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Sightseeing
Great place to get away from it all!
Consistently list as favorite destination by Forbes magazine and others and it has a very rich history that put Asheville on the map.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Consistently list as favorite destination by Forbes magazine and others and it has a very rich history that put Asheville on the map.
Views galore that are breath taking! Definitely recommend a cocktail or a mocktail on the terrace around sunset!
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveViews galore that are breath taking! Definitely recommend a cocktail or a mocktail on the terrace around sunset!
My Favorite Restaurants
Great views on the French Broad River, great beers, food trucks, walking trail along the river, pet & children friendly, indoor/outdoor spaces, tours of brewery.
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StGreat views on the French Broad River, great beers, food trucks, walking trail along the river, pet & children friendly, indoor/outdoor spaces, tours of brewery.
This is one of out go to for quick eats with breakfast all day. Service is fast and consistently good and staff is awesome.
183 locals recommend
Taco Billy
201 Haywood RdThis is one of out go to for quick eats with breakfast all day. Service is fast and consistently good and staff is awesome.
Delicious food & teas in a very Zen, peaceful atmosphere. Two locations, check hours.
96 locals recommend
Dobra Tea West
707 Haywood RdDelicious food & teas in a very Zen, peaceful atmosphere. Two locations, check hours.
Great people, Great sandwiches, nearest place to The French Cottage for food and basic supplies. Closed on Sun & Mondays!
10 locals recommend
Grateful Roots Market & Deli
3393 New Leicester HwyGreat people, Great sandwiches, nearest place to The French Cottage for food and basic supplies. Closed on Sun & Mondays!
Awesome Coffee and wonderful people!
Of course, we provide you with their coffee.
41 locals recommend
PennyCup Coffee
857 Merrimon AveAwesome Coffee and wonderful people!
Of course, we provide you with their coffee.
Amazing food with a ton of flavor! Award winning restaurant.
Go hungry!
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveAmazing food with a ton of flavor! Award winning restaurant.
Go hungry!
All kinds of Curry and you can choose the intensity of heat!
Great selection of beers too. They were a "living wage" restaurant, probably still are (let us know if you go there).
65 locals recommend
Blue Dream Curry House
81 Patton AveAll kinds of Curry and you can choose the intensity of heat!
Great selection of beers too. They were a "living wage" restaurant, probably still are (let us know if you go there).
Grocery store
Wonderful grocery store with many selections and bulk items galore with lunch/dinner counter. Not owned by Amazon.
172 locals recommend
Earth Fare
66 Westgate PkwyWonderful grocery store with many selections and bulk items galore with lunch/dinner counter. Not owned by Amazon.
Medical
Half way to Asheville on New Leicester Highway if (Heaven forbid) you should have an emergency.
Range Urgent Care - Leicester
349 New Leicester HwyHalf way to Asheville on New Leicester Highway if (Heaven forbid) you should have an emergency.
It's just as you expect a full service pharmacy, half way to Asheville on New Leicester Highway.
13 locals recommend
Walgreens
2501 Hendersonville RdIt's just as you expect a full service pharmacy, half way to Asheville on New Leicester Highway.
It's just as you expect a full service pharmacy, half way to Asheville on New Leicester Highway.
28 locals recommend
CVS
505 Smokey Park HwyIt's just as you expect a full service pharmacy, half way to Asheville on New Leicester Highway.
Music
Small place with some outside seating, excellent music with nice bar, just across the street from the NEW greenway along the French Broad River.
25 locals recommend
Asheville Guitar Bar
122 Riverside DrSmall place with some outside seating, excellent music with nice bar, just across the street from the NEW greenway along the French Broad River.
Neighborhoods
All kinds of Art galleries, even glass blowing studio, coffee shops/eateries next to the marshalling yard (for railway buffs). LOTS to SEE & Experience.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlAll kinds of Art galleries, even glass blowing studio, coffee shops/eateries next to the marshalling yard (for railway buffs). LOTS to SEE & Experience.
Park
Go Get your exercise on and stretch your legs along the French Broad River. Cycling track, playground, camp ground nearby.
159 locals recommend
Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdGo Get your exercise on and stretch your legs along the French Broad River. Cycling track, playground, camp ground nearby.
Nice Playground for the kiddos, neat old school, engaged with food pantry, library and all sorts of activities.
Sandy Mush Community Center
19 School RdNice Playground for the kiddos, neat old school, engaged with food pantry, library and all sorts of activities.
Nature at it's best and nice waterfalls, an old timey-covered bridge.
624 locals recommend
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadNature at it's best and nice waterfalls, an old timey-covered bridge.