Gypsy Jazz with Dinah's Daydream plays Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar on Saturday, October 17 at 5:30 PM. Easy one to plan a night around.

Battery Park Book Exchange is a downtown Asheville used bookstore and champagne bar in the historic Grove Arcade on Battery Park Avenue. Hosts live jazz shows weekly in the back room.

Locals dig Battery Park for its cozy, creative ambiance and the unique pairing of books and bubbles. It’s a celebrated destination for book clubs, romantic dates, memorable afternoons with friends, and even dog-friendly patio people-watching. Both the knowledgeable staff and wide-ranging decor make every visit feel special, from savoring a glass of sparkling wine to discovering a rare first edition.

Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar

Asheville's best shopping is local. Downtown, start on Haywood Street and Lexington Avenue for clothing boutiques like Union and Adlib, Malaprop's Bookstore and the maker booths at the Kress Emporium, then cut over to Wall Street and the Grove Arcade. Biltmore Village has New Morning Gallery's huge American craft collection and Boutique Royale. On Haywood Road in West Asheville, stop at Orbit DVD, Sparky's Toys & Gifts and Instant Karma. Merrimon Avenue in North Asheville covers Jus' Running, Asheville Raven & Crone and Asheville Pet Supply. Record hunters head to Static Age on Lexington, and outdoor folks go to Black Dome on Tunnel Road and Mast General Store on Biltmore Avenue. Every shop below has hours, photos and directions.

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