Josie’s guidebook

Josie
Josie’s guidebook

Essentials

This is the closest grocery store to the cabin.
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Ingles Markets Inc
7 New Leicester Hwy
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This is the closest grocery store to the cabin.
Pick up any simple items you left at home or forgot to get at the grocery store.
Dollar General
3161 New Leicester Hwy
Pick up any simple items you left at home or forgot to get at the grocery store.

Sightseeing

Taking a tour of the Biltmore Estate is one of the most popular things to do in Asheville. You can easily spend a day at Biltmore touring the house and wine tasting. Grab a bite to eat, walk the gardens, and hike one of their 22-miles worth of trails.
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Билтмор
1 Lodge St
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Taking a tour of the Biltmore Estate is one of the most popular things to do in Asheville. You can easily spend a day at Biltmore touring the house and wine tasting. Grab a bite to eat, walk the gardens, and hike one of their 22-miles worth of trails.
Hands-down, driving and/or hiking the trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the best things to do when visiting our area. It runs from Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Explore waterfalls, hikes, and scenic overlooks.
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Блю Ридж Парквей
3884 Blue Ridge Parkway
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Hands-down, driving and/or hiking the trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the best things to do when visiting our area. It runs from Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Explore waterfalls, hikes, and scenic overlooks.
Looking for things to do in Asheville where you can meet the furry locals in a safe environment? Head to the WNC Nature Center, home to black bears, owls, red wolves, otters, and red pandas. They have snakes, turtles, hawks, goats, and donkeys, too.
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Природный центр WNC
75 Gashes Creek Rd
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Looking for things to do in Asheville where you can meet the furry locals in a safe environment? Head to the WNC Nature Center, home to black bears, owls, red wolves, otters, and red pandas. They have snakes, turtles, hawks, goats, and donkeys, too.
See stunning views of the mountains from the Grove Park Inn. Don't miss the National Gingerbread House competition showing during the winter holidays.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon Ave
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See stunning views of the mountains from the Grove Park Inn. Don't miss the National Gingerbread House competition showing during the winter holidays.
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Район Ривер Артс
3 River Arts Pl
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Hiking/outdoor adventures

One of our favorite hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Поход на Craggy Pinnacle
3641 Blue Ridge Pkwy
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One of our favorite hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The NC Arboretum offers gorgeous nature, hiking, biking trails, educational programs, exhibits, and events. Depending on the time of year, you won’t want to miss the beautiful gardens or the Winter Lights Festival. In past springs and summers, The NC Arboretum has filled the gardens with nature-themed LEGO installations and art sculptures. Of course, you can see Bonsais, butterflies, and their famous Quilt Garden. Check out their website to see what's happening here during your visit.
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Северо-Каролинский арборетум
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
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The NC Arboretum offers gorgeous nature, hiking, biking trails, educational programs, exhibits, and events. Depending on the time of year, you won’t want to miss the beautiful gardens or the Winter Lights Festival. In past springs and summers, The NC Arboretum has filled the gardens with nature-themed LEGO installations and art sculptures. Of course, you can see Bonsais, butterflies, and their famous Quilt Garden. Check out their website to see what's happening here during your visit.
One of the most talked-about things to do in Asheville includes walking across Grandfather Mountain’s Mile High Swinging Bridge — if you dare. Don’t miss the animal habitats, either. Grandfather Mountain is filled with biodiversity which you can experience through their hiking trails. The mountain peaks at 5,946 feet above WNC.
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Грандфазер Маунтин
2050 Blowing Rock Hwy
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One of the most talked-about things to do in Asheville includes walking across Grandfather Mountain’s Mile High Swinging Bridge — if you dare. Don’t miss the animal habitats, either. Grandfather Mountain is filled with biodiversity which you can experience through their hiking trails. The mountain peaks at 5,946 feet above WNC.
Climb the 70-foot Fryingpan Mountain Tower to catch the best views of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mount Pisgah, Cold Mountain, and Looking Glass Rock – just to name a few Blue Ridge Paarkway icons.
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Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower
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Climb the 70-foot Fryingpan Mountain Tower to catch the best views of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mount Pisgah, Cold Mountain, and Looking Glass Rock – just to name a few Blue Ridge Paarkway icons.
Don’t miss stunning 360-degree views along the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Mount Pisgah Trail. Encounter gorgeous blooms and catch an introduction to Western North Carolina’s mountain ranges with this Mt. Pisgah hike.
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Mount Pisgah Trail
Mount Pisgah Trail
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Don’t miss stunning 360-degree views along the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Mount Pisgah Trail. Encounter gorgeous blooms and catch an introduction to Western North Carolina’s mountain ranges with this Mt. Pisgah hike.
One of Asheville’s favorite hikes, with something for everyone: waterfalls, rhododendron, fall color, summer blueberry picking and high-elevation meadows and forests.
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Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway
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One of Asheville’s favorite hikes, with something for everyone: waterfalls, rhododendron, fall color, summer blueberry picking and high-elevation meadows and forests.
Dupont State Forest is the best place to discover why Brevard and Transylvania County is called “The Land of the Waterfalls.” Get a sampler of some of the area’s wonderful waterfalls with a (mostly) easy hike to Hooker Falls, Triple Falls and High Falls. Did you know that these waterfalls appear in the Hunger Games movies?
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Hooker Falls
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Dupont State Forest is the best place to discover why Brevard and Transylvania County is called “The Land of the Waterfalls.” Get a sampler of some of the area’s wonderful waterfalls with a (mostly) easy hike to Hooker Falls, Triple Falls and High Falls. Did you know that these waterfalls appear in the Hunger Games movies?
Located within the UNC-Asheville campus of North Asheville, one of our favorite Asheville things to do is hang out at the Botanical Gardens. Plus, it’s free! With 10-acres of streams, nature trails, bridges, and spots perfect for picnicking, this lesser-known gem is also a refuge for endangered wildflowers.
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Ботанические сады Ашвилла
151 W T. Weaver Boulevard
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Located within the UNC-Asheville campus of North Asheville, one of our favorite Asheville things to do is hang out at the Botanical Gardens. Plus, it’s free! With 10-acres of streams, nature trails, bridges, and spots perfect for picnicking, this lesser-known gem is also a refuge for endangered wildflowers.

Breweries

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Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes Way
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Green Man Brewery
27 Buxton Ave
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Asheville Brewing Company
77 Coxe Ave
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Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard Avenue
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada Way
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Пивоварня New Belgium Brewing
21 Craven St
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Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore Ave
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Food scene

Great restaurant to bring the family to. This location includes a movie theater and a game room.
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Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon Ave
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Great restaurant to bring the family to. This location includes a movie theater and a game room.
Another Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co location. This one is also great because of the large outdoor space.
77 Coxe Ave
77 Coxe Avenue
Another Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co location. This one is also great because of the large outdoor space.
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
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Mellow Mushroom
50 Broadway St
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Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Chocolate that is sustainably sourced and handmade in Asheville.
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French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack Square
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Chocolate that is sustainably sourced and handmade in Asheville.
One of Asheville's most well known restaurants (multiple locations). Multiple US Presidents agree.
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12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy St
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One of Asheville's most well known restaurants (multiple locations). Multiple US Presidents agree.
Colorful outpost of a taqueria mini-chain known for its eclectic, ever-changing combinations.
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White Duck Taco Shop Downtown
12 Biltmore Ave
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Colorful outpost of a taqueria mini-chain known for its eclectic, ever-changing combinations.
Laid-back vibes, bountiful portions, and zesty, veggie-forward dishes define the Caribbean-inspired Nine Mile, named after the place in Jamaica where Bob Marley was born.
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Nine Mile
233 Montford Ave
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Laid-back vibes, bountiful portions, and zesty, veggie-forward dishes define the Caribbean-inspired Nine Mile, named after the place in Jamaica where Bob Marley was born.
At its three Asheville locations (and one in Greenville, S.C.), this breakfast and lunch spot invites diners to “put some South in your mouth” with its huge, fluffy biscuits. Choose from the selection of house-made jams or gravies ranging from classic red-eye to vegan sweet potato-coconut, or pile the biscuits high with toppings like eggs, country ham, fried chicken, pulled pork, jalapeno pimento cheese, Sriracha slaw, and fried green tomatoes. Biscuits are available vegan and gluten-free as well.
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Biscuit Head
733 Haywood Rd
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At its three Asheville locations (and one in Greenville, S.C.), this breakfast and lunch spot invites diners to “put some South in your mouth” with its huge, fluffy biscuits. Choose from the selection of house-made jams or gravies ranging from classic red-eye to vegan sweet potato-coconut, or pile the biscuits high with toppings like eggs, country ham, fried chicken, pulled pork, jalapeno pimento cheese, Sriracha slaw, and fried green tomatoes. Biscuits are available vegan and gluten-free as well.
Feast on some “Tennessee style” hot chicken and southern soul food. They prepare their unique fried chicken to order, so it’s not spicy unless you want it that way! Ingredients are sourced locally and classic American recipes are made from scratch daily.
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Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
1455 Patton Avenue
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Feast on some “Tennessee style” hot chicken and southern soul food. They prepare their unique fried chicken to order, so it’s not spicy unless you want it that way! Ingredients are sourced locally and classic American recipes are made from scratch daily.
Rustic-chic counter spot for upscale burgers made with grass-fed beef, plus shakes, beer & wine.
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Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton Ave
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Rustic-chic counter spot for upscale burgers made with grass-fed beef, plus shakes, beer & wine.

Experiences

A little foodie shopping trip is perfect to try the area’s cuisine and meet a city in a brand new way. Western North Carolina Farmer’s Market is the largest.
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WNC Farmers Market
570 Brevard Rd
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A little foodie shopping trip is perfect to try the area’s cuisine and meet a city in a brand new way. Western North Carolina Farmer’s Market is the largest.
This Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays in downtown AVL between Woodfin Street and East Walnut St. at 52 North Market Street.
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Asheville City Market
52 North Market Street
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This Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays in downtown AVL between Woodfin Street and East Walnut St. at 52 North Market Street.
Catch a concert at The Orange Peel.
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Апельсиновая кожура
101 Biltmore Ave
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Catch a concert at The Orange Peel.
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Asheville Music Hall
31 Patton Ave
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Watch a local baseball game at the Asheville Tourist's field.
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Asheville Detours
85 W Walnut St
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Watch a local baseball game at the Asheville Tourist's field.
Take a day trip to Dollywood, Dolly Parton's Amusement Park, in Tennessee.
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Dollywood Parks Boulevard
Dollywood Parks Boulevard
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Take a day trip to Dollywood, Dolly Parton's Amusement Park, in Tennessee.
Take a day trip to go whitewater rafting.
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Smoky Mountain River Rat Whitewater
3630 Hartford Rd
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Take a day trip to go whitewater rafting.