DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

Tons of shops, museums, street art.

-South Slope Brewery District- 8+ breweries in walkable distance with plenty of puppers to pet along the way.

-The Funkatorium by Wicked Weed is a must if you like sour beers

-Burial Brewing is our all time favorite

Must try Stay Glazed Donuts!

RIVER ARTS DISTRICT

Stretches over a mile and is made up of 22 buildings housing more than 200 local artists. The area is beautifully nestled along the French Broad River.

Our Favorite Breweries in this area:

-The Wedge

-New Belgium

-Zillacoah

-Ginger Revenge (all spiked ginger beer)

This Blog post explains all the area has to offer well:

https://www.ytravelblog.com/river-arts-district-asheville/#:~:text=The%20Asheville%20Arts%20District%20has,unique%20workshops%20and%20gallery%20receptions.

WEST ASHEVILLE

Foodie central, cute shops, dive bars and live music!

Taqueria Munoz- BEST quesadilla we have ever had in our entire lives!

Favorite Breweries:

-One World Brewing

-The Whale

-Archetype

Must try Biscuit Head and all of their delicious Jams for breakfast.

BLACK MOUNTAIN

Cute mountain town just East of Asheville. They have a main street with lots of boutiques, restaurants, and of course...breweries.

Our Brewery recommendation:

-Black Mountain Brewing

-Lookout Brewing

-Pisgah

BLUERIDGE PARKWAY

You can't go wrong with a ride along the Blueridge Parkway. Guaranteed beautiful views with tons of great overlooks to pull off and soak in the magic of the mountains.

HIKING

Rattlesnake Mountain- 2.6 mile out-and-back trail near Montreat, NC. Moderately challenging with some rock scrambling at the top. AMAZING views.

Catawba Falls- 2 mile out-and-back hike, relatively flat terrain brings you to the bottom of the falls. About 30 mins east of Asheville in Old Fort, NC

Black Balsam- about 45 minutes along the Blueridge. 1-1.5 mile hike with breathtaking views!

Craggy Gardens Trail- 2.2 Mile out-and-back trail near Barnardsville, NC off the Blueridge Parkway.

Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower- 1.5 mile out and back trail near Pisgah Forest off the Blueridge.

Max Patch- A little ways Northwest of Asheville, but one of the most famous sections of the AT.

Mount Mitchell- Several different routes you can take with varying mileage. Highest point east of the Mississippi River.

4 Waterfalls Trail- 5.8 Mile out and back trail near Hendersonville, NC just south of Asheville.