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items These are my favorite places in the area of Asheville and all of Western North Carolina! I love the local foods and beverages that we all have it adds to the uniqueness of Asheville and other areas outside of it. No doubt we were hit hard by hurrican...
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Things to do, Places to see
This place is so beautiful and stunning. It’s got so many pictures seems to offer and why it has a huge path that you can walk. It is mostly flat and easy to do.
The North Carolina Arboretum
This might look a little different since hurricane Helene came through and swept away so much of our place, but still beautiful nonetheless, you get to see a lot of of the local wildlife that we have here such as bears, panthers, mountain lions, so m...
WNC Nature Center
Again, probably looks different since hurricane Helene but it’s still beautiful. Nonetheless, you get to take a walk through the nature and see a lot of the beautiful botanical gardens and just a lot of the area and why so many of us love it here.
Asheville Botanical Garden
This is a fun little area with a lot of beauty and the architecture and the water fountains
Pack Square Park, Downtown Asheville
This place is beautiful inside and out. There are so many little shops in there with a lot of pictures scenes. It is a beautiful part of Asheville and love it.
Grove Arcade
Beautiful place with beautiful views, admire the architecture and the beauty of the mountains in the background
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa | Asheville, NC Hotels & Resorts
Restaurants
There’s two locations and it is phenomenal I have never had anything bad from here! It’s such a great brunch spot
First Watch
First BEST boba in NC I have tried a lot of boba! This family owned and woman owned mobile bubble tea is fun bubbly (pun intended) and delicious.
Bluebird Bubble Tea - Mobile Beverage Truck
First of all, I am not a fan of fried green tomatoes OR pimento cheese so when my friends ordered this I instantly said no thanks… they told me to try it anyways and I’m glad they did!!! It was such an awesome appetizer and everything about this rest...
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Okay everything about this place is delicious! It’s so yummy and budget friendly! They have unique flavors along with the classics! One slice is always enough to fill me up and it’s sooo tasty!
PIE.ZAA Pizza
This is one of my favorite places to chill out and get drinks. It’s very aesthetic and delicious drinks! They have outdoor seating and a rooftop to chill on! Note you do have to be 21 to get in!
Antidote Cocktail Lounge at Chemist
Coffee and desserts what more could you ask for? It’s tasty and aesthetic with this real double decker bus converted into a coffee shop. (Yes, you can sit in it!)
Double D's Coffee & Desserts
Rooftop bar that overlooks picturesque mountains! Serving good tapas and great cocktails!
Hemingway's Cuba
This place is simply phenomenal amazing desserts and amazing drinks! They have GF, Dairy free, Vegan options. They also have coffee and cocktails
Old Europe Pastries
Two locations and both are incredible! Jamaican cuisine full of flavors, spice (optional) and good vibes!
Nine Mile - Asheville
I’ve never had a bad meal here! From Brunch (on weekends) to dinner they have you covered!
Carmel's Kitchen & Bar
This place is awesome the Morrison Ave location doubles as a theatre! The downtown location has great pizza and unique beer flavors… like a Krispy Kreme beer, or something called “Love Ninja” it’s a porter with hints of dark chocolate and raspberry!
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
Both locations are AMAZING the brisket, the pulled pork and the pulled chicken are all solid choices. I’m a BBQ fan and they have two locations!
Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue
Even a hurricane in the mountains won’t stop them! This authentic Cuban food is incredible!! They are set up right near Biltmore Village after losing their brick and mortar restaurant in the River Arts District! They are so good
Guajiro
This place is yummy and provide us with great cocktails to enjoy with my friends on a girls night
Andale Way Mexican Grill
This is the only place I have had that serves most all GF options and even GF fried chicken and it is soo good. Everything I have had on their menu is great. They have not disappointed me yet!
Early Girl Eatery
There’s two locations and it is phenomenal I have never had anything bad from here! It’s such a great brunch spot
First Watch
Can I just say this was one of my favorite coffee shops to go to when I was in Charleston so the fact that they open up in Asheville is incredible!!! I’m so excited. I love this shop so I will be there so much now that I found out that they all have ...
The Rise Coffee Bar
This place is delicious! They make their cones from scratch the Buble waffle is amazing! The ice cream flavors are delicious and some unique ones like Ube and Horchata!
The Dolly Llama
This place is simply amazing! I love their smoothies, their coffee they have a ton of flavors for coffee
Mosaic Café