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ASHEVILLE INFO

OUTDOOR GEAR SHOPS

One Fly Outfitters – All the fly fishing equipment and fly tying supplies you could ever want or need!

 

Diamond Brand Outdoors – Outdoor gear and clothing outfitters for camping, backpacking, kayaking and more

 

Frugal Backpacker – First-run outdoor clothing, gear, and accessories from top outdoor brands at unreal prices

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Mast General Store - "Old Timey" general store with outdoor gear & clothing for hiking, camping, backpacking & more

LODGING

Willow Winds - Beautiful cabins with kitchens 3 miles south of Biltmore Village near Blue Ridge Parkway &  pet friendly

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Hip Little Cabins - Beautiful cabins with kitchens 5 miles east of downtown near Blue Ridge Parkway &  pet friendly

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The Residences at Biltmore  - Extended stays with kitchenettes and pet friendly

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The Grove Park Inn  - Historic Asheville hotel just northeast of downtown Asheville with golf course & spa & pet friendly

 

Aloft Hotel - chic, urban experience - Steps from the world-renowned art & culinary scene in downtown and pet friendly

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Hotel Indigo – A vibrant hotel with penthouse suites offering beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views and pet-friendly

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Kimpton Hotel Arras - 128 room boutique hotel with 360° views of the mountains located right in the heart of downtown

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AC Hotel by Marriot – Beautiful hotel with an amazing rooftop bar and restaurant  in the heart of downtown Asheville

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Cambria Hotel – Sophisticated accommodations combined with a full range of high-tech amenities in downtown Asheville

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Haywood Park Hotel – Boutique Hotel with spacious, luxurious rooms & spa-inspired amenities in the heart of downtown

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The Grand Bohemian Hotel  - A beautiful boutique hotel located in the Biltmore Village and pet friendly

 

DoubleTree Hotel  - Located in the Biltmore Village three miles south of downtown Asheville and pet friendly

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Marriot Residence Inn at Biltmore  - Extended stays with kitchenettes and pet friendly

 

Hampton Inn – Located in the Biltmore Village three miles south of downtown Asheville

 

Home2 Suites – Set in the historic Biltmore Village with in-suite kitchens, heated outdoor pool & 10 minutes to downtown

 

Biltmore Village Inn Bed and Breakfast  - Located on Reed Hill just south of the Biltmore Village

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Courtyard by Marriott– Located near the airport – Brand new hotel in 2018 fifteen minutes south of downtown Asheville

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Hampton Inn – Located near the airport – fifteen minutes south of downtown Asheville

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Home2 Suites – Located near the airport – Brand new hotel in 2021 fifteen minutes south of downtown Asheville

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Comfort Inn Airport – Inspiring mountain views, close to the airport and fifteen minutes south of downtown Asheville

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Holiday Inn & Suites Asheville Airport – Brand new hotel in 2021 fifteen minutes south of downtown Asheville

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Hampton Inn– Located in Black Mountain – Brand new hotel in 2019 fifteen minutes east of downtown Asheville

GROCERY STORES

Earthfare -  Full Service locally owned grocery store near downtown Asheville promoting  local organic and natural meats, seafood & produce, prepared foods, baked goods, beer, wine, artisan cheese and other local offerings.

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Fresh MarketFull Service North Carolina owned grocery store chain located in north and south Asheville promoting  gourmet cooking ingredients and high quality meats, seafood & produce, prepared foods, baked goods, beer, wine, artisan cheese and other local and regional offerings.

COFFEE

Izzy’s Coffee Den - Blanchard's coffee beans, bagels, pastries, etc…downtown Asheville & West Asheville

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Dripolator - In-house roasted coffee beans! bagels, pastries, etc…South Asheville, West Asheville & Black Mountain

 

Summit  Coffee Co.  - Local roaster/coffeehouse with bagels, pastries, sandwiches, soups etc… in the River Arts District

 

Double D’s Coffee & Deserts  - Coffee Bar in a red Double Decker bus - downtown Asheville

RESTAURANTS

Chestnut – Uniquely American Cuisine - locally sourced farm to table

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The Corner Kitchen Restaurant -  A wonderful Carolina-American culinary experience

 

Zambra – Global wines & locally sourced Iberian tapas in a space with Spanish & Moorish accents & great live music

 

Curate –Tapas restaurant from James Beard Winner chef Katie Button

 

The Lobster Trap – Fresh seafood flown in daily from Captain Tom in Maine!

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Early Girl Eatery – A Farm to Table Southern Comfort Food Experience

 

12 Bones Smokehouse – Worlds best barbecue – Loved by presidents!

 

Limones – Innovative Mexi-Cali menu and some very good Margaritas as well

 

Red Stag Grill – European style creations featuring  steaks, seafood and wild game – locally sourced farm to table

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Juicy Lucy’s – Best burgers in Asheville and a great sportsbar serving the local microbrews to boot!

 

The Laughing Seed – Excellent vegetarian cuisine

 

Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian – Voted best Italian restaurant in Asheville the past two years

 

La Guinguette – French & Latin Café - Sweet & savory crepes, empanadas & other French/Argentinian fare, wine bar

 

Bouchon – French comfort food with beautiful courtyard dining.

 

Nine Mile – Carribbean restaurant

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Wasabi – Japanese/Sushi – The very best Sushi in Asheville

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Sierra Nevada Tap Room and Brewery - Fantastic restaurant with excellent microbrews near Asheville airport

AFTER DINNER

Old Europe – Excellent pastries and coffee

 

French Broad Chocolate Lounge – Amazing chocolates/deserts/drinks etc…

 

5 Walnut Wine Bar – Excellent selection of wines by the glass, food & occasional live music

 

Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar - Books & wines by the thousands

MUSIC VENUES

5 Walnut – Small, intimate Wine Bar/Charcuterie featuring some great blues/jazz/folk/soul music

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The Orange Peel Music Hall – Music hall featuring local, regional and national musical acts

 

The Grey Eagle Music Hall – Music hall featuring local and regional musical acts

 

Jack O the Wood Celtic Pub - Great live music and local Micro-brewed beer

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Isis Music Hall - Music hall featuring local and regional musical acts

 

Shindig on the Green – Mountain Music  Outdoor Stage – Thursday nights from June thru August

LOCAL MUSICAL GROUPS

Steep Canyon Rangers – Blue Grass/Old Timey

 

Balsam Range – Bluegrass/Old Timey

 

One Leg Up – Gypsy Swing/Jazz – Fun, Fun, Fun!

 

Toubab Krewe – World Music

 

Fire Cracker Jazz Band – Swing, Jazz, Dixieland

 

The Gypsy Swingers - Gypsy Swing/Jazz with amazing female vocal

 

Krekel and Whoa! – Unpredictably Fun Music!

 

Bayou Diesel – Fun, authentic Zydeco from Asheville!

OTHER STUFF TO DO

Grove Arcade - Unique shops and restaurants in a beautiful historic building in downtown Asheville

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Asheville Tourists  - Minor league baseball team

 

La Zoom - Comedy bus tours

 

Asheville Brews Crews – Take a bus driven tour of three Asheville micro breweries

 

Navitat -  Zip line tours

 

French Broad Adventures - Rafting trips and ziplines

 

Asheville Hot Air Balloon Tours

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