Megan's Guidebook
Playgrounds
Great park for little ones! Lots of swings and a big shaded sandbox. Track for riding bikes. Close to ice cream shop!
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Weaver Park
200 Murdock AveGreat park for little ones! Lots of swings and a big shaded sandbox. Track for riding bikes. Close to ice cream shop!
Large playground for big and little kids. Volleyball, bike track, basketball courts. Miles of bike riding paths by the French Broad River.
Carrier Park
220 Amboy RoadLarge playground for big and little kids. Volleyball, bike track, basketball courts. Miles of bike riding paths by the French Broad River.
Roy Pope Memorial Park
45 Jonestown RdFabulously fun playground with padded ground
Excellent option for families of all ages. Activities include creek, picnic tables, playground, swing sets. The creek runs through the middle of the playground! Beautiful setting. Tennis courts.
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Robert Lake Park
317 Texas RdExcellent option for families of all ages. Activities include creek, picnic tables, playground, swing sets. The creek runs through the middle of the playground! Beautiful setting. Tennis courts.
Lake Louise Park
Lake Louise DriveWalk or run around the lake and playground for the kids.
Food scene
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdIncredible, eclectic breakfast. Very popular! So tasty!
Suwana's Thai Orchid Restaurant
11 Broadway StBest authentic Thai food in town!
Fabulous cafe and coffee shop with great locally-sourced Foods.
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Liberty House Coffee and Café
221 S Liberty StFabulous cafe and coffee shop with great locally-sourced Foods.
Best burger joint. Grass-fed, local beef. Vegan options. Fun atmosphere!
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Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveBest burger joint. Grass-fed, local beef. Vegan options. Fun atmosphere!
Vortex Doughnuts
32 Banks AveFabulous local donut shop. Handmade each day!
Dynamite Roasting Company
3198 US-70Killer coffee. Period. The end.
Beautiful to visit the Inn. Perfect for a fireside glass of fine wine.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveBeautiful to visit the Inn. Perfect for a fireside glass of fine wine.
Amazing Jamaican/Carribean food. 2 locations on Montford Ave and West Asheville.
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveAmazing Jamaican/Carribean food. 2 locations on Montford Ave and West Asheville.
The Madness
275 Smokey Park HighwayAmazing blend of 2 cuisines - japanese and american. All under one room.
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveBest tapas in town - be sure to make a reservation!
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StBarack Obama used to frequent this local BBQ joint!
Eclectic array of local restaurants such as Bun Intended, Peace Love Tacos, Burton’s Chicken, and Sierra Nevada Brewery. Something for everyone!
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The Times at S&W
56 Patton AveEclectic array of local restaurants such as Bun Intended, Peace Love Tacos, Burton’s Chicken, and Sierra Nevada Brewery. Something for everyone!
Hiking / walking
Norður-Karólína Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayBeautiful gardens, miles of trails, visitor center.
Bobcats, foxes, owls, deer, bears, otters and more. Great activities for children of all ages.
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WNC Náttúru Miðstöð
75 Gashes Creek RdBobcats, foxes, owls, deer, bears, otters and more. Great activities for children of all ages.
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadBeautiful waterfall hikes. Great swimming in the summer too!
Great family hike to beautiful cascades. Only 30 min drive from the house.
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Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrGreat family hike to beautiful cascades. Only 30 min drive from the house.
Beautiful lake setting with Swannanoa river running next to it. Great for a quick dip. 1-mile loop around the lake, with fishing, basketball courts and small playground.
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Charles D Owen Park
875 Warren Wilson RdBeautiful lake setting with Swannanoa river running next to it. Great for a quick dip. 1-mile loop around the lake, with fishing, basketball courts and small playground.
This hike is only about 30 minutes from the house. Outstanding views from the top!
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Craggy Pinnacle gönguferð
3641 Blue Ridge PkwyThis hike is only about 30 minutes from the house. Outstanding views from the top!
Mount Mitchell
Highest peak on the Eastern Coast! 360 degree views!
Out past Hot Springs, NC. Take a blanket, picnic, kite and frisbee - you'll want to hang out for hours :)
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Max Patch
Max Patch RoadOut past Hot Springs, NC. Take a blanket, picnic, kite and frisbee - you'll want to hang out for hours :)
Shining Rock
Be prepared for glorious views! 7 miles roundtrip, but worth every minute of it.
Amazing, 2 mile loop around Beaver Lake, including relaxing walk through the bird sanctuary.
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Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
1056 Merrimon AvenueAmazing, 2 mile loop around Beaver Lake, including relaxing walk through the bird sanctuary.
Sightseeing
Grove Arcade
1 Page AveUnique, boutique shopping area in downtown.
Biltmore
1 Lodge StOutstanding gardens, so much history to learn here!
Great place to explore local shops and cafes. Must visit Well-Bred Bakery!
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Biltmore Village
Great place to explore local shops and cafes. Must visit Well-Bred Bakery!
Amazing craft center with local artistry including pottery, paintings, quilts - Blue Ridge culture!
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The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyAmazing craft center with local artistry including pottery, paintings, quilts - Blue Ridge culture!
Hip and unique neighborhood with local galleries, restaurants and bars. Don't forget to visit The Hop Ice Creamery!
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West Asheville
Hip and unique neighborhood with local galleries, restaurants and bars. Don't forget to visit The Hop Ice Creamery!
Breweries
Great selection of craft beer!
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueGreat selection of unique craft beer!
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StFree brewery tour with samples :)
Really unique atmosphere, outdoor space, fire pits, live music in the summer, great menu, play space/sand box toys for kids
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayReally unique atmosphere, outdoor space, fire pits, live music in the summer, great menu, play space/sand box toys for kids
Local favorite with great bar food and amazing local beers.
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Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveLocal favorite with great bar food and amazing local beers.
The original Asheville brewery! Amazing space with live music, food trucks and an outdoor field - bring your frisbee!
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Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyThe original Asheville brewery! Amazing space with live music, food trucks and an outdoor field - bring your frisbee!
Love cider? This is the place to go. Stop by on your way back from hiking in Brevard area.
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Bold Rock Hard Cider
72 School House RdLove cider? This is the place to go. Stop by on your way back from hiking in Brevard area.
Local farms
Great place to visit with little ones! Baby chickens, sheep and goats. Farm store with local grass-fed beef and pork.
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Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow RdGreat place to visit with little ones! Baby chickens, sheep and goats. Farm store with local grass-fed beef and pork.
Fabulous hike through forests and fields - arriving at Carl Sandburg's home. Visit the baby goats!
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Carl Sandburg heimilið þjóðminjasafn
1800 Little River RdFabulous hike through forests and fields - arriving at Carl Sandburg's home. Visit the baby goats!
WNC bóndamarkaður
570 Brevard RdFind local honey, fruits, vegetables and crafts.
Wow! You need to visit this Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings 8am-12pm. Local cheese, flowers, vegetables and live music. Located on UNCA campus.
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North Asheville Tailgate Market
275 University HeightsWow! You need to visit this Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings 8am-12pm. Local cheese, flowers, vegetables and live music. Located on UNCA campus.