Paul’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A short hike off of a scenic drive along the blue ridge parkway that provides sweeping mountain views. Once you reach the top there is a nice blocked in area that you can enjoy and take in the views.
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Craggy Pinnacle Summit
A short hike off of a scenic drive along the blue ridge parkway that provides sweeping mountain views. Once you reach the top there is a nice blocked in area that you can enjoy and take in the views.
Although it is all uphill from the parking lot the views of Pisgah NF and the Blue Ridge Parkway are well worth it. Be sure to bring snacks and beverages as you will want to take some time to enjoy the view once you reach the top of this 3 mile hike.
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Looking Glass Rock
Although it is all uphill from the parking lot the views of Pisgah NF and the Blue Ridge Parkway are well worth it. Be sure to bring snacks and beverages as you will want to take some time to enjoy the view once you reach the top of this 3 mile hike.
This is a beautiful cascading waterfall with an easy hike, there are even bridges now so you wont have to get your feet wet if you do not want to. The trail is not overly difficult and would be easy for young children.
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Catawba Falls Trailhead
3074 Catawba River RdThis is a beautiful cascading waterfall with an easy hike, there are even bridges now so you wont have to get your feet wet if you do not want to. The trail is not overly difficult and would be easy for young children.
An amazing piece of Americana, the Biltmore estate boasts beautiful gardens and an intriguing home. Be sure to take your time walking through and sample some of the wines at the vintner in the village on the way out.
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Biltmore Estate Drive
Biltmore Estate DriveAn amazing piece of Americana, the Biltmore estate boasts beautiful gardens and an intriguing home. Be sure to take your time walking through and sample some of the wines at the vintner in the village on the way out.
A great panorama of the area can be viewed from atop Black Balsam Knob. Also the drive getting here along the Blue Ridge Parkway is nothing to miss out on either.
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Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailA great panorama of the area can be viewed from atop Black Balsam Knob. Also the drive getting here along the Blue Ridge Parkway is nothing to miss out on either.
A picturesque cascade that is a nice little hike from the parking lot. Be sure to not miss out on downstream hooker falls as well when visiting.
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Triple Falls Trail
A picturesque cascade that is a nice little hike from the parking lot. Be sure to not miss out on downstream hooker falls as well when visiting.
Fryingpan Firetower is a personal favorite for sunset. It can get a bit busy but is an easy hike off the parkway up a gravel road to an amazing view.
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Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower
Fryingpan Firetower is a personal favorite for sunset. It can get a bit busy but is an easy hike off the parkway up a gravel road to an amazing view.
Enjoy drinks on the back porch with a fabulous view or checkout the hot chocolate/ginger bread houses around Christmas.
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Omni Grove Park Inn - Country Club
290 Macon AveEnjoy drinks on the back porch with a fabulous view or checkout the hot chocolate/ginger bread houses around Christmas.
Beer Scene
Just down the road from the house is one of Asheville's larger breweries that moved into town. Go down and ask about taking a tour or enjoy a beer while overlooking the French Broad River and River Arts District.
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New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StJust down the road from the house is one of Asheville's larger breweries that moved into town. Go down and ask about taking a tour or enjoy a beer while overlooking the French Broad River and River Arts District.
An amazing facility to tour and enjoy, it truly is Willy Wonka's beer factory. From the amazing history to the cool facility you will enjoy some time spent here.
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayAn amazing facility to tour and enjoy, it truly is Willy Wonka's beer factory. From the amazing history to the cool facility you will enjoy some time spent here.
One of Asheville's best breweries, be sure to check it out and snap the iconic Instagram shot in the van out back.
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Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveOne of Asheville's best breweries, be sure to check it out and snap the iconic Instagram shot in the van out back.
New to the brewing scene but featuring some awesome beers and collaborations is DSSOLVR. Be sure to check them out if you head downtown.
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Dssolvr
63 N Lexington AveNew to the brewing scene but featuring some awesome beers and collaborations is DSSOLVR. Be sure to check them out if you head downtown.
One of the best outside spaces and some of the best lagers in town. Zillicoah typically has a fire in the pit and the sounds of the river in the background.
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Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrOne of the best outside spaces and some of the best lagers in town. Zillicoah typically has a fire in the pit and the sounds of the river in the background.
A local favorite and no more than 5 min from the house. Checkout Hiwire for some great brews in the River Arts District, Downtown or Biltmore area. My personal favorite is Lo-Pitch.
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Hi-Wire Brewing - Big Top
2A Huntsman PlA local favorite and no more than 5 min from the house. Checkout Hiwire for some great brews in the River Arts District, Downtown or Biltmore area. My personal favorite is Lo-Pitch.
A small craft brewery located in an old 18 wheeler shop where they used the engine blocks to make the bar. Great beer in a relaxing space with some really cool craftsmanship.
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Cursus Keme
155 Thompson StA small craft brewery located in an old 18 wheeler shop where they used the engine blocks to make the bar. Great beer in a relaxing space with some really cool craftsmanship.
Hi-wire is a personal favorite brewery especially since they have opened this hip outdoor/indoor space at their River Arts District distribution facility. Go on a nice afternoon and hit the greenway for a walk then some brews with a burger from the food truck.
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Hi-Wire Brewing - RAD
284 Lyman StreetHi-wire is a personal favorite brewery especially since they have opened this hip outdoor/indoor space at their River Arts District distribution facility. Go on a nice afternoon and hit the greenway for a walk then some brews with a burger from the food truck.
Neighborhoods
A unique neighborhood loaded with great restaurants, local breweries and a hipster scene. My personal favorites spots are Zia Taqueria, The Whale and Taco Billy.
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West Asheville
A unique neighborhood loaded with great restaurants, local breweries and a hipster scene. My personal favorites spots are Zia Taqueria, The Whale and Taco Billy.
Not only does this area feature various area artists its also home to part of the greenway and some good food and drinks. You can checkout plenty of pottery, glassblowing and painting before heading over to 12 Bones for some BBQ and the Wedge for a beer.
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River Arts District
3 River Arts PlNot only does this area feature various area artists its also home to part of the greenway and some good food and drinks. You can checkout plenty of pottery, glassblowing and painting before heading over to 12 Bones for some BBQ and the Wedge for a beer.
A nice walkable area with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. You can also find some vibrant artwork be it sprayed on walls or in the shops. Be sure to checkout Little Europe, Early Girl Eatery, DSSOLVR Brewery or Sovereign Remedies.
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Downtown
A nice walkable area with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. You can also find some vibrant artwork be it sprayed on walls or in the shops. Be sure to checkout Little Europe, Early Girl Eatery, DSSOLVR Brewery or Sovereign Remedies.
Biltmore Village has not only the entrance to the Biltmore Estate but plenty more to offer. Featuring tons of little shops and some restaurants it is a great place to walk around. Check out Cantina for some awesome Mexican food and hit up the Red Stag for drinks or a really top of the line dinner.
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Biltmore Village
Biltmore Village has not only the entrance to the Biltmore Estate but plenty more to offer. Featuring tons of little shops and some restaurants it is a great place to walk around. Check out Cantina for some awesome Mexican food and hit up the Red Stag for drinks or a really top of the line dinner.
Breakfast Spots
If you are looking for the best Huevos in town, this is the spot. A vibrant happening restaurant that is truly a must hit breakfast spot.
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdIf you are looking for the best Huevos in town, this is the spot. A vibrant happening restaurant that is truly a must hit breakfast spot.
A jelly bar, need I say more. Go get a cat head and feel full until nighttime. I highly recommend the Mimosa Fried Chicken Biscuit.
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Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdA jelly bar, need I say more. Go get a cat head and feel full until nighttime. I highly recommend the Mimosa Fried Chicken Biscuit.
Slightly off the beaten path and in the Montford neighborhood is All Day Darling. They have awesome pancakes and a variety of great breakfast options.
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All Day Darling
102 Montford AveSlightly off the beaten path and in the Montford neighborhood is All Day Darling. They have awesome pancakes and a variety of great breakfast options.
Although taco billy serves up tacos all day its really the breakfast taco scene that I am stoked on here. They have some awesome offerings and the red salsa is on point. Be sure to get a juice as well while you here since they are fresh.
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Taco Billy
201 Haywood RdAlthough taco billy serves up tacos all day its really the breakfast taco scene that I am stoked on here. They have some awesome offerings and the red salsa is on point. Be sure to get a juice as well while you here since they are fresh.
Want a doughnut that is hand made right before you, checkout Hole. Personally my favorite doughnuts in town, these artisan doughnuts pack plenty of flavor.
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Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdWant a doughnut that is hand made right before you, checkout Hole. Personally my favorite doughnuts in town, these artisan doughnuts pack plenty of flavor.
Wynn's Diner
604 New Leicester HwyIt looks like a downgrade from a waffle house but I assure you it is not.
Mountain Biking
The best place to start for biking in Asheville. Get a good little warm up in before sending it into the other areas.
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Bent Creek trailhead
2-1298 491The best place to start for biking in Asheville. Get a good little warm up in before sending it into the other areas.
A really really fun loop, expect some exciting downhill, a little punchy uphill with switchbacks and a long slow ride back up the fonta flora trail.
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Kitsuma Peak
A really really fun loop, expect some exciting downhill, a little punchy uphill with switchbacks and a long slow ride back up the fonta flora trail.
Some of the best riding around and still beginner accessible. Ridgeline is a must ride trail but if you are felling good head over to Cornmill Shoals and ride Burnt and Big Rock for two more iconic trails.
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杜邦州立森林
Staton RoadSome of the best riding around and still beginner accessible. Ridgeline is a must ride trail but if you are felling good head over to Cornmill Shoals and ride Burnt and Big Rock for two more iconic trails.
Some of the best mountain biking around. Hit the classics like Bennett, Black Mountain, Daniels ridge and Cat/Butter. If you are really feeling spicy hit up Farlow.
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Pisgah National Forest
Some of the best mountain biking around. Hit the classics like Bennett, Black Mountain, Daniels ridge and Cat/Butter. If you are really feeling spicy hit up Farlow.
An awesome place to ride, with well built and maintained trails. Be sure to hit up Kessel Run or get scared on Skilly.
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Fire Mountain Mountain Bike Trail Head
State Road 1361An awesome place to ride, with well built and maintained trails. Be sure to hit up Kessel Run or get scared on Skilly.
A great place to practice riding, learn park riding and even get a lesson from Coach Kevin aka Youtuber Steady Spin, who also does the areas maintenance. You can reach out to Kevin for lessons via https://linktr.ee/SteadySpin
Berm Park MTB Trails
A great place to practice riding, learn park riding and even get a lesson from Coach Kevin aka Youtuber Steady Spin, who also does the areas maintenance. You can reach out to Kevin for lessons via https://linktr.ee/SteadySpin
Bars
Top shelf drinks and one of few places that carries my personal favorite bourbon, Jefferson's Aged at Sea.
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Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StTop shelf drinks and one of few places that carries my personal favorite bourbon, Jefferson's Aged at Sea.
Smoky Park Supper Club
350 Riverside DrAn awesome spot for a drink after an evening walk on the greenway
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood StFantastic sunset views and even better drinks atop the Montford
An awesome West Asheville bar that has some really cool house mixed drinks and a great vibe
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The Golden Pineapple
503 Haywood RdAn awesome West Asheville bar that has some really cool house mixed drinks and a great vibe
The local go to bar and alleged dive that features a gospel night if you are in town on the right evening. Boogie down hard enough and you might make their instagram story.
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The Double Crown
375 Haywood RdThe local go to bar and alleged dive that features a gospel night if you are in town on the right evening. Boogie down hard enough and you might make their instagram story.
Looking for the speak easy feel? If you can find this spot you will have all of that vibe one could handle. A great spot for a relaxing drink however the bands can play a bit loud and overwhelming if you are trying to carry a conversation.
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The Crow & Quill
106 N Lexington AveLooking for the speak easy feel? If you can find this spot you will have all of that vibe one could handle. A great spot for a relaxing drink however the bands can play a bit loud and overwhelming if you are trying to carry a conversation.
Little Jumbo is a cool bar that has a nice vibe, it tends to be on the quieter side which makes it a relaxing place however parking can be difficult.
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Little Jumbo
241 Broadway StLittle Jumbo is a cool bar that has a nice vibe, it tends to be on the quieter side which makes it a relaxing place however parking can be difficult.
Guided Outdoor Activities
Ryan and his cohorts at AAC are hands down my favorite local guide service. Whether you would like to go for a guided E-Bike ride around Asheville, an easy float down the French Broad or take on some rapids in the French Broad Gorge or Green River Gorge these are your guides. They are located just down the road from the house and next door to various breweries making that post adventure beer even easier to snag.
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Asheville Adventure Company
99 Riverside DriveRyan and his cohorts at AAC are hands down my favorite local guide service. Whether you would like to go for a guided E-Bike ride around Asheville, an easy float down the French Broad or take on some rapids in the French Broad Gorge or Green River Gorge these are your guides. They are located just down the road from the house and next door to various breweries making that post adventure beer even easier to snag.
Looking for an adventure with friends or family than give the NOC a call and enjoy some of the best rapids close to Asheville, NC
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NOC French Broad Outpost
9825 US-25Looking for an adventure with friends or family than give the NOC a call and enjoy some of the best rapids close to Asheville, NC
Enjoy a relaxing float down the French Broad through the River arts district by tube
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Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrEnjoy a relaxing float down the French Broad through the River arts district by tube