Allison & Jonathan
Things To Do
Looking Glass Falls
Short hike (0.3miles) to one of western NC's finest waterfalls.
Black Balsam Art Loeb South Trailhead
Black Balsam Art Loeb South Trail is the start of the 30.1 mile infamous Art Loeb Trail in Brevard, NC. Black Balsam Knob is the highest peak of the trail at around 6,200 feet.
Looking Glass Rock Trailhead
Looking Glass Rock Trail is roughly 6.4 miles round trip (out-in-back) with forested areas, including rhododendron thickets and ferns, and a granite rock slab at the summit with panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Black Mountain Trail
Black Mountain Trail is by far one of the best mountain bike trails to descend.
Bent Creek trailhead
Super fun mountain bike trail system with fun and flowy descents.
Wicked Weed Brewing's Brewpub
Wicked Weed has some of the best craft beer (pernicious, perni haze, imperial perni haze are my favorites).
Highland Brewing Company
Highland Brewing Company is the largest independent, family-owned brewery native to the Southeast. Its most famous beers include Gaelic Ale, their flagship and most popular beer, the seasonal Cold Mountain Winter Ale, and other well-known options like Black Mocha Stout and Highland Pilsner.
Burial Beer Co. South Slope Taproom
Burial Beer Co offers some of the widest varieties of beer including: hoppy American IPAs, dessert-like stouts, rustic lagers, Belgian-style saisons, and wild ales.
River Arts District
The River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina is a vibrant creative neighborhood shaped by its industrial past. Once home to bustling warehouses, mills, and factories lining the banks of the French Broad River, the area has transformed into one of the city’s most dynamic cultural hubs. Today, these historic buildings have been reimagined as artist studios, galleries, workshops, and creative businesses, forming a living arts community where visitors can watch makers at work, explore diverse artistic styles, and experience Asheville’s innovative spirit firsthand. Rich with character, history, and craftsmanship, the district blends the rugged textures of its industrial heritage with the energy and imagination of the artists who now call it home.
Biltmore Estate
The Biltmore Estate is America’s largest privately-owned home. Explore its grand interiors, beautifully landscaped gardens, a winery, and miles of walking trails, making it a showcase of architectural splendor, horticulture, and Gilded Age history.