Guidebook for Asheville
Arts & Culture
Interesting collection of art, in a traditional museuam setting.
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Asheville Art Museum
2 S Pack SquareInteresting collection of art, in a traditional museuam setting.
It's a venue that brings good music to a town, where we don't really need too much brought in ;)
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The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveIt's a venue that brings good music to a town, where we don't really need too much brought in ;)
Toy Boat Community Arts Space
101 Fairview RoadExperimental performance, music? Here's your place.
South Pack Square
South Pack SquareThis is where all the downtown festivals happen (Big Crafty, Brewfest, etc).
Asheville's only (and awesome) movie house, playing hard to come by unique new releases. (Gilliam, Andersen are de rigeur).
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Fine Arts Theater
36 Biltmore AveAsheville's only (and awesome) movie house, playing hard to come by unique new releases. (Gilliam, Andersen are de rigeur).
Get your live music fix right here, smaller than the Orange Peel, unique offerings all the way (from singer songwriters, small bands and even a weekly contra dance night).
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The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveGet your live music fix right here, smaller than the Orange Peel, unique offerings all the way (from singer songwriters, small bands and even a weekly contra dance night).
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyGreat venue for live music. Fun. Well-known.
Food Scene
Adrian Ferran trained Chef/Owner...a woman too! The creativity is worthy ;)
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveAdrian Ferran trained Chef/Owner...a woman too! The creativity is worthy ;)
It's just the best food in town. Creative + Fun record spinning DJ on the weekend. It's the best of hipster culture.
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The Admiral
400 Haywood RdIt's just the best food in town. Creative + Fun record spinning DJ on the weekend. It's the best of hipster culture.
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StWonderful, fresh locally sourced food.
Wonderful breakfast joint. Probably has some gluten free, vegan offerings. They are good like that.
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Over Easy Cafe
32 Broadway StWonderful breakfast joint. Probably has some gluten free, vegan offerings. They are good like that.
City Bakery
88 Charlotte StCroissants and cakes made local.
Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StVEGAN! vegetarian! This is the landmark spot.
VEGAN! Vegetarian! Awesome mama-owned! LATE-Night!! No longer do late evenings out end with Taco Bell (universal fave? Sweet potato fries/kale & the most heavenly veggie gravy in world.
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Rosetta's Kitchen
68 N Lexington AveVEGAN! Vegetarian! Awesome mama-owned! LATE-Night!! No longer do late evenings out end with Taco Bell (universal fave? Sweet potato fries/kale & the most heavenly veggie gravy in world.
Chocolate heaven! and the husband/wife duo are fantastic people.
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French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareChocolate heaven! and the husband/wife duo are fantastic people.
Izzy's Coffee Den
74 N Lexington Avecoffeeeee
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveIndian Buffett $10...defines nom nom.
cool, chill hot stone bowls and korean bbq...nifty and yummy.
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Korean House Restaurant
122 College Stcool, chill hot stone bowls and korean bbq...nifty and yummy.
Indian. well done. They have a nice bar (goes by another name) underneath too.
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Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveIndian. well done. They have a nice bar (goes by another name) underneath too.
Shopping
Moog Music Inc
160 Broadway StThe store is a museum. Awesome gift to our community.
Not many city's have a fiber store dominating the center block of its town. We do, we are blessed, you will find everything you need to inspire your inner creative. Handwork guru's man the shop.
Earth Magick
80 N Lexington AveNot many city's have a fiber store dominating the center block of its town. We do, we are blessed, you will find everything you need to inspire your inner creative. Handwork guru's man the shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Irish-y pub. Great old-time and Bluegrass jams. Green man brewery beer (awesome) and delish bar food (really, the fish and chips and worthy).
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Jack of the Wood
95 Patton AveIrish-y pub. Great old-time and Bluegrass jams. Green man brewery beer (awesome) and delish bar food (really, the fish and chips and worthy).
Yeah, they are fancy. Yeah, there is usually a wait. Flights du jour, truffle popcorn, yeah it's worth it (and right next door to the Orange Peel).
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Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveYeah, they are fancy. Yeah, there is usually a wait. Flights du jour, truffle popcorn, yeah it's worth it (and right next door to the Orange Peel).
Wonderful selection of wines, great service, quality music. Small space, go early!
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5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut StWonderful selection of wines, great service, quality music. Small space, go early!
French Broad Brewery
101 Fairview RdOne of the first, doing 'it' and doing it well.
Essentials
This place is the real deal. Landmark, easy to use. Buy your sundries, spices and just about any herb (remedy) you may need. Support the original local, this co-op.
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French Broad Food Co-Op
90 Biltmore AveThis place is the real deal. Landmark, easy to use. Buy your sundries, spices and just about any herb (remedy) you may need. Support the original local, this co-op.
Asheville City Market
Right around the corner!
Enjoy AM coffee & baked goods/veggies
+Saturdays+
Outdoors:
8-1 April-Nov
2-12 Nov & Dec
Indoors
Dec - May
www.asapconnections.org/citymarket
161 S Charlotte St
161 South Charlotte StreetAsheville City Market
Right around the corner!
Enjoy AM coffee & baked goods/veggies
+Saturdays+
Outdoors:
8-1 April-Nov
2-12 Nov & Dec
Indoors
Dec - May
www.asapconnections.org/citymarket
Green Sage Cafe Downtown
5 Broadway Steasy peasy. Wifi when you need it.
Everything Else
Mercy Urgent Care West
1201 Patton AveFor emergency (non-ER) related needs.
Sightseeing
Why not take a look at the penultimate bnb experience? Thomas Wolfe's Look Homeward Angel is about looking back, this memorial is housed in his childhood home, a BNB. Plus Jude Law was just here.
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Thomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N Market StWhy not take a look at the penultimate bnb experience? Thomas Wolfe's Look Homeward Angel is about looking back, this memorial is housed in his childhood home, a BNB. Plus Jude Law was just here.
It's in the neighborhood...it's some of the best edible fruiting plants...it's free! Seriously walk in and indulge.
Bountiful Cities Edible Garden
Eagle StreetIt's in the neighborhood...it's some of the best edible fruiting plants...it's free! Seriously walk in and indulge.
Troy and Sons moonshine tasting tours...reserve ahead of visit.
Next door to Highland Brewing Company's brewery/music venue. Fun night.
Asheville Distilling Company
45 Old Charlotte HwyTroy and Sons moonshine tasting tours...reserve ahead of visit.
Next door to Highland Brewing Company's brewery/music venue. Fun night.
Excellent place of a natural hot dip and picnic. Great views too.
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Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StExcellent place of a natural hot dip and picnic. Great views too.