Mackenzie & Benjamin
Things to do
Catawba Falls
This is one of our all time favorite hikes. It’s a super easy and well marked trail. Takes about 25 minutes to get to the waterfall. It’s a breathtaking view!
Craggy Pinnacle Hike
This is by far the most spectacular view around us! It’s a 360 view of the blue ridge mountains and a gorgeous drive on the blue ridge to get there. It’s only about a 15 minute hike to the top and not too hard. This spot makes for the most amazing pictures!
Lookout Mountain
This is such a fun and beautiful hike. It’s a little challenging and will take about 45 minutes to get to the top, but if you are up for a challenge it’s so worth it. Google this hike to get specific directions on where to park and start the hike.
Devils Courthouse
This is a beautiful stop along the blue ridge parkway and only about a 10 minute hike to the top! It’s amazing.
Ole's Guacamoles
My personal favorite Mexican food in the area!
Off The Wagon Dueling Piano Bar Asheville
The most fun bar around and great mixed drinks along with local beers
Highland Brewing Company
Personal favorite brewery in Asheville! Super family friendly. They usually have music and games!
Pisgah Brewing Company
Great local beer and a relaxed atmosphere. We love it here.
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack
This is Ben’s personal favorite. They have some amazing chicken if that’s your thing.
Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
This restaurant is so beautiful! It’s on a rooftop so you get amazing views of Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Not to mention great Cuban food.
The Dripolator Coffeehouse
My all time favorite coffeehouse! Amazing coffee and cute shop!
Dynamite Roasting Co
This coffee is top notch and has won TONS of awards all over. Most coffee shops in the area use their coffee!
Asheville Pinball Museum
This is such a fun place to visit. $15 per person to get in then you can stay as long as you want and play all the pinball you can! It’s so much fun and they have really cool vintage machines and local brews.
Well Played Board Game Café
Any board game you could think of and coffee!! It’s the best.
Louise's Kitchen
This is my favorite place in the world. I’m not kidding! The food is amazing and the people are great but this place just feels like home as soon as you go.
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
If biscuits are your thing this place is the bomb.
Western North Carolina Nature Center
Family friendly place! It’s fun to walk around and see all the animals.
Grail Moviehouse
This is such a cute local movie theater. You can sit on a couch and watch your movie!
The North Carolina Arboretum
Beautiful flowers all around!