Take a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway or squeeze in a hike. There are tons of trails along the parkway or in Pisgah National Forest. Check out Romantic Asheville and Explore Asheville websites for more details on different trails.
Amazing estate and gardens owned by the Vanderbilt family, built in the late 1800s. A must see while in Asheville!
A little outside of downtown Asheville, but worth it for the vibes:) There are a couple of locations in/around Downtown Asheville too if you can't make it out to the river.
Nashville hot chicken -- so good!
James Beard Award winning Indian street food restaurant
Great IPAs, Stouts and Porters!
Funky Wicked Weed tap room that specializes in sours!
Cocktail lounge with amazing desserts, apps, drinks and hookah!