Last Updated:
1/13/23
Asheville, NC
Below is a list of the best places I would visit on a trip to this location. My picks fit my personality and interest. Everyone has a different interest so you may not like everything I listed which is fine. If you like a place, I recommend saving it to Google Maps for a future trip down the road. I made sure to include the address or GPS to make it easier to find. You can find out more about me in the "About Me" section to see if we share common interests.
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Breakfast
Sunny Point Cafe
626 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Carrot Hotcakes: Carrot Cake Served With a Sweet Cardamom Cream Cheese and Maple Syrup - One $8 Two $11 Three $14
Mighty Good Chicken Sandwich: Grilled Chicken Breast, Bacon, Brie, and Raspberry Mustard on Artisan Bun with One Side $16
Stuffed French Toast: Sausage and Cheddar Sammie on Housemade Bread, Dipped in Egg Batter and Grilled Golden Brown, Served with Fresh Fruit and Maple Syrup $16.00
Hours:
Sunday & Monday 8:30 am - 2 pm
Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 am - 9 pm
Order Online: Yes
They Have Their Own Garden Adjacent to Restaurant, All About Fresh Ingredients
Activities
Biltmore Estate
America's Largest Home
Special Exhibits "Monet & Friends" Also "Leonardo da Vinci - 500 Years of Genius"
More Than Twenty Miles of Trails
Award-Winning Winery
Model Train Display at the Biltmore Gardens
Well Known for Their Christmas Special Event During December, The Biltmore Lit Up in an Epic Display of Lights
SINGLE DAY ADMISSION Online (Winter):
Adult - Range Between $69.00 - $109
Youth(10-16) - $42.00 - $62.00
Child(9 & Under) - $15.00
1 Approach Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Admission Gate Hours:
Daily 8:30 am - 4 pm
Unique Rooftop Tour For An Extra $40, Explore More Places That Are Not on the Regular Tour
Chimney Rock State Park
Climb to the Top of Chimney Rock, Where You Will Have 75-mile Panoramic Views of Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. The View is Amazing
If Unable to Climb the Stairs, An Elevator (26 Stories) is Available
Hickory Nut Falls Trail is a Must, 1.4 Miles Round Trip
Animal Discovery Den, View Some Animals Native to the Area - Eastern King Snake, Snapping Turtle, Groundhog, & Opossum
Sky Lounge Deli is a Good Place to Grab a Sandwich or Some Ice Cream
SINGLE DAY ADMISSION (1.13.23):
Adult - $10
Youth(5-15) - $5
431 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720
Ticket Plaza Hours(1.13.23):
Daily 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Family 1-Day Admission $45 Includes 2 Adults & 3 Youths - Online Deal Only
Asheville Pinball Museum
A great collection of pinball machines and video games from the past. I've been there before, and I can confirm that it is indeed a good time.
35 Pinball Machines & 35 Classic Video Games
Play As Long You Like For $15
1 Battle Square Ste 1b, Asheville, NC 28801
Hours:
Monday 1 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday to Friday 2 pm - 9 pm
Saturday Noon - 9 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 6 pm
First Come, First Served
They Allow 65 Players in at a Time to Play the 70 Available Games
Asheville Tourists
Watch Tourist Game during the summer, a Class High A affiliate team of the Houston Astros. They won the South Atlantic League championship back in 2014. If you are 21 & over, the best night to go would be Thirsty Thursday when the beer is at a bargain.
SINGLE-GAME TICKET PRICES(Adult Prices)
General Admission: $10.50
Reserves: $11.50
Bojangles Dugout Suites: $37
Offers Best View, Oversized Seats, and Unlimited Bojangles Chicken Sandwiches
30 Buchanan Pl, Asheville, NC 28801
Most Games Start at 6:05 pm or 6:35 pm, Sunday 1:05 pm
2023 Season: April 6th - Sept 3rd
Food
Luella's Bar-B-Que
501 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
Hours:
Sunday to Thursday 11 am - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am - 9 pm
Order Online: Yes
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Cheese 'N Comfort Fries: Hoop Cheddar Sauce, Bacon, Green Onions, Luella's BBQ Rub $7.95, I Would Add Pork +$2
Chopped Pork BBQ Sandwich: Touch of Vinegar Sauce, East Carolina Tradition with 1 Side & Hush Puppies $9.95
Burnt Ends Mac 'N Cheese: Big Bowl of Creamy Mac Topped with Brisket Burnt Ends, Tomato, and Green Onions. It comes with 1 Side & Hush Puppies for $13.45
Scratch-made Banana Pudding: $4.45
They Work Hard in the Local Community, Overall Good Vibe
Juicy Lucy's Burger Bar and Grill
620 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Fried Mac & Cheese Balls: Smoked Gouda Mac Rolled in Panko Bread Crumbs, Deep Fried, and Served with Chipotle Ranch $8.95
Award-Winning Cowboy Bacon Burger: Coffee Cowboy Rub, White American Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Bourbon BBQ, and Lucy Gone Wild Sauce $13.95
She's Bacon Me Crazy Burger: Topped with Mozzarella, Three Pieces of Applewood Bacon, Chipotle BBQ Sauce, and Fried Onions $14.95
Drunk Elvis - Adult Shake: Banana, Peanut Butter, Bacon, Honey & Banana Liquor $10.95
Hours:
Sunday to Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am - 10 pm
Order Online: Yes
Their Milk Shake Bar is Pretty Popular, So Do Not Miss Out
Baked Pie Company
4 Long Shoals Rd Suite A, Arden, NC 28704
Some of the Pie Flavors
Strawberry Rhubarb
Amish Apple
Boozy Blackberry Orange Cream
Red Velvet Cream
Bourbon Chocolate Pecan
Cinnamon Roll Apple
Brownie Fudge
They Have an Impressive Number of Pie Flavors, Too Many to List
Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Order Online: No
Get the PIE FLIGHT!!!, Three Slice of Pie and a Scoop of Ice Cream
Places to Stay
FYI: The hotel prices are estimated and will most likely fluctuate since I looked them up on their website. I will keep them updated the best I can every three months. I look for the cheapest available room, usually a queen bed. I typically look at book rates two months in advance and in the middle of the month to get average rates. Reminder: It is an ESTIMATE
The Omni Grove Park Inn
Unique Subterranean Spa with an Indoor Pool
Champion Ship Golf on a Donald Ross Designed Course
Enjoy Dinner at Sunset Terrace, an Amazing View of the Mountains While Enjoying Steak/Seafood & Sipping on Some Fancy Wine
Two Retail Promenades
290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
Premium Mountain View King Bed in July 22' - $602
Premium Mountain View King Bed in Nov 22' - $656
Premium Mountain View King Bed in Feb 23' - $492
Premium Mountain View King Bed in April 23' - $542
Voted as One of the Top Resort Spas in the U.S.
Aloft Asheville Downtown
Poolside Cabana Rooms - Easy Pool Access Ideal for the Summer
Grab Burgers & Flatbread Pizzas at the WXYZ by Aloft
Very Modern Design Appeals to the Younger Generation
Free Coffee/Tea
51 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
King Bed City View in July 22' - $280
King Bed City View in Nov 22' - $357
King Bed City View in Feb 23' - $227
King Bed City View in April 23' - $353
Within Walking Distance of Breweries, Activities, and Food Places on My Google Map, Biggest Selling Point
21 and up fun
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
100 Sierra Nevada Way, Fletcher, NC 28732
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Torpedo Extra IPA: IPA - American | 7.2% ABV | 70 IBU
Barrel-Aged Cranberry Sour : Sour-Fruited | 9.0% ABV | 12 IBU
Hazy Little Thing: IPA - New England Hazy | 6.7% ABV | IBU 35
Hop Bullet: Double IPA | 8.0% ABV | IBU 60
Tropical Torpedo: IPA - American | 6.0% ABV | IBU 35
General Hours:
Sunday to Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am - 10 pm
Brewery Tour - Book Online - Daily (1st Tour 10am Last Tour 5pm) - $9 - 45 mins
Food Menu is Available
Burial Beer Co.
40 Collier Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Surf Wax IPA: IPA - American | 6.8% ABV | 65 IBU
Just Like Always: IPA - Triple | 10.0% ABV | IBU 42
Skillet Donut Stout: Stout - Coffee | 8.0% ABV | IBU 60
Old Black Hen: Sour - Fruited | 10.0% ABV | IBU 5
Shadowclock Pilsner: Pilsner - German | 5.5% ABV | IBU 30
General Hours:
Sunday to Thursday Noon - 11 pm
Friday & Saturday Noon - Midnight
Tour: Reservation Only(Online) - 90 minute experience - On Weekend 12:30pm, 3pm at Burial Forestry Camp Location - $50
Food Menu is Available
Again these are just few of my picks that fit my personality and interest. If you feel that I left one-off that may interest me or other people, message me on Facebook about the location. I value a person's opinion and never just discard the information. Always looking forward to learning about new places to add to my Google Map. ~ Shawn
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