Guidebook for Asheville

Bill & Linda
Bill & Linda
Guidebook for Asheville

Quality & Convenient Grocery Stores

Most have fresh salad bars, soup bars, sushi bars, deli sandwiches, pizza to go ... plus local & national beers & wines!
Closest full grocery store to our home. Fresh salad bar, deli meats & sandwiches, hot meals (to go or eat in their cafe). Bakery items, fresh fruits & veggies, meat market, toiletries & pharmacy in the store.
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Ingles Market
1865 Hendersonville Rd
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Closest full grocery store to our home. Fresh salad bar, deli meats & sandwiches, hot meals (to go or eat in their cafe). Bakery items, fresh fruits & veggies, meat market, toiletries & pharmacy in the store.
Nationally known for their freshness, quality, selection & value.
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Publix Super Market at Pinnacle Point
1830 Hendersonville Rd
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Nationally known for their freshness, quality, selection & value.
Two locations: downtown on Merriman Ave. or in our S. Asheville area on Hendersonville Rd. Salad & hot bars, beer & wine, fresh veggies & fruits, high quality meats & several gluten free choices.
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The Fresh Market
944 Merrimon Ave
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Two locations: downtown on Merriman Ave. or in our S. Asheville area on Hendersonville Rd. Salad & hot bars, beer & wine, fresh veggies & fruits, high quality meats & several gluten free choices.

Biltmore Village - only 2 miles away

Biltmore Village offers an assortment of whimsical gift stores, name-brand clothiers, restaurants, a cigar bar & much more. Great place for walking, people-watching & wandering through historical buildings!
Wonderful high-end craft & furnishings store in the heart of Biltmore Village. 3 floors of gift items & home furnishings you'd be delighted to have in your home or give to your friends & family as gifts.
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New Morning Gallery
7 Boston Way
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Wonderful high-end craft & furnishings store in the heart of Biltmore Village. 3 floors of gift items & home furnishings you'd be delighted to have in your home or give to your friends & family as gifts.
Serving farm to table - breakfast, lunch & dinner (M-F). Sat. & Sun.: brunch & dinner.
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Corner Kitchen
3 Boston Way
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Serving farm to table - breakfast, lunch & dinner (M-F). Sat. & Sun.: brunch & dinner.
Unique tastes, special sandwiches, delicious home-made soups, healthy salads. Full bar - open later than most restaurants in the area.
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Village Wayside Bar & Grille
30 Lodge St
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Unique tastes, special sandwiches, delicious home-made soups, healthy salads. Full bar - open later than most restaurants in the area.
Truly, a special place for celebrations & discerning patrons.
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Rezaz Pan Mediterranean
28 Hendersonville Rd
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Truly, a special place for celebrations & discerning patrons.
One of our favorites - great selection of meats with special sauces, local veggies & even "Mud Pie Pudding". Outdoor dining & take out available, just south of Biltmore Village.
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Moe's Original Bar B Que
4 Sweeten Creek Rd
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One of our favorites - great selection of meats with special sauces, local veggies & even "Mud Pie Pudding". Outdoor dining & take out available, just south of Biltmore Village.

Parks & Nature

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WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Rd
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Great history of how the Blue Ridge Parkway was constructed over almost a 30-yr. period. Hands-on exhibit of how to build a stone arch, very interesting! Rangers are very informative, lots of books & maps for hiking trails & places to eat along the Parkway.
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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob Rd
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Great history of how the Blue Ridge Parkway was constructed over almost a 30-yr. period. Hands-on exhibit of how to build a stone arch, very interesting! Rangers are very informative, lots of books & maps for hiking trails & places to eat along the Parkway.
One of the best dog parks in AVL with several areas for different breeds of dogs & their temperaments; easy walking trails along the French Broad; Athletic Complex close by
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Parque do Rio French Broad
508 Riverview Dr
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One of the best dog parks in AVL with several areas for different breeds of dogs & their temperaments; easy walking trails along the French Broad; Athletic Complex close by
Several waterfalls within a 2-hour drive of AVL. Please be careful & follow the warning signs posted for slippery areas & bear sightings.
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Pisgah Forest
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Several waterfalls within a 2-hour drive of AVL. Please be careful & follow the warning signs posted for slippery areas & bear sightings.
Lots of trails leading to the top of Chimney Rock. Easter Sunday Sunrise gathering each year. One Sat. night in June, an outdoor showing of the 1992 movie, "The Last of the Mohicans", which was filmed in the area. Bring a picnic & your camp chairs. Popcorn & hotdogs available. Fabulous time for only $10/carload.
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Parque Estadual Chimney Rock
431 Main St
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Lots of trails leading to the top of Chimney Rock. Easter Sunday Sunrise gathering each year. One Sat. night in June, an outdoor showing of the 1992 movie, "The Last of the Mohicans", which was filmed in the area. Bring a picnic & your camp chairs. Popcorn & hotdogs available. Fabulous time for only $10/carload.
Highest elevation east of the Mississippi River. Wear your woolies & bring your Chap Stick.
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Parque Estadual Mount Mitchell
2388 NC-128
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Highest elevation east of the Mississippi River. Wear your woolies & bring your Chap Stick.
45 min. drive to Brevard. Easy walking trails & beautiful waterfalls. Watch out for white squirrels!
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Dupont State Forest Office
16 Everett Rd
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45 min. drive to Brevard. Easy walking trails & beautiful waterfalls. Watch out for white squirrels!

Arts & Culture

The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge Pkwy
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Outdoor summer Shakespearian Theater for FREE. Check out the current week's issue of the Mountain Xpress for details.
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The Montford Park Players
92 Gay St
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Outdoor summer Shakespearian Theater for FREE. Check out the current week's issue of the Mountain Xpress for details.
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Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
18 Biltmore Ave
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Live theater with local and nationally acclaimed actors. Check the Mountain Xpress for current musicals & plays.
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Asheville Community Theatre
35 E Walnut St
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Live theater with local and nationally acclaimed actors. Check the Mountain Xpress for current musicals & plays.
Interesting tour of the AVL home of the author of "Look Homeward Angel
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Memorial Thomas Wolfe
52 N Market St
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Interesting tour of the AVL home of the author of "Look Homeward Angel

Entertainment & Activities

Zip-lining for the young or inexperienced, just outside downtown.
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Adventure Center of Asheville
85 Expo Dr
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Zip-lining for the young or inexperienced, just outside downtown.
Their motto is: "Get in touch with your Inner Tube". A wonderful way to hangout on the French Broad River with your friends! Another Zen Tubing location, further south, at 1648 Brevard Rd., AVL.
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Zen Tubing
608 Riverside Dr
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Their motto is: "Get in touch with your Inner Tube". A wonderful way to hangout on the French Broad River with your friends! Another Zen Tubing location, further south, at 1648 Brevard Rd., AVL.
One weekend, each August, the "Dirty Dancing Festival" celebrates the 1987 filming of the movie, "Dirty Dancing", in the Lake Lure Area. In 2017, the event celebrated 30 yrs. on the weekend of Aug. 18th. Water park for the kids, pontoon boat rides at sunset, restaurants & shopping for the whole family.
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Lake Lure
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One weekend, each August, the "Dirty Dancing Festival" celebrates the 1987 filming of the movie, "Dirty Dancing", in the Lake Lure Area. In 2017, the event celebrated 30 yrs. on the weekend of Aug. 18th. Water park for the kids, pontoon boat rides at sunset, restaurants & shopping for the whole family.
Please check out your copy (at our home) of the weekly newspaper which lists all the entertainment, plays, theater, clubs, spas, and things to do in AVL. Drum Circles in Pritchard Park, Festivals, Craft Shows, Farm to Market Days, Local Craft Beer & Food Truck events, etc.
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Mountain Xpress
2 Wall St
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Please check out your copy (at our home) of the weekly newspaper which lists all the entertainment, plays, theater, clubs, spas, and things to do in AVL. Drum Circles in Pritchard Park, Festivals, Craft Shows, Farm to Market Days, Local Craft Beer & Food Truck events, etc.

Getting Around

Approximately 15 miles from Downtown AVL, only 9.3 miles (15-20 min.) from our home, depending on traffic.
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Asheville Regional Airport station
61 Terminal Dr
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Approximately 15 miles from Downtown AVL, only 9.3 miles (15-20 min.) from our home, depending on traffic.

Food Scene

Quite a variety of restaurants for different tastes & budgets. Several grocery stores, close by, offer salad bars, hot bars, deli sandwiches, sushi, pizza, etc. Many restaurants have vegan & gluten-free menu items.
Casual dining for breakfast, lunch & dinner from April through October. New deck shows a splendid view of most of the mountains & valleys of WNC, especially during the Fall season for lots of Leaf Peekers. Dining room has the same magnificent view with window seating. Wonderful gift shop with many local souvenirs, arts & craft items for your home or cabin, cards & T-shirts. Smaller store with refreshments & restrooms close by for campers, hikers, motorcyclists & everyone driving the Blue Ridge Pkwy.
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Pisgah Inn
408 Blue Ridge Pkwy
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Casual dining for breakfast, lunch & dinner from April through October. New deck shows a splendid view of most of the mountains & valleys of WNC, especially during the Fall season for lots of Leaf Peekers. Dining room has the same magnificent view with window seating. Wonderful gift shop with many local souvenirs, arts & craft items for your home or cabin, cards & T-shirts. Smaller store with refreshments & restrooms close by for campers, hikers, motorcyclists & everyone driving the Blue Ridge Pkwy.
My favorite place in AVL. So much history about the building of the original structure in the 1890's with steam-powered equipment. If the hallways could only talk! Many of our US Presidents have slept & dined at the resort over the years. The property is magnificent, with dining in several areas, the veranda overlooking the City of AVL, the lobby with it's 2 stone fireplaces as the backdrop for several of the Gaither Homecoming Southern Gospel Events. The Antique Car museum is open April through Oct., and the Grovewood Gallery is an example of craftsmen at their best. All open to the public & visitors, even if you don't have a room at the Inn.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon Ave
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My favorite place in AVL. So much history about the building of the original structure in the 1890's with steam-powered equipment. If the hallways could only talk! Many of our US Presidents have slept & dined at the resort over the years. The property is magnificent, with dining in several areas, the veranda overlooking the City of AVL, the lobby with it's 2 stone fireplaces as the backdrop for several of the Gaither Homecoming Southern Gospel Events. The Antique Car museum is open April through Oct., and the Grovewood Gallery is an example of craftsmen at their best. All open to the public & visitors, even if you don't have a room at the Inn.
Little known, busy mid-sized Mexican Restaurant that my husband & I visit at least twice/mo. The portions are quite large, so we usually split a dish called "La Favorita" - it's got fresh vegetables (onions, green peppers, fresh tomatoes) with chopped chicken & beef plus wonderful shrimp, served on a bed of rice with a delicious white queso. Check out all the waiters' T-shirts & translate what the back of the shirt says!
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Ay Caramba Mexican Grill & Bar
801 Fairview Road
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Little known, busy mid-sized Mexican Restaurant that my husband & I visit at least twice/mo. The portions are quite large, so we usually split a dish called "La Favorita" - it's got fresh vegetables (onions, green peppers, fresh tomatoes) with chopped chicken & beef plus wonderful shrimp, served on a bed of rice with a delicious white queso. Check out all the waiters' T-shirts & translate what the back of the shirt says!
The best steak that I have ever eaten. The restaurant is at the 1st floor of the Aloft Hotel downtown. Great place for people-watching, especially when the Peddle Bar departs.
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The Blackbird Restaurant
47 Biltmore Ave
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The best steak that I have ever eaten. The restaurant is at the 1st floor of the Aloft Hotel downtown. Great place for people-watching, especially when the Peddle Bar departs.
Located in historic Biltmore Village. Sunday brunch is excellent!
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Corner Kitchen
3 Boston Way
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Located in historic Biltmore Village. Sunday brunch is excellent!
Quiet, low lights, romantic - the food is delicious, especially the Sunday Brunch.
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Pomodoros Greek & Italian Café
1070 Tunnel Rd
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Quiet, low lights, romantic - the food is delicious, especially the Sunday Brunch.
All ice creams are freshly made with quality ingredients. Lots of cool flavors! They supply many of the local restaurants with specialty ice cream products.
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Ultimate Ice Cream Company
195 Charlotte St
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All ice creams are freshly made with quality ingredients. Lots of cool flavors! They supply many of the local restaurants with specialty ice cream products.
Bill's favorite is their Reuben Sandwich, Linda's favorite is the Ribeye Steak Sandwich. Sports bar, lots of TV's.
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East Village Grille
1177 Tunnel Rd
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Bill's favorite is their Reuben Sandwich, Linda's favorite is the Ribeye Steak Sandwich. Sports bar, lots of TV's.
Great sandwiches & craft beers
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Sweeten Creek Brewing
1127 Sweeten Creek Rd
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Great sandwiches & craft beers
Open Tues. through Sat. from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm for dining inside or on the porch. TAKE-OUT from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. See other location in the River Arts District (M-F only)!
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12 Bones Smokehouse SOUTH
2350 Hendersonville Rd
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Open Tues. through Sat. from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm for dining inside or on the porch. TAKE-OUT from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. See other location in the River Arts District (M-F only)!
Outstanding! and you may want to purchase some of their memorabilia, very eclectic selection. Pie Flights give you 3 slices of your favorite pie choices + a scoop of ice cream!
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Baked Pie Company
4 Long Shoals Rd
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Outstanding! and you may want to purchase some of their memorabilia, very eclectic selection. Pie Flights give you 3 slices of your favorite pie choices + a scoop of ice cream!
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12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy St
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