While You’re Here
Things To Do
Breweries
Asheville's original craft brewery — a laid-back taproom with live music and food trucks.
12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC 28803
A downtown brewpub known for its sours and an ever-changing tap list.
91 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
A riverside brewery with a sprawling patio over the French Broad.
21 Craven St, Asheville, NC 28806
A West Coast brewery's mountain outpost, with tours, a restaurant, and an outdoor amphitheater.
100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC 28732
One of Asheville's longest-running breweries, with a rooftop bar and bold, English-inspired ales.
27 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
A South Slope standout with creative small-batch beers and a laid-back patio.
40 Collier Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
A circus-themed brewery with two Asheville taprooms and a wide range of approachable styles.
197 Hilliard Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Scenic Drives & Views
High-elevation overlooks and trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway, blanketed in rhododendron blooms come June.
Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 364
A classic parkway hike to a sweeping summit view, with the highest-elevation lodge on the route nearby.
Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 408
Sights & Stays
A grand 1913 mountain resort with sweeping views and a famous stone-fireplace lobby.
290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
America's largest home — a Gilded Age chateau with gardens, a winery, and grounds worth a full day.
1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803
Food & Drink
An acclaimed Spanish tapas bar in the heart of downtown, always bustling.
13 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Beloved barbecue joint famous for its ribs.
2350 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704
A Michelin-recognized cafe and bakery tucked into South Slope.
244 Short Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
A gourmet market and wine shop in Historic Biltmore Village.
10 All Souls Crescent, Asheville, NC 28803
Farm-driven Southern cuisine inside The Restoration Hotel, with a rooftop bar above.
28 Walnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
A rooftop cocktail bar atop The Restoration Hotel with panoramic mountain views.
28 Walnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
A cozy Italian spot in Biltmore Village serving handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza.
16 Brook St, Asheville, NC 28803
The original location of the Southern comfort-food chain, born in downtown Asheville.
12 College St, Asheville, NC 28801
Modern Italian dining in the historic Flatiron Building downtown, with seasonal plates and craft cocktails.
18 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
A Biltmore Village staple serving refined Southern brunch and dinner in a charming cottage.
3 Boston Way, Asheville, NC 28803
A downtown restaurant and bar with creative New American dishes in a warm, inviting space.
48 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
An all-day cafe in West Asheville with brunch favorites, fresh pastries, and great coffee.
942 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
A beloved downtown lounge serving house-made truffles, drinking chocolate, and desserts.
10 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801