HON GUIDE TO asheville

STAY

  • We typically opt for a local stay or Airbnb in West Asheville or near the South Slope area.
  • Proper Bed and Breakfast: Applewood Manor in Montford

    • EAT & DRINK

  • This could very be one of our largest lists to date but with a food scene like this, there is A LOT to try!
  • Nine Mile: the best Jerk outside of Jamaica
  • Curate: it’s worth the hype!
  • Jargon
  • Trying to please a crowd? Try S & W Market, Asheville’s local food hall.
  • Shanghai Dumpling House
  • PIE.ZAA for the largest pie in town
  • Mountain Madre: great Mexican food, and try the margarita flight!
  • Chai Pani: incredible Indian food
  • For our veggie and vegan friends, Rosettas Kitchen is a must.
  • The Bull and Beggar: incredible cocktails and steak frites
  • Rhubarb
  • The Admiral
  • For the early riser, Sunny Point Cafe
  • Asheville Proper
  • Hole Doughnuts
  • Taco Billy
  • Farewell Cafe
  • Bhramari Brewing Company
  • Ben’s Tune Up: stay awhile by the firepits!
  • The Whale: craft beer and natural wines surrounded by a serious #plantgame
  • Wedge Brewery: great beers in the River Arts District. Expect a fun crowd, outdoor seating and food trucks.
  • Beers with a view at New Belgium on the French broad River
  • “Beered out?” Try out Leo’s House of Thirst (wine bar) and Pleb Urban Winery
  • Thirsty Monk: Asheville institution

    • SHOP

  • East Fork Pottery: incredible pottery, flatware and gifts! Some of the best mugs out there.
  • Atomic Furnishings: vintage finds at its best
  • The Screen Door: 25,000 sq. ft of antiques and unique finds
  • Harvest Records: est. in 2004 this is a staple in West Asheville and an incredible place to find that record you have been looking for (or didn’t know you needed!)

    • DO

  • Stock up on Natural wines at Crocodile Wine
  • Sweat it out and then take a plunge at Sauna House
  • Catch at live show at the Grey Eagle or Orange Peel
  • Browse Malaprop’s Bookstore
  • Support local artists and enjoy the food/drink scene in the River Arts District.
  • If you find yourself there in the summer rent a tube and do an afternoon float trip down the Green River.
  • Stock up on records at Citizen Vinyl
  • Dinner and a Movie at Asheville Brewing Co.
  • Antique shopping at Antiques at Riverview Station
  • Take a hike!
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