Best ice cream in town with lots of vegan and lactose free options 

Local theatre in the quirky river arts district 

Get discounts on hundreds of local businesses! 

Make your own pottery and mention me for a 15% discount 

Rooftop bar with beautiful sunset views! Mention me and get a 10% discount! 

Wonderful wines and a 10% discount on all appetizers if you mention the tour 

Excellent place for shopping, eating and dining! Don’t forget to check out the faces outside the building 

Local book store and coffee shop with excellent speakers and authors 

Largest local art gallery in Asheville with an old fashion soda fountain inside as well! 

Great place for kids and adults alike to explore the wonders of science 

Southern style cuisine without all the grease 

Local theatre with excellent shows at an affordable price! 

Dueling piano bar with enthusiastic pianist ready to give you a great time! 

Local brewery with lots of fun games and tasty beers 

Delicious donuts with unique styles and flavors 

Best cocktails in town for $5-$6 and my favorite coffee liquor

Asheville Free Walking Tours 

Highland Brewing was founded in 1994, establishing it as the pioneer of Asheville, NC’s craft beer scene.

Highland Brewing Company

Battery Park Book Exchange

Serving ramen, a variety of tapas & craft cocktails.

Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas

One of the busiest restaurants in all of Asheville serving upscale American comfort food.

Sunny Point Café

Locally owned with locations in downtown Asheville and Weaverville offering Mediterranean-inspired comfort food like house-made pasta, stone hearth pizzas, award-winning burgers, and other hearty entrees, delicious cocktails, dozens of beers on tap, wines, and more, available for lunch and dinner either inside our casual dining rooms or outside on our dog-friendly patios. Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL is open Mon-Sat at 11 am, and Weaverville is open 7 days a week at 11 am and also features Sunday brunch. Off-site catering is also available.

"This dang smash burger was my most craved item of 2023" - Stu Helm Food Fan on Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL

Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville + Twisted Laurel Weaverville

Local cafe located in downtown Asheville that offers Latin fare, sweets and espresso.

Bomba

Unique coffee shop inside of a doubledecker bus.

Double D's Coffee & Desserts

LEAF Global Arts is a non-profit organization, building community, connecting cultures and enriching lives through the arts – locally and globally – with festivals, community events, and arts education programs.

LEAF Festival voted #1 Festival for Music, Camping and Kids in Western NC! 

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"LEAF is the positive and supportive environment that encourages me to push my creative boundaries." - Madison J. Cripps

LEAF Global Arts

Manicomio is an authentic Italian restaurant specializing in NY style pizza by the slice. Their pet friendly patio is a perfect place to enjoy people watching. The friendly staff will bring your food right to your table!

"Wonderful service, wonderful people, and wonderful food! Definitely a new fav!" - Shelby S.
"The best pizza and Italian food you shall ever, ever eat!! The food and the staff are exceptional." Brett C

Manicomio Pizza

Asheville Free Walking Tours is the best way to get to know the city from a local perspective! We walk through the cities rich history, while also learning about some of the best shops, restaurants and bars and even getting a taste at a few spots!

Asheville Free Walking Tours

The Hop Ice Cream has been an Asheville institution since 1978, with imaginative and locally-influenced flavors. Owners Ashley and Greg Garrison opened their first downtown location at S&W Market. The menu features homemade dairy and vegan ice creams, classic milkshakes, sundaes, desserts, and made-from-scratch waffle cones. The Hop’s flagship flavors (Salted Caramel, Vanilla Bean, and Chocolate) will be offered alongside a variety of staples and rotates flavors — often featuring local ingredients and collaborations with Asheville businesses.

"The Hop is by far our favorite ice cream place in Buncombe County. We love their homemade ice cream varieties, friendly atmosphere & the support they give to the community..."

~Sharee Perciful

The Hop Ice Cream

Performing arts theatre that puts on a variety of original productions.

The Magnetic Theatre

Asheville Grown is part of a grassroots movement whose mission is to support independently owned businesses in the community, to grow a vibrant local economy while preserving the unique character of Asheville and to emphasize the importance of going local

Asheville Grown Business Alliance

Asheville brewpub, brewery, movie theater and pizzeria, all rolled into two great locations to meet and eat. Award-winning beer and award-winning pizza! Also check out our live music outdoor venue space, Rabbit Rabbit!

Their menu has something for just about everyone. If it's a great burger you're looking for, try the local farm-raised beef fed on the spent grains from their brewery. Maybe it's a delicious vegan sandwich you're after, or an award-winning pizza!

Asheville Brewing Company

Pottery store and creative lounge offering glass-fusing, paint your own pottery, moisaics and more.

Fired Up Creative Lounge

Authentic Cuban cuisine served on rooftop eatery at the Cambria Hotel.

Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar

Wine on tap and by the bottle, plus bar bites and great outdoor seating.

Santé Wine Bar and Tap Room

The historic Grove Arcade is a shopping, dining, and lifestyle center in the heart of downtown Asheville featuring over 30 local establishments. Grove Arcade is also home to an open-air artisan market called Makers Market, open daily.

Grove Arcade

Organic coffee and light snacks, plus book clubs, author events & a large variety of books.

Malaprop's Bookstore/ Cafe

Woolworth Walk is a uniquely Asheville experience; a privately and locally owned gallery in the heart of downtown, located in a historic building and representing local artists exclusively.

Woolworth Walk

The Asheville Museum of Science is Western North Carolina’s home for experiential science learning, discovery, and exploration. AMOS strives to spark the imagination and foster lifelong curiosity. 

The Asheville Museum of Science is a growing local science museum with interactive, hands-on exhibits for science lovers of all ages!

They are dedicated to inspiring a love for science through interactive exhibits, engaging programs, and hands-on learning experiences.

Asheville Museum of Science

Chestnut serves Lunch and Dinner daily and Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Our style would best be described as eclectic American hand-crafted food and drinks.

Chestnut

Wacky, ever-changing combinations of tacos with big, bench-style seating.

White Duck Taco Shop

Asheville's Therapeutic Salt Cave and Spa

Offers fourteen types of Brazilian grilled meats & a salad bar.

Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse

Asheville Community Theatre is a cornerstone of the performing arts in Asheville - and has been for more than 70 years.

Asheville Community Theatre

Piano bar located in Downtown Asheville featuring specialty cocktails & musicians.

Off The Wagon Dueling Piano Bar

Local Brewery located on the corner of Coxe and Banks in the heart of South Slope in downtown Asheville.

Twin Leaf Brewery

Asheville Bee Charmer curates the world’s best selection of pure honey including our local Sourwood honey, monofloral honey varietals, in-house infused honeys, and gifts for bee and honey lovers.

Asheville Bee Charmer

Stay Glazed… Donuts is located underground in the historic Jackson Building in downtown Asheville.

Stay Glazed… Donuts

Cultivating craft spirits with, choice oaks and unique flavors.

Asheville Free Walking Tours

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