Traci’s guidebook

Traci
Traci’s guidebook

SAVORY AND SWEET

This is a long list, but there are so many good choices!
A husband and wife team at the helm who are doing it right! Warm and inviting! The best Aperol spritz in town.
62 lokalaca preporučuje
Vivian
348 Depot St
62 lokalaca preporučuje
A husband and wife team at the helm who are doing it right! Warm and inviting! The best Aperol spritz in town.
Great Northern Italian. Incredible menu options and a warm and inviting dining room.
85 lokalaca preporučuje
Cucina24
24 Wall St
85 lokalaca preporučuje
Great Northern Italian. Incredible menu options and a warm and inviting dining room.
A beautiful spot for watching the buskers when the weather is right. A great place to sip a chilled rose.
116 lokalaca preporučuje
Rhubarb
7 N Pack Square
116 lokalaca preporučuje
A beautiful spot for watching the buskers when the weather is right. A great place to sip a chilled rose.
A beautiful courtyard for sipping wine while nibbling on truffle fries. A great little spot to land after a day at the Biltmore house.
23 lokalaca preporučuje
Fig
18 Brook St
23 lokalaca preporučuje
A beautiful courtyard for sipping wine while nibbling on truffle fries. A great little spot to land after a day at the Biltmore house.
I love Limones! Impeccable service, wonderful owners and the best Mexican fusion food in Asheville. They also make a mean margarita!
279 lokalaca preporučuje
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle St
279 lokalaca preporučuje
I love Limones! Impeccable service, wonderful owners and the best Mexican fusion food in Asheville. They also make a mean margarita!
The Bull and Beggar is a special place. Amazing cuisine, farm to table at its best. Wonderful cocktails, friendly staff.
159 lokalaca preporučuje
The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes Way
159 lokalaca preporučuje
The Bull and Beggar is a special place. Amazing cuisine, farm to table at its best. Wonderful cocktails, friendly staff.
Don't miss burger and beer Mondays!
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro
125 S Lexington Ave
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Don't miss burger and beer Mondays!
The best vegetarian in town. Laughing seed has stood the test of time in our beloved city!
161 lokalaca preporučuje
Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall St
161 lokalaca preporučuje
The best vegetarian in town. Laughing seed has stood the test of time in our beloved city!
You will feel like you are in Paris!!
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Karen Donatelli Bakery & Café
1000 Hendersonville Road
12 lokalaca preporučuje
You will feel like you are in Paris!!
These folks are hitting it out of the park!
156 lokalaca preporučuje
OWL Bakery
295 Haywood Rd
156 lokalaca preporučuje
These folks are hitting it out of the park!
Donut envy...
231 lokalaca preporučuje
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood Rd
231 lokalaca preporučuje
Donut envy...

DRINKS AND NIGHTLIFE

I am too old to go clubbing but these are a list of some sophisticated spots for socializing and imbibing.
This place is so cool. The wine list is impressive and the atmosphere is elegant, not to mention dog friendly!
191 lokalaca preporučuje
Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar
1 Page Ave
191 lokalaca preporučuje
This place is so cool. The wine list is impressive and the atmosphere is elegant, not to mention dog friendly!
A locals favorite. Small and intimate with live music and a great wine selection.
176 lokalaca preporučuje
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut St
176 lokalaca preporučuje
A locals favorite. Small and intimate with live music and a great wine selection.
When the weather is warm, get yourself to this sublime spot. Sit and sip wine by the river as you watch tubers float down the French Broad river.
95 lokalaca preporučuje
Smoky Park Supper Club
350 Riverside Dr
95 lokalaca preporučuje
When the weather is warm, get yourself to this sublime spot. Sit and sip wine by the river as you watch tubers float down the French Broad river.
The view is simply breathtaking.
109 lokalaca preporučuje
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood St
109 lokalaca preporučuje
The view is simply breathtaking.

BEER

This is Asheville....of course I had to provide this list.
Wicked good beer. These people are talented and making a big name for themselves.
331 lokalaca preporučuje
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier Ave
331 lokalaca preporučuje
Wicked good beer. These people are talented and making a big name for themselves.
Yes, it's a crazy mob scene but the beer is just that good.
478 lokalaca preporučuje
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore Ave
478 lokalaca preporučuje
Yes, it's a crazy mob scene but the beer is just that good.
The baby sister of wicked weed. Try the sours, they are amazing!
169 lokalaca preporučuje
The Funkatorium
147 Coxe Ave
169 lokalaca preporučuje
The baby sister of wicked weed. Try the sours, they are amazing!
An Asheville locals favorite and this judges favorite by far. A great place to relax on a summer day. Eat peanuts and enjoy a game of corn hole.
285 lokalaca preporučuje
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes Way
285 lokalaca preporučuje
An Asheville locals favorite and this judges favorite by far. A great place to relax on a summer day. Eat peanuts and enjoy a game of corn hole.
Great people watching, great beer!
259 lokalaca preporučuje
Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard Avenue
259 lokalaca preporučuje
Great people watching, great beer!
A recent newcomer on the Asheville scene but a quality contender. It feels very much like "old Asheville."
113 lokalaca preporučuje
Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside Dr
113 lokalaca preporučuje
A recent newcomer on the Asheville scene but a quality contender. It feels very much like "old Asheville."
The place is huge and the facility is beautiful. Worth a visit.
450 lokalaca preporučuje
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven St
450 lokalaca preporučuje
The place is huge and the facility is beautiful. Worth a visit.

SHOP TILL YOU DROP

Asheville has some funky and eclectic shops. I am sure you will find something you love to take home with you.
This is the best gift shop in Asheville. Say hello to Katie for me!
38 lokalaca preporučuje
L.O.F.T. of Asheville
53 Broadway St
38 lokalaca preporučuje
This is the best gift shop in Asheville. Say hello to Katie for me!
This store is so funky. There is also tons of information about their products and gifts. Lots of local artisans.
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Ten Thousand Villages
10 College St
7 lokalaca preporučuje
This store is so funky. There is also tons of information about their products and gifts. Lots of local artisans.
This fun, bohemian, jewelry filled store will boggle your mind. It is filled to the brim with fun stuff.
Street Fair
42 Battery Park Ave
This fun, bohemian, jewelry filled store will boggle your mind. It is filled to the brim with fun stuff.
Everything honey and beyond. They also give out samples!
42 lokalaca preporučuje
Asheville Bee Charmer
32 Broadway St
42 lokalaca preporučuje
Everything honey and beyond. They also give out samples!
Local owner, local books, local coffee!
133 lokalaca preporučuje
Malaprop's Bookstore / Cafe
55 Haywood St
133 lokalaca preporučuje
Local owner, local books, local coffee!
Beautiful pottery from the great grandson of Matisse.
25 lokalaca preporučuje
East Fork
15 W Walnut St
25 lokalaca preporučuje
Beautiful pottery from the great grandson of Matisse.
I love this "homesteading store" in West Asheville. I want to buy everything.
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Villagers
7 South Main Street
12 lokalaca preporučuje
I love this "homesteading store" in West Asheville. I want to buy everything.
Beautiful clothing, yummy soaps, gorgeous textiles.
From Afar
35 Haywood St
Beautiful clothing, yummy soaps, gorgeous textiles.
This is such a unique space, and there is an awesome bookstore-Common ground, attached.
71 lokalaca preporučuje
Screen Door Asheville
115 Fairview Rd
71 lokalaca preporučuje
This is such a unique space, and there is an awesome bookstore-Common ground, attached.
All things local and Asheville based.
Mtn Merch
22 Lodge St
All things local and Asheville based.
Local crafts and essentials for the yard, all in a beautiful space.
34 lokalaca preporučuje
New Morning Gallery
7 Boston Way
34 lokalaca preporučuje
Local crafts and essentials for the yard, all in a beautiful space.

SIGHTSEE

Great places to visit and beautiful photo ops!
No Asheville list would be complete without this gem.
1485 lokalaca preporučuje
Билтмор
1 Lodge St
1485 lokalaca preporučuje
No Asheville list would be complete without this gem.
Sources say it's haunted...I believe it.
The Jackson Building
22 S Pack Square
Sources say it's haunted...I believe it.
Another stunning example of architecture brought to you by Rafael Guastavino.
53 lokalaca preporučuje
Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
97 Haywood St
53 lokalaca preporučuje
Another stunning example of architecture brought to you by Rafael Guastavino.
The home of Asheville's native son.
110 lokalaca preporučuje
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
52 N Market St
110 lokalaca preporučuje
The home of Asheville's native son.
One of the best places in town to grab a drink and people watch.
203 lokalaca preporučuje
Grove Arcade
1 Page Ave
203 lokalaca preporučuje
One of the best places in town to grab a drink and people watch.
If you are headed for a drive on the parkway, if nothing else just stop here for a drink or dessert-the view is to die for.
123 lokalaca preporučuje
Pisgah Inn
408 Blue Ridge Pkwy
123 lokalaca preporučuje
If you are headed for a drive on the parkway, if nothing else just stop here for a drink or dessert-the view is to die for.
Amazing cheese and very friendly staff!
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Looking Glass Creamery
59 Noble Rd
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Amazing cheese and very friendly staff!

PARKS AND NATURE

When you just need to get out of the city!
One of the prettiest places on the planet!
34 lokalaca preporučuje
Max Patch Loop Trailhead
34 lokalaca preporučuje
One of the prettiest places on the planet!
A great place for a picnic!
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Pink Beds Picnic Area
7 lokalaca preporučuje
A great place for a picnic!
Not for the faint at heart, this water is freezing. Stand on the observation deck and watch the faces when they surface from the water.
384 lokalaca preporučuje
Sliding Rock
384 lokalaca preporučuje
Not for the faint at heart, this water is freezing. Stand on the observation deck and watch the faces when they surface from the water.
Right around the corner from Sliding rock!
320 lokalaca preporučuje
Водопад Лукинг Глас
U.S. 276
320 lokalaca preporučuje
Right around the corner from Sliding rock!
One of my favorite hikes.
28 lokalaca preporučuje
Bull Gap Trailhead - Rattlesnake Lodge Trail
667 Ox Creek Rd
28 lokalaca preporučuje
One of my favorite hikes.
The is a great place to take a stroll and the flowers and exhibits are amazing.
582 lokalaca preporučuje
Арборетум Северне Каролине
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
582 lokalaca preporučuje
The is a great place to take a stroll and the flowers and exhibits are amazing.
Support this wonderful facility. Caring and amazing staff. Check out the red pandas.
295 lokalaca preporučuje
WNC Prirodni centar
75 Gashes Creek Rd
295 lokalaca preporučuje
Support this wonderful facility. Caring and amazing staff. Check out the red pandas.

PAMPER

After the hikes, the shopping and the breweries...
Make your toes happy with a signature blend for what ails you.
33 lokalaca preporučuje
Wake Foot Sanctuary
1 Page Ave
33 lokalaca preporučuje
Make your toes happy with a signature blend for what ails you.
The best facial in town. This is a serene space where you will be pampered from the moment you enter the door.
AVL Skincare
34 Wall St
The best facial in town. This is a serene space where you will be pampered from the moment you enter the door.
It feels miles away but it is really just a few minutes from downtown. Wonderful hot tubs and massage. Great for a small group.
71 lokalaca preporučuje
Shoji Spa & Lodge
96 Avondale Heights Rd
71 lokalaca preporučuje
It feels miles away but it is really just a few minutes from downtown. Wonderful hot tubs and massage. Great for a small group.
cozy and intimate space to relax after a long day of sightseeing.
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Spa Theology
53 College St
11 lokalaca preporučuje
cozy and intimate space to relax after a long day of sightseeing.
A great place to enjoy your practice and calm your mind.
67 lokalaca preporučuje
Asheville Yoga Center
211 S Liberty St
67 lokalaca preporučuje
A great place to enjoy your practice and calm your mind.
The spa here is top notch of course and if you purchase a treatment you get use of all the pools and other amenities.
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Grove Park Inn at Sammons Building station
37 lokalaca preporučuje
The spa here is top notch of course and if you purchase a treatment you get use of all the pools and other amenities.
A beautiful place to unwind and relax
16 lokalaca preporučuje
The Salt Spa of Asheville and Himalayan Salt Cave Sanctuary
473 Hendersonville Rd
16 lokalaca preporučuje
A beautiful place to unwind and relax
Take in a movie after a massage. The best place to view independent movies while sipping on a local craft beer.
113 lokalaca preporučuje
Fine Arts Theater
36 Biltmore Ave
113 lokalaca preporučuje
Take in a movie after a massage. The best place to view independent movies while sipping on a local craft beer.