Drinks & Nightlife
Great food, drinks and atmosphere. The burger is phenomenal!
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Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
7 Rankin AveGreat food, drinks and atmosphere. The burger is phenomenal!
This is a GREAT place to go before or after dinner. They have delicious mixed drinks and cool decor. Downstairs there are several large, comfortable U-shaped booths. Upstairs is a smaller bar and rooftop terrace. Late night they have a DJ up there spinning.
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Social Lounge
29 Broadway StThis is a GREAT place to go before or after dinner. They have delicious mixed drinks and cool decor. Downstairs there are several large, comfortable U-shaped booths. Upstairs is a smaller bar and rooftop terrace. Late night they have a DJ up there spinning.
Food Scene
Zia Taqueria Asheville
521 Haywood RdVery good, inexpensive Mexican food.
Very well known high end restaurant dressed up as a dive bar. We recommend sitting at the bar. The bartenders are very knowledgeable about the menu and your glass will never be empty! Turns into a fun bar late night with dancing.
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The Admiral
400 Haywood RdVery well known high end restaurant dressed up as a dive bar. We recommend sitting at the bar. The bartenders are very knowledgeable about the menu and your glass will never be empty! Turns into a fun bar late night with dancing.
Phenomenal brunch menu. Get there EARLY to avoid the crowd, but they have coffee and a nice seating area if you have to wait.
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdPhenomenal brunch menu. Get there EARLY to avoid the crowd, but they have coffee and a nice seating area if you have to wait.
Right behind the tourist-popular Tupelo Honey and just as delicious, but not quite as busy.
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Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StRight behind the tourist-popular Tupelo Honey and just as delicious, but not quite as busy.
One of our favorite places to brunch in our neighborhood! Order at the counter and they give you a number for the table. The line moves quickly!
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Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdOne of our favorite places to brunch in our neighborhood! Order at the counter and they give you a number for the table. The line moves quickly!
Unique and delicious tacos. There is another WDT location in River Arts District but this one is nicer and has better service.
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White Duck Taco Shop Downtown
12 Biltmore AveUnique and delicious tacos. There is another WDT location in River Arts District but this one is nicer and has better service.
Located just a couple blocks from the house it has authentic Italian pizzas, calzones, etc. The food is cheap and SO GOOD.
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Favilla's New York Pizza
5 Regent Park BoulevardLocated just a couple blocks from the house it has authentic Italian pizzas, calzones, etc. The food is cheap and SO GOOD.
Tapas, tapas and more tapas. I love this place!! First time was for dinner, we did the chef's pick. Delicious! Second time, we popped in on a Saturday afternoon for drinks and a bite. This time we sat at the bar and it was much more casual.
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveTapas, tapas and more tapas. I love this place!! First time was for dinner, we did the chef's pick. Delicious! Second time, we popped in on a Saturday afternoon for drinks and a bite. This time we sat at the bar and it was much more casual.
This is one of our favorite places to eat downtown! Located in the Grove Arcade. Delicious Mexican with a twist. Very affordable.
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Chorizo
1 Page AveThis is one of our favorite places to eat downtown! Located in the Grove Arcade. Delicious Mexican with a twist. Very affordable.
Owned by the same people who own Chorizo. Great food, good margaritas and very reasonable.
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Salsa's
6 Patton AveOwned by the same people who own Chorizo. Great food, good margaritas and very reasonable.
Funky little coffee shop in our hood. Very trendy hang out for hip locals.
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BattleCat Coffee Bar
373 Haywood RdFunky little coffee shop in our hood. Very trendy hang out for hip locals.
The Hop West
721 Haywood RdBest homemade ice cream in town. Treat yourself!!
Ethiopian is one of our favorite types of food. We have had it in almost every city we visit and Addissae definitely holds up! More kitfo please :0)
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Addissae Ethiopian Restaurant
48 Commerce StEthiopian is one of our favorite types of food. We have had it in almost every city we visit and Addissae definitely holds up! More kitfo please :0)
This was a service station that is now a super hip asian fusion restaurant. Can't wait to go back!
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Gan Shan Station
143 Charlotte StThis was a service station that is now a super hip asian fusion restaurant. Can't wait to go back!
Although it's named "Market and Deli" Gypsy Queen is largely a restaurant and has some of the best Mediterranean we've ever had... AND homemade baklava gelato. It's insanely good.
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Gypsy Queen Market, Deli & Food Truck
807 Patton AveAlthough it's named "Market and Deli" Gypsy Queen is largely a restaurant and has some of the best Mediterranean we've ever had... AND homemade baklava gelato. It's insanely good.
Sightseeing
This is an easy drive through the mountains with regular vistas where you can pull off the road to take in the sight. Great for photos!
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Asheville
This is an easy drive through the mountains with regular vistas where you can pull off the road to take in the sight. Great for photos!
If you haven't been, it's seriously worth a visit, especially around the holidays or in the springtime.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StIf you haven't been, it's seriously worth a visit, especially around the holidays or in the springtime.
Entertainment & Activities
A kayak trip down the river is a great way to spend a few hours. Bring a snack for the trip! They also offer tubing and paddle boarding.
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Asheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy RdA kayak trip down the river is a great way to spend a few hours. Bring a snack for the trip! They also offer tubing and paddle boarding.
Large gym chain with everything you need, including a lap pool. Non members can pay $15/24hrs of complete access.
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Gold's Gym
1047 Patton AveLarge gym chain with everything you need, including a lap pool. Non members can pay $15/24hrs of complete access.
Anytime Fitness
805 Patton AveSmaller gym chain, but the one we prefer to go to.
Essentials
This Ingles is in the heart of West Asheville. It is much smaller and a little more funky than the other location. Still has a great selection and a lot easier to park and get in/out.
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Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdThis Ingles is in the heart of West Asheville. It is much smaller and a little more funky than the other location. Still has a great selection and a lot easier to park and get in/out.
Local liquor chain. Hard liquor in North Carolina is regulated by the state. You can only buy hard liquor here. Beer, wine and mixers need to be purchased at the grocery or specialty shop. They are open 10:00-9:00 Mon-Sat, so stock up before Sunday hits!
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Asheville ABC Liquor Store #6
807 Merrimon AveLocal liquor chain. Hard liquor in North Carolina is regulated by the state. You can only buy hard liquor here. Beer, wine and mixers need to be purchased at the grocery or specialty shop. They are open 10:00-9:00 Mon-Sat, so stock up before Sunday hits!
This market is quintessential Asheville. All organic and locally sourced food. One stop shopping from body soap to juice bar. We love their pre-made sandwiches and salads. Try The Hipster! Good things to take with you for a snack on a hike or touring the Biltmore. Can't tell you how much we love this little place.
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West Village Market
771 Haywood RdThis market is quintessential Asheville. All organic and locally sourced food. One stop shopping from body soap to juice bar. We love their pre-made sandwiches and salads. Try The Hipster! Good things to take with you for a snack on a hike or touring the Biltmore. Can't tell you how much we love this little place.
Dutch Girl Coin Laundry
863 Haywood RdThis Ingles is a bit larger than the one on Haywood, so has more to choose from. Not as hip as the other location though.
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Ingles Markets Inc
7 New Leicester HwyThis Ingles is a bit larger than the one on Haywood, so has more to choose from. Not as hip as the other location though.
CVS
505 Smokey Park HwyEverything Else
West Asheville
Our neighborhood!
Arts & Culture
If you'd like to wander around and shop, River Arts District is home to the studios of many artists of all kinds where they sell work, hold classes, do demonstrations, etc. Lots to check out there. It's across the river right by downtown, very easy to get to.
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Isifunda saseRiver Arts
3 River Arts PlIf you'd like to wander around and shop, River Arts District is home to the studios of many artists of all kinds where they sell work, hold classes, do demonstrations, etc. Lots to check out there. It's across the river right by downtown, very easy to get to.