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This place offers a great menu and drink selection. Voted one of the best burgers year after year. Whether you want a snack or a full on entrée this is a great local spot. Can get busy.
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Trail Head Restaurant & Bar
207 W State StThis place offers a great menu and drink selection. Voted one of the best burgers year after year. Whether you want a snack or a full on entrée this is a great local spot. Can get busy.
If your looking for a woodfired pizza with fresh ingredients this is it. Plenty of great Italian options to suit even the pickiest eater.
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Fresh Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta
100 S Ridgeway AveIf your looking for a woodfired pizza with fresh ingredients this is it. Plenty of great Italian options to suit even the pickiest eater.
Great way to start the morning. Great locally roasted coffee, smoothies, and a great selection of local baked goods.
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The Dripolator Coffeehouse
221 W State StGreat way to start the morning. Great locally roasted coffee, smoothies, and a great selection of local baked goods.
Local brewing with good outdoor and indoor seating. The patio often has live music and their selection of beer is always great.
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Black Mountain Brewing
131 NC-9Local brewing with good outdoor and indoor seating. The patio often has live music and their selection of beer is always great.
Great place to skip the crowds and have locally made cider & mead. Plus their is a distillery in the same complex in walking distance.
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Black Mountain Cider + Mead
104 Eastside DriveGreat place to skip the crowds and have locally made cider & mead. Plus their is a distillery in the same complex in walking distance.
Really wonderful fusion of Argentina and French cuisine. Cozy and welcoming little restaurant with great crepes, empanadas, and tamales. Their French onion soup is just the best!!
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La Guinguette
105 Richardson BlvdReally wonderful fusion of Argentina and French cuisine. Cozy and welcoming little restaurant with great crepes, empanadas, and tamales. Their French onion soup is just the best!!
If you want southern biscuits go here!! There shitake mushroom gravy is what dreams are made of. Their biscuits and waffles are just fantastic and always a local favorite. This place can get busy so plan to be there early or the wait can be 30-45 minutes.
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Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
601 W State StIf you want southern biscuits go here!! There shitake mushroom gravy is what dreams are made of. Their biscuits and waffles are just fantastic and always a local favorite. This place can get busy so plan to be there early or the wait can be 30-45 minutes.
local bakery that offers delectable bagels, chocolate croissants, quiche, breads, pies, and more all made from scratch. We love to walk here after visiting Lake Tomahawk.
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Four Sisters Bakery
136 N Dougherty Stlocal bakery that offers delectable bagels, chocolate croissants, quiche, breads, pies, and more all made from scratch. We love to walk here after visiting Lake Tomahawk.
Modern Americana but great menu for just about anyone. The local sunburst trout is a favorite here for a reason. Smaller seating indoors but on nice days the outdoor patio is where its at.
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Black Mountain Bistro
203 E State StModern Americana but great menu for just about anyone. The local sunburst trout is a favorite here for a reason. Smaller seating indoors but on nice days the outdoor patio is where its at.
If you like and support unique local art this cozy quirky place is for you. The old brick walls are filled to the brim with all sorts of different pieces and crafts. Buy a from a local artist but also grab a beer and relax all at the same shop.
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BAD Craft
128 Cherry StreetIf you like and support unique local art this cozy quirky place is for you. The old brick walls are filled to the brim with all sorts of different pieces and crafts. Buy a from a local artist but also grab a beer and relax all at the same shop.
What's travelling without getting some type of souvenir to take back and enjoy for later or if you need a great gift this spot has it. Locally owned the shop comes up with and makes all of their tshirt art and slogans. Comical and quirky bridge together here.
Shirtmandude Co.
103 Cherry StreetWhat's travelling without getting some type of souvenir to take back and enjoy for later or if you need a great gift this spot has it. Locally owned the shop comes up with and makes all of their tshirt art and slogans. Comical and quirky bridge together here.
Got a sweet tooth? This is a locally owned and operated delight anytime of year. Their chocolate cup cakes are just the best.
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Hey Hey Cupcake
102 W State StGot a sweet tooth? This is a locally owned and operated delight anytime of year. Their chocolate cup cakes are just the best.
Up route 9 through the switchbacks and about 15-20 minutes away there's a small stretch of road and on the hill is Straightaway. Live music most weekends and great food. Great outdoor patio seating and worth a stop if headed that way.
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Straightaway Outpost
1722 NC-9Up route 9 through the switchbacks and about 15-20 minutes away there's a small stretch of road and on the hill is Straightaway. Live music most weekends and great food. Great outdoor patio seating and worth a stop if headed that way.
It has plenty of indoor and out door seating with a great salsa bar. On top of that you wont have to travel far its less than 6 minutes if you hop in the car. Their avocado burrito is fantastic and they have great drink specials.
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Ole's Guacamoles
401 E State StIt has plenty of indoor and out door seating with a great salsa bar. On top of that you wont have to travel far its less than 6 minutes if you hop in the car. Their avocado burrito is fantastic and they have great drink specials.
Great place for food and drinks. It’s a South African style restaurant. They have live music on the weekends and farm animals you can hang out with. Really cool vibe.
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The Bush Farmhouse
151 South Ridgeway AvenueGreat place for food and drinks. It’s a South African style restaurant. They have live music on the weekends and farm animals you can hang out with. Really cool vibe.
Decent beer selection and live music. Great outdoor space. They also offer a coffee in the morning time. You can buy outdoor gear there also.
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WNC Outdoor Collective
110 Black Mountain AveDecent beer selection and live music. Great outdoor space. They also offer a coffee in the morning time. You can buy outdoor gear there also.
Sightseeing
Just minutes away in Montreat. This is a great hike with beautiful streams and mountain views near the top.
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Greybeard Trail
Greybeard TrailJust minutes away in Montreat. This is a great hike with beautiful streams and mountain views near the top.
This is one of the all time sightseeing treasures. Spend some time here taking in the views. It can be an all day event or just a stroll through the clouds and mountains above but this one should be at the top of the list. There is wonderful selection of hiking trails. One of our favorites hiking trails is craggy gardens.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayThis is one of the all time sightseeing treasures. Spend some time here taking in the views. It can be an all day event or just a stroll through the clouds and mountains above but this one should be at the top of the list. There is wonderful selection of hiking trails. One of our favorites hiking trails is craggy gardens.
Just a short walk this lake is small but beaming with breathtaking mountain views and a walkable path. It also has open tennis courts, a playground area, picnic areas, and just great views regardless of the season.
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Lake Tomahawk Park
401 Laurel Cir DrJust a short walk this lake is small but beaming with breathtaking mountain views and a walkable path. It also has open tennis courts, a playground area, picnic areas, and just great views regardless of the season.
This one you'll have to drive but the scenic hike that leads up to the falls is one of a kind beauty. Well worth the trip. Only about 20 minutes away down the mountain. Plan to get their early to beat the crowds but its always worth going.
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Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrThis one you'll have to drive but the scenic hike that leads up to the falls is one of a kind beauty. Well worth the trip. Only about 20 minutes away down the mountain. Plan to get their early to beat the crowds but its always worth going.
Historical older brick building with two floors brimming with books, toys and gifts and a full espresso cafe. Great for gift shopping or just reading while enjoying a coffee.
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Sassafras on Sutton
108 Sutton AveHistorical older brick building with two floors brimming with books, toys and gifts and a full espresso cafe. Great for gift shopping or just reading while enjoying a coffee.
One of a kind and Americas largest house. From the architecture, to the beautifully manicured lawns, the gardens in the summer, and wine tasting this is a great way to explore the old with the new.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StOne of a kind and Americas largest house. From the architecture, to the beautifully manicured lawns, the gardens in the summer, and wine tasting this is a great way to explore the old with the new.
Smaller than Lake Tomahawk but nestled into the landscape and just below Montreat College this can be a serene place to visit.
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Lake Susan
Smaller than Lake Tomahawk but nestled into the landscape and just below Montreat College this can be a serene place to visit.
The primary museum of general local history in Buncombe County. With at least one major temporary exhibition annually and a permanent Swannanoa Valley history exhibit.
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Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center
223 W State StThe primary museum of general local history in Buncombe County. With at least one major temporary exhibition annually and a permanent Swannanoa Valley history exhibit.
Great place for drinks Asheville
Really beautiful place to grab food and drinks. Thank make the best hand crafted drinks.
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Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StReally beautiful place to grab food and drinks. Thank make the best hand crafted drinks.
A never over crowded speak easy. Thank make really good hand crafted drinks.
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Top of the Monk
92 Patton AveA never over crowded speak easy. Thank make really good hand crafted drinks.
The food is ok here but definitely worth coming for drinks and looking out at the blue ridge mountains.
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Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
15 Page AveThe food is ok here but definitely worth coming for drinks and looking out at the blue ridge mountains.
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood StGreat place for drinks and the view
Food scene in Asheville
One of our favorite Mexican restaurants. Really fun vibe and great food. They have a great selection of tequila.
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Mountain Madre
13 W Walnut StOne of our favorite Mexican restaurants. Really fun vibe and great food. They have a great selection of tequila.
Really good Indian food and drinks. Also good atmosphere. One of our favorites
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Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveReally good Indian food and drinks. Also good atmosphere. One of our favorites
This is one of the best vegan restaurants we have ever gone too. Even if you are not vegan you can enjoy this.
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Plant
165 Merrimon AveThis is one of the best vegan restaurants we have ever gone too. Even if you are not vegan you can enjoy this.
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveReally good Caribbean
style food. Highly recommend.
One of the best breakfast places in Asheville. We love there coffee there also.
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdOne of the best breakfast places in Asheville. We love there coffee there also.
Taco Billy
201 Haywood RdBest tacos in there area.
Asheville Breweries
Burial is one of the best breweries in Asheville. People come from all over to try there beer. Great outdoor space. Conveniently located on the south slope. Walking distance from other breweries.
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Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveBurial is one of the best breweries in Asheville. People come from all over to try there beer. Great outdoor space. Conveniently located on the south slope. Walking distance from other breweries.
This one of our favorite breweries. They make great quality beer. It’s a quick walk from Burial brewery.
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Eurisko Beer Company
255 Short Coxe AveThis one of our favorite breweries. They make great quality beer. It’s a quick walk from Burial brewery.
One of our favorite breweries they have good quality beer and great indoor and outdoor space to spread out by the French broad river. They also have a really good Mexican food truck.
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Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrOne of our favorite breweries they have good quality beer and great indoor and outdoor space to spread out by the French broad river. They also have a really good Mexican food truck.
Cellarest Beer Project
395 Haywood RoadThey make gluten less beers. Really decent beer.
Asheville music scene
Great place to listen to live music. Has a fun outdoor and indoor vibe.
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Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrGreat place to listen to live music. Has a fun outdoor and indoor vibe.
Great place for live shows. It’s a outdoor venue on the south slope. Asheville brewing brews there beer.
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Rabbit Rabbit
75 Coxe AveGreat place for live shows. It’s a outdoor venue on the south slope. Asheville brewing brews there beer.
Great place for food and drinks. They have a decent music scene. Sometimes they have DJs.
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Ben's Tune Up
195 Hilliard AveGreat place for food and drinks. They have a decent music scene. Sometimes they have DJs.