Asheville Area Guidebook

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Asheville Area Guidebook

Neighborhoods

West Asheville is the local's neighborhood where you'll find casual restaurants, breweries, shops, and cafes. Favorite restaurants in this neighborhood include Sunny Pointe, Biscuit Head, Haywood Common, Zia Taqueria, Oyster House, and Pizza Mind. Favorite breweries & bars include One World Brewing, the Whale, Haywood Country Club, Westville Pub, and Archetype. You'll find locals sipping coffee at historic West End Bakery, Odd's Cafe, and Izzy's Coffee House.
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West Asheville
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West Asheville is the local's neighborhood where you'll find casual restaurants, breweries, shops, and cafes. Favorite restaurants in this neighborhood include Sunny Pointe, Biscuit Head, Haywood Common, Zia Taqueria, Oyster House, and Pizza Mind. Favorite breweries & bars include One World Brewing, the Whale, Haywood Country Club, Westville Pub, and Archetype. You'll find locals sipping coffee at historic West End Bakery, Odd's Cafe, and Izzy's Coffee House.
Montford is a neighborhood adjoining downtown with classic homes and historic inns that encompass the authenticity of Asheville. Grab dinner at one of the neighborhood restaurants: Chiesa and Nine Mile. Pop into All Day Darling for delicious breakfast and pastries. Catch Shakespeare in the Park performances in the summer time.
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Montford Area Historic District
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Montford is a neighborhood adjoining downtown with classic homes and historic inns that encompass the authenticity of Asheville. Grab dinner at one of the neighborhood restaurants: Chiesa and Nine Mile. Pop into All Day Darling for delicious breakfast and pastries. Catch Shakespeare in the Park performances in the summer time.
The River Arts is a great place to stroll in and out of art studios, grab a beer or coffee, and walk on the new greenway along the French Broad River.
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River Arts District
3 River Arts Pl
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The River Arts is a great place to stroll in and out of art studios, grab a beer or coffee, and walk on the new greenway along the French Broad River.
Home to Asheville's Country Club, Beaver Lake, UNCA, the historic Grove Park Inn, historic neighborhoods like Norwood Park and Montford; close proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Woodfin, and Weaverville.
North Asheville
Home to Asheville's Country Club, Beaver Lake, UNCA, the historic Grove Park Inn, historic neighborhoods like Norwood Park and Montford; close proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Woodfin, and Weaverville.

Food scene

Bhramari not only brews an excellent array of beers, but they make great food, too, all in a bustling section of downtown with patio seating and open windows abound.
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Bhramari Brewing Company
101 S Lexington Ave
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Bhramari not only brews an excellent array of beers, but they make great food, too, all in a bustling section of downtown with patio seating and open windows abound.
Lounge in this cozy restaurant on a bench with pillows for hours while you dine slowly on tapas and wine. You'll feel like you're in Spain, especially if you dine on the cobblestone patio set in a breezeway. This restaurant never disappoints.
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Zambra
85 W Walnut St
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Lounge in this cozy restaurant on a bench with pillows for hours while you dine slowly on tapas and wine. You'll feel like you're in Spain, especially if you dine on the cobblestone patio set in a breezeway. This restaurant never disappoints.
Enjoy the views of the city from this rooftop bar and restaurant with Cuban cuisine and a fun upbeat atmosphere.
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Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
15 Page Ave
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Enjoy the views of the city from this rooftop bar and restaurant with Cuban cuisine and a fun upbeat atmosphere.
Local's & tourists alike love this long time restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville with unique southern cuisine. Catch the drum circle at Pack's Square on your way out.
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Tupelo Honey
12 College St
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Local's & tourists alike love this long time restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville with unique southern cuisine. Catch the drum circle at Pack's Square on your way out.
You won't regret waiting for a table in this small but lively and bright restaurant with the best Mexican cuisine and margaritas you will ever have.
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Salsa's
6 Patton Ave
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You won't regret waiting for a table in this small but lively and bright restaurant with the best Mexican cuisine and margaritas you will ever have.
Book a reservation for a delicious meal, or stop by for a casual drink. This unique Forestry Camp turned into a brewery is one you won't want to miss!
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Forestry Camp Bar & Restaurant
10 Shady Oak Dr
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Book a reservation for a delicious meal, or stop by for a casual drink. This unique Forestry Camp turned into a brewery is one you won't want to miss!
Excellent food, distillery AND brewery! North Asheville's locals found here.
Rye Knot
Excellent food, distillery AND brewery! North Asheville's locals found here.
Local's restaurant and bar!
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Avenue M
791 Merrimon Ave
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Local's restaurant and bar!

Breweries

A must visit brewery where you'll find locals and tourists alike hanging out on the large lawn, overlooking the French Broad River. This place is very kid friendly.
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New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven St
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A must visit brewery where you'll find locals and tourists alike hanging out on the large lawn, overlooking the French Broad River. This place is very kid friendly.
A long time local's favorite, this brewery has two locations, both great for casual outdoor hangouts along a stretch of the funky warehouse River Art's District.
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Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes Way
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A long time local's favorite, this brewery has two locations, both great for casual outdoor hangouts along a stretch of the funky warehouse River Art's District.
Great beer, live music, rooftop patio.
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Archetype Brewing
265 Haywood Rd
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Great beer, live music, rooftop patio.
Great brewery on the river. Casual environment. Often have food trucks.
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Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside Dr
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Great brewery on the river. Casual environment. Often have food trucks.
Local's spot with a river view.
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Riverside Rhapsody Beer Company
995 Riverside Dr
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Local's spot with a river view.
Beer lover's mecca! This impressive facility could keep you here for hours. Set in a beer-garden atmosphere with outdoor concerts, fabulous food, and lots and lots of beer!
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada Way
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Beer lover's mecca! This impressive facility could keep you here for hours. Set in a beer-garden atmosphere with outdoor concerts, fabulous food, and lots and lots of beer!
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Boojum Brewing Company Taproom
50 N Main St
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Fun outdoor beer garden and indoor arcade games, with a food truck to make for an easy and fun night out!
Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden & Distribution Center
Fun outdoor beer garden and indoor arcade games, with a food truck to make for an easy and fun night out!

Drinks

Linger in the open window and people watch while listening to a live band and sipping wine at this quaint and unique wine bar.
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5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut St
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Linger in the open window and people watch while listening to a live band and sipping wine at this quaint and unique wine bar.
In the heart of the South Slope, take yourself back in time to this three story upscale saloon with cozy nooks, old fashion cocktails, and rooftop patio. This place is a must! Check out the gin distillery next door for a tasting.
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Antidote
151 Coxe Ave
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In the heart of the South Slope, take yourself back in time to this three story upscale saloon with cozy nooks, old fashion cocktails, and rooftop patio. This place is a must! Check out the gin distillery next door for a tasting.

Casual Fare

Build your own burger - delicious, easy and fun!
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Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton Ave
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Build your own burger - delicious, easy and fun!
Play cornhole or watch the game while you eat at Asheville's oldest pizza and brewing spot....it's one of the BEST.
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Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon Ave
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Play cornhole or watch the game while you eat at Asheville's oldest pizza and brewing spot....it's one of the BEST.
Set right on the French Broad River.
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White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside Dr
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Set right on the French Broad River.
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Oyster House Brewing Company
625 Haywood Rd
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Sightseeing

Float down the French Broad and stop at some local hangout spots along the way. This is a great way to enjoy Asheville's natural beauty.
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Zen Tubing
608 Riverside Dr
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Float down the French Broad and stop at some local hangout spots along the way. This is a great way to enjoy Asheville's natural beauty.
Walking trails, picnic tables, nice place to relax.
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Woodfin Riverside Park
1598 Riverside Dr
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Walking trails, picnic tables, nice place to relax.
Nice place to walk with a creek, large grassy areas, lots of flowers.
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Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver Boulevard
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Nice place to walk with a creek, large grassy areas, lots of flowers.
Nice place to wade in the water, picnic, fish, put in a boat.
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Ledges Whitewater River Park
1080 Old Marshall Hwy
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Nice place to wade in the water, picnic, fish, put in a boat.
Bike, walk, or run on this paved greenway that stretches along the French Broad River, through the River Arts District, and eventually going all the way to Woodfin! Stop into breweries, shops, restaurants along the way and make the most of this epic greenway.
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French Broad River Greenway
French Broad River Greenway
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Bike, walk, or run on this paved greenway that stretches along the French Broad River, through the River Arts District, and eventually going all the way to Woodfin! Stop into breweries, shops, restaurants along the way and make the most of this epic greenway.
Take a stroll at beautiful Beaver Lake and enjoy mountain views and abundant wildlife! Bring you kayak, canoe, or paddle board and enjoy paddling on the water or fishing with a daily permit.
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Beaver Lake
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Take a stroll at beautiful Beaver Lake and enjoy mountain views and abundant wildlife! Bring you kayak, canoe, or paddle board and enjoy paddling on the water or fishing with a daily permit.

Breakfast

A popular breakfast spot for a good reason! Well worth the wait.
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood Rd
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A popular breakfast spot for a good reason! Well worth the wait.
Doughnuts made fresh right in front of you! Delicious!
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Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood Rd
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Doughnuts made fresh right in front of you! Delicious!
Excellent breakfast and lunch food, casual local's vibe, and located in the heart of the historic Montford neighborhood just steps from downtown.
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All Day Darling
102 Montford Ave
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Excellent breakfast and lunch food, casual local's vibe, and located in the heart of the historic Montford neighborhood just steps from downtown.
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Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall St
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Sip coffee on the river! They've got boiled eggs, cookies and pastries, bagels, some to-go drinks like Kombucha, Yerba Mate, and beers.
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High Five Coffee
190 Broadway St
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Sip coffee on the river! They've got boiled eggs, cookies and pastries, bagels, some to-go drinks like Kombucha, Yerba Mate, and beers.