Kate’s guidebook
Hiking
Short hike up to incredible mountain views, including views of Mt. Mitchell and Mt. Pisgah. 2 miles round trip. Rated as easy (though the way there is mostly uphill). There are often cows on top of the mountain! While this hike is popular, it's a little more off the beaten path than some of the other places.
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Bearwallow Mountain
4854 Bearwallow Mountain RdShort hike up to incredible mountain views, including views of Mt. Mitchell and Mt. Pisgah. 2 miles round trip. Rated as easy (though the way there is mostly uphill). There are often cows on top of the mountain! While this hike is popular, it's a little more off the beaten path than some of the other places.
A 4.8 mile hike to Blue Ridge Pastures with beautiful views of Hickory Nut Gorge and Bearwallow Mountain. Rated strenuous. 20 minutes from the house. While this hike is popular, it is less well-known than some of the other hikes (and it's longer), so you probably won't see as many people.
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Trombatore Trailhead
Bearwallow Mountain RoadA 4.8 mile hike to Blue Ridge Pastures with beautiful views of Hickory Nut Gorge and Bearwallow Mountain. Rated strenuous. 20 minutes from the house. While this hike is popular, it is less well-known than some of the other hikes (and it's longer), so you probably won't see as many people.
A network of 5+ miles of trails through the woods. Picture is from Rattlesnake Knob, a 4.2 mile roundtrip hike. Rated moderate-strenuous. 15 minutes away. While these trails are popular, this preserve is more off the beaten path than some other hikes/locations.
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Florence Nature Preserve
3836 Gerton HwyA network of 5+ miles of trails through the woods. Picture is from Rattlesnake Knob, a 4.2 mile roundtrip hike. Rated moderate-strenuous. 15 minutes away. While these trails are popular, this preserve is more off the beaten path than some other hikes/locations.
A short, but rewarding hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway! 1.5 miles roundtrip. Rated moderate-strenuous. A little over an hour away. This hike is pretty well-known and popular, but there's a reason - it is absolutely stunning!
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Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailA short, but rewarding hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway! 1.5 miles roundtrip. Rated moderate-strenuous. A little over an hour away. This hike is pretty well-known and popular, but there's a reason - it is absolutely stunning!
You will see three gorgeous waterfalls on this 3.3 mile loop hike in Dupont State Forest. The path is nice and wide. About an hour away. This hike is pretty popular, but there's a reason - these waterfalls are amazing and so close together! I don't want to scare you, but PLEASE don't climb the waterfalls or get too close - every year, tourists die in our area from falling off waterfalls (seriously).
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Triple Falls Trail
You will see three gorgeous waterfalls on this 3.3 mile loop hike in Dupont State Forest. The path is nice and wide. About an hour away. This hike is pretty popular, but there's a reason - these waterfalls are amazing and so close together! I don't want to scare you, but PLEASE don't climb the waterfalls or get too close - every year, tourists die in our area from falling off waterfalls (seriously).
There are several trails in the park (which does charge an admission fee). If you're up for a workout, skip the elevator and take the stairs! Exclamation Point and Skyline Trail is a moderate-strenuous 2.8 mile hike, or you could try Hickory Nut Falls Trail, which is rated easy and is 1.5 miles. The park is about 30 minutes away and is located in the town of Chimney Rock, which is a small/cute/touristy/kitschy kind of town. The drive runs along the Rocky Broad river which is filled with huge boulders. Chimney Rock has putt putt golf, a cute River Walk, restaurants, and shops. Check out Bubba O'Leary's General Store!
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Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StThere are several trails in the park (which does charge an admission fee). If you're up for a workout, skip the elevator and take the stairs! Exclamation Point and Skyline Trail is a moderate-strenuous 2.8 mile hike, or you could try Hickory Nut Falls Trail, which is rated easy and is 1.5 miles. The park is about 30 minutes away and is located in the town of Chimney Rock, which is a small/cute/touristy/kitschy kind of town. The drive runs along the Rocky Broad river which is filled with huge boulders. Chimney Rock has putt putt golf, a cute River Walk, restaurants, and shops. Check out Bubba O'Leary's General Store!
Fairview food scene
Food, coffee, and breweries close to the house (around 10 minutes)
Great beer and plenty of outside seating. Many people bring picnic blankets or camping chairs to set up outside. Cane Creek runs along the property (lots of families come here and there's plenty of room to let the kids run or play in the creek). There is usually a food truck as well. 10 minutes away.
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Turgua Brewing
3131 Cane Creek RoadGreat beer and plenty of outside seating. Many people bring picnic blankets or camping chairs to set up outside. Cane Creek runs along the property (lots of families come here and there's plenty of room to let the kids run or play in the creek). There is usually a food truck as well. 10 minutes away.
This place has tons of outdoor games for adults and kids! 10 minutes away.
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Whistle Hop Brewing Company
1288 Charlotte HwyThis place has tons of outdoor games for adults and kids! 10 minutes away.
They are currently only doing take-out, but this place is soooo yummy. Delicious bagels, homemade cream cheese, and pretty much all of their baked goods are scrumptious!
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Rise Above Bakehouse
1207 Charlotte HwyThey are currently only doing take-out, but this place is soooo yummy. Delicious bagels, homemade cream cheese, and pretty much all of their baked goods are scrumptious!
The Local Joint is a 10 minute drive away and serves comfort food in a traditional diner setting.
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The Local Joint
1185B Charlotte HwyThe Local Joint is a 10 minute drive away and serves comfort food in a traditional diner setting.
Daymoon Coffeebar
381 Old Charlotte HwySightseeing
Our (super) local farm - grassfed and pasture-raised meats. They have a farm store (check the website for updated hours) where you can buy their meat and other goods, and the grounds are lovely. They also offer farm tours (they have a rich family history). 1.5 miles or 5 minutes away.
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Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow RdOur (super) local farm - grassfed and pasture-raised meats. They have a farm store (check the website for updated hours) where you can buy their meat and other goods, and the grounds are lovely. They also offer farm tours (they have a rich family history). 1.5 miles or 5 minutes away.
As mentioned before, Chimney Rock is a cute little (touristy/kitschy) town about 30 minutes from the house. There are little shops, restaurants, and a river walk (the town is RIGHT on the Rocky Broad River).
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Chimney Rock
As mentioned before, Chimney Rock is a cute little (touristy/kitschy) town about 30 minutes from the house. There are little shops, restaurants, and a river walk (the town is RIGHT on the Rocky Broad River).
We are a 15 minute drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway! There is endless hiking and stunning mountain views to be seen. You can stop at an overlook for a sunset picnic, take a scenic drive, or find one of thousands of hiking trails (Graveyard Fields, Black Balsam, Craggy Gardens, Mt. Mitchell, Little Pisgah, etc.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayWe are a 15 minute drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway! There is endless hiking and stunning mountain views to be seen. You can stop at an overlook for a sunset picnic, take a scenic drive, or find one of thousands of hiking trails (Graveyard Fields, Black Balsam, Craggy Gardens, Mt. Mitchell, Little Pisgah, etc.
You can rent tubes, kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards here to float right through the middle of Asheville on the French Broad River!
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French Broad Outfitters
704 Riverside DrYou can rent tubes, kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards here to float right through the middle of Asheville on the French Broad River!
The River Arts District sits between downtown Asheville and West Asheville. There are tons of artist studios in this district, many have open studios for you to browse and shop.
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River Arts District
3 River Arts PlThe River Arts District sits between downtown Asheville and West Asheville. There are tons of artist studios in this district, many have open studios for you to browse and shop.
Asheville Food
Corner Kitchen is located in Biltmore Village and offers Southern dishes with an urban twist.
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Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayCorner Kitchen is located in Biltmore Village and offers Southern dishes with an urban twist.
Chai Pani serves delicious Indian street food. Located in downtown Asheville.
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Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveChai Pani serves delicious Indian street food. Located in downtown Asheville.
White Duck is an eclectic taco shop located right on the French Broad River.
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White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrWhite Duck is an eclectic taco shop located right on the French Broad River.
One of Asheville’s best. They serve small plates and delicious wine. Make a reservation ASAP- they’re usually booked months in advance!
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveOne of Asheville’s best. They serve small plates and delicious wine. Make a reservation ASAP- they’re usually booked months in advance!
Salsa's
6 Patton AveDelicious Mexican-Carribean food in downtown Asheville.
Cuban restaurant downtown with rooftop seating and beautiful views.
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Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
15 Page AveCuban restaurant downtown with rooftop seating and beautiful views.
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StGreat breakfast, located in downtown Asheville.
Tupelo Honey
12 College StDelicious Southern food, located in downtown Asheville.
Itto Ramen & Japanese Tapas
Great ramen bowls and tapas in downtown Asheville!
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StDelicious BBQ and southern sides.
Carribean-inspired dishes in one of the best neighborhoods in Asheville (close to downtown).
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveCarribean-inspired dishes in one of the best neighborhoods in Asheville (close to downtown).
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveYummy burgers from our local Hickory Nut Gap Farm!
Farm-to-table upscale American cuisine, great for dinner, or they have a delicious brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
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The Market Place
20 Wall StFarm-to-table upscale American cuisine, great for dinner, or they have a delicious brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
Thai style steamed buns and plates in the SW food court in downtown Asheville.
Bun Intended - SW Food Hall
Thai style steamed buns and plates in the SW food court in downtown Asheville.
Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StVegetarian staple in downtown Asheville
Experiences
Whether you want to participate or just people watch, the drum circle is worth checking out! It’s VERY Asheville. Friday evenings April - October around 6pm - 9pm.
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Pritchard Park
67 Patton AveWhether you want to participate or just people watch, the drum circle is worth checking out! It’s VERY Asheville. Friday evenings April - October around 6pm - 9pm.
This place has epic zip lines through the mountains and trees.
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Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdThis place has epic zip lines through the mountains and trees.
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayNew Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StGreat Smoky Mountain Railway
45 Mitchell StreetTake a train ride through the Smoky Mountains!
Music Venues
One of Asheville's larger music venues. Located in downtown Asheville
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The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveOne of Asheville's larger music venues. Located in downtown Asheville
Rabbit Rabbit
75 Coxe AveGreat outdoor music venue. Located in downtown Asheville.
Outdoor/indoor music venue on the French Broad River in Asheville
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Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrOutdoor/indoor music venue on the French Broad River in Asheville
Theatre
Asheville Community Theatre
35 E Walnut StLocal theatre located in downtown Asheville.
The Magnetic Theatre
1 Depot StLocal theatre located in the River Arts District