Escape to the Mountains....
Area Attractions
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Amazing Places to Visit while your here! There are too many to list!
Food scene
Well-Bred Bakery & Café Food Truck
This Bakery is 10mins away in Weaverville and has delicious food from cookies, pastries, breakfast croissant, lunch menu, regular coffee with refills for $2 ! It’s Yummy...
198 locals recommend
Extremely Good Strong Coffee! If you love a latte this is the place to go. The Owner makes the drinks and they are super friendly, great atmosphere. They only seem to be open until 2pm though… :(
57 locals recommend
Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store
This store has great wine selection that’s not sold in general stores. They surprisingly have great sandwiches here especially the Italian Panini and the Turkey Brie sandwich. They also have a fresh olive and cheese counter.
56 locals recommend
Great Little Diner! Best breakfast place! Very quick service and great food. There always seems to be a line at the door after 9am, but the wait is never long and you’ll get a buzzer. (The breakfast sausage links are good!)
46 locals recommend
Nice Mexican dishes, great prices, free chips and salsa bar with great salsa selections. Giant mugs of beer!
34 locals recommend
This place is popular for breakfast! They use local produce and everything is fresh. You can taste the difference. It gets extremely busy so you have to get there early for breakfast time. You have to park in the street outside as their small car park is usually full.
740 locals recommend
Omg! To die for desserts! Take some back to the cabin ... so so good :) They recently moved across the street to a larger space! Nice coffee and great selection of cakes.
153 locals recommend
Great place for Pizza! It’s like a Subway for Pizza. You get a thin crust and you pick as many toppings as you like for one price. Fresh toppings. Not always consistent here with service though… but pizza is good!
12 locals recommend
I think it’s expensive but it’s nice for a special occasion! Great seafood! It’s always busy so get there early or make a reservation online. You can get oysters, a seafood tower, shrimp, lobster roll etc…
86 locals recommend
Great place for some drinks at sunset! Roof top Mountain View’s! They have a nice outside area. It’s at the top of a hotel. They offer food and small bite plates, but never tried any yet.
145 locals recommend
My husband and I had a date night here and we loved it! Food was great :) Unusual and interesting! Call to make a reservation or go early for a walk-in. Busy place!
57 locals recommend
Nice brewery with a large outside patio. There are so many breweries to choose from you can’t really go wrong choosing one. They offer a food menu here also.
587 locals recommend
Huge brewery with giant outside area where you can sit by the riverside and enjoy. They have different food trucks everyday and sometimes live music and events.
163 locals recommend
A popular local vegan restaurant
239 locals recommend
Baba Nahm - Middle Eastern Street Food
Amazing Middle Eastern Food! Amazing flavors... very fresh and different. Makes a great lunch stop for quick eats.
23 locals recommend
Great breakfast spot. If you love Biscuits this is the place for you! They have several locations and they are always busy and have long lines outside. Great homemade jams also.
537 locals recommend
The most amazing ice cream sandwiches! Delicious creamy ice cream flavors & cookies. They also have dairy free flavors too. They are usually open from 12 Noon until 10/11pm.
54 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop - Asheville, NC
UPDATE: 2025 - Hurricane took away the riverside location. They are only in downtown Asheville now. LOVE the riverside dining spot! You can sit inside or outside Very tasty tacos! About $3.75 each So many to choose from and they have side dishes etc... The Duck taco is the best!! And don’t forget to get some chips and salsa (3 different salsas!) or the Queso! Why not both :)
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524 locals recommend
Nice restaurant to visit for a special occasion. Make sure to call and make a reservation so you don’t have to wait for a table. They have a nice outside dining area also. They offer pasta, seafood, pizza... something for everyone. A little pricey!
39 locals recommend
Wild Ginger is a small place. Call and check opening hrs. They have fantastic PHO noodle soups, Fried Veggie Egg Rolls, and Chicken Fried Rice, Noodle meals .... All items taste amazing and everything is cooked fresh to order!! You can taste the difference here :) It is down Hendersonville Rd (about 30mins)
41 locals recommend
About a 10min drive to downtown Weaverville. This restaurant has a American Greek menu with items like pasta, gyro, Greek salad, great burgers, to die for homemade fries and great firecracker shrimp! Free parking on the street or behind the restaurant. Lots of seating inside and outside. They have a large bar area with seating also, and a smaller sports bar seating area. It’s quite a large restaurant.
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189 locals recommend
A new coffee shop in Weaverville. Has great coffee and the wheat berry Brie, pear, apple butter sandwich with salad was soooo good!!! They make a great latte, and the mango smoothie is good.
105 locals recommend
Very unusual place…. Great outside area with fire pit. There are parking lots opposite. Nice place that’s open late - go have a drink and a made to order dessert. Our group tried everything… Creme Brûlée, Muffins, Donuts, Churros, cake… they even have a small food menu like Sliders and Spinach dip etc….
41 locals recommend
Lovely hotel to visit especially around Christmas time as they have wonderful decorations and you can sit around the fireplace by the reception/bar area. We like the Blueridge Restaurant Buffet! It has a great selection and also Mountain View’s. And it’s best to make a reservation, which you can do using open table. They have a few other restaurants/bars also that is best to reserve online.
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170 locals recommend
Botiwalla by Chai Pani
They have two locations - I have been to the haywood rd location several times. There's parking or overflow is Ingles next door. They have great rice bowls, quite spicy but good.
A different place to eat! Hawaii themed. Lots of variety on the menu and giant portions :)
26 locals recommend
Rocky’s Chicken is the most popular place if you want Fresh, Fast, and large portions! The spice level starts at plain! So, if u can’t handle hot (like me) it’s all good. And gets super hot lol You order and pay at the counter, then you find a seat and they deliver the food.
47 locals recommend
Number one for Indian Cuisine! Authentic Indian dishes. Excellent food and service! Tikka Masala, Korma, naan bread, poppadoms etc…
16 locals recommend
Busy place! 7:30pm/8pm is the best time to walk-in and get a table. Wonderful Indian street food! Very flavorful :) They have another restaurant in West Asheville with parking spaces - Called Botiwalla. Similar food but you order & pay at the counter, food is brought out to you. They have inside and outside seating. The rice bowls are great but spicy!
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478 locals recommend
Open 9-3pm (check hrs) They have the best B.L.A.T sandwich & hot lattes! Lots of outside seating! Street Parking is available or drive past the yoga studio & pay to park is on your right.
126 locals recommend
High Ridge Adventures, Outfitting & Barbecue
This is the best bbq around! Only 12min drive from the cabins. It’s an odd place/name lol - as they sell guns and bbq! But, great food! Friendly staff! Check hours as they open until 8 or 9pm different days…
31 locals recommend
Popular in Weaverville. It’s a very small place, but has live music every night and the pizza’s are giant!
278 locals recommend
Cheap eats! No frills diner. Old style diner, breakfast is good 👍 Lunch and dinner - usual American menu Had nice Lamb Shanks, Jumbo shrimp, and seafood platters are popular. Too much food lol
They just reopened from the hurricane! We went bf this, and it had a great menu, alcohol, live music, seats out by the River in Marshall. You’d have to look them up on social media to see their happenings now and menu etc…
27 locals recommend
Open late - 1AM weekends Like a sports bar, lots of TV’s Inside and outside tables for dining BBQ was good, and grilled cheese sandwich.
10 locals recommend
Fresh local meat - nice burgers They have another location on Hendersonville road.
178 locals recommend
Nice Brewery with plenty of Free parking! You order and pay at the bar. They have food such as burgers, wraps, sandwiches, salads, wings… Lots of outdoor seating out the front and back, plus inside seating.
210 locals recommend
Sightseeing
Hot Springs is 30mins north from the cabin. Definitely worth the visit. This short hiking trail ‘Lover’s Leap’ takes you along the French Broad river and when you reach the top there is an amazing mountain river view.
72 locals recommend
It is an hour drive to Brevard but if you haven’t seen a waterfall before this is the easiest one to get to. You can drive right to it, park on the side of the road and you can see it from the road or you can walk down to the base area. Very beautiful. This is the most visited waterfall.
177 locals recommend
Great place to visit in the warmer months so you can swim in the water. The water is very cold! You could spend all day here, sit on the rocks by the water, take a picnic. Recommend taking water shoes with you as rocks can be slippery. It’s an hour drive near Brevard area.
36 locals recommend
Beautiful place to explore! It’s a state park so you have to pay to get in. You park your car at the top, and you can hike/walk up to the top or there is an elevator that can take you up. There are several hiking trails. Afterwards you can walk through the quaint town. Lake Lure is here! The famous scene from Dirty Dancing with Patrick Swayze at the Lake Lure beach.
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335 locals recommend
Beautiful huge estate to visit! You could spend all day there wine tasting, dining at the restaurants, horse riding, walking the trails, touring the mansion etc.... It is a little pricey for a day so it’s best to buy tickets online 7 days in advance for a discounted rate. They are also offering a current special of $25 for the second day if you didn’t see enough the first day! Go to: www.biltmore.com
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662 locals recommend
You can’t go wrong driving anywhere on the Blue Ridge Parkway, it’s a wonderful scenic drive and you will see so many spots to pull off the side of the road and enjoy the Amazing Views!
243 locals recommend
I haven’t been here yet but recent guests said it was a great place to hike for scenic views!
92 locals recommend
Only 2hrs drive away! Makes a great day trip if you haven’t been to the area before. So much to do there. Very touristy.
Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville
Nice way to see the City. Hop on, hop off trolley tour that has 10 stops.
96 locals recommend
Address: 3645 Blue ridge pkwy, Barnardsville, NC. It is about an hours drive. Is Craggy Gardens Scenic Trail I still haven’t been there but everyone tells me it’s great!! Visit Alltrails.com and type in city and list of trails and distance etc... will come up! Great website :)
32 locals recommend
About 1hr 10min Drive to a Nice Waterfall to Visit!
Western North Carolina Nature Center
A wonderful place to visit! It’s not a huge center but it has plenty of animals to see.
123 locals recommend
Fun
This place is 15mins away. They have a Rodeo on at select weekends. It’s great for couples, groups, families. Watch the Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in barrel racing and bull riding and kids dance contest. They have a small concessions. It’s $10 each to get in. Best to check out their Facebook page to see dates the Rodeo is on.
Cool place to visit if you love to play games! Lots of great Pinball Machines!
224 locals recommend
Nice day out in the summer months, fun day floating down the river...
40 locals recommend
The Adventure Center of Asheville
A great beginners place to Zipline and they have fun climbing areas. Check them out online! Good for adults and children
37 locals recommend
Awesome Zipline fun! Long, fast Ziplines and they offer guided tours of tree tops or mountain tops. Check them out online for season opening hours.
78 locals recommend
Sauna House Asheville
Never been, but heard it's great! Sauna and cold plunge. Book a time slot online.
Asheville Sports Club - Pickleball, Basketball, Beer
Haven't been here yet. You can book a court online; they have drinks, food, pickleball, and basketball.
Weaverville Community Center
By Lake Louise - behind the center is parking and pickleball courts (bring your own set), and basketball courts. Went a couple of times, and the gates were open. Sometimes it's busy...
Only 2hrs away! Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Smoky Mountain are all in the same area. Lovely to visit if you are staying a few days. Get up early and have a great day visit to TN
7 locals recommend
We sometimes go to Dollywood for a day visit or the SplashCountry water park. Nice theme park to visit 2 hrs away.
867 locals recommend
Asheville Adventure Company (River)
Kayak and tubing company on the French Broad River. Check out there website for more info
59 locals recommend
Another kayak and tubing center to check out
23 locals recommend
It’s not the largest ski resort but this place has snow longer as the higher elevation and is local. Fun day out for skiing. It is about an hour away.
162 locals recommend
Small basic ski resort 37mins away! (It changed its name in 2025 - New Owners). You can rent equipment there or there is a cheaper ski store minutes from the resort called ‘Wolf’s Den Ski Rentals’.
62 locals recommend
There are 3 Ski resorts in Boone NC, this one is family friendly and easy to park. Good for beginners and intermediate skiers, not many trails but fun! Has a restaurant and nice outside viewing area. Also has a great Terrain Park! This is 2 hour drive away, leave early to play all day. We also had lots of fun at ‘Sugar Mountain’ resort! It’s more expensive but has more ski runs and wider runs for learners.
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140 locals recommend
It’s a little cheesy lol but it was a fun! And a great tour around Asheville and they stop off at a brewery for a short break and a drink if you like...or stay on the bus.
64 locals recommend
Open all year. Walk around the gardens….. And Great place to take a walk in the evening at Christmas time! They have Christmas light displays, Hot chocolate and Santa. Great for all ages.
257 locals recommend
Fun Pubcycle ride around Asheville! Sing, drink and cycle!
67 locals recommend
This has 11 Ziplines & hands-free breaking! It’s around $97 per person for adults. Have fun!
77 locals recommend
Local Swimming Pool within a 14min Drive. Open June-August and costs around $5 for the day PP
Great horse trail ride and only a 25min drive! They offer several different trail rides and prices start at $45 for an hour.
199 locals recommend
Mini Golf on Patton Avenue! About 15-20mins Get outside and have some fun for only $8 per person :)
December 2020 - Lake Julian have a drive through Christmas light display for $10 a car. Check online for details...
14 locals recommend
This place is Awesome Fun!! Open from 4pm. From 7pm it is 21yrs + only. They have a bar also for drinks. It is $7 for an unlimited wristband to play all the games and they also have Xbox etc.. aswell. You have to wear face masks and they have hand sanitizer stations and staff wipe down games frequently.
6 locals recommend
Great snow tubing place 30mins from the cabins in Mars Hill. Best to book online through there website as it can get busy. Lots of fun! They also have a carpet lift that takes you up with your tube so you don’t have to walk up every time :)
46 locals recommend
On a rainy day, or any day this place is fun! You pay to play unlimited board games for $10 Per Person. They have a large variety of games. They also offer for purchase - coffee, sandwiches, shakes, pastries. They usually close at 10pm, so you can stay and play as long as you like.
69 locals recommend
Axeville Axe Throwing Club - Asheville
Oh what fun this place was! We had a blast 💥 We booked and signed waivers online which made a fast check-in. We had never been axe throwing before. We had some instruction beforehand and was easy once they showed you how to stick it. Great atmosphere, very clean, they have drinks etc… and corn hole outside and dress up clothes you can take pic in lol.
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31 locals recommend
Nice place close to the cabin for some beers, and a game of mini golf! They have indoor and outdoor seating, they also offer food!
27 locals recommend
$17 each, get a wristband that lasts all day until 9pm. As long as you have the wristband on you can go in and out all day! Sometimes there is a wait, but not too long… coz people don’t wanna leave. Many Pinball machines & other arcade games and Atari… they have drinks available also, sodas and beer.
132 locals recommend
Western North Carolina Nature Center
Nice place for kids and adults to see animals.
123 locals recommend
Cinemark Bistro at The Carolina Asheville
If you want to go see a movie, this is the place to go. It’s located near many restaurants and the movie theatre seats are nice 👍 (Take your own snacks 😉)
40 locals recommend
Cheap $10 fun in Asheville. Good For a rainy day. They have two levels of games, mixture of pinballs, arcade games, also many TVs with PlayStation games to play at the bar area. Drinks and some food items. Adult only after 9pm I believe
45 locals recommend
Shopping
Shopping Outlets is an outdoor shopping mall with discounted prices.
66 locals recommend
Asheville mall is an indoor mall with lots of shops and a food court. Also opposite the mall you’ll find stores like; Dicks Sporting goods, TJMaxx, Ross, Best Buy, Wholefoods, movie theatre, and tons of restaurants etc....
20 locals recommend
Downtown Asheville has lots of cool, quirky one of kind stores to shop in! Great place to stroll around. There are car parking plazas and on street parking that you can use quarters or credit card. There is also splash Park zone open for kids in the summer months.
13 locals recommend
Nice air conditioned inside small mall of unique shops to walk around, several restaurants there also.
275 locals recommend
Very popular large antique mall in Asheville. Lots to look at, interesting finds. It’s back open as of July 2025!
25 locals recommend
Traveler advice
Getting around
Asheville Parking
In downtown Asheville - have street parking which has two hour limits and takes quarters and cards for payment - about $2.50an hr. But, u can go bk and add more time! They run only Monday to Saturday AM-6pm. So, after 6pm it’s free! Or there are many parking garages or open parking lots which mainly all use ‘Park Mobile’ App to pay which are about $4-$4.50 per hr. You have to pay those 24hrs… If you can get street parking it’s better. Grove arcade has lots of street parking with meters and easy walk to downtown area. There is parking everywhere though, you can miss it!
Downtown Weaverville parking is free - street parking, or car park next to Leveller Brewing.