So...you've arrived Thursday afternoon or Friday and you're looking for something to do or somewhere to eat. Or maybe you'd like to check out some place in the local area on Sunday before heading out. Here's some information to get you started.
Where To Eat:
Weaverville:
Sunnyside Cafe - two thumbs up
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe - heard good things
List of other places to eat in Weaverville
Another list of places to eat in Weaverville
North Asheville:
Artisan Deli - two thumbs up (try the carrot salad)
Sisters McMullen Bakery - two thumbs up (awesome muffins)
List of other places to eat in North Asheville
Downtown Ashville:
Laureys - two thumbs up
Bier Garden - heard good things
List of other places to eat in North Asheville
Burnsville:
Garden Deli - two thumbs up
Appalachian Java - two thumbs up (turkey sandwich w/
chipotle something or other - yum!)
What to Do:
Hiking - Coleman Boundary (Big Ivy) Area of the Pisgah National Forest
Mount Mitchell State Park
Blue Ridge Parkway
Biltmore Estate
Explore Asheville
Mountain Xpress - local independent newspaper
Towns & Surrounding Counties:
Asheville (Buncombe County) Chamber of Commerce
Weaverville Information
Burnsville Information
Yancey County (Burnsville) Chamber of Commerce
Madison County (Mars Hill) Chamber of Commerce
Where to Shop:
These are just a few fun places Joella has found that carry a variety of arts, crafts and gifts.
New Morning Gallery - Asheville, Biltmore Village
Sanctuary of Stuff - Weaverville & Asheville
TRAC - Toe River Arts Council - Downtown
Burnsville
Design Gallery - Downtown Burnsville
Just in case for necessities:
Ingles - Grocery Store