Things To Do
Shine
This is one of our favorite restaurants! Great food and drinks, affordable prices, and nice rooftop bar in downtown Hendersonville.
Chimney Rock
Lot's of great things to do in Chimney Rock! Riverwatch Bar & Grill, Burntshirt Vineyards, Chimney Rock Adventure Golf, and Chimney Rock State Park (tickets are $17 per adult,$8 for youth, kids under 5 are free).
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Awesome brewery and restaurant. It may be worth looking at reservations before driving out!
Fletcher Village Bakery and Cafe
Great coffee shop and bakery!
Papas & Beer
Favorite Mexican restaurant in the area, great food at a great price! Multiple locations in the area, the one listed is the closest to our house!
Mary's Burritos
Quick and easy lunch! Basically a local version of Chipotle
Tropical Gardens Mini Golf
Mini Golf that has been around for decades! One of Mary's childhood favorites
The Omni Grove Park Inn
Great place for a beverage with a view and lots of history. There is a parking fee.
Biltmore
The largest house in America on a beautiful property. Tickets can be purchased on their website and are required to access the grounds. House tour tickets are and additional cost to grounds tickets. Be sure to book in advance as tickets do sell out. Check out Antler Village and the Winery while there!
Lakeview Putt & Play
The Poe House
Cool underground Edgar Allan Poe themed bar with craft cocktails and small plates
Antidote at Chemist Spirits
If you like high end cocktails with locally crafted spirits, this is the place for you! Great atmosphere, within walking distance to great restaurants in Asheville
White Labs Brewing Co - Asheville Kitchen & Tap
Cool spot for food and drink. White Labs provides yeast to many of the breweries in the area, this means you can get a flight of the same brew, brewed with different yeasts! Perfect spot for the beer enthusiast. The food is amazing as well!
Well Played Board Game Café
Fun place to play some games!
The Chocolate Fetish
Want some amazing chocolates to take home or to send to family and friends? This is the place!
Mountain Madre Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar
High quality Mexican food and margaritas
Craggy Pinnacle Hike
Easy hike with great views off of the Blue Ridge Parkway! Mary's family has been hiking it for an annual photo since before Mary was born!
Black Balsam Knob
On the South side of Asheville, off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Make this hike short or long, either way you will get great views!
DuPont State Recreational Forest
So many great hiking trails in Dupont! Particularly Big Rock and Triple Falls
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
Need to cool off? Lake Lure (just past Chimney Rock) has a beach and small water park! Small entry fee required
Hickory Nut Gap
Want to shop for local meats, cheeses, and other goods? Hickory Nut Gap holds a special place in Mary's heart. This farm is where she learned to ride horses and essentially existed for much of her childhood. Many days they offer pony rides and have a food truck on site!
Black Mountain
Explore downtown Black Mountain and choose from one of many restaurants or coffee shops!
Ride Kanuga
Love to mountain bike but didn't bring your bike? Check out Ride Kanuga! They offer e-bike rentals and fun trails for all skill levels!