Laura & Adam - Finally!
Things To Do
7/22 South Slope Brewery Hop w/ Bride and Groom
We will be leading any interested parties on a self-guided brewery hop of the South Slope in downtown Asheville. We'll meet at Wicked Weed Funkatorium (147 Coxe Ave) at 5:30pm for an app and a beer and then head out around 6pm, stopping for around 30 minutes at some of our favorite breweries along the way, Twin Leaf, Catawba, Burial, High Wire, and Green Man depending on capacity and crowds. Can't meet at the Funkatorium, no problem! Text us if you want to meet up along the way! Most breweries in Asheville are kid friendly, but call ahead if you're planning to bring your kiddos.
7/25 Post Wedding River Tubing! 11am - Zen Tubing
Nothing beats a hangover like a relaxing float down the French Broad River. Zen Tubing has two locations in Asheville. The southern route floats you past plenty of islands and places to picnic and swim. The Midtown location floats you past some of Asheville’s finest breweries, the vibrant River Arts District and finishes upstream from the Bywater. Cost is $20. Reach out to us if you're interested in joining!
Breweries
With dozens of microbreweries in town, along with some more well-known names such as New Belgium and Sierra Nevada, you really can't go wrong! Our personal favorite is the Funkatorium in the South Slope district which specializes in amazing sour beers. Below are some of our other favorites! SIERRA NEVADA BREWING COMPANY: Located just outside of Asheville, this brewery has a beautiful back patio and beer garden, with live music on the weekends. NEW BELGIUM: Fantastic beer, kid friendly outdoor seating, food trucks, great views of the French Broad River. What else could you want? WICKED WEED: Located in downtown Asheville, the Brewpub is the original home of Wicked Weed Brewing housing a full restaurant, tasting room, bottle shop, and original 15 barrel brewery. SOUTH SLOPE BREWERY DISTRICT: Home to a number of breweries, it's a great area to walk around if you want to check out several places.
DINING RECS
-BREAKFAST/BRUNCH- Tupelo Honey : Our fav for all southern brunch delights! Think chicken and waffles Biscuit Head: multiple locations. A MUST! Early Girl Eatery: southern comfort food Sunny Point Cafe: Family-owned American comfort food with a covered patio. Blackbird Restaurant: refined Southern dining, great weekend brunch and fantastic dinners! Vortex Donuts: Stylish, funky shop with unique flavors, vegan options -DINNER- Curate: Classic Spanish tapas, great wines and cocktails. Truly an authentic Spanish experience! Omni Grove Park Inn: Do not miss this gorgeous, if pricey, spot! Go for sunset cocktails or dinner. It's all about the view here! Sierra Nevada Brewery Restaurant: Fantastic food, firepit and live music some nights. The Market Place: American farm-to-table cuisine Zambra: Really fun for groups! Tapas style Spanish cuisine. Also does a fantastic brunch! White Duck Taco Shop: Taqueria known for its eclectic, ever-changing combinations.
LaZoom Tours
LaZoom is such a fun and unique experience! You can listen to live music on board the bus while you are transported around Asheville and stop off at various local breweries. They also have a comedy tour and kid friendly tours as well. Highly recommend!
The North Carolina Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum is a 434-acre public garden located just south of downtown Asheville. A beautiful place to visit for gorgeous landscaping and nature. Dogs, kids, and picnics welcome! This is the best place to take some great photos! Admission is free, just pay $16 per vehicle to park.
River Arts District
Such a cool part of town! You could easily spend all day here checking out the art galleries, graffiti buildings, eating great food and trying small batch craft beers at the Wedge.
Airbnb Experiences
There are so many great guided experiences on Airbnb to take the guesswork and hassle out of planning your fun. Adam and I did the "Paddle the river to local breweries!" experience and cannot recommend it highly enough! Check out some of the other great offerings to make the most of your time in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Biltmore Estate
Stroll through Biltmore House & Gardens at your own pace or with one of their knowledgeable guides. Biltmore Estate is a historic house museum and tourist attraction, Biltmore House, the main residence, is a Châteauesque-style mansion built for George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest privately owned house in the United States, at 178,926 square feet (16,622.8 m2) of floor space (135,280 square feet of living area). Still owned by George Vanderbilt's descendants, it remains one of the most prominent examples of Gilded Age mansions.