Amy’s guidebook
Food scene
Island fusion in three locations around Asheville. Try the one on Haywood Road and check out where the locals go to hang out.
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveIsland fusion in three locations around Asheville. Try the one on Haywood Road and check out where the locals go to hang out.
Vegetarian and vegan delight. This place is fantastic, often booked up so reserve in advance. Near downtown.
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Plant
165 Merrimon AveVegetarian and vegan delight. This place is fantastic, often booked up so reserve in advance. Near downtown.
The Blackbird Restaurant
47 Biltmore AveAlways nice food in central downtown location.
Mexican fusion, small dinning area and great drinks located downtown.
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Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StMexican fusion, small dinning area and great drinks located downtown.
Some of the best BB&Q in the area. Located in the River Arts District.
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12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StSome of the best BB&Q in the area. Located in the River Arts District.
Great sushi place. The tuna tatkie is off the hook.
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Greenteasushi Japanese Restaurant
2 Regent Park BlvdGreat sushi place. The tuna tatkie is off the hook.
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe Grove Arcade
1 Page AveGreat cafe.
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareAmazing chocolate hand made.
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveIndian street food.
Best romantic spot: Drink champagne while tucked away among walls of books.
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Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar
1 Page AveBest romantic spot: Drink champagne while tucked away among walls of books.
Closest Grocery market location.
1572 Sand Hill Rd, Candler, NC 28715.
Just 10 minutes away.
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Ingles Markets
1572 Sand Hill RdClosest Grocery market location.
1572 Sand Hill Rd, Candler, NC 28715.
Just 10 minutes away.
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
1455 Patton AvenueGood Southern Hot Chicken
Great creative taco shop. Have tacos by the French Broad River.
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White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrGreat creative taco shop. Have tacos by the French Broad River.
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AvePoplular Spanish restaurant.
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdDelicious Souther food.
Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks AveSouther BBQ downtown.
All of the recipes are made with responsibly-sourced ingredients, providing guests with healthy and delicious meals.
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Tupelo Honey
12 College StAll of the recipes are made with responsibly-sourced ingredients, providing guests with healthy and delicious meals.
The Wicked Weed Brewing Pub is located right in downtown Asheville and is home to a restaurant, tasting room,15-barrel brewery, and bottle shop.
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Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveThe Wicked Weed Brewing Pub is located right in downtown Asheville and is home to a restaurant, tasting room,15-barrel brewery, and bottle shop.
Cool neighborhood haunt with a patio serving oysters, seafood & sandwiches, plus house made beers.
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Oyster House Brewing Company
625 Haywood RdCool neighborhood haunt with a patio serving oysters, seafood & sandwiches, plus house made beers.
Japanese style tea room with murals, wooden cabinets & floor cushions serving Asian light bites.
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Dobra Tea West
707 Haywood RdJapanese style tea room with murals, wooden cabinets & floor cushions serving Asian light bites.
Strong ties with Western North Carolina’s farmers, foragers, and food artisans are the cornerstone for the simple yet elegant Southern fare five-time James Beard Award finalist John Fleer crafts at Rhubarb.
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Rhubarb
7 N Pack SquareStrong ties with Western North Carolina’s farmers, foragers, and food artisans are the cornerstone for the simple yet elegant Southern fare five-time James Beard Award finalist John Fleer crafts at Rhubarb.
High-end New American fare & wine offered in a bi-level venue with rustic, yet stylish, decor.
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The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayHigh-end New American fare & wine offered in a bi-level venue with rustic, yet stylish, decor.
Romance blossoms here over oysters on the half shell and hush puppies dipped in wild mountain honey, artisanal cheese boards and hibiscus-glazed turnips, and ceviche with papaya and slow-braised short rib nachos.
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Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveRomance blossoms here over oysters on the half shell and hush puppies dipped in wild mountain honey, artisanal cheese boards and hibiscus-glazed turnips, and ceviche with papaya and slow-braised short rib nachos.
Modern American bistro fare & old-school cocktails served in a polished, rustic room.
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Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro
125 S Lexington AveModern American bistro fare & old-school cocktails served in a polished, rustic room.
Bouchon
62 N Lexington AveFarm-to-table French bistro comfort food.
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdGreat for breakfast...must try the Rancho Huevos.
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
82 Patton AveChic, modern Chinese restaurant & bar.
The Lobster Trap
35 Patton AveSeafood hub with microbrews & live music.
Global wines & locally sourced Iberian tapas in a rustic space with Spanish & Moorish accents.
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Zambra
85 W Walnut StGlobal wines & locally sourced Iberian tapas in a rustic space with Spanish & Moorish accents.
Jettie Rae's Oyster House
143 Charlotte StOyster house.
Mellow Mushroom
50 Broadway StPizza downtown...very good.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
26 All Souls CrescentSteak house near Baltimore Estate.
Barley's Taproom
42 Biltmore AveRestaurant below and billiards room upstairs.
The Chocolate Fetish
36 Haywood StDelicious Chocolates with Innovative Flavors
Local cuisine, International, Contemporary, Healthy, Vegetarian Friendly
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Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StLocal cuisine, International, Contemporary, Healthy, Vegetarian Friendly
Small local/close to Airbnb place with a hard to find door ;-)
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Thai Pearl Restaurant
747 Haywood RdSmall local/close to Airbnb place with a hard to find door ;-)
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveDowntown burgers.
The Cantina At Historic Biltmore Village
10 Biltmore PlazaMexican food near Biltmore Estate.
Cucina24
24 Wall StPizza and Italian.
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut StSmall romantic wine bar downtown.
Isa's French Bistro
1 Battery Park AveFrench Steakhouse downtown.
Standard Pizza Co.
631 Haywood RdClose by Pizza on Haywood road.
Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas
630 Haywood RdRamen bar on Haywood Road.
Strada Italiano
27 Broadway StItalian food.
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveGood Indian food downtown.
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StGreat place for breakfast on Haywood road.
Eating Asheville
18 N Lexington AveAmerican with flair.
Suwana's Thai Orchid Restaurant
11 Broadway StGood Thai food.
Green Sage Cafe Downtown
5 Broadway StGood for Vegetarians.
Addissae Ethiopian Restaurant
48 Commerce StAfrican, Ethiopian food.
Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
15 Page AveBar, Latin food with great views.
Sightseeing
Largest home in america built by the Vanderbilts. Great for Christmas tours and year round. *Hint...ask about the Roof Top tour.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StLargest home in america built by the Vanderbilts. Great for Christmas tours and year round. *Hint...ask about the Roof Top tour.
French Broad Outfitters
704 Riverside DrGreat bunch of folks ready to run you up river.
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrTubs and more tubes. Best in the hot Summer months.
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570 Brevard RdFarmers market and local vendors.
Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareNewly renovated art museum.
Gamble the night away just 45 minute drive to Harrah's Casino.
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrGamble the night away just 45 minute drive to Harrah's Casino.
Huge brewery by the french broad river tours available.
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New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StHuge brewery by the french broad river tours available.
If you are into motorcycles this is a must see. Just a 30 minute drive.
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Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
62 Vintage LnIf you are into motorcycles this is a must see. Just a 30 minute drive.
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveMusic venue.
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
578 Valley View CirJust 50 minutes drive North.
Isifunda seSki saseCataloochee
1080 Ski Lodge RdClosest Ski area just 30 minutes West.
Pisgah National Forest
Great day trip to the back country. Hot Springs is one of my personal favorite small towns.
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Hot Springs
Great day trip to the back country. Hot Springs is one of my personal favorite small towns.
Whitewater Rafting expeditions and kayaking school.
*Tip: NOC has a put-in located in the charming town of Marshall which is the closest white water location just 45 minutes North.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Whitewater Rafting expeditions and kayaking school.
*Tip: NOC has a put-in located in the charming town of Marshall which is the closest white water location just 45 minutes North.
Asheville Adventure Company
99 Riverside DriveE-bike rentals and whitewater adventures.
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdSliding Rock
Check the weather before you go...highest peek on the east coast.
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Mount Mitchell
Check the weather before you go...highest peek on the east coast.
Skinny Dip Falls
Blue Ridge ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway.
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayLarge Brewery near the airport.
Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdSports facilities & trails by the river.
Scenic route along the Appalachians.
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I-Centre ye-Visitor ye-Blue Ridge Parkway
195 Hemphill Knob RdScenic route along the Appalachians.
Asheville Treetops Adventure Park
85 Expo DrLeafy destination.
Lexington Glassworks
81 S Lexington AveGlass blowing.
Asheville Ghost Tours: Oldest & Original
80 Broadway StGhost Tours!
Amazing Pubcycle
37 Biltmore AveDowntown fun.
Adventure Center of Asheville
85 Expo DrZip line and adventure.
Asheville Municipal Golf Course
226 Fairway DrGo golfing.
Bull Gap Trailhead - Rattlesnake Lodge Trail
667 Ox Creek RdGood hiking.
Climbmax Climbing at the River
173 Amboy RdClimbing by the river also downtown location.
The Salt Spa of Asheville and Himalayan Salt Cave Sanctuary
473 Hendersonville RdSalt Cave Spa.
Shoji Spa & Lodge
96 Avondale Heights RdJapanese Inspired Spa and Retreat.
The mixture of hot and cold therapy has been used for centuries to aid in the recovery of mind and body.
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Sauna House
230 Short Coxe AveThe mixture of hot and cold therapy has been used for centuries to aid in the recovery of mind and body.
he view from your couch is no match for the mesmerizing allure of a roaring fire and captivating setting. Sit a spell on a rocking chair facing a 36-foot stone fireplace at Asheville’s historic Omni Grove Park Inn, or grab a seat by a fire pit atop one of downtown’s new all-season rooftop bars, where creative cocktails pair perfectly with skyline vistas framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon Avehe view from your couch is no match for the mesmerizing allure of a roaring fire and captivating setting. Sit a spell on a rocking chair facing a 36-foot stone fireplace at Asheville’s historic Omni Grove Park Inn, or grab a seat by a fire pit atop one of downtown’s new all-season rooftop bars, where creative cocktails pair perfectly with skyline vistas framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Asheville Emporium
35 Wall StLocal crafts store.
Eliada Corn Maze
2 Compton DrFall Corn Maze.
Asheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy RdGuided Adventures.
The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River RdAntique booths in large covered area.
Woolworth Walk
25 Haywood StArt booths and soda fountain.
Smoky Park Supper Club
350 Riverside DrAmerican Bar beside the river.
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveMusic Venue.
I-Winery yaseBiltmore Estate
1 Lodge StSee the winery at Biltmore.
Asheville Music Hall
31 Patton AvePinball museum
Kolo Bike Park
85 Expo DrMountain bike park
Moogseum
56 Broadway StreetSee where the Moog was born.
Lake Lure
Day trip to the lake.
Asheville Hot Air Balloons
20 Sand Hill RdTake a hot air balloon ride.
Take a self guided kayak tour down the French Broad, go tubing, go whitewater rafting with a guide, or rent an e-bike!
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Asheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy RdTake a self guided kayak tour down the French Broad, go tubing, go whitewater rafting with a guide, or rent an e-bike!
Neighborhoods
Haywood Road
Haywood RoadWhere the locals hang out.
Isifunda saseRiver Arts
3 River Arts PlFamous River Arts Walk and Open studio visits.