Asheville, NCMostly written by my friend KirkUpdated 2026-03-08Must Go (2)Activities (4)Bars (2)Breweries (5)Hotels (1)Restaurants (1)Must Go Spots(2)PlantMust GoRestaurantsOne of my all-time favorite restaurants—and it's vegan. Located between downtown and the Grove Park Inn, so it's close but probably not walkable from the center.165 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801plantisfood.com@plantisfoodOpen in Google MapsThe BiltmoreMust GoActivitiesExpensive, but worth it—especially if you do the audio tour.1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803biltmore.com@biltmoreestateOpen in Google MapsAll PlacesAntidote Cocktail Lounge at ChemistBarsGreat cocktail spot.151 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801antidote.bar@antidote.barOpen in Google MapsBurial Beer Co. Forestry Camp TaproomBreweriesFantastic venue with great food and amazing drinks. Down the street from Biltmore.40 Collier Ave, Asheville, NC 28801burialbeer.com@burialbeerOpen in Google MapsDowntown AshevilleActivitiesLoaded with walkable things. Broadway, Lexington, and Patton are the main thoroughfares.Downtown Asheville, NCHighland Brewing CompanyBreweriesAn OG in Asheville and a great spot.12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28803highlandbrewing.com@highlandbrewingOpen in Google MapsMount Mitchell State ParkActivitiesTallest peak east of the Mississippi. You can drive nearly the whole way there—maybe a 10-minute paved walk to the summit. Right off the Blue Ridge Parkway.2388 NC-128, Burnsville, NC 28714ncparks.govInstagram LocationOpen in Google MapsPlantMust GoRestaurantsOne of my all-time favorite restaurants—and it's vegan. Located between downtown and the Grove Park Inn, so it's close but probably not walkable from the center.165 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801plantisfood.com@plantisfoodOpen in Google MapsRiver Arts DistrictActivitiesGreat area, but kind of spread out. There are little pockets you can hit, or be prepared to hop back in the car for short drives between them.River Arts District, Asheville, NCriverartsdistrict.com@riverartsdistrictashevilleOpen in Google MapsSierra Nevada Taproom & RestaurantBreweriesYes, that Sierra Nevada. A massive brewery and restaurant—seriously impressive and worth the 30-minute drive south of town.100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC 28732sierranevada.com@sierranevadaOpen in Google MapsSovereign RemediesBarsGreat cocktails near the center of town, though it was quiet last time I visited.29 N Market St #105, Asheville, NC 28801sovereignremedies.com@sovereignremediesOpen in Google MapsThe BiltmoreMust GoActivitiesExpensive, but worth it—especially if you do the audio tour.1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803biltmore.com@biltmoreestateOpen in Google MapsThe Omni Grove Park Inn & SpaHotelsWhether you stay there or not, it's a really neat place to visit and eat.290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804omnihotels.com/grove-parkOpen in Google MapsWedge Brewing CompanyBreweriesTwo locations around town. The Paynes Way spot is in the arts district with only outside seating—funky vibe.Paynes Way: 37 Paynes Way, Suite 001, Asheville, NC 28801Foundation: 5 Foundry Street, Asheville, NC 28801wedgebrewing.com@wedgebrewingOpen Paynes Way in Google MapsOpen Foundation in Google MapsZillicoah Beer Co.BreweriesRiver's edge spot a little north of town.870 Riverside Dr, Woodfin, NC 28804zillicoahbeer.com@zillicoahbeerOpen in Google Maps
PlantMust GoRestaurantsOne of my all-time favorite restaurants—and it's vegan. Located between downtown and the Grove Park Inn, so it's close but probably not walkable from the center.165 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801plantisfood.com@plantisfoodOpen in Google Maps
The BiltmoreMust GoActivitiesExpensive, but worth it—especially if you do the audio tour.1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803biltmore.com@biltmoreestateOpen in Google Maps
Antidote Cocktail Lounge at ChemistBarsGreat cocktail spot.151 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801antidote.bar@antidote.barOpen in Google Maps
Burial Beer Co. Forestry Camp TaproomBreweriesFantastic venue with great food and amazing drinks. Down the street from Biltmore.40 Collier Ave, Asheville, NC 28801burialbeer.com@burialbeerOpen in Google Maps
Downtown AshevilleActivitiesLoaded with walkable things. Broadway, Lexington, and Patton are the main thoroughfares.Downtown Asheville, NC
Highland Brewing CompanyBreweriesAn OG in Asheville and a great spot.12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28803highlandbrewing.com@highlandbrewingOpen in Google Maps
Mount Mitchell State ParkActivitiesTallest peak east of the Mississippi. You can drive nearly the whole way there—maybe a 10-minute paved walk to the summit. Right off the Blue Ridge Parkway.2388 NC-128, Burnsville, NC 28714ncparks.govInstagram LocationOpen in Google Maps
PlantMust GoRestaurantsOne of my all-time favorite restaurants—and it's vegan. Located between downtown and the Grove Park Inn, so it's close but probably not walkable from the center.165 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801plantisfood.com@plantisfoodOpen in Google Maps
River Arts DistrictActivitiesGreat area, but kind of spread out. There are little pockets you can hit, or be prepared to hop back in the car for short drives between them.River Arts District, Asheville, NCriverartsdistrict.com@riverartsdistrictashevilleOpen in Google Maps
Sierra Nevada Taproom & RestaurantBreweriesYes, that Sierra Nevada. A massive brewery and restaurant—seriously impressive and worth the 30-minute drive south of town.100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC 28732sierranevada.com@sierranevadaOpen in Google Maps
Sovereign RemediesBarsGreat cocktails near the center of town, though it was quiet last time I visited.29 N Market St #105, Asheville, NC 28801sovereignremedies.com@sovereignremediesOpen in Google Maps
The BiltmoreMust GoActivitiesExpensive, but worth it—especially if you do the audio tour.1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803biltmore.com@biltmoreestateOpen in Google Maps
The Omni Grove Park Inn & SpaHotelsWhether you stay there or not, it's a really neat place to visit and eat.290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804omnihotels.com/grove-parkOpen in Google Maps
Wedge Brewing CompanyBreweriesTwo locations around town. The Paynes Way spot is in the arts district with only outside seating—funky vibe.Paynes Way: 37 Paynes Way, Suite 001, Asheville, NC 28801Foundation: 5 Foundry Street, Asheville, NC 28801wedgebrewing.com@wedgebrewingOpen Paynes Way in Google MapsOpen Foundation in Google Maps
Zillicoah Beer Co.BreweriesRiver's edge spot a little north of town.870 Riverside Dr, Woodfin, NC 28804zillicoahbeer.com@zillicoahbeerOpen in Google Maps