Heyward’s guidebook
Food scene
Great pies and brews, will deliver and has gluten free options!
213 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Pizza
55 N Main StGreat pies and brews, will deliver and has gluten free options!
Allgood Coffee
10 S Main StBest coffee in Weaverville, if not the world!
Eluvium Brewing Company
11 Florida AveBrews and food trucks!
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe
232 Reems Creek RdGreat breakfast stop or cookies and treats!
Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store
10 S Main StAwesome sandwiches and wine selection!
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayMy favorite asheville area brewery, Iron Rail IPA- YUM!!
Zebulon Artisan Ales
8 Merchants Alleyif you like your beer fresh and nerdy, this is the place!
Sightseeing
Craggy is a quick and easy hike with huge views as a payoff. Pack a hammock and lunch and make an afternoon of it. More on this hike and others here:
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/north-carolina/short-kid-friendly-hikes-nc/
224 locals recommend
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
364 Blue Ridge PkwyCraggy is a quick and easy hike with huge views as a payoff. Pack a hammock and lunch and make an afternoon of it. More on this hike and others here:
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/north-carolina/short-kid-friendly-hikes-nc/
Perhaps the best views in the state, if not all of Appalachia. Easily accessible by car with a short walk to the top or make an adventure of it and check out hike #1 on this list!
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/north-carolina/short-kid-friendly-hikes-nc/
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Perhaps the best views in the state, if not all of Appalachia. Easily accessible by car with a short walk to the top or make an adventure of it and check out hike #1 on this list!
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/north-carolina/short-kid-friendly-hikes-nc/
Outstanding mountain biking and easy walks to amazing waterfalls and river play areas, DuPont is approximately an hour away and worth every minute. Don’t forget, Sierra Nevada’s Tap Room is on your way home!
100 locals recommend
DuPont State Recreational Forest Visitor Center
89 Buck Forest RdOutstanding mountain biking and easy walks to amazing waterfalls and river play areas, DuPont is approximately an hour away and worth every minute. Don’t forget, Sierra Nevada’s Tap Room is on your way home!
Great place for local mountain biking, family biking and hiking, also has a bunch of great spots for kids to play in creeks and explore.
36 locals recommend
Bent Creek trailhead
2-1298 491Great place for local mountain biking, family biking and hiking, also has a bunch of great spots for kids to play in creeks and explore.