Albemarle Inn

Wai Mauna Asheville SUP Tours offers guided paddleboard tours and self-guided rentals on Asheville’s French Broad River. Enjoy a four mile paddle through Asheville’s River Arts District, a seven mile paddle through the Biltmore Estate, or join in a morning SUP yoga session for an invigorating start to the day. All of the boards are wide and stable and custom tailored for beginners, and you’ll not only learn how to paddleboard from professionally-trained instructors, but you’ll also learn about Asheville’s history as seen from the French Broad River. Portions of proceeds are donated to RiverLink—a local non-profit that’s working to restore the historic French Broad watershed. Guided tours runs four times per day, and for an early-morning Asheville adventure unlike any other in town, enjoy a sunrise “dawn patrol” paddle, beginning at 5:30am.

We visit Biltmore Estate in Asheville many times each year and always get as excited as our first visit. Find lots of insider advice on our many Biltmore pages for things to do. Feel like royalty for a day at this 1895 French Renaissance castle built by George W. Vanderbilt. Explore the 8,000-acre estate, including the 250-room Biltmore House, 75 acres of beautiful gardens, the nation’s most-visited winery, shopping, dining, four-star accommodations, hiking trails, and more for a bucket list vacation to remember for a lifetime.

Sweet Promises is a Christian owned bakery. We are truly thankful for God’s Promises to us each day as we strive to serve him. We believe that it is with God’s grace that we are able to create wedding cakes and minister to young couples who are starting their new life together.

Guiding is our passion. Sure we love catching fish on our days off, but sharing the experience is far more rewarding. We are guides and instructors who enjoy helping both beginners and advanced anglers alike. Being a professional guide requires a diverse set of skills, not just being able to put people on fish. A professional guide is patient under pressure, a teacher and coach to their clients, has excellent work ethic in all situations, has a keen sense of awareness and the ability to adapt to different learning styles, fishing styles and personalities. All AFFC guides are endorsed by multiple gear companies which allows us to provide you with the best gear available. We are dedicated to giving you the best service you have ever experienced, and to always enjoy as much river experience as possible while putting fish in the net. We are problem solvers who enjoy the connections and process just as much as the pull. We push each other to be innovative, aware of the fine details and to always anticipate the next move gracefully and with respect. Our first time out with you, we take note of the details that make a difference to you. From the moment we meet you onward, we go the extra miles so you are right where you want to be, fishing better and laughing louder.

An anchor fly is a beaded nymph that is weighted to get to the feeding zone quickly. Anchor flies are commonly used in Euro Nymphing and similar tight-line angling methods.

Guided float fishing on the French Broad River North Carolina’s premier smallmouth bass fishery.

Found ‘Em Fishing was born out of passion. We love the outdoors, plain and simple. We find our serenity there, and we want to share that. Through education and consciousness, we are out there to protect the beautiful waterways in WNC. There is a special bond between self and nature that almost can’t be explained out there. A peace that so many have forgotten in their daily lives. For us, there is something meditative about smooth paddle strokes through water, come with us, you’ll see.

For two decades, Karen Donatelli Cake Designs has specialized in creating beautiful, delicious, custom and specialty desserts. Karen and her team constantly work to make each cake, pastry and dessert a renowned piece of culinary art, specializing in dramatic confections that reflect clients’ personalities proving that designing and creating custom and specialty desserts is both an art and passion. The masterfully, crafted delicacies provide a unique and eye popping design with superb and innovative flavors. Products are delivered on time and just as they were ordered.

Global wines & locally sourced Iberian tapas in a rustic space with Spanish & Moorish accents. Zambra is a charming nod to the tastes and traditions of the Western Mediterranean, offering downtown Asheville a contemporary twist on fine wine and tapas. In between the romantic amber-lit ceiling and smooth stone floor is a festive atmosphere that holds true to our name which means “gypsy dance of celebration.” We’ve carefully selected only the best of local ingredients and exotic Spanish wines to give our guests an unforgettable feast of the senses and a warm celebration of life.

I want Rhubarb to be where the important stuff happens.

I believe in the power of the table, the value of passing food, and of sharing stories and listening. These moments around a shared table deepen the ties between people we care about, in turn strengthening the web of our families, friendships, and communities.

Sharing food is transformative. I have experienced it throughout my life with family and friends and strangers. As a chef, I have witnessed how sharing a meal can reveal insights and discovery – often unexpected – about who we are and why we do what we do. These experiences deepen the connections between us, connections that ultimately elevate our lives.

Posana is a contemporary American restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville on Historic Pack Square. With a focus on serving local, seasonable and sustainable cuisine, Posana sources unprocessed, premium ingredients from nearly 65 different local purveyors & farmers and our gardens in West Asheville. The menu changes regularly and seeks to accommodate a variety of diners’ needs. The restaurant’s warm welcoming main dining room is ideal for a weeknight dinner, weekend brunch, or a special occasion celebration. We can’t wait to serve you.

From its earliest days as a high end department store, our location has been the center of Asheville’s social and cultural scene. Unlike other Downtown Asheville hotels, the boutique Haywood Park Hotel puts you right in the heart of the Battery Hill Neighborhood. Enjoy fabulous food, art, theater, live music, and nightlife all within footsteps. And when you’re finished with the dining, dancing, shopping, and seeing you’ll be pampered in rooms that are larger and more luxurious than any other in the area. We can’t wait to immerse you in an experience that is unmatched in Asheville. We look forward to being your Asheville, NC hotel for life!

Nine Mile is a casual full-service vegetarian-friendly restaurant and bar with three locations in Asheville, NC. The original location is in the heart of Historic Montford. The second location is in Downtown West Asheville on Haywood Rd. The newsest location is in Biltmore Park Town Square in South Asheville.

Our cuisine consists of Caribbean inspired pasta dishes, rice dishes, a handful of traditional pasta dishes, daily specials, and an array of locally made desserts.

We carry a variety of local and micro brews as well as a specially picked selection of wine. Our non-alcoholic beverages include Jumex Nectars, San Pellegrino, and Fountain Sodas (Yes, we have Cheerwine!). The West and South locations also serve an array of Caribbean Cocktails.

It is our pleasure to provide everyone from our nearby neighbors to our visitors from afar with great food and a pleasurable dining experience.

We invite you to come by and look forward to seeing you!

Hip eatery in a former 1927 bus depot offering elevated small plates, cured meats, sherries & wine. Cúrate is a celebration of authentic Spanish cuisine. For those who have visited Spain, the Cúrate menu will bring back memories of the country’s best jamón Ibérico, vermuterías, and lively tapas culture. In recognition of the restaurant’s all-Spanish wine list, Cúrate was listed as one of America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants by Wine Enthusiast Magazine in 2018. Cúrate means ‘cure yourself’ in Spanish, reflecting the belief held by chef Katie Button and her family that there are curative effects in sharing good food and wine with family and friends. Experience the essence of Spain in downtown Asheville… one plate at a time.

Long before working and training under some of San Francisco’s most talented chefs, Hugo Ramirez was raised on the intense and varied flavors native to his hometown of Mexico City. In fact, he still calls on his mother for the secrets of traditional Mexican dishes, which he reinvents in innovative and surprising ways. At Limones, Hugo’s love of Mexican food is combined with his training in french-influenced California cuisine.

Here at the Foundry, we do things differently. Removed from the novelty of downtown, we invite you to return to a world of refined relaxation, tried-and-true services, and old-world delights. From manicured grounds to scratch-made foods and libations, we urge you to indulge as you deserve in an Asheville experience that is both hand crafted and hard earned.

Ariel Gallery Asheville’s contemporary craft collective. Featuring a wide range of fine craft created by its preeminent local members. Ariel Gallery: for the Well Crafted Life.

Chiesa (Italian for church) is a quaint Italian restaurant featuring generations of family recipes, house-made pasta, and local ingredients. Located in the historic Montford neighborhood, Chiesa (pronounced kee-ay-sa) is housed in a building that has been at the center of the community for over one hundred years, serving as the local grocery store, then as a church, and since 2014, the neighborhood Italian restaurant.

Crocodile Wine is a Natural Wine Shop located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. We sell international and domestic wines made from organic grapes, harvested by hands, and wild fermented with native yeasts.

Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, you will have a front row seat to the sights, the sounds, the taste and the unmistakable vibe that has made this mountain oasis famous.

It’s easy to see why Cambria is amongst the best places to stay in Asheville, NC when you consider the boutique accommodations, a full range of tech-forward amenities and a refreshingly relaxed vibe. Before you even arrive at your room, you will be treated to valet parking that costs just $17 per night with unlimited in and out privileges! The Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville offers loft inspired guestrooms featuring city and mountain views. Our one and two bedroom suites feature large outdoor balconies where you watch the sun slip behind the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Upon arrival on the fourth floor Terrace at Cambria Hotel you may think you’ve entered Havana until your eyes reach the backdrop of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. Hemingway’s Cuba offers their patrons the perfect marriage of Cuban cuisine with Asheville flair. We can’t wait to provide you with a dining experience as rich and as unique as a Hemingway’s story.

Welcome to the Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville! Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, you will have a front row seat to the sights, the sounds, the taste and unmistakable vibe that has made this mountain oasis famous. With boutique accommodations, a full range of tech-forward amenities and a refreshingly relaxed vibe, the Cambria Downtown Asheville offers loft inspired guestrooms featuring city and mountain views. Our one and two bedroom suites feature large outdoor balconies where you watch the sun slip behind the Blue Ridge Mountains. Upon arrival on the fourth floor Terrace at Cambria Hotel you may think you’ve entered Havana until your eyes reach the backdrop of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. Hemingway’s Cuba offers their patrons the perfect marriage of Cuban cuisine with Asheville flair. We can’t wait to provide you with a dining experience as rich and as unique as a Hemingway’s story. You’ll be within a short walk to over 100+ restaurants, bars & breweries in a city that US News & World Reports included in their “Best Foodie Destinations USA.” During your stroll you will discover unique shops, over 30 art galleries while being entertained by street performers.

Where Everybody Is Somebody

From its vibrant arts scene to the breathtaking beauty of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll get the chance to explore Asheville’s top attractions when staying at the Cambria® Hotel Downtown Asheville.

Located in the heart of downtown, our non-smoking Asheville hotel offers easy access to several awesome attractions, including:

• Biltmore Estate
• Asheville Art Museum
• Basillica of St. Lawrence
• Grove Arcade
• LaZoom Tours
• Blue Ridge Parkway
• US Cellular Civic Center

Whether you’re searching for a modern Asheville business hotel or the perfect place for a North Carolina getaway, our location puts you close to so many sights and activities. You can walk to dozens of restaurants, breweries, art galleries and unique shops. Located the fourth floor is Hemingway’s Cuba Restaurant & Bar, offering Cuban-American inspired cuisine. Unwind with a Daiquiri sit next to one of the fire pits on the 4000 square foot outdoor terrace and watch the sun set behind the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Our upscale Asheville hotel offers the amenities you need to stay productive and connected on your trip, such as:

• Complimentary WiFi
• 24-hour Fitness center
• Guest laundry facilities
• Onsite valet-only parking
• 24-hour Grab’n’Go Market

Each guest room features a microwave, refrigerator, flat-screen TV, Blue-Tooth Mirrors and more. Create your ideal trip at Cambria hotel & suites Downtown Asheville.

Looking for Asheville hotels with meeting rooms?

Host your next business meeting, social event or banquet at our Asheville hotel. We offer and more than 8,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Full on-site catering services are available.

Our award-winning hotel is located in the heart of downtown Asheville. Walk to an event at the U.S. Cellular Center, we are the closest hotel to the venue. Capture Insta-worthy shots of the Basilica St. Lawrence, next door. Asheville is just steps away from our centrally located hotel. We invite you to experience the dynamic fusion of art, culture, shopping, fine dining and nightlife that Asheville, North Carolina has to offer. Check-in to our neighborhood and experience gracious hospitality from Asheville’s finest downtown boutique hotel.

Indian chaat (street snacks) plus homestyle platters (thalis) in a funky, laid-back space.

Chai Pani literally means “tea and water.” It’s slang in India for going out for a cup of tea, a tasty bite, a snack, or “a little something.” In Downtown Asheville (and now in Downtown Decatur) it means innovative, fun, affordable and delicious Indian cuisine. We’d go so far as to say it’s “mindblasting.”

Some of the best food of any country is its street food, and Chai Pani features chaat – crunchy, spicy, sweet, tangy, brightly flavored Indian street snacks. And because there’s nothing more comforting and delicious in any culture than a home cooked meal, Chai Pani also brings you thalis – traditional family meals highlighting India’s amazing culinary diversity.

The New York Times was particularly taken by our “fresh, cilantro-strewn takes on Indian street food,” GQ Magazine lauded our “Indian street food with a twang,” and New York Magazine called us “a star in downtown’s dining scene.” The Huffington Post had us on their list of “Top 10 Cheap Eats in the US,” and even Fox News called us the “hit of their Asheville trip.” (We’re just glad we could get them all to agree on one thing)!

We’ve made it from Bombay to Buncombe, so step off the sidewalk and into the street – Indian Street Food that is. (Couldn’t resist!)

New American eatery for seasonal bites & homemade treats in restored 1920s digs with a full bar.

The larger rivers of Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee are some of the best fly fishing destinations in the Southeast. Beginning anglers will enjoy learning fly fishing and fly casting techniques during our guided fly fishing float trips as our fly fishing guides will position them in the best spots to catch fish and teach the techniques needed to be successful. More advanced anglers will appreciate the ability to access more river mileage leading to the most opportunities to target the best spots of the river. Many anglers will also use our float trips to get an early start on their season and tune their techniques locally prior to traveling to fish Western rivers in the summer months.

Our Guided Fly Fishing Float Trips are the best fit if you’d prefer to access several miles of water and spend most of your day practicing your fly fishing and fly casting skills, all from the comfort of a boat.

Farm-to-table American cuisine, craft cocktails & a robust wine list in an upscale-casual setting.

We are a group of cooks, farmers, waiters, cheese-makers, organizers, ranchers, brewers and dishwashers who share a common philosophy about how we eat and in a larger sense, about life.

We believe in the importance of working locally, not just using ingredients from our surrounding area, but also in our contribution to the community. The success of our restaurant has always been closely entwined with the health and progress of our community. For 35 years we have supported the arts, local-needs and education programs.

Our clients have returned over the decades, we hope in part because we have always tried to treat them as family… and friends. Some might say, our food tastes good, perhaps even memorable. Each day, we do our utmost to prepare and present fresh food in a creative manner with a craftsman’s hand. Working in the most sustainable way possible is important.

The Market Place has been a fixture in downtown Asheville since 1979. Though it’s beginnings rose in the streams and mountains of western North Carolina – a place of mountain trout and small farms – it also has a hand and heart inspired by traditions far from our borders. This mélange of local food prepared with other worldly traditions of the table may have helped the Market Place garner national attention but the keen reverence for the heritage and roots of Appalachia has always remained at the center of what we do.

Come Experience Asheville Emporium: Great gift shop featuring a curious and thoughtful collection for everyone on your gift list • 1000’s of well-crafted products by 100+ local and global artists/makers • Asheville T-shirts, stickers, magnets, and other souvenirs/keepsakes • Fun stuff for kids of all ages • DIY photo-booth with fun and quirky props • Gallery with rotating exhibits • ReNew Boutique featuring nearly new on-trend apparel and accessories that give back to area nonprofits with every sale • Asheville Emporium’s mission is to generate inspiration and connection through our Curious and Creative Collection!

Nothing-fancy cafe serving a Moroccan & Mediterranean menu in a space with stained glass windows.

A boutique real estate agency born and built in the heart of Asheville, N.C., Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty’s intimate size and deep local roots offer the ideal mix of knowledge and personalized service that consistently places us among the top firms for sales per agent in the area. Our team of 30 full-time agents is singularly equipped to meet your needs, desires and criteria as you enter this exciting journey to a new home.

We are an independent, family owned company founded in 1999. We strive to produce high quality, fresh breads and pastries for our retail and wholesale customers. We source products from local businesses when possible and we believe in giving back to our community through donations and interaction.

An Asheville staple for more than 10 years, City Bakery serves some of the best sandwiches, salads, and soups in town. Artisan Breads, scratch-made pastries, cakes and desserts as well as great breakfast selections are available 7 days a week.

Celebrate your style at Aloft Asheville and experience downtown as never before. Located within walking distance of many restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. Stunning views from several vantage points throughout the hotel. Loft-style rooms with a contemporary, urban feel, along with unique amenities like the W xyz bar and dining with an outdoor observation deck that overlooks Biltmore Avenue. Also enjoy the third-floor pool deck with cabanas and beautiful mountain views. Comp WiFi throughout the hotel. Secured garage parking adjoining the building. State-of-the-art fitness facilities. Full breakfast served onsite including Starbucks coffee. Pet friendly with no pet fees and no size or weight restrictions!

Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas offers delicious dining and takeout to Asheville, NC.

Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas is a cornerstone in the Asheville community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff.

Our Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

Contemporary Southern Folk Art, including painting North Carolina wood-fired pottery, wood carving & jewelry. They also provide innovative custom picture framing solutions for the enhancement of your fine art. Throw in a generous helping of whimsy, exuberance and inspiration and you have American Folk Art & Framing.

The Double Tree by Hilton Asheville Downtown is one of the most iconic hotels in Asheville NC. When you stay with us, in scenic Downtown Asheville you’re conveniently located near more than 200 locally owned restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues.

Rooms at The Double Tree by Hilton Asheville Downtown are spacious and relaxing, with attached living space and luxurious amenities your stay will be nothing less than relaxing. Stay in one of the corners of this Asheville hotel and receive an added benefit of floor-to-ceiling windows, providing a sweeping view of either Downtown or the Blue Ridge Mountains.

We love West Asheville! From the very moment we moved here we’ve realized that West Asheville is a special place, full of charm, history, and energy.

West Asheville is an area that moves easily between its old-world history and new-world energy, enjoying the charm of its neighborhoods and the spirit of its quaint main street. It’s both down-to-earth and cutting-edge, with 1920’s bungalows and eco-built new homes, with old brick buildings that house innovative businesses, with an appreciation for its stories and excitement for its future.

West Asheville’s advantages are many and diverse; it’s small enough that people know each other yet large enough to support many local independent businesses. Its proximity to downtown, affordable housing, and walkable streets are only part of what makes it popular.

At West Asheville Real Estate we know West Asheville better than anyone else in real estate because we have invested our time and energy in exploring and discovering everything we can about this unique area.  So – come join us!  You’ll love it as much as we do.

Art Connections Tours are designed to connect art lovers and collectors with the makers in the most authentic way: one on one, in the places where they do their work in scenic western North Carolina. After 25 years of working alongside hundreds of artists as a gallery manager and buyer, Sherry Masters shares her many connections and invites participants to go with her inside the studios of leading and emerging artists in a range of media from paintings, glass, clay, fiber, metals, wood and more.

Join one of the ‘Scheduled Tours’ on select Mondays and Fridays from May – October to see a great variety of local studios; or Sherry will curate and plan the tour based on your interests and input. With her vast network of area artists Sherry strives to match your interests with the studio visits to make the trip memorable and educational.

Tour company that provides private and semi private hiking and kayaking tours by a certified Blue Ridge Parkway and Western North Carolina naturalist. We also have bike rentals.