Beer, mountains, and good vibes only
30+ breweries in a walkable area — arguably the best brewery crawl city in America. River Arts District, Biltmore tour, whitewater rafting on the Nantahala for a day trip.
brewery tour • 3 hours
Guided walking tour hitting 4 breweries on South Slope
food tour • 1.5 hours
BYOB comedy bus tour through Asheville's weirdest history
zip lining • 3 hours
Zip line through Blue Ridge Mountain canopy
rafting • 2-3 hours
BYOB river tubing on the French Broad River
beer garden • balanced • $$
Massive downtown brewery with sour beer cellar
rooftop • chill • $$$
Hyatt rooftop with Blue Ridge Mountain views
Dress code: Smart casual to upscale
cocktail bar • chill • $$$
Farm-to-bar cocktails with foraged Appalachian ingredients
bar • balanced • $$
Live music venue with local and touring acts downtown
beer garden • chill • $$
South Slope brewery with dark-art vibes and great stouts
bar • balanced • $$
Legendary music venue with national touring acts
beer garden • chill • $
Huge circus-themed taproom with games and food trucks
Spanish Tapas • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
James Beard-nominated tapas bar with stellar wine list
Southern Brunch • $ • Best for: brunch
Cat-head biscuits with outrageous topping options
Southern • $$ • Best for: brunch
The original location of this Southern comfort chain
Indian Street Food • $$ • Best for: dinner
James Beard-winning Indian street food on Biltmore Ave
BBQ • $$ • Best for: dinner
Legendary Asheville BBQ featured on No Reservations
Farm-to-Table • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Seasonal Appalachian cuisine in a stylish setting
Tacos • $ • Best for: late-night
Creative tacos like Bangkok shrimp and lamb gyro
French-American • $$$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Refined dining in the River Arts District
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Converted steel factory with artisan design downtown
airbnb • Max 12 guests
Mountain cabins and bungalows near downtown
resort • Max 2 guests
Iconic mountain resort with world-class spa
hotel • Max 2 guests
Modern hotel in the heart of downtown
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