Gardner Mountain Getaway Guidebook
Sightseeing
Stunning historical mansion. Known for breathtaking gardens. Spectacular Christmas display.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StStunning historical mansion. Known for breathtaking gardens. Spectacular Christmas display.
Downtown
Known for great architecture, shopping, music, and TOP NOTCH restaurants.
Tour the home of this famous American poet. Near by town of Flat Rock is charming. About 45 min. away.
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Carl Sandburg heimilið þjóðminjasafn
1800 Little River RdTour the home of this famous American poet. Near by town of Flat Rock is charming. About 45 min. away.
Local artists practice and display beautiful crafts - painting, pottery and glass work.
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The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyLocal artists practice and display beautiful crafts - painting, pottery and glass work.
Famous hotel with stunning views. Grab a cocktail or have lunch on the veranda.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveFamous hotel with stunning views. Grab a cocktail or have lunch on the veranda.
Norður-Karólína Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayBeautiful gardens
WNC Náttúru Miðstöð
75 Gashes Creek RdGreat with kids.
Neighborhoods
Eclectic, fun area with lots of art galleries, restaurants and coffee shops
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River Arts District
3 River Arts PlEclectic, fun area with lots of art galleries, restaurants and coffee shops
West Asheville
Fun and funky neighborhood. Lots of places to eat and unique shops.
Colorful murals beckon you to explore the area’s art galleries, award winning restaurants and unique breweries.
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South Slope Brewing District
Colorful murals beckon you to explore the area’s art galleries, award winning restaurants and unique breweries.
City/town information
Black Mountain
Great mountain town with nice shops and restaurants. Hiking nearby.
Has become known as a romantic destination. Several high end restaurants and nearby waterfalls.
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Highlands
Has become known as a romantic destination. Several high end restaurants and nearby waterfalls.
Known as the "Land of Waterfalls". There are over 250 of them located nearby. Plus, breweries and biking.
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Brevard
Known as the "Land of Waterfalls". There are over 250 of them located nearby. Plus, breweries and biking.
The rugged, deep Green River Gorge is located near Saluda, about 38 miles southeast of Asheville. Great whitewater fun as the river drops rapidly down the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The river is a top spot for tubing and kayaking.
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Saluda
The rugged, deep Green River Gorge is located near Saluda, about 38 miles southeast of Asheville. Great whitewater fun as the river drops rapidly down the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The river is a top spot for tubing and kayaking.
Food scene
Favorite Asheville eatery. Breakfast and lunch. Amazing biscuits and home made jams and jellies. Several locations. This address closest to house.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR GUESTS. ENJOY a FREE BISCUIT or $3 OFF YOUR BILL. USE "BISCUIT TICKET" from the Welcome Basket.
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Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdFavorite Asheville eatery. Breakfast and lunch. Amazing biscuits and home made jams and jellies. Several locations. This address closest to house.
EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR GUESTS. ENJOY a FREE BISCUIT or $3 OFF YOUR BILL. USE "BISCUIT TICKET" from the Welcome Basket.
Piazza
4 Olde Eastwood Village BlvdVery good Italian restaurant fairly close to house.
Daymoon Coffeebar
381 Old Charlotte HwyGreat coffee shop fairly close to the house.
The S&W
56 Patton AveNew food hall with lots of fun choices in a beautifully restored building.
Only Michelin starred restaurant in Asheville. Famous chef Katie Button. Reservations a must.
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveOnly Michelin starred restaurant in Asheville. Famous chef Katie Button. Reservations a must.
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrFun place to get "fancy" tacos. Locals love it.
Amazing deserts and locally made chocolates. In the winter, stop in for a delicious hot chocolate.
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French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareAmazing deserts and locally made chocolates. In the winter, stop in for a delicious hot chocolate.
If walking around Biltmore Village, great local place to stop for lunch.
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Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayIf walking around Biltmore Village, great local place to stop for lunch.
Iconic local southern restaurant. Several locations. One on Hendersonville Rd. (about 15 min. from house).
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Tupelo Honey
12 College StIconic local southern restaurant. Several locations. One on Hendersonville Rd. (about 15 min. from house).
Indian street food with a flair. This place was on a recent New York Times list of 100 most interesting restaurants in the country.
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Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveIndian street food with a flair. This place was on a recent New York Times list of 100 most interesting restaurants in the country.
If barbecue is your thing, do not miss this place. Amazing ribs and brisket and all the sides. This is the original location in the River Arts District.
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12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StIf barbecue is your thing, do not miss this place. Amazing ribs and brisket and all the sides. This is the original location in the River Arts District.
If you are VEGAN, this is your spot. Although, the food is good enough for everyone to try. Located in North Asheville.
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Plant
165 Merrimon AveIf you are VEGAN, this is your spot. Although, the food is good enough for everyone to try. Located in North Asheville.
Upscale California Mexican. Must make reservations ahead of time. Located downtown.
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Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StUpscale California Mexican. Must make reservations ahead of time. Located downtown.
Coffee, sandwiches, and amazing deserts. Light fare in Biltmore Village.
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The Well-Bred Bakery & Café in Biltmore Village
6 Boston WayCoffee, sandwiches, and amazing deserts. Light fare in Biltmore Village.
All Souls Pizza
175 Clingman AveLocal favorite. Everything hand made.
Rhubarb
7 N Pack SquareHigh end food, known for sourcing local ingredients from nearby farms.
Jettie Rae's Oyster House
143 Charlotte StGreat seafood. North Asheville location. Outdoor seating.
High-end New American fare & wine offered in a bi-level venue with rustic, yet stylish, decor.
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The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayHigh-end New American fare & wine offered in a bi-level venue with rustic, yet stylish, decor.
Refined Italian fare & wine list, plus specialty cocktails, in a polished, contemporary setting.
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Cucina24
24 Wall StRefined Italian fare & wine list, plus specialty cocktails, in a polished, contemporary setting.
Great restaurant serving local foods. Highly regarded. Gets great reviews.
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Chestnut
48 Biltmore AveGreat restaurant serving local foods. Highly regarded. Gets great reviews.
Southern barbecue and music venue. People rave about this place. Total guilty pleasure.
Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive
161 Biltmore AvenueSouthern barbecue and music venue. People rave about this place. Total guilty pleasure.
Menu sourced from local farms. Beer made by Burial Beer.
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Forestry Camp Bar & Restaurant
10 Shady Oak DrMenu sourced from local farms. Beer made by Burial Beer.
The Trashy Vegan
If you want to try Vegan food, this place is the "new" spot to try.
Fun and slightly sophisticated comfort food from a well known Asheville chef
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Tastee Diner
575 Haywood RdFun and slightly sophisticated comfort food from a well known Asheville chef
Savory Hawaiian meets sweet Asheville. In River Arts district. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.
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RosaBees
27 Foundy StSavory Hawaiian meets sweet Asheville. In River Arts district. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.
Neng Jr.'s
Asheville's first Filipinx restaurant - getting rave reviews.
Neighborhood tavern Tall John’s focuses on well-executed European-American classics like pork schnitzel, Parker rolls, steak tartare, and a signature burger from owner/executive chef Trevor Payne. The restaurant aims to be a spot for “all occasions” in the historic Montford district.
Tall John's
Neighborhood tavern Tall John’s focuses on well-executed European-American classics like pork schnitzel, Parker rolls, steak tartare, and a signature burger from owner/executive chef Trevor Payne. The restaurant aims to be a spot for “all occasions” in the historic Montford district.
Fantastic breads and pastries. If you want a croissant just like you get in Paris, do not miss it. Original location on Haywood St. in West AVL.
OWL Bakery North Asheville
Fantastic breads and pastries. If you want a croissant just like you get in Paris, do not miss it. Original location on Haywood St. in West AVL.
Great food, great cocktails, nice atmosphere - patio seating in the back. A perennial Asheville favorite.
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Vivian
348 Depot StGreat food, great cocktails, nice atmosphere - patio seating in the back. A perennial Asheville favorite.
Benne On Eagle
35 Eagle StAppalachian soul food in downtown AVL.
Chill wine bar and eatery with an outdoor patio and epic grilled cheese.
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Leo's House of Thirst
1055 Haywood RdChill wine bar and eatery with an outdoor patio and epic grilled cheese.
Charming restaurant that has long been an Asheville favorite. Locating in West AVL and has outdoor seating. Great steak.
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The Admiral
400 Haywood RdCharming restaurant that has long been an Asheville favorite. Locating in West AVL and has outdoor seating. Great steak.
Japanese soul food with a southern BBQ twist. Downtown AVL. Tasting menu is always a hit.
Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
Japanese soul food with a southern BBQ twist. Downtown AVL. Tasting menu is always a hit.
Italian American restaurant with a family feel and hearty food. Original location in North AVL. This location is closer to the rental.
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian South
Italian American restaurant with a family feel and hearty food. Original location in North AVL. This location is closer to the rental.
New American cuisine in a fairy cottage located near the Grove Park Inn. New and popular.
ELDR Restaurant
New American cuisine in a fairy cottage located near the Grove Park Inn. New and popular.
A great restaurant, consistently good food and service, in West AVL. Have a room for larger parties.
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Jargon
715 Haywood RdA great restaurant, consistently good food and service, in West AVL. Have a room for larger parties.
Daily brunch at a casual eatery in West AVL. Large outdoor area. New coffee and pastry shop next door.
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdDaily brunch at a casual eatery in West AVL. Large outdoor area. New coffee and pastry shop next door.
Laidback restaurant for Caribbean-inspired food. Lots of vegetarian options. Second location in Montford area - close to Downtown.
Nine Mile
Laidback restaurant for Caribbean-inspired food. Lots of vegetarian options. Second location in Montford area - close to Downtown.
Warm, contemporary restaurant offering locally sourced New American fare & signature cocktails. Local favorite.
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Copper Crown
1011 Tunnel RdWarm, contemporary restaurant offering locally sourced New American fare & signature cocktails. Local favorite.
Wineries
Just voted as #1 best new winery by USA Today's 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards 2022. Enjoy wine tasting or plan a special event. Serve limited food menu. Music on the weekends. Reservations needed. About 25 minutes from the house.
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Stone Ashe Vineyard
736 Green Mountain RdJust voted as #1 best new winery by USA Today's 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards 2022. Enjoy wine tasting or plan a special event. Serve limited food menu. Music on the weekends. Reservations needed. About 25 minutes from the house.
Voted #5 in USA Today's top 10 list of new wineries. About 35 min. from property.
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Marked Tree Vineyard
623 Deep Gap RdVoted #5 in USA Today's top 10 list of new wineries. About 35 min. from property.
Grocery Stores
Whole Foods Market
70 Merrimon AveLess then 15 min. from property
Publix Super Market at Pinnacle Point
1830 Hendersonville RdLess then 15 min. from property.
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdClosest to house. About 8 min. away.
Well known food stuffs store offering lots of their own brand and fun items. Known as a great place for wine. About 15 min. from house.
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Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveWell known food stuffs store offering lots of their own brand and fun items. Known as a great place for wine. About 15 min. from house.
Outdoor Adventures - Tubing, Rafting, Zip lining
Green River Adventures
150 E Main StTubing, rafting on the Saluda River. So much fun.
White Water Rafting, Zip lining, Kayaking...great outdoor adventures. About 1.5 drive from property.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19White Water Rafting, Zip lining, Kayaking...great outdoor adventures. About 1.5 drive from property.
Miles of zip lining fun. Located in Saluda. Top 10 best zip lining in the USA.
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The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour
166 Honey Bee DrMiles of zip lining fun. Located in Saluda. Top 10 best zip lining in the USA.
Zip lining adventures. Super fun. Great guides. My kids have done this and love it!
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Navitat Canopy ævintýri
242 Poverty Branch RdZip lining adventures. Super fun. Great guides. My kids have done this and love it!
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrClose by in River Arts District. Tubing on the French Broad River.
French Broad Outfitters
704 Riverside DrTubing and kayaking adventures on the French Broad River.