Asheville Guidebook
Food scene
Super popular breakfast place. Arrive early to beat the line that can wrap around the building!
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdSuper popular breakfast place. Arrive early to beat the line that can wrap around the building!
Another very popular place for brunch. Arrive early to beat the rush. Nice outdoor patio.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdAnother very popular place for brunch. Arrive early to beat the rush. Nice outdoor patio.
Our favorite spot for dinner. Just a few blocks from our house. Jamaican Fusion dishes that are rice/pasta + various proteins + amazing sauces. Like the other popular places, this place gets busy the later you go
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveOur favorite spot for dinner. Just a few blocks from our house. Jamaican Fusion dishes that are rice/pasta + various proteins + amazing sauces. Like the other popular places, this place gets busy the later you go
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdThe best doughnuts! Order ahead and pickup.
Odd's Cafe
800 Haywood RdGreat place for morning coffee and light breakfast.
Hiking
If you are looking for close by hiking, Bent Creek is a local go-to. It is only 10-15 minutes from our door. There are three trailheads that you can go to, Hard Times being the most popular. From here you can do a nice three mile loop around the lake, or connect endless trails for an adventure.
9 locals recommend
Hard Times Trailhead
375 Wesley Branch RdIf you are looking for close by hiking, Bent Creek is a local go-to. It is only 10-15 minutes from our door. There are three trailheads that you can go to, Hard Times being the most popular. From here you can do a nice three mile loop around the lake, or connect endless trails for an adventure.
Note: Road may be closed during winter. Highest Mountain east of the Mississippi! You can drive to the top for free and hike as much as you would like with amazing views. If you want a more serious hike, consider starting from black mountain campground and hiking up. Very strenuous. I'm happy to provide more info if desired.
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Note: Road may be closed during winter. Highest Mountain east of the Mississippi! You can drive to the top for free and hike as much as you would like with amazing views. If you want a more serious hike, consider starting from black mountain campground and hiking up. Very strenuous. I'm happy to provide more info if desired.
A nice short hike up to the lookout tower with 360 degree views. Wide gravel road up. 1.5 miles RT. 400 ft gain Note: Check if BRP is open on website or ask me!
37 locals recommend
Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower
A nice short hike up to the lookout tower with 360 degree views. Wide gravel road up. 1.5 miles RT. 400 ft gain Note: Check if BRP is open on website or ask me!
A nice hike up to Mt Pisgah! Technical trail that is 2.4 miles round trip and 700 ft of gain
19 locals recommend
Mt. Pisgah Trailhead, Asheville, NC
A nice hike up to Mt Pisgah! Technical trail that is 2.4 miles round trip and 700 ft of gain
Nice 2.5 mile hike near black balsam mountain. Less crowded and just as good views! Drive to the end of black balsam road and trail is near restrooms. A bit further of a drive (45-60 min) but well work it. Check road closures and weather as it is >6000 ft and weather can be much different than AVL.
Sam Knob Trail
Sam Knob TrailNice 2.5 mile hike near black balsam mountain. Less crowded and just as good views! Drive to the end of black balsam road and trail is near restrooms. A bit further of a drive (45-60 min) but well work it. Check road closures and weather as it is >6000 ft and weather can be much different than AVL.
Extremely popular hike (1mile RT) with 360 views. Nearby to Sam's Knob hike also. A bit further of a drive (45-60 min) but well work it. Check road closures and weather as it is >6000 ft and weather can be much different than AVL.
168 locals recommend
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailExtremely popular hike (1mile RT) with 360 views. Nearby to Sam's Knob hike also. A bit further of a drive (45-60 min) but well work it. Check road closures and weather as it is >6000 ft and weather can be much different than AVL.
Sunset Bar
Highly recommend coming here for a sunset drink/appetizer. Free parking for the first few hours in the gated lot across from main entrance. Historic hotel with golf course, spa, etc
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveHighly recommend coming here for a sunset drink/appetizer. Free parking for the first few hours in the gated lot across from main entrance. Historic hotel with golf course, spa, etc
A top spot for sunset with rooftop bar and restaurant. Enter the hotel and go to the fourth floor.
98 locals recommend
Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
15 Page AveA top spot for sunset with rooftop bar and restaurant. Enter the hotel and go to the fourth floor.