Rustic River Retreat-Gracie's Guidebook
Food scene
Voted Best Small Town Bakery-Mountain Eclairs, Fudge Layer Cake, Ginger Molasses Cookies-and a fantastic Kale Salad!
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Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe
232 Reems Creek RdVoted Best Small Town Bakery-Mountain Eclairs, Fudge Layer Cake, Ginger Molasses Cookies-and a fantastic Kale Salad!
Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon AveBest Food-eclectic atmosphere- amazing brunch!
Tommy's Family Restaurant
Fried Shrimp!
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveYum!
Belly dancers on the weekend, fall off the bone lamb shanks-what more do you need? Go Friday night and enjoy the drum circle across the street...
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Jerusalem Garden Café
78 Patton AveBelly dancers on the weekend, fall off the bone lamb shanks-what more do you need? Go Friday night and enjoy the drum circle across the street...
Ben's Tune Up
195 Hilliard AveUnique fusion fare in a funky atmosphere-they brew saki!
Best dessert I ever had-mint chocolate vegan cheesecake. Wonderful vegan and vegetarian fare-creative concoctions and comfort food...
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Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StBest dessert I ever had-mint chocolate vegan cheesecake. Wonderful vegan and vegetarian fare-creative concoctions and comfort food...
Morning Biscuits, great burgers for lunch-and ice cream! And in the store you can get local IPAs-like Green Man- and fantastic fresh tomatoes, bread and mayonnaise... yum!
DO NOT Buy gas here-way too pricey. Go further down towards I26 and use Valero. Better yet go into Weaverville and fill up at Ingles.
D AND D GROCERY
1130 Barnardsville HwyMorning Biscuits, great burgers for lunch-and ice cream! And in the store you can get local IPAs-like Green Man- and fantastic fresh tomatoes, bread and mayonnaise... yum!
DO NOT Buy gas here-way too pricey. Go further down towards I26 and use Valero. Better yet go into Weaverville and fill up at Ingles.
Lime Agave And seasonal brews. Go to Groupon and get the tasting package-then get a growler as a souvenir.
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Ginger's Revenge
829 Riverside DrLime Agave And seasonal brews. Go to Groupon and get the tasting package-then get a growler as a souvenir.
Step back in time to a private club speakeasy with fanciful seasonal cocktails!
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The Crow & Quill
106 N Lexington AveStep back in time to a private club speakeasy with fanciful seasonal cocktails!
Of course its a great grocery BUT if you are here on a Thurday and want a scruptious carry out Prime Rib Nite! For around $10 you get prime rob with au juis or horseradish, roasted potatoes and steamed veggies. Pick up a bottle of wine a head back to the cabin for a romantic night in💕
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Harris Teeter
136 Chestnut StOf course its a great grocery BUT if you are here on a Thurday and want a scruptious carry out Prime Rib Nite! For around $10 you get prime rob with au juis or horseradish, roasted potatoes and steamed veggies. Pick up a bottle of wine a head back to the cabin for a romantic night in💕
Great Covid Friendly brewery with outdoor seating and frequent food truck dining!
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Eluvium Brewing Company
11 Florida AveGreat Covid Friendly brewery with outdoor seating and frequent food truck dining!
Chef/owner from New Orleans. The fried shrimp won’t disappoint-and the brussells are delightful.
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Main Street Grill
5 S Main StChef/owner from New Orleans. The fried shrimp won’t disappoint-and the brussells are delightful.
Allgood Coffee
10 S Main StCoffee, internet, cozy...
Sightseeing
Enjoy the adventure and the Views...same exit as our cabin!
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Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdEnjoy the adventure and the Views...same exit as our cabin!
Shady waterfall filled park 30 minutes from cabin. Pack a picnic and enjoy the outdoors!
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Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park
501 Rocky Fork RoadShady waterfall filled park 30 minutes from cabin. Pack a picnic and enjoy the outdoors!
Working studios, galleries, graffiti. Learn to blow gas, or hang out at the Wedge brewery.
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River Arts District
3 River Arts PlWorking studios, galleries, graffiti. Learn to blow gas, or hang out at the Wedge brewery.
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrFloat down the French Broad-relaxing!
The soak is relaxing and rejuvinating! Grab a local and go on Wednesday to score $10 off your tub, and another $10 for a Facebook like...there is also a spa, and a great river trail just before you get to town. Poke around the hardware store—just a fun outing.
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Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StThe soak is relaxing and rejuvinating! Grab a local and go on Wednesday to score $10 off your tub, and another $10 for a Facebook like...there is also a spa, and a great river trail just before you get to town. Poke around the hardware store—just a fun outing.
Great tour where you will learn about and taste IPAs, Stouts, Sours and more. The history of the company and the commitment to thier employees and the community is refreshing. Book in advance-great to combine with River Arts District, Ginger’s Revenge, or the French Broad Chocolate Factory-all in the same area.
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New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StGreat tour where you will learn about and taste IPAs, Stouts, Sours and more. The history of the company and the commitment to thier employees and the community is refreshing. Book in advance-great to combine with River Arts District, Ginger’s Revenge, or the French Broad Chocolate Factory-all in the same area.
Luscious hand crafted candies,baked goods and ice cream - outrageous original flavors plus old favorites. Book a behind the scenes tour. There is also a shop on Pack Square downtown-but parking is better here!
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French Broad Chocolate Factory & Cafe
821 Riverside DrLuscious hand crafted candies,baked goods and ice cream - outrageous original flavors plus old favorites. Book a behind the scenes tour. There is also a shop on Pack Square downtown-but parking is better here!
The views, the trails, the sunsets. drive it, hike it, become one with it!
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The Blue Ridge Parkway
408 Blue Ridge PkwyThe views, the trails, the sunsets. drive it, hike it, become one with it!
Buy local produce, seasonal flowers, artisan cheeses, and hand crafted treasures. Stop by Joanne’s stall for the best orange cranberry scones and her amazing nutty bars.
Great crepe food truck serves up amazing sweet and savories-but they only accept cash so hit the ATM first. After you shop-Or before-tour the botanical garden or the greenway across Broadway-you can walk all the way downtown-about 1.25 miles.
Weaverville also has a local sustainability focused tailgate market... https://weavervillemarket.com/
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North Asheville Tailgate Market
275 University HeightsBuy local produce, seasonal flowers, artisan cheeses, and hand crafted treasures. Stop by Joanne’s stall for the best orange cranberry scones and her amazing nutty bars.
Great crepe food truck serves up amazing sweet and savories-but they only accept cash so hit the ATM first. After you shop-Or before-tour the botanical garden or the greenway across Broadway-you can walk all the way downtown-about 1.25 miles.
Weaverville also has a local sustainability focused tailgate market... https://weavervillemarket.com/
Hike, enjoy the views, bring a picnic and stay for the sunset...my husband’s favorite!
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Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Hike, enjoy the views, bring a picnic and stay for the sunset...my husband’s favorite!
Just 15 minutes from the cabin, this trail meanders up a mountain with bucolic and mountain views everywhere. Well shaded, and not too strenuous. You should have enough energy to drive on in to Mars Hill, stroll the streets, roam the campus, then go get amazing pizza at Papa Nick’s on Main...
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Bailey Mountain Bike Park
1370 Bone Camp RdJust 15 minutes from the cabin, this trail meanders up a mountain with bucolic and mountain views everywhere. Well shaded, and not too strenuous. You should have enough energy to drive on in to Mars Hill, stroll the streets, roam the campus, then go get amazing pizza at Papa Nick’s on Main...
A progressive endeavor to promote local arts and crafts that continues today. Take a tour and enjoy the displays and gift shop at the welcome center. Nice drive in the country!
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Penland School of Craft
67 Doras TrlA progressive endeavor to promote local arts and crafts that continues today. Take a tour and enjoy the displays and gift shop at the welcome center. Nice drive in the country!
One of our favorite river hikes with a swimming hole...originally an agricultural school-still a working farm.
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Warren Wilson College
701 Warren Wilson RdOne of our favorite river hikes with a swimming hole...originally an agricultural school-still a working farm.