Things To Do
Blue Ridge Parkway
Take a drive along the blue ridge and stop at one of the countless lookouts. Or, park the car and go for a hike. Whether you're looking for an easy open field stroll or challenging mountain top hike to waterfalls, the Blue Ridge has it all for free. Bonus points for going up around sunset and packing a picnic!
Beer City USA
Asheville is extremely well known for being one of the top beer towns in the US. Spend the day tasting all sorts of varieties of craft brews from one of 50+ breweries in town. Some of our personal favorites are RAD Beer Garden Hi-Wire, Highlander Brewing, New Belgium, Wedge Brewing and DSOLVR. Ben's Tune Up is another not to be missed sake and brew spot that always has good vibes. Try one or try as many as you can, you can never go wrong spending a day doing a brewery crawl in AVL.
Cúrate
The best tapas we've ever had in the US. It's almost just like being in Barcelona! Recommend getting reservations ahead of time as they book up fast :-)
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
If you're looking for some of the best dim sum, make sure to stop in at Red Ginger. No reservations needed, but be prepared to wait for a table.
Biltmore
The Biltmore in Asheville is always a hit with anyone visiting. Take the day and visit this great estate!
Noble Cider & Mead Downtown
For those of us that prefer cider to beer or just want a change of pace....do not miss Noble Cider downtown. Patrick and I always make it a point to stop in and split flights of cider so we can sample many options. Personal fave of ours is the Earl Grey Cider - don't knock it 'til you try it!
River Arts District
Check out the River arts district and go explore some cool art galleries, find some neat graffiti or stroll along the river, and then grab a nice cold brew at one of the many breweries nearby. A popular favorite is New Belgium Brewing and RAD Hi-wire beer garden.