Tara’s Guidebook (River Arts District and beyond)
Craft Beverage
Breweries and other craft beverages are plentiful in Asheville.
Wedge at Foundation
5 Foundy StIf you’re tired of beer or want to try something different, Ginger’s Revenge has delicious rotating taps of ginger beer in the RAD. They’re also gluten free!
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Ginger's Revenge
829 Riverside DrIf you’re tired of beer or want to try something different, Ginger’s Revenge has delicious rotating taps of ginger beer in the RAD. They’re also gluten free!
An urban winery just across from the French Broad greenway and artist’s studios.
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Pleb Urban Winery
289 Lyman StAn urban winery just across from the French Broad greenway and artist’s studios.
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveGreat unique beer and outdoor space. Can be quite busy.
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Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveGreat unique beer and outdoor space. Can be quite busy.
This is a drive toward the airport- so perhaps you can stop on your way out. :) Music on the huge outdoor stage every Sunday.
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayThis is a drive toward the airport- so perhaps you can stop on your way out. :) Music on the huge outdoor stage every Sunday.
The Times at S&W
56 Patton AveCocktails downtown
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyDistrict Wine Bar
37 Paynes WayGreat beer, kid and dog friendly with food trucks!
Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden & Distribution Center
Great beer, kid and dog friendly with food trucks!
Cozy vintage atmosphere, rooftop bar, and snacks to go with your craft cocktails. Ask to see the secret speakeasy upstairs for the Fevertree rooftop bar.
Chemist Spirits
Cozy vintage atmosphere, rooftop bar, and snacks to go with your craft cocktails. Ask to see the secret speakeasy upstairs for the Fevertree rooftop bar.
Cats at Play Cafe
Asheville’s first cat cafe with coffee drinks and herbal mocktails!
New brewery in the RAD owned by a sweet family!
The River Arts District Brewing Company (RAD Brewing Co.)
New brewery in the RAD owned by a sweet family!
Food scene
Vivian
348 Depot StThe Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayDelicious beverages and Asheville’s only Black-owned coffee spot.
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Grind
346 Depot StDelicious beverages and Asheville’s only Black-owned coffee spot.
Everyone’s favorite and dog/kid friendly outdoor seating
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White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrEveryone’s favorite and dog/kid friendly outdoor seating
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StFrench Broad Chocolate Factory & Cafe
821 Riverside DrLimones Restaurant
15 Eagle StGreat special occasion spot
Internationally inspired small plates. Great special occasion spot.
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Jargon
715 Haywood RdInternationally inspired small plates. Great special occasion spot.
Local eats from multiple restaurants in a beautiful historic building!
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The S&W
56 Patton AveLocal eats from multiple restaurants in a beautiful historic building!
Vortex Doughnuts
32 Banks AveYummmmm
Andaaz
Upscale Indian. You can usually squeeze in at the var without a reservation.
OWL Bakery
295 Haywood RdRosaBees
27 Foundy StSomething different, upscale and delicious.
Sightseeing
Walk the greenway or take your pooch to the River Park dog park!
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Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdWalk the greenway or take your pooch to the River Park dog park!
The dog park is here along with walking and biking trails that connects to the greenway.
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Parque del Río French Broad
508 Riverview DrThe dog park is here along with walking and biking trails that connects to the greenway.
Catch this one on Wednesday afternoons from 3-6 and 3-5:30 in the winter. I believe farmers markets give you the most authentic feel for our community and it’s great for fresh produced, gifts and specialty food items. Treat yoself!!
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River Arts District Farmers Market
350 Riverside DriveCatch this one on Wednesday afternoons from 3-6 and 3-5:30 in the winter. I believe farmers markets give you the most authentic feel for our community and it’s great for fresh produced, gifts and specialty food items. Treat yoself!!
This is an easy 1.7 mi loop walk considered and outdoor museum! It’s a self-guided walking tour on the sidewalks of downtown Asheville leading to 30 sculptures that depict local history.
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Urban Trail
11 Biltmore AveThis is an easy 1.7 mi loop walk considered and outdoor museum! It’s a self-guided walking tour on the sidewalks of downtown Asheville leading to 30 sculptures that depict local history.
One of Ashevilles architectural treasures - it’s the largest freestanding elliptical dome in the country!
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Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
97 Haywood StOne of Ashevilles architectural treasures - it’s the largest freestanding elliptical dome in the country!
Obviously you have to see America’s largest home while you are here! Spend the whole day and get your money’s worth. Follow by shopping and food in historic Biltmore Village. (Andaaz is my fave restaurant in this area)
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StObviously you have to see America’s largest home while you are here! Spend the whole day and get your money’s worth. Follow by shopping and food in historic Biltmore Village. (Andaaz is my fave restaurant in this area)
Art
Odyssey Center For the Ceramic
236 Clingman Ave ExtGreat Wild Nowhere
122 Riverside DriveArt plus beer plus music!!
Marquee
Music Scene
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveNeighborhoods
This is a local and historic district of late 18th and early 29th century homes.
Montford Area Historic District
This is a local and historic district of late 18th and early 29th century homes.