Nestled in Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains is the city of Asheville— a mecca for outdoorspeople, zythophiles, artists, and spiritual gangsters alike. Brew City, U.S.A. is a rightfully-earned monicker for this little city with a big appetite for craft brewing (30+ breweries in total, to be exact) and its progressive, laid-back mountain vibe and thriving culinary, arts, and brewery scene has put it on the map as one of America’s darlings and a top tourist destination of the South.
- Pisgah National Forest
Asheville is a hiker’s paradise, and it’s hard to argue the point. With 512,000 acres to wander, exploring Pisgah is well worth the 45-minute jaunt from Asheville. Hike the six-mile John Rock Trail for panoramic vistas and then reward yourself with brewskis from nearby Oskar Blues Brewery in the town of Brevard (fun fact: some say the Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale, was America’s first hand-canned craft beer!)
- Asheville Glamping
With two glampsites and your choice of boho tipis, mini-yurts, domes, airstreams or vintage trailers decked out in classic 1970s charm, Asheville Glamping is revolutionizing the art of sleeping in the great outdoors.
- The Wicked Weed Funkatorium
$12 will get you an hour-long tour and tasting at the Funkatorium, North America’s leading brewery and taproom specializing in sour beers. Other breweries not to miss: New Belgium, Bhramari Brewing Company, Highland Brewing Company, Catawba Brewery and many more!
- Foraging
noun— the acquisition of food by hunting, fishing, or the gathering of plant matter. Channel your inner hunter-gatherer with No Taste Like Home wild food foraging tours. - Biscuit Head
Where the South’s signature baked delights come oozing with any filling, garnish, or topping imaginable.
- Buxton Hall Barbecue
The best place to put some south in your mouth.
- The Historic Bed and Breakfast & Inns
Step up your lodging game, take a back in time. - Dogs
This city loves its puppers and you can’t take more than five steps before you run into a furry friend who’s dying to get scratched behind the ears.
- Rhubarb
Farm-to-table is the name of the game in Asheville, and award-winning chef John Fleer serves up delectable dishes in this New American hotspot. (Our other fave dining spots: Tupelo Honey, The Marketplace, Local Provisions, Nightbell and Curate) - The Biltmore Estate
Everyday is #housegoals at George Vanderbilt’s former summer home. A self-guided tour through this 250-room chateaux-style mansion and its stunning 8,000-acre grounds costs a pretty penny, but it’s worth the visit.
- Vortex Doughnuts
Breakfast never looked so good (maybe because it’s topped with maple syrup and candied bacon).
- Downtown Asheville Arts District
If you’re into the artsy fartsy stuff (who isn’t?!).
- Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
Who knew that new book smell paired so well with champagne?
- Sky Bar
Ride up an antique elevator in Asheville’s Flatiron Building (dating back to 1927) to this unmissable happy hour spot. We can’t decide what looks better: the doormen or the views from the top! - Live Music Venues
Are everywhere. Ben’s Tune-Up, The Mothlight, and The Orange Peel know how to jam.
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