Explore Asheville: Local Favorites, Nature, and Culture

Nature + Scenic Spots

• Blue Ridge Parkway – Stunning mountain drives, hiking trails, and overlooks.

• Asheville Botanical Gardens – Peaceful and uncrowded; a beautiful way to connect with the local flora.

• North Carolina Arboretum – Gorgeous gardens and trails, especially lovely in spring and fall.

• Dupont Forest - Hike, bike, and chase waterfalls.

Art + History

• Biltmore Estate — Iconic, grand, and worth the trip. Explore the house, gardens, and winery.

• River Arts District — Watch artists at work, browse galleries, and maybe even take home something special.

• Asheville Art Museum — Collection of American art from the 20th & 21st centuries

• West Asheville/South Slope — Charming streets, indie shops, buskers, and old architecture with stories to tell.

Eats, Drinks + Good Vibes

Funky, eclectic, and full of amazing food. Some of our go-to spots include:

• Biscuit Head — For the ultimate Southern brunch.

• Noble Cider —For crisp, creative ciders in a cozy space. *Located less than 2 miles from Restore Haus.

• Burial beer/South slope — Where bold beer meets industrial-cool vibes.

• Botanist and Barrel — Natural wines and funky ciders done right.

• Antidote Bar — Craft cocktails in a vintage apothecary setting.

• Master BBQ — Smoky, tender, and straight-up legendary.

• Plant — Elevating plant-based dining to an art form.

• Asheville Retrocade — Games, drinks, and all the retro feels.

• OWL Bakery — You won’t regret the pastries.

• Gypsy Queen Market — Mediterranean & Lebanese Street Food. *Located less than 2 miles from Restore Haus.

• Pulp + Sprout — Juice bar and vegan cafe

• Pennycup Coffee — Cozy, music-filled spot for espresso drinks and quick bites, plus work tables.

• Bone and Broth — Steaks & Elevated Southern Classics

• Silverball Subs — Family-owned shop serving New York/New Jersey-style subs, plus pinball and an arcade. *Located less than 2 miles from Restore Haus.

• Iron and Oak Brisket — Texas-style BBQ served alongside beers in an outdoor space with live music.

• Hole doughnuts — Melt in your mouth, made-to-order donuts.

• Pi squared Pizza — Detroit-style Pizza

• Sunny Point Cafe — A family-owned, independent restaurant serving upscale comfort food.

• French Broad Chocolates — Handcrafted, award-winning, organic chocolates made in Asheville.

For the Music + Metal Lovers

If you're into heavier sounds, Asheville's got edge under its earthy vibe. Check out:

• The Orange Peel — An Iconic venue that pulls in national touring bands of all genres.

• Static Age Records — Killer vinyl selection and often hosts live shows in a gritty, intimate space.

• Eulogy —A Portal of Sound on the grounds @burialbeer.

• The Grey Eagle — Mellow all-ages destination for live music & innovative Latin cuisine with a roomy outdoor patio.