The Farmer & the Naiad guidebook
Our favorite dinner spot
We love everything about this place. Friendly service, great food, a wide range of local brews, and they are doing a great job with curbside pickup during covid.
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Stackhouse Restaurant
37 S Main StWe love everything about this place. Friendly service, great food, a wide range of local brews, and they are doing a great job with curbside pickup during covid.
Local restaurant
The garlic knots are key, trust us. A reliable local Italian restaurant & -if you're craving a pizza, you can't go wrong.
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The Original Papa Nicks
15 College StThe garlic knots are key, trust us. A reliable local Italian restaurant & -if you're craving a pizza, you can't go wrong.
Hiking
A good AT hike not far from here:
Sam's Gap Access Point is the closest accessible place on the Appalachian Trail to the Mars Hill area. It has one of the nicer parking areas for Trail access in Madison County. There is a nice hike for under 2 miles going south to High Rock for a good view.
Going north toward Spivey Gap, Big Bald Mountain (6.5 miles) affords another spectacular 360° view from a high elevation. Big Bald is the highest elevation in Madison County at 5516'. From Sams Gap on the Appalachian Trail, Devils Fork Gap is 8.2 miles and Spivey Gap (in Tennessee) is 13.6 miles.
Sites on the Trail from Sams Gap:
2 miles hiking south to Devils Fork is High Rock which provides a good view when not overgrown with summer vegetation
6.5 miles hiking north to Spivey Gap is Big Bald Mountain where you have 360° views from an elevation of 5516' which is the highest in Madison County
Driving Directions to Parking: GPS Location: N 35° 57.133’ W082° 33.652’
From Mars Hill: Take I 26 toward Tennessee to Exit 3. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Bear Branch Road and then left onto NC Highway 23A. Stay on NC Highway 23A for 3.1 miles for Parking Access on the left side of the highway just before the I 26 overpass.
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AT Sams Gap
4460 Flag Pond RdA good AT hike not far from here:
Sam's Gap Access Point is the closest accessible place on the Appalachian Trail to the Mars Hill area. It has one of the nicer parking areas for Trail access in Madison County. There is a nice hike for under 2 miles going south to High Rock for a good view.
Going north toward Spivey Gap, Big Bald Mountain (6.5 miles) affords another spectacular 360° view from a high elevation. Big Bald is the highest elevation in Madison County at 5516'. From Sams Gap on the Appalachian Trail, Devils Fork Gap is 8.2 miles and Spivey Gap (in Tennessee) is 13.6 miles.
Sites on the Trail from Sams Gap:
2 miles hiking south to Devils Fork is High Rock which provides a good view when not overgrown with summer vegetation
6.5 miles hiking north to Spivey Gap is Big Bald Mountain where you have 360° views from an elevation of 5516' which is the highest in Madison County
Driving Directions to Parking: GPS Location: N 35° 57.133’ W082° 33.652’
From Mars Hill: Take I 26 toward Tennessee to Exit 3. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Bear Branch Road and then left onto NC Highway 23A. Stay on NC Highway 23A for 3.1 miles for Parking Access on the left side of the highway just before the I 26 overpass.
Mineral Bath Hot Tubs
Hot Springs Mineral Bath Hot Tubs are a WNC favorite. Don't miss this Madison County experience. It's a 45-minute drive through the Appalachian mountains to the tiny town of Hot Springs. Book ahead of time and give yourself a few extra minutes to drive and arrive. The hot tubs are amazing, natural mineral water tubs, sitting on the French Broad River. Call for reservations: 828-622-7676
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Hot Springs
Hot Springs Mineral Bath Hot Tubs are a WNC favorite. Don't miss this Madison County experience. It's a 45-minute drive through the Appalachian mountains to the tiny town of Hot Springs. Book ahead of time and give yourself a few extra minutes to drive and arrive. The hot tubs are amazing, natural mineral water tubs, sitting on the French Broad River. Call for reservations: 828-622-7676
Groceries & Essentials
For your grocery needs, Mars Hill, our little local town, is about 10 minutes away, one exit up. Take exit 11 and you'll find our local supermarket: Ingles. Want something a little more local? There's the small TJ's Mountain Market for fresh veggies, canned goods, and also a bit of antique pilfering: 607 Carl Eller Rd. There is also a small Saturday morning Farmer's Market held 10-1 April through October on College Street.
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Mars Hill
For your grocery needs, Mars Hill, our little local town, is about 10 minutes away, one exit up. Take exit 11 and you'll find our local supermarket: Ingles. Want something a little more local? There's the small TJ's Mountain Market for fresh veggies, canned goods, and also a bit of antique pilfering: 607 Carl Eller Rd. There is also a small Saturday morning Farmer's Market held 10-1 April through October on College Street.
Antiques
An incredible place of the highest quality local antique booths. This spot is huge. If you're a true antiquer on the hunt- plan to spend a couple hours diving in. It's an airy spot with a small and delicious coffee bar right in the front door.
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The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River RdAn incredible place of the highest quality local antique booths. This spot is huge. If you're a true antiquer on the hunt- plan to spend a couple hours diving in. It's an airy spot with a small and delicious coffee bar right in the front door.
Their description says it all:
Established in 1999, ScreenDoor offers 25,000 square feet of unique home and garden accessories from more than 100 vendors. There is always an exciting selection of architectural, antique, mid-century modern, industrial and country furnishings to reflect your personal style. The ScreenDoor also includes a wonderful bookstore featuring new books on home and garden design, cooking and children's titles at 50% off publisher prices.
My caveat - the Tobacco Barn antiques is your more traditional antique spot (and it's bigger) but this place is super eclectic and also awesome. Check them both out! They are within 10 minutes of each other depending on traffic.
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Screen Door Asheville
115 Fairview RdTheir description says it all:
Established in 1999, ScreenDoor offers 25,000 square feet of unique home and garden accessories from more than 100 vendors. There is always an exciting selection of architectural, antique, mid-century modern, industrial and country furnishings to reflect your personal style. The ScreenDoor also includes a wonderful bookstore featuring new books on home and garden design, cooking and children's titles at 50% off publisher prices.
My caveat - the Tobacco Barn antiques is your more traditional antique spot (and it's bigger) but this place is super eclectic and also awesome. Check them both out! They are within 10 minutes of each other depending on traffic.
In their words: The Regeneration Station, features constantly changing one-of-kind inventory in an enthusiastic, fun and music-enriched environment. We believe a wildly entertaining shopping experience can be sustainable and affordable.
My words: Cool & funky vintage stuff, mixed with antiques, great values and at times cool garden fundraising seedlings started and benefitting kids, what's not to love?
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The Regeneration Station
26 Glendale AveIn their words: The Regeneration Station, features constantly changing one-of-kind inventory in an enthusiastic, fun and music-enriched environment. We believe a wildly entertaining shopping experience can be sustainable and affordable.
My words: Cool & funky vintage stuff, mixed with antiques, great values and at times cool garden fundraising seedlings started and benefitting kids, what's not to love?
Swimming Hole
Great summer swimming holes! The water is pristine and cold!
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area sits in the scenic mountains of Pisgah National Forest. This is a great place to swim, fish, tube, hike, or picnic.
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Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
6000 NC-80Great summer swimming holes! The water is pristine and cold!
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area sits in the scenic mountains of Pisgah National Forest. This is a great place to swim, fish, tube, hike, or picnic.