
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Shopes Trail Head
Hiking and Mountain Biking just a few minutes up the road from the Bungalow. There is a wonderful variety of trails to choose from ranging from easy hiking for children to some that climb steeply up to great heights and ridgelines.
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StPanthertown Valley is a treasured 6,311-acre backcountry area and bear sanctuary featuring more than 30 miles of public trails located on Nantahala National Forest in Western North Carolina, on the Eastern Continental Divide, between the Great Smokies and Blue Ridge Mountains
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Panthertown Valley Trailhead - Public Access
Breedlove RoadPanthertown Valley is a treasured 6,311-acre backcountry area and bear sanctuary featuring more than 30 miles of public trails located on Nantahala National Forest in Western North Carolina, on the Eastern Continental Divide, between the Great Smokies and Blue Ridge Mountains
Schoolhouse Falls
Easy hike to a beautiful waterfall in Panthertown
Hooker Falls is a 14-foot waterfall. Hooker Falls is the fourth waterfall on Little River starting with Bridal Veil Falls, then High Falls, Triple Falls and Hooker Falls.
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Hooker Falls
Hooker Falls is a 14-foot waterfall. Hooker Falls is the fourth waterfall on Little River starting with Bridal Veil Falls, then High Falls, Triple Falls and Hooker Falls.
We suggest parking at the High Falls parking area (complete with restrooms and visitor center). The hike to the Bridal Veil Falls is 4.4 miles round-trip. Most of the hike is on wide gravel roads (great for mountain biking) with no steep sections and not much elevation gain. On the way to or from, take the scenic Three Lakes Trail (an extra 1/2-mile) that takes you by Lake Dense, Lake Alford and Lake Julia. Or, extend your hike to seven miles by including High Falls and Triple Falls.
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Bridal Veil Falls
We suggest parking at the High Falls parking area (complete with restrooms and visitor center). The hike to the Bridal Veil Falls is 4.4 miles round-trip. Most of the hike is on wide gravel roads (great for mountain biking) with no steep sections and not much elevation gain. On the way to or from, take the scenic Three Lakes Trail (an extra 1/2-mile) that takes you by Lake Dense, Lake Alford and Lake Julia. Or, extend your hike to seven miles by including High Falls and Triple Falls.
For sweeping 360-degree views, hike across these bald mountaintops. Almost entirely devoid of trees above 6,000 ft., the summit is more reminiscent of New England than North Carolina. Black Balsam Knob is part of the 30-mile Art Loeb Trail, so you can hike as far as you want. Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 420.
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Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb Trail For sweeping 360-degree views, hike across these bald mountaintops. Almost entirely devoid of trees above 6,000 ft., the summit is more reminiscent of New England than North Carolina. Black Balsam Knob is part of the 30-mile Art Loeb Trail, so you can hike as far as you want. Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 420.
One of our favorite 360-degree mountain view along the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike to the top of this 5,892-ft. peak at Craggy Gardens. Trailhead at Milepost 364.1.
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Ukuphuma kwesibuko seCraggy Pinnacle
3641 Blue Ridge PkwyOne of our favorite 360-degree mountain view along the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike to the top of this 5,892-ft. peak at Craggy Gardens. Trailhead at Milepost 364.1.
(6.5 miles roundtrip, strenuous) For 180+ degree views from a rock face, hike to the top of this iconic summit in the Pisgah National Forest. You'll hike the "backside" of the mountain, gaining 1,700 feet in elevation and a gradual climb almost the entire way.
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Looking Glass Rock Trailhead
(6.5 miles roundtrip, strenuous) For 180+ degree views from a rock face, hike to the top of this iconic summit in the Pisgah National Forest. You'll hike the "backside" of the mountain, gaining 1,700 feet in elevation and a gradual climb almost the entire way.
(1 mile roundtrip, moderate) Near Chimney Rock, hike to the summit of this bald mountain with wonderful views. It's an easy drive from downtown Asheville!
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Bearwallow Mountain
4854 Bearwallow Mountain Rd(1 mile roundtrip, moderate) Near Chimney Rock, hike to the summit of this bald mountain with wonderful views. It's an easy drive from downtown Asheville!
There are nearly 30 miles of double track and single track open for biking in Bent Creek Forest - with options for all skill and adventure levels. Also a great spot for hiking
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Bent Creek trailhead
2-1298 491There are nearly 30 miles of double track and single track open for biking in Bent Creek Forest - with options for all skill and adventure levels. Also a great spot for hiking
Arts & Culture
Woolworth Walk
25 Haywood StIsifunda saseRiver Arts
3 River Arts PlOdyssey Center For the Ceramic
236 Clingman Ave ExtThe Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyOconaluftee Indian Village
218 Drama RdHistory of Cherokee village
Moogseum
56 Broadway StreetAsheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareSpa and Rejuvenation
Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StRustic but well worth it
Shoji Spa & Lodge
96 Avondale Heights RdAsheville Salt Cave | Massage & Salt Spa Therapy
16 North Liberty StreetThe Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveRiver fun
Green River Cove Tubing
5200 Green River Cove RdFrench Broad Outfitters
704 Riverside DrZen Tubing
608 Riverside DrAsheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy RdLiving Waters Tubing
5153 Green River Cove RdLocally ran. Our favorite one in the Green River
Food scene
Go for a hike and then dine at the top of the mountain. They have an amazing variety of dishes and prices considering they are the only restaurant available at the top of the mountain!
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Pisgah Inn
408 Blue Ridge PkwyGo for a hike and then dine at the top of the mountain. They have an amazing variety of dishes and prices considering they are the only restaurant available at the top of the mountain!
Zambra
85 W Walnut StDowntown Tapas Bar and Restaurant
A few minutes away from the bungalow they offer a good menu with outdoor seating in front of the river.
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Creekside Taphouse
8 Beverly RdA few minutes away from the bungalow they offer a good menu with outdoor seating in front of the river.
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdLocal favorite
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StBreakfast favorite
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveDowntown. Favorite indian restaurant
Plant
165 Merrimon AveLaughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StVegetarian
Rosetta's Kitchen
68 N Lexington Avevegeterian
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park Avedowntown indian
Tupelo Honey
12 College StSoul food restaurant downtown
Cuban restaurant with nice rooftop downtown
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Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
15 Page AveCuban restaurant with nice rooftop downtown
Mountain Madre
13 W Walnut StHeiwa Shokudo
87 N Lexington Aveexcellent Sushi downtown
One of our families favorite asian restaurants
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Greenteasushi Japanese Restaurant
2 Regent Park BlvdOne of our families favorite asian restaurants
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrOpen Oven Cafe
102 Church StClose to the house with delicious pasteries
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Filo Pastries & Post 70 Indulgence Bar
1155 Tunnel RdClose to the house with delicious pasteries
Gan Shan West
285 Haywood RdMamacita's Taqueria
77-A Biltmore AveBimBeriBon
697 Haywood RdStandard Pizza Co.
631 Haywood RdUkiah Japanese Smokehouse
121 Biltmore AvenueGypsy Queen Market, Deli & Food Truck
807 Patton AveGypsy Queen Market, Deli & Food Truck
807 Patton AveBiscuit Head
733 Haywood Rd
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveNight life
Hip, multilevel bar with a vintage vibe serving craft cocktails & locally sourced New American fare.
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Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StHip, multilevel bar with a vintage vibe serving craft cocktails & locally sourced New American fare.
Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrMusic venue in front of the French Broad River
Ben's Tune Up
195 Hilliard AveMusic venue with fun outdoor space
Thirsty Monk is a multilevel brewery, pub and bar on buzzing Patton Avenue in Asheville. It’s perfectly located in the heart of the city’s main nightlife district
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The Thirsty Monk
92 Patton AveThirsty Monk is a multilevel brewery, pub and bar on buzzing Patton Avenue in Asheville. It’s perfectly located in the heart of the city’s main nightlife district
5 Walnut Wine Bar is a cozy bar in Downtown Asheville. In a city that’s dominated by breweries, this bar offers a refreshing alternate with its wine and cheese specialty.
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5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut St5 Walnut Wine Bar is a cozy bar in Downtown Asheville. In a city that’s dominated by breweries, this bar offers a refreshing alternate with its wine and cheese specialty.
Amazing Pubcycle Tours are the wildly popular alternate to the standard pub crawl in Asheville. The tour takes place on a 13-person pedal-powered vehicle as you navigate the buzzing streets of Downtown.
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Jack of the Wood
95 Patton AveAmazing Pubcycle Tours are the wildly popular alternate to the standard pub crawl in Asheville. The tour takes place on a 13-person pedal-powered vehicle as you navigate the buzzing streets of Downtown.
Stylish hangout at the AC Hotel serving a locavore menu of small plates, craft beer & cocktails. Downtown. Nice rooftop
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Capella on 9
10 Broadway StStylish hangout at the AC Hotel serving a locavore menu of small plates, craft beer & cocktails. Downtown. Nice rooftop
in the heart of eclectic Asheville, features a beautiful lounge designed to party, with a full bar serving draft cocktails for the thirsty crowd, a stage for extravagant live entertainment and a Parlor upstairs.
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Asheville
in the heart of eclectic Asheville, features a beautiful lounge designed to party, with a full bar serving draft cocktails for the thirsty crowd, a stage for extravagant live entertainment and a Parlor upstairs.
The Admiral
400 Haywood RdThe Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveMusic venue
Rabbit Rabbit
75 Coxe AveBreweries
Close to the bungalow. Offering live music on Sundays. Big field where kids are welcome
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Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyClose to the bungalow. Offering live music on Sundays. Big field where kids are welcome
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrThe Funkatorium
147 Coxe AveOne World Brewing
10 Patton AveRiverside Rhapsody Beer Company
995 Riverside DrWicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveNew Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StHi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueAsheville Brewing Company
77 Coxe AveAlso a restaurant with game room
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveGreen Man Brewery
27 Buxton AveOskar Blues Brewery Taproom - Brevard
342 Mountain Industrial DrThe Funkatorium
147 Coxe AveSpecializing in sour beer