Megan's Guidebook
Playgrounds
Great park for little ones! Lots of swings and a big shaded sandbox. Track for riding bikes. Close to ice cream shop!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Weaver Park
200 Murdock AveGreat park for little ones! Lots of swings and a big shaded sandbox. Track for riding bikes. Close to ice cream shop!
Large playground for big and little kids. Volleyball, bike track, basketball courts. Miles of bike riding paths by the French Broad River.
Carrier Park
220 Amboy RoadLarge playground for big and little kids. Volleyball, bike track, basketball courts. Miles of bike riding paths by the French Broad River.
Roy Pope Memorial Park
45 Jonestown RdFabulously fun playground with padded ground
Excellent option for families of all ages. Activities include creek, picnic tables, playground, swing sets. The creek runs through the middle of the playground! Beautiful setting. Tennis courts.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Robert Lake Park
317 Texas RdExcellent option for families of all ages. Activities include creek, picnic tables, playground, swing sets. The creek runs through the middle of the playground! Beautiful setting. Tennis courts.
Walk or run around the lake and playground for the kids.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Lago Louise
Lake Louise DriveWalk or run around the lake and playground for the kids.
Food scene
Incredible, eclectic breakfast. Very popular! So tasty!
587 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdIncredible, eclectic breakfast. Very popular! So tasty!
Best authentic Thai food in town!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Suwana's Thai Orchid Restaurant
11 Broadway StBest authentic Thai food in town!
Fabulous cafe and coffee shop with great locally-sourced Foods.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Liberty House Coffee and Café
221 S Liberty StFabulous cafe and coffee shop with great locally-sourced Foods.
Best burger joint. Grass-fed, local beef. Vegan options. Fun atmosphere!
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveBest burger joint. Grass-fed, local beef. Vegan options. Fun atmosphere!
Fabulous local donut shop. Handmade each day!
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vortex Doughnuts
32 Banks AveFabulous local donut shop. Handmade each day!
Killer coffee. Period. The end.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dynamite Roasting Company
3198 US-70Killer coffee. Period. The end.
Beautiful to visit the Inn. Perfect for a fireside glass of fine wine.
573 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveBeautiful to visit the Inn. Perfect for a fireside glass of fine wine.
Amazing Jamaican/Carribean food. 2 locations on Montford Ave and West Asheville.
589 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveAmazing Jamaican/Carribean food. 2 locations on Montford Ave and West Asheville.
Amazing blend of 2 cuisines - japanese and american. All under one room.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Madness
275 Smokey Park HighwayAmazing blend of 2 cuisines - japanese and american. All under one room.
Best tapas in town - be sure to make a reservation!
518 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveBest tapas in town - be sure to make a reservation!
Barack Obama used to frequent this local BBQ joint!
330 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StBarack Obama used to frequent this local BBQ joint!
Eclectic array of local restaurants such as Bun Intended, Peace Love Tacos, Burton’s Chicken, and Sierra Nevada Brewery. Something for everyone!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Times at S&W
56 Patton AveEclectic array of local restaurants such as Bun Intended, Peace Love Tacos, Burton’s Chicken, and Sierra Nevada Brewery. Something for everyone!
Hiking / walking
Beautiful gardens, miles of trails, visitor center.
582 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Arboreto de Carolina del Norte
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayBeautiful gardens, miles of trails, visitor center.
Bobcats, foxes, owls, deer, bears, otters and more. Great activities for children of all ages.
295 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Naturaleza WNC
75 Gashes Creek RdBobcats, foxes, owls, deer, bears, otters and more. Great activities for children of all ages.
Beautiful waterfall hikes. Great swimming in the summer too!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadBeautiful waterfall hikes. Great swimming in the summer too!
Great family hike to beautiful cascades. Only 30 min drive from the house.
216 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrGreat family hike to beautiful cascades. Only 30 min drive from the house.
Beautiful lake setting with Swannanoa river running next to it. Great for a quick dip. 1-mile loop around the lake, with fishing, basketball courts and small playground.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Charles D Owen Park
875 Warren Wilson RdBeautiful lake setting with Swannanoa river running next to it. Great for a quick dip. 1-mile loop around the lake, with fishing, basketball courts and small playground.
This hike is only about 30 minutes from the house. Outstanding views from the top!
143 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Senderismo en Craggy Pinnacle
3641 Blue Ridge PkwyThis hike is only about 30 minutes from the house. Outstanding views from the top!
Highest peak on the Eastern Coast! 360 degree views!
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Mitchell
Highest peak on the Eastern Coast! 360 degree views!
Out past Hot Springs, NC. Take a blanket, picnic, kite and frisbee - you'll want to hang out for hours :)
227 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Max Patch
Max Patch RoadOut past Hot Springs, NC. Take a blanket, picnic, kite and frisbee - you'll want to hang out for hours :)
Shining Rock
Be prepared for glorious views! 7 miles roundtrip, but worth every minute of it.
Amazing, 2 mile loop around Beaver Lake, including relaxing walk through the bird sanctuary.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
1056 Merrimon AvenueAmazing, 2 mile loop around Beaver Lake, including relaxing walk through the bird sanctuary.
Sightseeing
Unique, boutique shopping area in downtown.
203 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grove Arcade
1 Page AveUnique, boutique shopping area in downtown.
Outstanding gardens, so much history to learn here!
1485 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Biltmore
1 Lodge StOutstanding gardens, so much history to learn here!
Great place to explore local shops and cafes. Must visit Well-Bred Bakery!
225 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Biltmore Village
Great place to explore local shops and cafes. Must visit Well-Bred Bakery!
Amazing craft center with local artistry including pottery, paintings, quilts - Blue Ridge culture!
255 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyAmazing craft center with local artistry including pottery, paintings, quilts - Blue Ridge culture!
Hip and unique neighborhood with local galleries, restaurants and bars. Don't forget to visit The Hop Ice Creamery!
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West Asheville
Hip and unique neighborhood with local galleries, restaurants and bars. Don't forget to visit The Hop Ice Creamery!
Breweries
Great selection of craft beer!
Great selection of unique craft beer!
259 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueGreat selection of unique craft beer!
Free brewery tour with samples :)
450 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StFree brewery tour with samples :)
Really unique atmosphere, outdoor space, fire pits, live music in the summer, great menu, play space/sand box toys for kids
726 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayReally unique atmosphere, outdoor space, fire pits, live music in the summer, great menu, play space/sand box toys for kids
Local favorite with great bar food and amazing local beers.
478 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveLocal favorite with great bar food and amazing local beers.
The original Asheville brewery! Amazing space with live music, food trucks and an outdoor field - bring your frisbee!
349 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyThe original Asheville brewery! Amazing space with live music, food trucks and an outdoor field - bring your frisbee!
Love cider? This is the place to go. Stop by on your way back from hiking in Brevard area.
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bold Rock Hard Cider
72 School House RdLove cider? This is the place to go. Stop by on your way back from hiking in Brevard area.
Local farms
Great place to visit with little ones! Baby chickens, sheep and goats. Farm store with local grass-fed beef and pork.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow RdGreat place to visit with little ones! Baby chickens, sheep and goats. Farm store with local grass-fed beef and pork.
Fabulous hike through forests and fields - arriving at Carl Sandburg's home. Visit the baby goats!
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River RdFabulous hike through forests and fields - arriving at Carl Sandburg's home. Visit the baby goats!
Find local honey, fruits, vegetables and crafts.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
WNC Farmers Market
570 Brevard RdFind local honey, fruits, vegetables and crafts.
Wow! You need to visit this Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings 8am-12pm. Local cheese, flowers, vegetables and live music. Located on UNCA campus.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Asheville Tailgate Market
275 University HeightsWow! You need to visit this Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings 8am-12pm. Local cheese, flowers, vegetables and live music. Located on UNCA campus.