Things To Do

Biltmore Estate

The Biltmore Estate, just 15 minutes outside of downtown Asheville, is the Vanderbilt family historic estate. Perfect for history buffs and Downton Abbey fans, you can tour all or parts of the house and grounds, grab a meal, and take in stunning views of the Appalachian Mountains.

12 Bones Smokehouse SOUTH

Get bomb BBQ at a great brewery! If it's good enough for Barack Obama, it's good enough for anybody.

Grind AVL

EXCELLENT coffee in the River Arts District, and the first black-owned coffee shop in Asheville!

Art Galleries!

Asheville has incredible art galleries chock full of local art of all shapes and sizes. Check out the website for a list and addresses!

Grove Arcade

The Historic Grove Arcade on Battery Hill in downtown Asheville is a beautiful place to shop and eat! It's one of North Carolina's most historic buildings and features dozens of specialty shops, galleries and restaurants. Find local art, antiques, fine gifts and international cuisine at the Grove Arcade. Outside, the Portico Market features farmers and craftspeople selling their wares, including local crafts, honey, handmade soaps and much more.

Catawba Brewing Company

Cúrate

This multiple-award winning and woman-owned restaurant is an Asheville landmark. Go for the tapas and stay for the people watching on Biltmore Ave.

Hi-Wire Brewing

Hi-Wire Brewing is one of Asheville's more famous breweries, and with three locations, you can choose the area of Asheville that you'd most like to explore!

Wicked Weed Brewing Pub

Wanna try only sours? Head to the Funkatorium at 147 Coxe Ave. Asheville, NC 28801, the state's only sours-exclusive taproom and experimentation center for Wicked Weed.

Asheville Pinball Museum

Pinball. Museum. Need we say more?!