A trip to Asheville isn't complete without a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway! There are many amazing hikes right off the parkway but you don't need to hike for views. Take a drive and pull off on one of the many viewpoints to take in the scenery of the beautiful Smoky mountains. Hikes and stops we enjoy along the parkway: - Black Balsam knob - Sams knob -Graveyard Falls - Pisgah Inn
We love taking a drive through the beautiful, lush Pisgah Forest. Some of our favorite hikes are in this area: - Looking Glass Hike - Looking Glass Falls- waterfall down the street from the trailhead - John's Rock- Hike starts from the State Fish Hatchery
This is a really cool art district along the French Broad River. It’s not too far from downtown. You can go "art trekking" and visit the various art studios. There are restaurants, breweries, art studios and shops. - 12 Bones Smokehouse- BBQ! - The Wedge Brewery - New Belgium Brewery- across the river - Ultra Coffee Bar - White Duck Taco
The downtown area is easily walkable and fun to explore. Things to do: - La Zoom Bus Tours- fun, quirky bus tours - South Slope Brewery hopping - Asheville Brews Cruise- brewery bus tour - Grove Arcade- shopping mall from the 1920s - The Orange Peel or Asheville Music Hall- music venues Restaurants (so many! but here are a few): - Early Girl Eatery - Chai Pani - Farm Burger - Curate - Rhubarb Breweries/Roof-top Bars: - The Montford Rooftop Bar - The Chemist Rooftop Bar - Hemingway's Rooftop Bar - Wicked Weed - Funkatorium - Burial Beer Co. - Bhramari Brewing Company - Highland Brewing - Asheville Brewing Company