Places To Go/Things to Do:
You'll find plenty of things to do for the entire family in and around Asheville. The area offers 50-plus golf courses, 75 hiking trails and three rivers for whitewater rafting. Asheville has many trendy boutiques, antique stores and nightspots. Pack Square, the center of downtown, is the site of the Bele Chere festival and Shindig-on-the-Green, celebrating arts, crafts, music and dance. Despite the growth, area leaders have preserved and even enhanced Asheville’s small-town charm.
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Arts
Asheville Downtown Gallery Association
Take a self-guided tour and explore the art found in over 30 downtown Asheville galleries.
Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-258-0710
Web site: www.ashevilledowntowngalleries.org
Asheville Symphony Orchestra
87 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-254-7046
Web site: www.ashevillesymphony.org/
Folk Art Center
The Center showcases the finest in traditional and contemporary craft of the Southern Appalachians.
Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway
Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: 828-298-7928
Web site: www.southernhighlandguild.org
Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center
Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum, Diana Wortham Theatre and the Health Adventure
2 South Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
828.257.4500
www.packplace.org
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Downtown
Asheville Urban Trail
Walking tour of 30 sculptures depicting the history of downtown Asheville.
Asheville Area Arts Council
Pack Place Education Arts & Science Center - 2 Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-258-0710
Web site: www.ashevillearts.com
Bele Chere Festival
The largest free street festival in the southeast.
Downtown Asheville
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-259-5800
http://www.belechere.com
Downtown After Five
Downtown After Five is held at Asheville's Pack Square the third Friday of each month from June through September. Live music until 9:30 p.m. and food and beverages sold by local vendors.
Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: 828-251-9973
Web site: www.ashevilledowntown.org/downtownafterfive.shtml
Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site
Thomas Wolfe’s childhood home and setting for Look Homeward, Angel.
52 N. Market Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-253-8304
Web site: www.wolfememorial.com
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Family Fun
Asheville Aces Professional Hockey
87 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828 350-7777
http://www.ashevilleaces.com
Asheville Altitude Professional Basketball
Asheville Civic Center
87 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-782-1000
Web site: www.nba.com/nbdl/asheville/
Asheville Tourists
The Asheville Tourists compete in the 16-team South Atlantic League. The Tourists are currently affiliated with the Colorado Rockies.
30 Buchanan Field
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-258-0428
Web site: www.theashevilletourists.com
Asheville's Fun Depot
A family entertainment facility, featuring mini golf, climbing wall, soft play area, indoor batting cages, outdoor go-kart track, laser tag and arcade gallery.
7 Roberts Road
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-277-2386
Toll Free: 866-303-4386
Web site: www.ashevillesfundepot.com/
WNC Nature Center
The Nature Center is a living museum exhibiting plants and animals that are native to the Southern Appalachians.
75 Gashes Creek Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: 828-298-5600
Web site: www.wncnaturecenter.org
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Golf
Buncombe County Golf Course
The Buncombe County Golf Course is one of the busiest and oldest golf courses in Western North Carolina.
226 Fairway Dr.
Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: 828-298-1867
Web site: www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/parksalive/facilities/bcGolf.htm
Reems Creek Golf Club
The Reems Creek Golf Club, designed by Hawtree and Son of Oxford, England, offers a Scottish Highland look with its rolling terrain, deep and large knolls which bisect the beautifully manicured bent grass tees, fairways and greens.
36 Pink Fox Cove Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
Phone: 828-645-4393
Web site: www.reemscreekgolf.com
The Golf Course at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
First opened for play in 1899, then redesigned in 1924 by master golf course architect Donald Ross. In 2004, Golf Digest ranked the course 4 out of 5 stars and listed the course as one of the 10 Best Courses in the U.S. that is 100 years old or more.
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
290 Macon Ave.
Asheville, NC 28804
Phone: 828-252-2711
Toll Free: 800-438-0050
Web site: www.groveparkinn.com
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Mountain Adventures
French Broad Rafting Expeditions
For a thrilling whitewater rafting experience on Western North Carolina's most scenic and free flowing river, the French Broad River is one of the oldest and most playful whitewater rivers in WNC.
7525 U.S. Hwy. 25/70
Marshall, NC 28753
Phone: 828-649-0486
Toll Free: 800-570-7238
Web site: www.frenchbroadrafting.com
Fordbrook Stables
Fordbrook Stables offers a variety of trails throughout 600 acres of mountain land. Offers photo opportunities of Downtown Asheville, The Grove Park Inn, and The Biltmore Estate and Inn.
120 Fordbrook Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-667-1021
Web site: www.fordbrookstables.com
Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain has the highest peak in the Blue Ridge, a Mile High Swinging Bridge, picnic areas, hiking trails, and natural animal inhabitants.
US 221 & Blue Ridge Parkway
Linville, NC 28646
Phone: 828-733-4337
Toll Free: 800-468-7325
Sliding Rock
A cool place to beat the summer heat, you can either watch or take a slide down Mother Nature's 60 foot smooth rock waterslide and plunge into a pool of cool (cold!!!) water at the bottom.
Pisgah National Forest
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Phone: 828-877-3265
Wolf Laurel Slopes
Closest to Asheville, Wolf Laurel’s 65 acres of terrain and slopes is perfect for everyone. Wolf Laurel Slopes operates with two surface lifts, two double lifts, one quad lift, and tubing run. Wolf Laurel Slopes can accommodate 4,500 customers per hour and offers 100% snowmaking capability.
578 Valley View Cir.
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Phone: 828-689-4111
Toll Free: 800-817-4111
Web site: www.skiwolflaurel.com
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Shopping
Asheville Mall
Western North Carolina's largest shopping center, Asheville Mall has over 100 fabulous stores and 15 delicious eateries making it truly a total shopping experience. Features Banana Republic, Aeropostale, Abercrombie & Fitch and Yankie Candle to name a few.
3 South Tunnel Rd (I-240 at Exit 7)
Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: 828-298-5080
Web site: www.asheville-mall.com
Biltmore Square Mall
Biltmore Square features Belk, Dillard's, Goody's, Proffitt's, United Artists Theatres, and over 60 specialty stores including Express, Kay Jewelers, Bath & Body and Victoria's Secret.
800 Brevard Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 667-2210
Web site: www.biltmore-square.com
Historic Biltmore Village
Built in the late 1890's as a classic planned community at the entrance to George Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Village today is truly one of the Carolinas' most unique touring and shopping environments
7 All Souls Crescent
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-274-8788
Toll Free: 888-561-5437
Web site: www.biltmorevillage.com
Historic Downtown Asheville
Over 150 boutiques, shops, art galleries and antique stores. Grove Arcade Public Market has locally-owned and operated restaurants, craft shops and food vendors. There are nearly 50 restaurants, cafes, tea rooms, and brewery pubs. Several night clubs and during the summer and fall, entertainment can be found outdoors at City/County Plaza and Pack Square.
Downtown Asheville
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-251-9973
Web site: www.ashevilledowntown.org/
Where to Stay:
Inns/ B&B
Albemarle Inn
The Albemarle Inn, a magnificently restored 1907 Greek Revival mansion, presented with the Four Diamond award from AAA
86 Edgemont Rd.
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-255-0027
Toll Free: 800-621-7435
Web site: www.albemarleinn.com
Inn on Biltmore Estate
Awarded Four Stars by Mobil Travel Guide and Four Diamonds by AAA, the inn is everything you
would expect and more—with exquisite accommodations, relaxed elegance, and fine
dining in the Vanderbilt style.
1 Approach Road,
Asheville, N.C. 28803
800-624-1575
www.biltmore.com
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
One of the South's most famous grand resorts. Built in 1913 from granite stones mined from Sunset Mountain, the resort overlooks the Asheville skyline.
290 Macon Ave.
Asheville, NC 28804
Phone: 828-252-2711
Toll Free: 800-438-5800
Web site: www.groveparkinn.com
Richmond Hill Inn
Recipient of the AAA Four Diamond and Mobil Four Star awards, the Inn features 36 well-appointed rooms in the historic Mansion, Croquet Cottages, and Garden Pavilion. AAA Four Diamond Award for the tenth consecutive year, this Asheville restaurant presents an extraordinary dining experience inside the historic Mansion.
87 Richmond Hill Dr.
Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-252-7313
Toll Free: 888-742-4553
Web site: www.richmondhillinn.com
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Hotels
Asheville Renaissance Hotel
1 Thomas Wolfe Plaza
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-252-8211
Toll Free: 800-468-3571
Web site: www.ashevillenchotel.com
Comfort Inn - West
15 Crowell Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-665-6500
Toll Free: 800-424-6423
Web site: www.comfortinn.com
*Hampton Inn
204 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: 828-255-9200
Toll Free: 800-426-7866
Web site: www.ashevillehamptoninns.com
*Holiday Inn Airport
550 Airport Rd.
Fletcher, NC 28732
Phone: 828-684-1213
Toll Free: 800-465-4329
Web site: www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/avlap
*Homewood Suites by Hilton
All Suites, Complimentary Suite Start Breakfast (Hot Breakfast), Welcome Home Reception (every Monday - Thursday) with a light meal and beverages (wine & beer). Indoor Pool and Whirlpool Spa, On-Site Workout Facility, Complimentary Wired and Wireless High Speed Internet Access, Shuttle Service within 5 mile radius of hotel and much more.
88 Tunnel Rd
Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: 828-252-5400
Web site: www.ashevillehomewoodsuites.com
*Sleep Inn - Biltmore
117 Hendersonville Rd.
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-277-1800
Web site: www.biltmoreinns.com
* Contact your Coldwell Banker Sales Associate to find out about our corporate discounts.
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Family Variety:
Applebee's
115 Tunnel Road &
275 Smokey Park Hwy
Asheville, NC
Phone: 828-251-9194 --Tunnel Rd.
Phone: 828-670-9101-- Smoke Park
Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria
Barley's serves fresh sourdough pizza, lasagna, and sandwiches. Live bluegrass, jazz, and Americana music 3-4 nights a week with no cover charge
42 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-255-0504
Web site: www.barleystaproom.com/
TGI Fridays
115 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-277-4080
Web site: www.tgifridays.com
Trillium A Bistro
4 Olde Eastwood Blvd.
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-299-0470
Web site: www.trilliumbistro.com
Texas Roadhouse
230 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-274-4311
Web site: www.texasroadhouse.com/
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Southern
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
5 Crowell Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
828-665-2221
Moose Cafe
Country restaurant located next to the WNC Farmers Market.
520 Brevard Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-255-0920
Tupelo Honey Café
“Southern Home Cookin’ with an Uptown Twist”
12 College St.
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-255-4863
Web site: www.tupelohoneycafe.com
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Seafood
Bonefish Grill
Bonefish Grill specializes in grilled fish, steaks and pastas served in an upscale casual atmosphere.
105-C River Hills Road
Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: 828-298-6530
Flat Rock Grille
An upscale casual restaurant that serves seafood, beef and chicken.
1302 Hendersonville Rd.
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-277-6253
Web site: www.flatrockgrille.com/
Harbor Inn
880 Brevard Rd,
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 665-9940
Magnolia's Raw Bar & Grille
Upscale dining with a casual atmosphere.
26 Walnut Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-251-5211
Red Lobster
139 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC
828-350-7773
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Foreign Flavors
Anntony's Caribbean Café
1 Page Ave., Suite 129
Grove Arcade
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-255-9620
Web site: www.anntonys.com
Black Forest Restaurant
German cuisine, one of Asheville’s favorites for many years.
2155 Hendersonville Road
Arden, NC 28704
Phone: 828-687-7980
Web site: www.blackforestofasheville.com
Iannucci's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant
Iannucci's is a family-owned and operated authentic Italian pizzeria and restaurant and has served the South Asheville area for 25 years.
1981 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-684-5050
La Paz Restaurante & Cantina
Established in 1979, is a collection of 7 restaurants in five Southeastern states serving Mexican food at its very finest, and like Mexico itself, alive with natural color, energy and flavor.
10 Biltmore Plaza
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-277-8779
Web site: www.lapaz.com/
Yoshida Japanese Steakhouse
4 Regent Park Blvd.
Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-252-5903
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Fine Dining
Boathouse on Lake Julian
“Simply Fresh Seafood”
65 Long Shoals Rd.
Arden, NC 28704
Phone: 828-687-4141
Web site: www.boathouserestaurants.com/
Flying Frog Café
The Flying Frog Cafe offers fine Continental, German and Urban Indian cuisine with boutique wines from around the world in an elegant atmosphere.
1 Battery Park Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-225-4858
Web site: www.flyingfrogcafe.com
Gabrielle's at Richmond Hill Inn
AAA Four Diamond Award for the tenth consecutive year, this Asheville restaurant presents an extraordinary dining experience inside the historic Mansion.
87 Richmond Hill Dr.
Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-252-7313
Toll Free: 800-545-9238
Web site: www.richmondhillinn.com
Horizons
Award winning restaurant featuring innovative classic menu and a list of over 600 wines
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
290 Macon Ave.
Asheville, NC 28804
Phone: 828-252-2711
Toll Free: 800-438-5800
Web site: www.groveparkinn.com
The Dining Room—Inn on Biltmore Estate
Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 800-624-1575
Web site: www.biltmore.com
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Sandwiches & Salads
28806 Deli
Winner of the 2004 People's Choice award at the Asheville Culinary Showcase
1328-A Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-252-5664
Web site: www.28806deli.com/
Altanta Bread Company
633 Merrimon Ave.
484Hendersonville Rd.
Asheville, NC
828-259-3675
828-274-2323
Chelsea's and the Village Tea Room
Enjoy lunch from 11:30 a.m. and a proper English afternoon tea at 3:30 p.m.
Historic Biltmore Village
6 Boston Way
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-274-0701
Souper Salad
1000 Brevard Road # 126
Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-670-9414
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Coffee & Dessert:
CinToms
Serves fresh coffee or frozen custard.
3080 Sweeten Creek Rd.
Asheville, NC
828-274-5853
Marble Slab
14 Biltmore Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-225-5579
Web site: www.marbleslab.com
Port City Java
Merrimon Ave
Battery Park
Smokey Park Hwy
828-255-3881 (Merrimon Ave.)
Starbucks
62 Charlotte St—Next to the Coldwell Banker Building
1378 Hendersonvile Rd,
40 All Souls Cres,
(828) 225-3753 (62 Charlotte St.)
Tastee Freeze
1091 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
828-252-4234
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