Jillian and Brian’s Guidebook
Grocery
local co-op grocery downtown. One of my go-tos for local, organic healthy foods. and Bulk items.
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French Broad Food Co-Op
90 Biltmore Avelocal co-op grocery downtown. One of my go-tos for local, organic healthy foods. and Bulk items.
Earth Fare
66 Westgate PkwyLocal. Larger, non-GMO organic selections.
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon Avelocal, organic health food store in heart of west asheville.
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West Village Market
771 Haywood Rdlocal, organic health food store in heart of west asheville.
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon Avecoffee houses/ tea houses
Dynamite Coffee Roasters. Right on the river! Dynamite Coffee Roasters (try the Suplicar Clemencia if you like a dark roast 😉) Right on Riverside just a 30 second drive pass French Broad Outdoor School and then turn into industrial park. This is my absolute favorite coffee shop because its right on the river!!! It’s a very special place. You can bring your hammock or blanket and enjoy lounging here.
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High Five Coffee
190 Broadway StDynamite Coffee Roasters. Right on the river! Dynamite Coffee Roasters (try the Suplicar Clemencia if you like a dark roast 😉) Right on Riverside just a 30 second drive pass French Broad Outdoor School and then turn into industrial park. This is my absolute favorite coffee shop because its right on the river!!! It’s a very special place. You can bring your hammock or blanket and enjoy lounging here.
very zen place to come sit on zafus and sip gourmet world teas.
- 5 mins away downtown or West Asheville (full menu at west location). Best world teas in a traditional tea house atmosphere. You can sit in the back on tradition floor zafus if you want a very grounding, relaxing experience. I loooove this place for delicious teas in my favorite quiet, ambient environment.
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Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington Avevery zen place to come sit on zafus and sip gourmet world teas.
- 5 mins away downtown or West Asheville (full menu at west location). Best world teas in a traditional tea house atmosphere. You can sit in the back on tradition floor zafus if you want a very grounding, relaxing experience. I loooove this place for delicious teas in my favorite quiet, ambient environment.
right around the corner from whole foods. Great cafe and coffee/tea in chill vibes with outdoor seating. : same roasters in a more downtown location, about 3 miles away from here straight on riverside to town.
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High Five Coffee
190 Broadway Stright around the corner from whole foods. Great cafe and coffee/tea in chill vibes with outdoor seating. : same roasters in a more downtown location, about 3 miles away from here straight on riverside to town.
(River Arts District), yummy café food too. Local fav. Healthy food.
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Ultra Coffeebar
242 Clingman Ave Ext(River Arts District), yummy café food too. Local fav. Healthy food.
In the heart of River Arts District. Great coffee in beautiful RAD. Grab a coffee and stroll the greenway.
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Summit Coffee Co.
4 Foundy StIn the heart of River Arts District. Great coffee in beautiful RAD. Grab a coffee and stroll the greenway.
This is an Asheville legend for desserts, amazing truffles and liquid hot chocolate, cakes, ice-cream etc. Right downtown in pack square.
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French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareThis is an Asheville legend for desserts, amazing truffles and liquid hot chocolate, cakes, ice-cream etc. Right downtown in pack square.
Food scene
(West Asheville, serves food all day and delicious desserts), voted best breakfast in America for Heovos Racheros. Love the outdoor seating here. This place is epic for brunch, lunch and desserts. Nice outdoor patio dining. Stays busy!
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood Rd (West Asheville, serves food all day and delicious desserts), voted best breakfast in America for Heovos Racheros. Love the outdoor seating here. This place is epic for brunch, lunch and desserts. Nice outdoor patio dining. Stays busy!
Japanese. super cozy atmosphere. My favorite for asian food. Cozy Japanese, 8 mins away, 4.2 miles straight on riverside to Broadway downtown . My favorite for noodle bowls in a very cozy, small atmosphere.
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Heiwa Shokudo
87 N Lexington AveJapanese. super cozy atmosphere. My favorite for asian food. Cozy Japanese, 8 mins away, 4.2 miles straight on riverside to Broadway downtown . My favorite for noodle bowls in a very cozy, small atmosphere.
Zambra
85 W Walnut Stsome of the best ambience in asheville. Great food and drinks.
Caribbean/Jamaican fare. Absolutely amazing food. 2 locations, original at Montford and 2nd Haywood Road, West Asheville
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveCaribbean/Jamaican fare. Absolutely amazing food. 2 locations, original at Montford and 2nd Haywood Road, West Asheville
amazing fresh margarittas and latin food! Highly recommend If you like Mexican or Latino food .
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Salsa's
6 Patton Aveamazing fresh margarittas and latin food! Highly recommend If you like Mexican or Latino food .
fresh medicinal cocktails and drinks and delicious food in nice atmosphere.
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Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market Stfresh medicinal cocktails and drinks and delicious food in nice atmosphere.
This is my go- to place if you’re looking for an authentic Indian food.
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Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveThis is my go- to place if you’re looking for an authentic Indian food.
6 min away, Merrimon Ave. North Asheville
This spot is a favorite for locals and visitors alike! With eclectic
décor and a comprehensive menu with something for
everyone, this is sure to be a hit. AVL Pizza Brewing is home of the legendary $3 movie theatre.
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Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon Ave6 min away, Merrimon Ave. North Asheville
This spot is a favorite for locals and visitors alike! With eclectic
décor and a comprehensive menu with something for
everyone, this is sure to be a hit. AVL Pizza Brewing is home of the legendary $3 movie theatre.
food and taps for beer and kombucha located in south slope downtown S. Lexington Ave.
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Bhramari Brewing Company
101 S Lexington Avefood and taps for beer and kombucha located in south slope downtown S. Lexington Ave.
voted best outdoor dining. Great pizza, subs, salads. 9 mins, 4.3 miles away downtown- hippy vibes with yummy amazing pizza, salads, hoagies with best rated outdoor patio dining in downtown
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Mellow Mushroom
50 Broadway Stvoted best outdoor dining. Great pizza, subs, salads. 9 mins, 4.3 miles away downtown- hippy vibes with yummy amazing pizza, salads, hoagies with best rated outdoor patio dining in downtown
- great for brunch, delicious coffee and cafe. about 7 mins away off Chestnut Street, near Trader Joes intersection. Delicious coffee, tea and breakfast foods
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Liberty House Coffee and Café
221 S Liberty St- great for brunch, delicious coffee and cafe. about 7 mins away off Chestnut Street, near Trader Joes intersection. Delicious coffee, tea and breakfast foods
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall Styummy breakfast. One of my favs downtown off wall street.
Biltmore Village (Near Biltmore Estate). Bakery and cafe. Notorious for their freshed baked delicacies. In the historic biltmore village.
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The Well-Bred Bakery & Café in Biltmore Village
6 Boston WayBiltmore Village (Near Biltmore Estate). Bakery and cafe. Notorious for their freshed baked delicacies. In the historic biltmore village.
Breakfast. West Asheville Haywood rd. Usually has a line out the door. Famous breakfast biscuits etc. Biltmore village south location too.
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Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdBreakfast. West Asheville Haywood rd. Usually has a line out the door. Famous breakfast biscuits etc. Biltmore village south location too.
Located Haywood Rd West Asheville. 10 mins away through the River Arts District (quickest and prettiest route). World Tea House and amazing vegan healthy food.
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Dobra Tea West
707 Haywood RdLocated Haywood Rd West Asheville. 10 mins away through the River Arts District (quickest and prettiest route). World Tea House and amazing vegan healthy food.
7 mins aways, directly on river, full bar and kitchen in a old train cabin structure. Unique and great to walk along the greenway before or after.
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Smoky Park Supper Club
350 Riverside Dr7 mins aways, directly on river, full bar and kitchen in a old train cabin structure. Unique and great to walk along the greenway before or after.
- 2 location Downtown and River Arts District (just up the road on Riverside)- legendary tacos. I prefer the outdoor riverside location on a sunny day.
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White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside Dr- 2 location Downtown and River Arts District (just up the road on Riverside)- legendary tacos. I prefer the outdoor riverside location on a sunny day.
River Art District near river and greenway. 5 mins away, there are 2 locations both in the River Arts District. Great beer and outdoor seating.
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Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayRiver Art District near river and greenway. 5 mins away, there are 2 locations both in the River Arts District. Great beer and outdoor seating.
One of my absolute downtown little spots with live music, dancing, wine and beers. Where the locals go to dance.
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5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut StOne of my absolute downtown little spots with live music, dancing, wine and beers. Where the locals go to dance.
Drinks and food- awesome downtown space. 7 mins away downtown. Amazing fresh, artisanal medicinal cocktails with locally grown herbal ingredients, in a small cozy atmosphere. Around the corner from Mellow Mushroom downtown AVL.
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Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StDrinks and food- awesome downtown space. 7 mins away downtown. Amazing fresh, artisanal medicinal cocktails with locally grown herbal ingredients, in a small cozy atmosphere. Around the corner from Mellow Mushroom downtown AVL.
really cool, a little off the beaten path, more locals only location for Food and medicinal cocktails. Previously basecamp Owned by US forest service.
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Forestry Camp Bar & Restaurant
10 Shady Oak Drreally cool, a little off the beaten path, more locals only location for Food and medicinal cocktails. Previously basecamp Owned by US forest service.
This place is usual hopping and often has live music. Really small cozy atmostphere where locals go.
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Little Jumbo
241 Broadway StThis place is usual hopping and often has live music. Really small cozy atmostphere where locals go.
Drinks and books!-- Combining books, wine, music and friends in an atmosphere filled with upscale comfort is a lovely idea. Join us every weekend and enjoy one of America’s greatest art forms - live Jazz music - along with your favorite glass of effervescent goodness outside on our dog friendly patio. It’s what we consider the perfect amalgamation for a blissful weekend
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Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar
1 Page AveDrinks and books!-- Combining books, wine, music and friends in an atmosphere filled with upscale comfort is a lovely idea. Join us every weekend and enjoy one of America’s greatest art forms - live Jazz music - along with your favorite glass of effervescent goodness outside on our dog friendly patio. It’s what we consider the perfect amalgamation for a blissful weekend
Vegan Food!
Vegan- semi-casual/formal, Gourmet vegan food, Merrimon Ave, 7 mins away, a little fancier vegan, delicious, artisanal vegan dishes and great cocktails.
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Plant
165 Merrimon AveVegan- semi-casual/formal, Gourmet vegan food, Merrimon Ave, 7 mins away, a little fancier vegan, delicious, artisanal vegan dishes and great cocktails.
Vegan food and Local Kombucha! great funky vegan place downtown, includes The Bucci Bar downstairs for fresh, locally made Kombucha. I love this place!
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Rosetta's Kitchen
68 N Lexington AveVegan food and Local Kombucha! great funky vegan place downtown, includes The Bucci Bar downstairs for fresh, locally made Kombucha. I love this place!
Vegan ! 10 mins away, great spot for Vegan food, nice patio seating on Wall Street downtown
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Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StVegan ! 10 mins away, great spot for Vegan food, nice patio seating on Wall Street downtown
Counter service. Vegan/raw juices, smoothies, salads. Right up the street from Asheville Yoga Center.
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Elements Real Food
233 S Liberty StCounter service. Vegan/raw juices, smoothies, salads. Right up the street from Asheville Yoga Center.
Vegan food and tea house. Counter service with relaxing, zen atmosphere.
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Dobra Tea West
707 Haywood RdVegan food and tea house. Counter service with relaxing, zen atmosphere.
local, healthy fare, an Asheville legend.
locations over Amboy on the river with tons of outdoor swings and picnic style dining or near downtown off Merrimon Ave.
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HomeGrown
371 Merrimon Avelocal, healthy fare, an Asheville legend.
locations over Amboy on the river with tons of outdoor swings and picnic style dining or near downtown off Merrimon Ave.
- 2 locations, Westgate plaza next to Earth Fare and Merrimon. Healthy plant based meals with counter service. Earth Fare location has nice outdoor seating.
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Green Sage Cafe Downtown
5 Broadway St- 2 locations, Westgate plaza next to Earth Fare and Merrimon. Healthy plant based meals with counter service. Earth Fare location has nice outdoor seating.
Outdoors
This is right around the corner from us next to Beaver Lake. No dogs are allowed in the bird sanctuary. I highly recommend if you’re looking for a nice easy store and places to sit with beautiful birds and views of the lake.
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Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
1056 Merrimon AvenueThis is right around the corner from us next to Beaver Lake. No dogs are allowed in the bird sanctuary. I highly recommend if you’re looking for a nice easy store and places to sit with beautiful birds and views of the lake.
waterfalls, hiking, mountain biking
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DuPont State Recreational Forest Visitor Center
89 Buck Forest Rdwaterfalls, hiking, mountain biking
Bezoekerscentrum Craggy Gardens
364 Blue Ridge Pkwyamazing views and hiking.
Right down the road from property. my favorite place to walk and sit by the river.
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Woodfin Riverside Park
1598 Riverside DrRight down the road from property. my favorite place to walk and sit by the river.
mountain biking, trail running, hiking, picnics by Lake Powhatan or the creek
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Bent Creek Experimental Forest
mountain biking, trail running, hiking, picnics by Lake Powhatan or the creek
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge Parkwaygreat drop in for paddlers looking for whitewater or just to hang by the river and have a picnic. Just up the road.
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Ledges Whitewater River Park
1080 Old Marshall Hwygreat drop in for paddlers looking for whitewater or just to hang by the river and have a picnic. Just up the road.
Beautiful native gardens. Great place to walk or sit by the creek with a blanket.
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Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardBeautiful native gardens. Great place to walk or sit by the creek with a blanket.
One of my favorite things to do is to take a cruise up onto the parkway and find a random trail or overlook to explore. Catch a sunrise or sunset.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayOne of my favorite things to do is to take a cruise up onto the parkway and find a random trail or overlook to explore. Catch a sunrise or sunset.
French Broad River Park
508 Riverview DrVery close by. Dog park and beautiful greenway.
Beautiful Greenway along the river connects into River arts District. Nice place to take bikes go on a run or a stroll.
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Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdBeautiful Greenway along the river connects into River arts District. Nice place to take bikes go on a run or a stroll.
Super close three minute drive from here and a beautiful place to walk and sit for a picnic on a sunny day.
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Beaver Lake
Super close three minute drive from here and a beautiful place to walk and sit for a picnic on a sunny day.
From the website: Whitewater Falls is a stunningly beautiful, multi-drop cascading waterfall near Cashiers, NC and the South Carolina state line. It’s a gorgeous waterfall, and well worth the half-mile (round trip) hike to view a 400+ foot cascade. The hike trails a short, paved stretch of the Foothills Trail through a wildflower-filled forest, and catches some stunning views of Lake Jocassee nestled in the rolling surrounding mountains. Mid-hike, the trail scores its first views of the upper waterfall before descending a set of wooden stairs to catch a closer, wider view of the waterfall. It’s a relatively easy, short and family-friendly hike. And the picnic area near the trailhead makes a great post-hike snack spot set in a rocky, shady forest.
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Whitewater Falls
From the website: Whitewater Falls is a stunningly beautiful, multi-drop cascading waterfall near Cashiers, NC and the South Carolina state line. It’s a gorgeous waterfall, and well worth the half-mile (round trip) hike to view a 400+ foot cascade. The hike trails a short, paved stretch of the Foothills Trail through a wildflower-filled forest, and catches some stunning views of Lake Jocassee nestled in the rolling surrounding mountains. Mid-hike, the trail scores its first views of the upper waterfall before descending a set of wooden stairs to catch a closer, wider view of the waterfall. It’s a relatively easy, short and family-friendly hike. And the picnic area near the trailhead makes a great post-hike snack spot set in a rocky, shady forest.
Brevard is a cute little town close by known as the land of waterfalls.
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Brevard
Brevard is a cute little town close by known as the land of waterfalls.
Just up the road 3 min drive. Easy quick access do you have any true tranquility and beautiful native gardens With a creek.
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Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardJust up the road 3 min drive. Easy quick access do you have any true tranquility and beautiful native gardens With a creek.
Incredible views from the top. Highest point east of the Mississippi. The drive is gorgeous as well! If you’re into a little hike I recommend the balsam nature trail that you can access from the parking lot at the top. It leads right to the pinnacle if you follow it and I feel like you’re in a fairy land lots of pine trees and moss.
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Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Incredible views from the top. Highest point east of the Mississippi. The drive is gorgeous as well! If you’re into a little hike I recommend the balsam nature trail that you can access from the parking lot at the top. It leads right to the pinnacle if you follow it and I feel like you’re in a fairy land lots of pine trees and moss.
North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayIf you’ve seen the movie last of the Mohicans you might remember the scene where he jumps off of the cliff. That movie was filmed here along with dirty dancing believe it or not. It’s a gorgeous place and I highly recommend you go and explore Lake lure and surrounding area.
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Chimney Rock
If you’ve seen the movie last of the Mohicans you might remember the scene where he jumps off of the cliff. That movie was filmed here along with dirty dancing believe it or not. It’s a gorgeous place and I highly recommend you go and explore Lake lure and surrounding area.
Fun easy flat trail. beautiful creek crossings. Near waterfalls right up the road in brevard.
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Pink Beds Trail Loop
U.S. 276Fun easy flat trail. beautiful creek crossings. Near waterfalls right up the road in brevard.
A bit of a steep climb but only 1 mile. nice 360 view at the summit.
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Mt. Pisgah Trailhead, Asheville, NC
A bit of a steep climb but only 1 mile. nice 360 view at the summit.
Perfect place to take a dip. Beautiful hike with waterfalls.
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Skinny Dip Falls
Blue Ridge ParkwayPerfect place to take a dip. Beautiful hike with waterfalls.
Gorgeous place to swim and lounge. You can slide down the rock into the water. Its fun!
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Sliding Rock
Gorgeous place to swim and lounge. You can slide down the rock into the water. Its fun!
perfect place to take a stroll along the river. Connects with carrier park.
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French Broad River Greenway
French Broad River Greenwayperfect place to take a stroll along the river. Connects with carrier park.
Linville Falls - Trail en Waterval
Linville Gorge - Table Rock Mountain
Table Rock Summit TrailAmaaazing views!
This is one of my favorite hikes to see gorgeous waterfalls. I highly recommend.
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Big Bradley Falls
This is one of my favorite hikes to see gorgeous waterfalls. I highly recommend.
Relaxation-Activities.
I am a regular here. Great place for hot-cold polarity therapy. Feels amazing.
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Sauna House
230 Short Coxe AveI am a regular here. Great place for hot-cold polarity therapy. Feels amazing.
Hot springs tubs directly on river. Check out Marshall while you’re in the area. A good hike nearby is called lovers leap And has an amazing view with a cool story behind it.
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Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StHot springs tubs directly on river. Check out Marshall while you’re in the area. A good hike nearby is called lovers leap And has an amazing view with a cool story behind it.
Fired Up Creative Lounge
26 Wall StWake Foot Sanctuary
1 Page AveLocal Shopping
Local art studio strolls, cafes, coffees, wedge brewery. Riverside greenway to walk.
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River Arts District
3 River Arts PlLocal art studio strolls, cafes, coffees, wedge brewery. Riverside greenway to walk.
Great local shopping, food, drinks. Funky and hip part of town to stroll.
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West Asheville
Great local shopping, food, drinks. Funky and hip part of town to stroll.
historic village and cathedral developed by George Vanderbilt.
Beautiful area to walk for local art, cute shops and restaurants/cafes.
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Biltmore Village
historic village and cathedral developed by George Vanderbilt.
Beautiful area to walk for local art, cute shops and restaurants/cafes.
Considered to be the "oldest mall in America" this place is an absolute Gem. Don't miss the Battery Park Book Exchange located in the front of this building, a humongous used book store and champagne bar.
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Grove Arcade
1 Page AveConsidered to be the "oldest mall in America" this place is an absolute Gem. Don't miss the Battery Park Book Exchange located in the front of this building, a humongous used book store and champagne bar.