Asheville Guidebook
Food and shopping scene
Check out these “hot spots” in and around Asheville. They contains art galleries, shopping, and/or food options
Biltmore Village
Filled with lots of shops and restaurants
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlDowntown
Sightseeing
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdKids will love it!
The highest point east of the Mississippi River. Beautiful views. Easy to drive up and park at the top! Road often closes in Winter so check the website!
114 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell
The highest point east of the Mississippi River. Beautiful views. Easy to drive up and park at the top! Road often closes in Winter so check the website!
Lake Junaluska
759 N Lakeshore DrBeautiful lake to explore southwest of Asheville
Black Mountain
Another cute area east of Asheville with shops and restaurants
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayRestaurants
Tupelo Honey
12 College StWhite Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside Dr
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
1455 Patton AvenueIt’s so yummy!!!!
Hikes
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Sliding Rock
Craggy Pinnacle Hike
3641 Blue Ridge PkwyDessert
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareYour sweet tooth will thank you.
Grocery
This Walmart is less busy than the one in Asheville about both are around the same distance from our house.
100 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
135 Town Center LoopThis Walmart is less busy than the one in Asheville about both are around the same distance from our house.
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdFive minutes away and lots of options!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Car Required
There are so many places inside and around Asheville. Make sure to have a reliable car to explore everything Asheville has to offer.