Jessica’s Guidebook
Outdoor Recreation
Located right down the road from the house, Navitat offers a unique zip-lining experience.
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Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdLocated right down the road from the house, Navitat offers a unique zip-lining experience.
Whitewater rafting is just 20 minutes away at Blue Heron Whitewater.
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Blue Heron Whitewater
35 Little Pine RdWhitewater rafting is just 20 minutes away at Blue Heron Whitewater.
Want to tube the French Broad through Asheville? This is one of the best places to rent your tubes (or kayak or SUP) and get shuttled to one of the various launch points.
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French Broad Outfitters
704 Riverside DrWant to tube the French Broad through Asheville? This is one of the best places to rent your tubes (or kayak or SUP) and get shuttled to one of the various launch points.
The lower Douglas Falls in Barnardsville are probably the closest waterfalls to the house. The hike is pretty gentle, but the terrain can be a little rough. Follow this website for more detailed instructions on finding the place: https://www.hikewnc.info/besthikes/big-ivy-coleman-boundary/lower-douglas-falls
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Douglas Falls
The lower Douglas Falls in Barnardsville are probably the closest waterfalls to the house. The hike is pretty gentle, but the terrain can be a little rough. Follow this website for more detailed instructions on finding the place: https://www.hikewnc.info/besthikes/big-ivy-coleman-boundary/lower-douglas-falls
Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Graveyard Fields trail is a nice, easy hike, with easily accessible waterfalls and swimming holes. In the late summer, you can also pick TONS of wild blueberries.
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Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayLocated off the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Graveyard Fields trail is a nice, easy hike, with easily accessible waterfalls and swimming holes. In the late summer, you can also pick TONS of wild blueberries.
Food scene
Some of the best Latin food EVER and probably one of best/if not THE BEST restaurant in town. Be sure to make a reservation before your trip! Hot Tip: There's a wonderful craft cocktail and tapas bar by the same owners next door, called En La Calle. If you forget to make a reservation, you can pop in here for a drink and snack while you wait for a seat at Limones.
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Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StSome of the best Latin food EVER and probably one of best/if not THE BEST restaurant in town. Be sure to make a reservation before your trip! Hot Tip: There's a wonderful craft cocktail and tapas bar by the same owners next door, called En La Calle. If you forget to make a reservation, you can pop in here for a drink and snack while you wait for a seat at Limones.
Asheville's original, classic tapas restaurant. They don't get as much credit as our other Spanish Tapas joint, but this place is just cozier, more romantic and delicious than that other place (who shall remain nameless).. Amazing food, drinks and atmosphere! Try the Sangria!
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Zambra
85 W Walnut StAsheville's original, classic tapas restaurant. They don't get as much credit as our other Spanish Tapas joint, but this place is just cozier, more romantic and delicious than that other place (who shall remain nameless).. Amazing food, drinks and atmosphere! Try the Sangria!
Also one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever been to, but this one is all about celebrating Indian Street Food, so it's a completely different experience from our other prized Indian restaurant. You must try the kale pakoras! Even those that are afraid to eat kale will love them!
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Chai Pani Asheville
32 Battery Park AveAlso one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever been to, but this one is all about celebrating Indian Street Food, so it's a completely different experience from our other prized Indian restaurant. You must try the kale pakoras! Even those that are afraid to eat kale will love them!
Great for lunch or dinner. They've called it Asian Soul Food and that's certainly fitting. I could eat this stuff just about every day! BONUS: You can hang out at neighboring Archetype Brewing and they will bring the food to you!
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Gan Shan West
285 Haywood RdGreat for lunch or dinner. They've called it Asian Soul Food and that's certainly fitting. I could eat this stuff just about every day! BONUS: You can hang out at neighboring Archetype Brewing and they will bring the food to you!
Unique, comforting Jamacian food, at its best! This place is such a local favorite, they have 3 locations! The one featured here is in West Asheville, but you can also find one by downtown in the Montford neighborhood and in South Asheville.
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveUnique, comforting Jamacian food, at its best! This place is such a local favorite, they have 3 locations! The one featured here is in West Asheville, but you can also find one by downtown in the Montford neighborhood and in South Asheville.
Breweries
Also one of the most creative breweries that started from the most humble beginnings. I haven't checked out the new in-house food, but this place is at the top of my list for good beer!
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Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveAlso one of the most creative breweries that started from the most humble beginnings. I haven't checked out the new in-house food, but this place is at the top of my list for good beer!
Cozy space and some of the most creative beer in town, in my opinion.
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Twin Leaf Brewery
144 Coxe AveCozy space and some of the most creative beer in town, in my opinion.
Great beer, a lot of which is Belgian-inspired. They have a second brewery closer to downtown on Broadway Street that just recently opened.
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Archetype Brewing
265 Haywood RdGreat beer, a lot of which is Belgian-inspired. They have a second brewery closer to downtown on Broadway Street that just recently opened.
Awesome beer, on the river! There's lots of space for lawn games or to hang out by the river. Also, there's a taco truck on-site full time!
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Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrAwesome beer, on the river! There's lots of space for lawn games or to hang out by the river. Also, there's a taco truck on-site full time!
Riverside Rhapsody Beer Company
995 Riverside DrGreat, unassuming spot with delicious beer!
Beer & Wine Shops
There is no reason to buy wine anywhere else in town. Period. You won't find better prices (even at the grocery store) and you won't find better service anywhere else in town. They always have a bottle (or a few) open, so you can try before you buy!
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Metro Wines
169 Charlotte StThere is no reason to buy wine anywhere else in town. Period. You won't find better prices (even at the grocery store) and you won't find better service anywhere else in town. They always have a bottle (or a few) open, so you can try before you buy!
They have a large, curated selection of beer, cider, mead, and even a small selection of wine. They also have a few taps, so you can relax and have a drink and take your time as you peruse the selection. That's how I like to shop!
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Botanist and Barrel Tasting Bar + Bottle Shop Asheville
32 Broadway StreetThey have a large, curated selection of beer, cider, mead, and even a small selection of wine. They also have a few taps, so you can relax and have a drink and take your time as you peruse the selection. That's how I like to shop!
Offering a wide selection of craft beer in West Asheville.
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Local 604 Bottle Shop
604 Haywood RdOffering a wide selection of craft beer in West Asheville.
Bakeries & Sweets
The lines get kind of crazy here, but I promise, they move fast and it's worth the wait. (I need that long to decide what I want to get). Their factory on Riverside Drive has an abbreviated menu, but it's a little more laid back if you want to beat the crowds. They also have a new Cookies & Creamery in the South Slope.
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French Broad Chocolate Factory & Cafe
821 Riverside DrThe lines get kind of crazy here, but I promise, they move fast and it's worth the wait. (I need that long to decide what I want to get). Their factory on Riverside Drive has an abbreviated menu, but it's a little more laid back if you want to beat the crowds. They also have a new Cookies & Creamery in the South Slope.
They have a location in Biltmore Village too, but I prefer the original location in Weaverville. It's closer to the house too! If you ever wanted an eclair the size of your face, this is your place! I also love the lunch items like the kale salad and curry chicken salad. If you go for brunch, definitely try the french toast casserole!
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Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe in Downtown Weaverville
26 N Main StThey have a location in Biltmore Village too, but I prefer the original location in Weaverville. It's closer to the house too! If you ever wanted an eclair the size of your face, this is your place! I also love the lunch items like the kale salad and curry chicken salad. If you go for brunch, definitely try the french toast casserole!
Ice cream Sandwiches in very unique flavors. (The Lemon Meringue Pie flavor was LIFE CHANGING!!)
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Sunshine Sammies
99 S Lexington AveIce cream Sandwiches in very unique flavors. (The Lemon Meringue Pie flavor was LIFE CHANGING!!)
They are made to order, so yes, they are the best donuts EVER! They are worth the wait!
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Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdThey are made to order, so yes, they are the best donuts EVER! They are worth the wait!
Cider for the non-beer folks!
They have my favorite cider in town.. but I also love the bartenders and the different spaces to hang out and play games. You can often find a good food truck on-site as well.
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Noble Taproom & Cidery
356 New Leicester HwyThey have my favorite cider in town.. but I also love the bartenders and the different spaces to hang out and play games. You can often find a good food truck on-site as well.
Another great cidery that recently expanded to the South Slope too. This spot is their flagship location and it's nice and cozy, with great outdoor space.
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Urban Orchard Cider Co. - West
210 Haywood RdAnother great cidery that recently expanded to the South Slope too. This spot is their flagship location and it's nice and cozy, with great outdoor space.
So this isn't a cidery, but it's a cider bar! They have an interesting variety of ciders AND meads from the area and all over the world.
TreeRock Social Cider & Mead Bar
760 Biltmore AveSo this isn't a cidery, but it's a cider bar! They have an interesting variety of ciders AND meads from the area and all over the world.
Family Friendly Activities
I must admit that I haven't been here, but I have heard great things. Also, we have red pandas!!
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WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdI must admit that I haven't been here, but I have heard great things. Also, we have red pandas!!
So, you pay to park and it's $20, but I swear it's worth it! They have an incredible collection of plants on display (with rotating exhibitions too), but they also have some awesome walking trails. You could spend a whole day here!
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INorth Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WaySo, you pay to park and it's $20, but I swear it's worth it! They have an incredible collection of plants on display (with rotating exhibitions too), but they also have some awesome walking trails. You could spend a whole day here!
OK, so it's an obvious one. But there's just so much space for the kiddos to run around, and to picnic, bike, hike, and SO much more. My favorite place on the estate is at the gardens. I really like the gift shop at the gardens as well.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StOK, so it's an obvious one. But there's just so much space for the kiddos to run around, and to picnic, bike, hike, and SO much more. My favorite place on the estate is at the gardens. I really like the gift shop at the gardens as well.
Play 35 Pinball Machines & 35 Classic Video Games.
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I Asheville Pinball Museum
1 Battle SquarePlay 35 Pinball Machines & 35 Classic Video Games.
Well Played is proud to be Asheville’s gaming oasis, where you can choose from a selection of over 700 games, from the classics to the cutting-edge.
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Well Played Board Game Café
162 Coxe AveWell Played is proud to be Asheville’s gaming oasis, where you can choose from a selection of over 700 games, from the classics to the cutting-edge.