Here are a few things I that I really love about AVL.

I suck at bowling but ALWAYS have fun at Skylanes. The vibe there is a big old school, a bit new school. They've got great food and beverage options, too. 

Not sure which of the two locations I dig more. This is such a cool environment to meet up with a friend or two and sip on a huge selection of tea. The menu at the West location is full of great vegetarian options. 

All of the therapists at Ebb and Flow are highly trained and professional. I love their tea room post massage.

Fire. That's my favorite flavor with cayenne pepper and ginger. 

Range makes it not so bad if you get sick. They are super efficient with high tech systems that make wait times super short.

Zen's Green Restorative Facial is awesome using their most ‘green’ products–Green Tea, green papaya, green enzyme, green Italian herbs, green clay, green rosemary and basil, and green growth factor.

Hands down my most favorite nonprofit in Asheville. There's a reason. :)

The Kale Pizza. It may not sound great if you're not a kale fan, but trust me. It's delicious!

I love stopping into the Folk Art Center after doing part of the Mountain to Sea trail and looking at all of the great art. It's a nice place to buy gifts on on the weekends you're likely to see art demos.

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Sky Lanes has been a part of West Asheville since 1963. Recently under new ownership, Sky Lanes has been upgraded and renovated, including a new bar and grill with more local beers on tap. However, it still maintains its retro West Asheville vibe!

Locals love Sky Lanes! Not only is it a fun and affordable place to bowl, it's great for parties for kids and adults alike. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is very laid back.

Sky Lanes Bar, Grill & Bowling

An authentic tearoom in downtown and in West Asheville serving over 100+ teas, gluten free pastries, organic vegetarian food, iced teas, bubble teas, hot chocolate, healing herbal teas! We are a family friendly establishment. Free Wifi

"My friends and I sat in the back area where you take your shoes off and sit on the floor with cushions and a short table. The atmosphere was great, the service was phenomenal and the tea was exceptional. They have such a great variety to choose from"

Dobra Tea

We offer excellent bodywork from highly skilled massage therapists. We specialize in therapeutic modalities such as Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, and Neuromuscular; as well as relaxing Swedish massage, and more! Hot towels & Aromatherapy are included in every session 60 minutes or longer.

"Beautiful environment, fantastic massage, professional staff,  and awesome tea room to boot. Wow, Ebb & Flow has got it going on. This will undoubtedly be Asheville's finest Massage Therapy Center!"

"Ebb and Flow has a very welcoming atmosphere with soothing music, crystals and plants. The citrus water is welcoming after a massage. I didn’t have to wait long and everyone was very nice!"

"Always a relaxing experience . Easy and professional."

"Very professional experience and a nice ambiance. Online system for appointments and payment and reminders makes the interaction at the center faster."

Ebb & Flow Massage Therapy Center

Kombucha is a living probiotic beverage made by fermenting black tea which communities have been brewing for thousands of years. It’s energizing, detoxifying and great for digestion. It’s also pretty dang tasty when it’s done well!

I discovered heaven in a bottle.....and it's locally made!!!!

Buchi Kombucha

Range Urgent Care is urgent care reimagined, providing a simplified, transparent and respectful healthcare experience. Range is in-network with most major insurances and also offers flat rate visits and memberships.

This is Asheville's Urgent Care. Range feels more like a coffee shop or spa than a medical office.

Range Urgent Care

Your skin deserves our solutions… Results driven Facial Spa focused on Acne and Anti-Aging facial services, professional full Body Waxing services, Brow and Lash Tinting, Hydradermabrasion, Demi-Peel Facials, Progressive Mid-Depth Peeling treatments and more.

It's all about the experience. What our guests say: Gabrielle-Great Facials, very professional, friendly, effective and relaxing. Looking forward to going back! Courtney-Best wax spa in Asheville area! Lauren-Best Brazilian and leg wax I’ve ever received.

Zen Skincare & Waxing Studio

Food Connection which launched from Dig Local is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that rescues unserved prepared meals from catered events, conferences, restaurants and institutions and connects this food to people in need in order to reduce food waste & ease hunger.

"We continue to believe that no fresh food should end up in the trash while people go hungry. We are committed to meeting the need." -Flori Pate, co-founder of Food Connection and Dig Local

Food Connection

828 Family Pizzeria has proudly served Asheville and the surrounding areas since 1994. Family owned and operated they continue to use recipes handed down through the generations. Try their signature pizza, pasta, salads and locally made desserts.

This is no ordinary pizza shop! Stop by and taste the difference!

828 Family Pizzeria

Our organization started in the Asheville region 92 years ago. As the oldest guild in the country, we now represent and sell the work of 900 regional artists.

Escape the hustle of downtown and take a drive up the Parkway to visit the Folk Art Center - there's plenty of parking, a bookstore, a craft shop, two exhibits, a museum, a library, and a hiking trail.

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