Asheville, NC

One 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.

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Expensive, but worth it—especially if you do the audio tour.

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Great cocktail spot.

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Fantastic venue with great food and amazing drinks. Down the street from Biltmore.

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Loaded with walkable things. Broadway, Lexington, and Patton are the main thoroughfares.

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An OG in Asheville and a great spot.

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Tallest 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.

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Great 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.

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Yes, that Sierra Nevada. A massive brewery and restaurant—seriously impressive and worth the 30-minute drive south of town.

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Great cocktails near the center of town, though it was quiet last time I visited.

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Whether you stay there or not, it's a really neat place to visit and eat.

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Two locations around town. The Paynes Way spot is in the arts district with only outside seating—funky vibe.

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River's edge spot a little north of town.

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