Cynthia’s guidebook
Food scene
Amazing breakfasts -- you must try the bacon! -- and friendly service, about 30 minutes from the house, in West Asheville. They also have lunch and dinner, but it's famous for breakfast! Make sure you have plenty of time, as there can be lengthy waits for tables.
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdAmazing breakfasts -- you must try the bacon! -- and friendly service, about 30 minutes from the house, in West Asheville. They also have lunch and dinner, but it's famous for breakfast! Make sure you have plenty of time, as there can be lengthy waits for tables.
So happy that they opened up a place in Hendersonville; there are a couple more in Asheville. They have the best tacos, inspired by all different types of cuisines (Thai, southern, Korean, etc.). Easy, fast, and not expensive. We also love the queso and chips.
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White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrSo happy that they opened up a place in Hendersonville; there are a couple more in Asheville. They have the best tacos, inspired by all different types of cuisines (Thai, southern, Korean, etc.). Easy, fast, and not expensive. We also love the queso and chips.
Good sandwiches and soups for a quick lunch or to take away if you're hiking. Located right on Main Street in downtown Hendersonville.
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Mountain Deli
343 N Main StGood sandwiches and soups for a quick lunch or to take away if you're hiking. Located right on Main Street in downtown Hendersonville.
Probably the best Italian restaurant around. The lasagna melts in your mouth. It gets quite busy, so go early or take to go. This is located in Asheville, about 30 minutes from the house.
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Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveProbably the best Italian restaurant around. The lasagna melts in your mouth. It gets quite busy, so go early or take to go. This is located in Asheville, about 30 minutes from the house.
They've been in business since 1930, and it's easy to see why. Old fashioned, delicious, inexpensive baked goods. A must stop! They are closed Sunday and Monday and located on Main Street in downtown Hendersonville, ten minutes from the house.
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McFarlan Bake Shop
309 N Main StThey've been in business since 1930, and it's easy to see why. Old fashioned, delicious, inexpensive baked goods. A must stop! They are closed Sunday and Monday and located on Main Street in downtown Hendersonville, ten minutes from the house.
One of the closest dining options to the house, and they also deliver. We love the Tomato Pi (with jalapenos and bacon!). Fabulous pizza and really unique options.
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Pi-Squared Pizza
1972 Haywood RdOne of the closest dining options to the house, and they also deliver. We love the Tomato Pi (with jalapenos and bacon!). Fabulous pizza and really unique options.
Flat Rock Wood Room
1501 Greenville HwyA consistent guest favorite; the food is delicious!
Traditional soda shop/diner on Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. We like the soups/sandwiches and the milkshakes (try the banana with vanilla ice cream!). Really cute 50's decor!
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Mike's On Main
303 N Main StTraditional soda shop/diner on Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. We like the soups/sandwiches and the milkshakes (try the banana with vanilla ice cream!). Really cute 50's decor!
The friendliest, grocery store in town. About ten minutes from the house.
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Publix Super Market at South Market Village
635 Greenville HwyThe friendliest, grocery store in town. About ten minutes from the house.
“Put some south in your mouth” with huge, fluffy biscuits. House made jams, gravies or a range of toppings, like eggs, fried chicken, pulled pork, jalapeno pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, and sriracha slaw.
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Biscuit Head
733 Haywood Rd“Put some south in your mouth” with huge, fluffy biscuits. House made jams, gravies or a range of toppings, like eggs, fried chicken, pulled pork, jalapeno pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, and sriracha slaw.
A traditional eastern Carolina BBQ joint, with pasture-raised meat and produce from local farms. The Smoky Pimento Cheese & Crackers is a NC staple! The building was a roller rink in the 1930’s.
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Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks AveA traditional eastern Carolina BBQ joint, with pasture-raised meat and produce from local farms. The Smoky Pimento Cheese & Crackers is a NC staple! The building was a roller rink in the 1930’s.
The best tapas in Asheville The albondigas (beef, pork, lamb meatball with Iberico ham in tomato sauce) are delicious. It’s also been named one of the Best Wine Restaurants in America.
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveThe best tapas in Asheville The albondigas (beef, pork, lamb meatball with Iberico ham in tomato sauce) are delicious. It’s also been named one of the Best Wine Restaurants in America.
(Best restaurant in Biltmore Village) Fabulous farm to table restaurant. Their Reuben sandwich is a favorite, and their desserts are excellent.
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Corner Kitchen
3 Boston Way(Best restaurant in Biltmore Village) Fabulous farm to table restaurant. Their Reuben sandwich is a favorite, and their desserts are excellent.
Great farm to table burgers made from 100% grass-fed beef. Also, great fries, onion rings, and vegan options.
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Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton Ave Great farm to table burgers made from 100% grass-fed beef. Also, great fries, onion rings, and vegan options.
The décor creates a lovely ambiance. They offer north and south Indian dishes. Besides classics like chicken tikka, they always have wonderful specials. Highly recommend the lunch buffet. Save room for gulab jamun and after dinner chai. They also have a delicious spiked chai.
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Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveThe décor creates a lovely ambiance. They offer north and south Indian dishes. Besides classics like chicken tikka, they always have wonderful specials. Highly recommend the lunch buffet. Save room for gulab jamun and after dinner chai. They also have a delicious spiked chai.
Fantastic food, and gluten free to boot! I recommend the Short Ribs or the Joyce Farm Chicken is very tasty.
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Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveFantastic food, and gluten free to boot! I recommend the Short Ribs or the Joyce Farm Chicken is very tasty.
City/town information
Only 30 minutes from the house, Asheville boasts a huge number of restaurants, shops, breweries, art galleries, and other attractions, like the famous Biltmore house.
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Asheville
Only 30 minutes from the house, Asheville boasts a huge number of restaurants, shops, breweries, art galleries, and other attractions, like the famous Biltmore house.
Famous for its white squirrels; it's worth driving around trying to spot one (the easiest places are on the university campus or by the river). We also enjoy eating pimento grilled cheese at the cute diner downtown, Rocky's soda shop.
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Brevard
Famous for its white squirrels; it's worth driving around trying to spot one (the easiest places are on the university campus or by the river). We also enjoy eating pimento grilled cheese at the cute diner downtown, Rocky's soda shop.
Neighborhoods
Head to Main Street in Hendersonville (a ten minute drive) for lots of shopping and restaurant options. They have a great Mast general store with clothes, outdoor gear, housewares, etc. We also like Kilwin's candy shop across the street. Vessel has tons of gemstones, petrified wood, jewelry, and great prices. There are also many antique stores, clothing places, and more The painted bears are also a must see and change every year! Lots of outdoor seating options as well.
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Hendersonville
Head to Main Street in Hendersonville (a ten minute drive) for lots of shopping and restaurant options. They have a great Mast general store with clothes, outdoor gear, housewares, etc. We also like Kilwin's candy shop across the street. Vessel has tons of gemstones, petrified wood, jewelry, and great prices. There are also many antique stores, clothing places, and more The painted bears are also a must see and change every year! Lots of outdoor seating options as well.
Sightseeing
Beautiful views and a cute town; this is a nice place to hike and then stop for lunch.
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Chimney Rock
Beautiful views and a cute town; this is a nice place to hike and then stop for lunch.
More than 10,000 acres of forest, trails and waterfalls, including High Falls, Triple Falls, and Hooker Falls. It's located between Hendersonville and Brevard.
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Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadMore than 10,000 acres of forest, trails and waterfalls, including High Falls, Triple Falls, and Hooker Falls. It's located between Hendersonville and Brevard.
Known for its mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and hundreds of miles of hiking trails!
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Pisgah Forest
Known for its mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and hundreds of miles of hiking trails!
About 7 miles from the house. Atop Echo Mountain, this scenic overlook provides a panoramic view of rolling pastures, and the Blue Ridge and Pisgah mountain ranges.There are three hiking trails at Jump Off Rock, varying in length and difficulty. Blue Trail – easy trail, takes about 8 minutes, Yellow Trail – moderate trail, takes around 15 minutes & Red Trail – is the most difficult and the longest. See the sign at the entrance to the walkway leading to Jump Off Rock.
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Jump Off Rock
4501 Laurel Park HwyAbout 7 miles from the house. Atop Echo Mountain, this scenic overlook provides a panoramic view of rolling pastures, and the Blue Ridge and Pisgah mountain ranges.There are three hiking trails at Jump Off Rock, varying in length and difficulty. Blue Trail – easy trail, takes about 8 minutes, Yellow Trail – moderate trail, takes around 15 minutes & Red Trail – is the most difficult and the longest. See the sign at the entrance to the walkway leading to Jump Off Rock.
About 7.5 miles from the house, this is a nice historic house to visit with beautiful grounds. When fully open, one can visit the house, farm and dairy goats, and hike on the 5 miles of trails.
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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River RdAbout 7.5 miles from the house, this is a nice historic house to visit with beautiful grounds. When fully open, one can visit the house, farm and dairy goats, and hike on the 5 miles of trails.
America's largest privately owned home is an absolutely fabulous place to visit. It remains one of the most prominent examples of Gilded Age mansions. With an admission ticket you can also explore the 22 miles of hiking trails. If you're visiting from early November through early January, I highly recommend the Candlelight Christmas Evening.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StAmerica's largest privately owned home is an absolutely fabulous place to visit. It remains one of the most prominent examples of Gilded Age mansions. With an admission ticket you can also explore the 22 miles of hiking trails. If you're visiting from early November through early January, I highly recommend the Candlelight Christmas Evening.