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
The Compleat Naturalist – Field study equipment & supplies for birding, botany, geology - books, gifts & more
LODGING
Willow Winds - Beautiful cabins with kitchens 3 miles south of Biltmore Village near Blue Ridge Parkway & pet friendly
The Residences at Biltmore - Extended stays with kitchenettes and pet friendly
Aloft Hotel - chic, urban experience - Steps from the world-renowned art & culinary scene in downtown and pet friendly
The Grove Park Inn - Historic Asheville hotel just northeast of downtown Asheville with golf course & spa & pet friendly
DoubleTree Hotel - Located in the Biltmore Village three miles south of downtown Asheville and pet friendly
Hampton Inn– Located in the Biltmore Village three miles south of downtown Asheville
Marriot Residence Inn at Biltmore - Extended stays with kitchenettes and pet friendly
The Grand Bohemian Hotel - A beautiful boutique hotel Located in the Biltmore Village and pet friendly
Hampton Inn – Located near the airport – fifteen minutes south of downtown Asheville
Biltmore Village Inn Bed and Breakfast - Located on Reed Hill just south of the Biltmore Village
Hampton Inn– Located in Black Mountain – Brand new hotel in 2019 fifteen minutes east of downtown Asheville
GROCERY STORE
Earthfare - Full Service locally owned grocery store 3 miles south of the Biltmore Village promoting local organic and natural meats, seafood & produce, prepared foods, baked goods, beer, wine, artisan cheese and other local offerings.
COFFEE
Izzy’s Coffee Den - Wild Gift coffee beans! bagels, pastries, etc…downtown Asheville
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
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!
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
Rezaz – Mediterranean Cuisine/Wine bar
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
Wasabi – Japanese/Sushi – The very best Sushi in Asheville
AFTER DINNER
Old Europe – Excellent pastries and coffee
French Broad Chocolate Lounge – Amazing chocolates/deserts/drinks etc…
Sante’ Wine Bar – Excellent selection of wines by the glass
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
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
Collaboratory - Hosting guest collaborations, bringing in chefs, musicians & artists to jam & create in our space.
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
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