Kelsey & Andrew
Things To Do
Eat
Some of our favorite spots in West Asheville: Leo's House of Thirst (fancy wine and seasonal menu) Nine Mile (noodles and stirfry, vegan and veg options) Haywood Common/The Whale (restaurant and beer garden) Rocky's Hot Chicken (casual southern food with bar) Sunny Point (breakfast/brunch. Put your name on the list and wait for your table in the garden.) Biscuit Head (biscuits the size of your head.... 'nuf said) Regina's (breakfast/lunch) Little Louie's (dive bar with late-night menu) Gan Shan (asian fusion)
Drink
Some of our favorite spots to grab a drink in West Asheville and the River Arts District: Leo's House of Thirst (wine bar) Golden Pineapple (awesome cocktails) The Whale (best beer selection) Westville Pub (locals dive bar) Burger Bar (locals late-night dive bar) Little Louie's (neighborhood bar) The Low Down (speakeasy vibes) The Wedge (brewery) Olde London Road (soccer/sports bar)
Explore
Walk around downtown and enjoy the historic architecture, coffee shops, and art shops. Make sure to hit the Grove Arcade (and book store) and Mast General Store. Stop into Jack of the Wood for some beer, snacks, and live music or wander down to the South Slope district to hit the breweries. Hop on a LaZoom Comedy Bus Tour! This hilarious and historical tour takes you around downtown and north Asheville, with a stop at Green Man Brewing. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time. Go for a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Walk around the River Arts District and check out all the artist studios. Asheville is Beer City, USA. Go check out some of the 50+ breweries in town! Some of our favorites are The Wedge, Burial, Dissolvr, and Hi-Wire. Have enough time for a real adventure? Go for a hike, chase some waterfalls, or rent some kayaks for the day.