A Weekend in Asheville
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A Guide to Visiting Asheville, NC
Deborah Holt Noel, host of NC Weekend, heads to the mountains for a visit to Asheville, NC, where creative kitchens and independent shops fill the historic downtown and the Blue Ridge rolls out in every direction. Climb into a Jeep for a ride through the hills, learn the city’s story on a history tour, stop for a taste of Southern barbecue and craft beer and explore so much more.
Get inspiration for your own trip to scenic and artsy Asheville from NC Weekend and explore more places to eat, play and stay below.
Deborah Holt Noel's Weekend in Asheville
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Featured Locations
Check out all of the locations featured in Deborah's trips to Asheville below.
Tours & Activities
Asheville Jeep Tours
Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains around Asheville in our one-of-a-kind Jeep.
ashevillejeeptours.com
The Block
Nestled in downtown Asheville, NC, The Block holds an important place in history as the center of the area’s African American community for over a century.
visittheblock.com
WNC Nature Center
42 acres of award-winning habitats that bring you closer than ever to the incredible wildlife of Southern Appalachia.
wildwnc.org
Navitat Canopy Adventures
This attraction offers guided zipline tours through the forested terrain of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
navitat.com
LaZoom Kids’ Comedy Tour
Entertaining Asheville comedy sightseeing tours featuring local history and live performances.
lazoomtours.com
Hood Huggers
Go on a tour of Asheville's past, present and future through the lens of African American history.
hoodhuggers.com
Shops
Joyful Noise Listening Lounge
Joyful Noise is Asheville's listening lounge and kitchen in the River Arts District, created to give people a place to slow down and truly be present with music, food and with each other.
joyfulnoisehifi.com
Asheville Community Theatre
Asheville Community Theatre performs well-known plays and musicals, plus a black box space, classes and more.
ashevilletheatre.org
Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe
The region's largest locally-owned independent bookstore, Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe brings books, coffee, authors and readers together.
malaprops.com
French Broad Chocolate
Visit an artisan chocolate shop using carefully sourced beans to create truffles, bars and other sweets.
frenchbroadchocolates.com
Inns & Hotels
The Restoration Asheville
Stay in a boutique hotel offering a luxurious overnight stay, elevated hangout spots and exquisite food and drink options.
therestorationhotel.com
Flat Iron Hotel
Flat Iron Hotel is an iconic office building in downtown Asheville, renovated to be a hotel and offers guests a 1920s vibe.
ashevilleflatiron.com
Firelight at Shope Creek
Firelight at Shope Creek features modern cabins on 22 wooded acres near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
firelightcabins.com
Wunderland Resort
Experience eco-adventures and wellness amenities in the Blue Ridge Mountains outside Asheville.
wunderlandresort.com
Restaurants & Breweries
Nine Mile
Nine Mile in Asheville is a Caribbean-inspired restaurant known for bold flavors and a laid-back atmosphere.
ninemileavl.com
Corner Kitchen
Set in a vintage home in historic Biltmore Village, Corner Kitchen provides a unique farm-to-table dining experience.
thecornerkitchen.com
The S&W Market
The S&W Market in Asheville, NC offers local food, drinks and sweets, with six businesses housed in one iconic building.
swmarketavl.com
Burial Beer Co.
Known for its inventive beverages and distinctive taprooms, Burial has built a devoted following by creating locations that offer a fresh way to experience North Carolina beer.
burialbeer.com
Salt Face Mule Brewing Company
Salt Face Mule Brewing Company in Asheville offers craft beers as well as miniature golf, bocce ball and Southern-inspired cuisine.
saltfacemule.com
Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill
Enjoy a lively eatery that blends Hawaiian island flavors with classic Southern barbecue, serving up everything from slow-smoked brisket and pulled pork to fresh poke bowls.
hulisuesbbq.com
Cultivated Cocktails
This distillery brings together small-batch spirit making and a lively tavern setting, creating a place where every visit feels personal and grounded in craft.
cultivatedcocktails.com
