Things To Do
All Day Darling
Sweet café in historic Montford. A Rich Family favorite! Vegan, vegetarian, and meat options.
Chai Pani Asheville
Indian restaurant, doesn’t take reservations and the waitlist often fills up later in the evening. Get there on the earlier side and go to a nearby bar or brewery while you wait for your table. Great veggie and meat options.
Table Asheville
New American restaurant, great veggie and meat options.
Antidote Cocktail Lounge at Chemist
Classy gin bar with good mocktail options too.
Burial Beer Co. South Slope Taproom
Our favorite brewery! Laid back vibe.
New Belgium Brewing Company
Brewery tours, river overlook, space for kids to play, and good beer all in one!
River Arts District
Visit the River Arts District! It's making a comeback after near total devastation by Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Check out the website for an updated map of what's open.
Downtown Asheville
Explore downtown with its many boutiques, art galleries, and tchotchke shops. A few favorites: - Kress Emporium - Asheville Gallery of Art - East Fork Pottery - Lexington Glassworks - Honeypot Vintage - Minx Boutique - Grove Arcade - Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
The Biltmore Estate
The classic Asheville tourist stop! A massive and beautiful estate with a mansion, gardens, walking trails, winery, and farm.
Blue Ridge Parkway
If you want views like the above photo, make sure to take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Take a look at Explore Asheville's page on the Blue Ridge Parkway for recommendations on sections to drive, mini hikes to take, and other ways to enjoy the Parkway.
The North Carolina Arboretum
Lovely for a walk and admiring the flowers
Western North Carolina Nature Center
A sweet little zoo with animals native to the region (bears, wolves, otters, cougars, etc.). Very kid friendly.
Asheville Museum of Science
Great spot for exploring with kids