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The ultimate guide to the City of Land and Sky.
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Asheville, North Carolina is far from a sleepymountain town.
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The City of Land and Sky is energetic, eclectic, and bursting with artistic vitality.
From outdoor adventures to local sips and shops, Asheville offers an experience for every taste.
Here’s how tospend your timein the “Paris of the South.”
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It’s gorgeous year-round, but get especially dressed up with abundant blooms in spring andholiday decor in winter.
Don’t forget to stop for a meal or snack at the Bent Creek Bistro.
Feast on stuffed piquillo peppers, Iberico pork, and Spanish cheese.
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Don’t miss Button’s La Bodega around the corner.
The Mount Mitchell segment is accessible fromBlue Ridge Parkway.
The Restoration is another delightful place to stay downtown.
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If youre deadset on cake doughnuts, head over to SouthSlope for Vortex Doughnuts.
Vortex has the added benefit of having a ton of vegan options for plant-based customers.
The Chocolate Fetish and Asheville Chocolate both have retail counters, and the latter has bi-weekly confectionery classes.
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The seven-course tasting menu is the true extravaganza.
An a la carte menu is available on Thursday through Saturday nights.
The full tasting menu is available on Friday and Saturday nights only.
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His approachable yet elevated menu reads like a love letter to the Blue Ridges bounty.
Walk in the footsteps of F. Scott Fitzgerald, O. Henry, or Thomas Wolfe.
Open year-round on Wednesdays, the River Arts District Farmers Market is held at the Smoky Park Supper Club.
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Alternatively, the Western NC Farmers Market is open to the public daily.
Built by business magnate E.W.
This affiliate team of the Houston Astros was founded in 1897 and plays at McCormick Field.
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This ballpark was one of the sets for the 1988 film Bull Durham starring Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon.
Today, the food hall has six food stalls featuring local independent restaurant vendors.
Farm-to-table restaurants, cafes, and craft breweries span the area.
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Explore GRINDFest
This free, three-day festival takes place over Memorial Day weekend in downtown Asheville.
The festivity celebrates the life and progress of Black entrepreneurs and business owners.
In addition to scheduled performances, informal jam sessions are encouraged on the stage and around the park.
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Sit back, relax, and experience old-time string band performances and dancing.
Grove completed the Grove Park Inn, he set his sights on the construction of Grove Arcade.
Today, local crafts, shopping, restaurants, office spaces, and luxury apartments fill the historic building.
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It’s a fantastic place to pick up a few gifts (along with something for yourself).
The staff liked it and think you will, too.
), but Asheville is where it all started.
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Enjoy a farm-to-table, scratch-made,Southern-style brunchthat honors traditionsandshakes things up a bit.
A few of those breakfast favorites are also available on the lunch and dinner menu.
Her latest venture is the opening of her own restaurant in Asheville.
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The restaurant’s ever-changing menu blends chef-owner Silver Iocovozzi’s Filipinx heritage with Southern flavors and ingredients.
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