Giffin's Asheville Guidebook
Nearby attractions
Great views and amazing architecture. Spa, golf, restaurants and shops. Only an 18 minute drive from the house
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveGreat views and amazing architecture. Spa, golf, restaurants and shops. Only an 18 minute drive from the house
20-25 minutes from the house. Much better lift lines compared to Cataloochee Ski Resort and more reasonably priced. Rent my truck if you need 4wd
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Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
578 Valley View Cir20-25 minutes from the house. Much better lift lines compared to Cataloochee Ski Resort and more reasonably priced. Rent my truck if you need 4wd
Beautiful architecture, wine, restaurants, tours, gardens. Less than 20 minutes drive from the house
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StBeautiful architecture, wine, restaurants, tours, gardens. Less than 20 minutes drive from the house
For the whitewater lovers. Only 12 minutes away. Rent my truck if you need an extra vehicle for hauling your gear or 4wd
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Ledges Whitewater River Park
1080 Old Marshall HwyFor the whitewater lovers. Only 12 minutes away. Rent my truck if you need an extra vehicle for hauling your gear or 4wd
Food scene
Vivian
348 Depot StMy favorite restaurant
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveSecond favorite restaurant
Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon AveGreat brunch and very eclectic decor. Very Asheville
Zen Sushi
640 Merrimon AveThe best sushi (in my opinion)
The Admiral
400 Haywood RdThird
Rosetta's Kitchen
68 N Lexington AveThe best vegan restaurant in town
Best authentic tacos. Not a fan of the almighty white duck. Taco temple is decent but nothing beats authenticity
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Taqueria Muñoz
1438 Patton AveBest authentic tacos. Not a fan of the almighty white duck. Taco temple is decent but nothing beats authenticity
828 Family Pizzeria
946 Merrimon AveThe best pizza in Asheville
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveGreat tapas. However, I prefer the atmosphere of Zambra
If you want to sit down and grab a drink I prefer blue mountain over 828. Great pizza and live music! Also, only a few minutes from the house
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Blue Mountain Pizza
55 N Main StIf you want to sit down and grab a drink I prefer blue mountain over 828. Great pizza and live music! Also, only a few minutes from the house
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington AveDozens of teas meticulously selected. Embrace your inner zen
Sightseeing
13 mile out and back on the AT. It’s a challenge but the view from the bald is worth the effort!
Big Bald
13 mile out and back on the AT. It’s a challenge but the view from the bald is worth the effort!
Easy hike with incredible views. Romanticasheville.com is a great resource
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Craggy Pinnacle Summit
Easy hike with incredible views. Romanticasheville.com is a great resource
Turtleback Falls
976 Grassy Ridge RoadGreat place to swim or cliff jump if you’re daring
John Rock
National Forest RoadGreat views
Looking Glass Rock Trailhead
Beautiful hike
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlThe artisans
West Asheville
The hipsters
Escape the Asheville crowds and enjoy downtown Weaverville. “The retirees
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Weaverville
Escape the Asheville crowds and enjoy downtown Weaverville. “The retirees
Cute little town close to Asheville. Good food, less crowded than Asheville. Check out Montreat! There are hiking trails nearby
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Black Mountain
Cute little town close to Asheville. Good food, less crowded than Asheville. Check out Montreat! There are hiking trails nearby
Breweries and bars
If you love to play bar sports this is the place. Pool, darts, foosball and great pizza
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Barley's Taproom
42 Biltmore AveIf you love to play bar sports this is the place. Pool, darts, foosball and great pizza
Ben's Tune Up
195 Hilliard AveGood food, live music, outdoor space and excellent sake bar
I do not recommend wicked weed unless you love crowds
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Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveI do not recommend wicked weed unless you love crowds
Wedge at Foundation
5 Foundy StGreat outdoor space
If you want to eat dinner, grab a local beer while watching a movie this is the place
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Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveIf you want to eat dinner, grab a local beer while watching a movie this is the place
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveIf you love IPAs
The Funkatorium
147 Coxe AveIf you love sours
Retrocade
800 Haywood RoadFor the gamer & beer lovers