Bill & Linda’s guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants within 4 miles of our Private Suite
Our favorite is "La Favorita" (beef, chicken & shrimp served over rice with peppers & onions) plus endless fresh hot tortilla chips, full bar with lots of local beers on tap. Platter is so big that we're full even when we split it for 2 people.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Ay Caramba Mexican Grill & Bar
801 Fairview RoadOur favorite is "La Favorita" (beef, chicken & shrimp served over rice with peppers & onions) plus endless fresh hot tortilla chips, full bar with lots of local beers on tap. Platter is so big that we're full even when we split it for 2 people.
Now with 3 locations .... newest location in S. Asheville on Hendersonville Rd. Amazing "Cat Biscuits" with your choice of several toppings! Reasonable prices with several choices of good-sized portions. My favorite side is their home fries with Gouda cheese & green onions.
472 moradores locais recomendam
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdNow with 3 locations .... newest location in S. Asheville on Hendersonville Rd. Amazing "Cat Biscuits" with your choice of several toppings! Reasonable prices with several choices of good-sized portions. My favorite side is their home fries with Gouda cheese & green onions.
Just outside Biltmore Village - outstanding BBQ (sandwiches or platters) with on-site prepared healthy side dishes. My favorites are pulled-pork or turkey platters with squash casserole or mac 'n cheese + mud pie or nana pudding!
76 moradores locais recomendam
Moe's Original Bar B Que
4 Sweeten Creek RdJust outside Biltmore Village - outstanding BBQ (sandwiches or platters) with on-site prepared healthy side dishes. My favorites are pulled-pork or turkey platters with squash casserole or mac 'n cheese + mud pie or nana pudding!
Biltmore Village - exquisitely inspired, & presented - healthy entrees, soups, salads & desserts! Full bar & excellent wine selection.
41 moradores locais recomendam
Rezaz Pan Mediterranean
28 Hendersonville RdBiltmore Village - exquisitely inspired, & presented - healthy entrees, soups, salads & desserts! Full bar & excellent wine selection.
The original location was & now is, in the River District Area. The newest location is in S. Asheville on Hendersonville Rd. Same great ribs, platters & veggies .... but now, attached to 12 Bones Brewery. Restaurant is open Tues. through Sat. (11 am to 4 pm for dining-in).
91 moradores locais recomendam
12 Bones Smokehouse SOUTH
2350 Hendersonville RdThe original location was & now is, in the River District Area. The newest location is in S. Asheville on Hendersonville Rd. Same great ribs, platters & veggies .... but now, attached to 12 Bones Brewery. Restaurant is open Tues. through Sat. (11 am to 4 pm for dining-in).
Biltmore Village - your palate will thank you! Farm-to-table creations having flavors that are unbelievable! Serving breakfast M-F, Brunch on the weekends! Lunch M-F & Dinner 7 nights/week.
155 moradores locais recomendam
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayBiltmore Village - your palate will thank you! Farm-to-table creations having flavors that are unbelievable! Serving breakfast M-F, Brunch on the weekends! Lunch M-F & Dinner 7 nights/week.
You've heard of "a flight of beers"? Get ready for "a flight of baked pies"! You get to choose 3 slices of 3 different flavors of pie, which will come out on a wooden pallet, including a scoop of yummy vanilla ice cream. Their daily selection of full-sized pies is posted on their website each morning. One flight will ruin your appetite for the next 2 meals, we promise!
27 moradores locais recomendam
Baked Pie Company
4 Long Shoals RdYou've heard of "a flight of beers"? Get ready for "a flight of baked pies"! You get to choose 3 slices of 3 different flavors of pie, which will come out on a wooden pallet, including a scoop of yummy vanilla ice cream. Their daily selection of full-sized pies is posted on their website each morning. One flight will ruin your appetite for the next 2 meals, we promise!
Great burgers & grilled chicken! Salads, too! Sports Bar with lots of local beers on-tap, plus outdoor seating, very close to our home!
21 moradores locais recomendam
Juicy Lucy's Burger Bar and Grill
620 Hendersonville RdGreat burgers & grilled chicken! Salads, too! Sports Bar with lots of local beers on-tap, plus outdoor seating, very close to our home!
You'll be happy you took the time to see these special places!
Historical & awesome! If only the walls could talk .... of several Presidents, National Sports Figures, Famous Actors & Musicians, International Leaders, Gingerbread House Competitors ... The Gray Line Historical Asheville Trolley Tour is the best way to experience all the amazing buildings & grounds; several restaurants, piano bar, spas, high-end gift shops & the famous car museum.
573 moradores locais recomendam
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveHistorical & awesome! If only the walls could talk .... of several Presidents, National Sports Figures, Famous Actors & Musicians, International Leaders, Gingerbread House Competitors ... The Gray Line Historical Asheville Trolley Tour is the best way to experience all the amazing buildings & grounds; several restaurants, piano bar, spas, high-end gift shops & the famous car museum.
Three floors (with an elevator) of unique & precious art & craft items .... furniture, jewelry, pottery, whimsical times & lots of fun. Great place to buy a momento for yourself or gifts for those that you love. Eye candy, for sure!
34 moradores locais recomendam
New Morning Gallery
7 Boston WayThree floors (with an elevator) of unique & precious art & craft items .... furniture, jewelry, pottery, whimsical times & lots of fun. Great place to buy a momento for yourself or gifts for those that you love. Eye candy, for sure!
Casual dress - unique dining experience, while looking out over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Open April 1st through September 30th for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Wonderful French Onion soup plus a big selection of salads & entrees (from Chicken Pot Pie & Meatloaf to Trout & mouth-watering Steaks). Lots of unique gifts in the gift shop. A "live camera", off the observation deck, shows the degree of color during the spring, summer & fall seasons.
22 moradores locais recomendam
Pisgah Inn Observation Deck
Casual dress - unique dining experience, while looking out over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Open April 1st through September 30th for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Wonderful French Onion soup plus a big selection of salads & entrees (from Chicken Pot Pie & Meatloaf to Trout & mouth-watering Steaks). Lots of unique gifts in the gift shop. A "live camera", off the observation deck, shows the degree of color during the spring, summer & fall seasons.
Just 3 miles from our home. Lots of maps & information - a short movie on the history of how the Blue Ridge Parkway was started, plus all the labor & risks that went into creating the Parkway. There's a 1.3 mile easy hike right next to the parking lot. It's where Howard (the turtle) takes his mud bath.
226 moradores locais recomendam
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob RdJust 3 miles from our home. Lots of maps & information - a short movie on the history of how the Blue Ridge Parkway was started, plus all the labor & risks that went into creating the Parkway. There's a 1.3 mile easy hike right next to the parking lot. It's where Howard (the turtle) takes his mud bath.
Home of the Southern Highland Craft Guild which showcases the finest in traditional & contemporary craft of the region. Various exhibitions throughout the year. Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 382 (East Asheville, about 5 miles from our home).
255 moradores locais recomendam
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyHome of the Southern Highland Craft Guild which showcases the finest in traditional & contemporary craft of the region. Various exhibitions throughout the year. Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 382 (East Asheville, about 5 miles from our home).
Biltmore Village - no admission fee & free parking. Stroll through the unique historical shopping area. 48 Specialty Shops (clothing, gifts, cigar bars, barber shop, salons & spas); 22 great restaurants (from fast food to world renowned fine dining) including a few local breweries.
Biltmore Estate requires an admission ticket for each person, or an annual pass. Starting July 1st, 2019 - Biltmore Estate is asking that you go online to purchase your tickets, at least 7 days in advance of your planned visit. Lots of choices for the inside tour (we recommend renting the audio headsets for self-guided tours), the Gardens & the Winery. You may want to try the 2-hour long Segway Tour of the Estate grounds. Special events include a horse show the last weekend of June 2019, 4-6 (?) summer outdoor music concerts (most of which are sold-out, already!).
The most popular event each year is the arrival of several Christmas trees in early November. The Big House & grounds will be decked out with lights & candlelight tours until Jan. 3rd. Special rates for the evening candlelight tour .... so please go to their website for all the information. If you didn't get your tickets in time .... check with Jan, at the Asheville Visitor's Center. She's very helpful & may be able to give you a discount?
225 moradores locais recomendam
Biltmore Village
Biltmore Village - no admission fee & free parking. Stroll through the unique historical shopping area. 48 Specialty Shops (clothing, gifts, cigar bars, barber shop, salons & spas); 22 great restaurants (from fast food to world renowned fine dining) including a few local breweries.
Biltmore Estate requires an admission ticket for each person, or an annual pass. Starting July 1st, 2019 - Biltmore Estate is asking that you go online to purchase your tickets, at least 7 days in advance of your planned visit. Lots of choices for the inside tour (we recommend renting the audio headsets for self-guided tours), the Gardens & the Winery. You may want to try the 2-hour long Segway Tour of the Estate grounds. Special events include a horse show the last weekend of June 2019, 4-6 (?) summer outdoor music concerts (most of which are sold-out, already!).
The most popular event each year is the arrival of several Christmas trees in early November. The Big House & grounds will be decked out with lights & candlelight tours until Jan. 3rd. Special rates for the evening candlelight tour .... so please go to their website for all the information. If you didn't get your tickets in time .... check with Jan, at the Asheville Visitor's Center. She's very helpful & may be able to give you a discount?
The best place to see lots of waterfalls! Approximately 35-40 minutes from our home. Check out their website & please be careful, following the Park Rangers suggestions for your personal safety!
100 moradores locais recomendam
DuPont State Recreational Forest Visitor Center
89 Buck Forest RdThe best place to see lots of waterfalls! Approximately 35-40 minutes from our home. Check out their website & please be careful, following the Park Rangers suggestions for your personal safety!
Two locations - a lot of fun, especially for couples or groups, from late May until September! New warning June 2019 .... if you've just gotten a fresh, new tattoo, it's best to cover the area with one or more large waterproof bandages to protect yourself from any infections.
164 moradores locais recomendam
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrTwo locations - a lot of fun, especially for couples or groups, from late May until September! New warning June 2019 .... if you've just gotten a fresh, new tattoo, it's best to cover the area with one or more large waterproof bandages to protect yourself from any infections.
"Semi-pro" Baseball games in Asheville - a fun place to watch our local Class "A" Affiliate of the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club. Check their 2019 schedules, for Home game starting times, on these days: July (1-3, 9-14, 18-21 & the 31st) & August (1-6, 12-18, 26-29). Friday games have $1.00 Hot dogs + Fireworks (after the game, each Friday night + Wed., July 3rd); Thirsty Thursday beer & soda specials; Senior specials on Tuesday nights!
74 moradores locais recomendam
Asheville Detours
85 W Walnut St"Semi-pro" Baseball games in Asheville - a fun place to watch our local Class "A" Affiliate of the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club. Check their 2019 schedules, for Home game starting times, on these days: July (1-3, 9-14, 18-21 & the 31st) & August (1-6, 12-18, 26-29). Friday games have $1.00 Hot dogs + Fireworks (after the game, each Friday night + Wed., July 3rd); Thirsty Thursday beer & soda specials; Senior specials on Tuesday nights!
The Montford Park Players
92 Gay StPerformances by Local actors
Rare Collection of Vintage Civilian Aircraft and Memorabilia. Get up close to beautifully preserved aircraft dating back to the 1920's.
15 moradores locais recomendam
The Western North Carolina Air Museum
1340 E Gilbert StRare Collection of Vintage Civilian Aircraft and Memorabilia. Get up close to beautifully preserved aircraft dating back to the 1920's.
Sightseeing
Scenic Helicopter Tours - Asheville
See our amazing mountains from the air.