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Asheville, Etc.
Asheville is surrounded by the natural beauty of the oldest & most lush mountain range in the world. But natural beauty is just part of its charm. The city itself, often referred to as “the Paris of the South”, is packed with art, crafts, antique shops, music, entertainment, varied & unique architecture, and many excellent independently owned restaurants.
Check out these sites, so you can make the most of your visit to The Lion & the Rose:

The Biltmore Estate
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Asheville Area Arts Council - for Music, Visual Art, Theater, & Dance
On the Blue Ridge Parkway:

Blue Ridge Mountains
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Graveyard Fields waterfall trails
(And, many more overlooks, trails, waterfalls - we have written directions for you upon request.)
Other Outdoor Activities:

Whitewater Rafting
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Horseback Riding at Sandy Bottom Trail Rides
Our Restaurant Picks: (Click on the link to visit each web site)

Downtown Asheville:
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Barley's Tap Room - Burgers, Pizza, Beer on Tap
- Bistro 1896 - American Cuisine
- Bouchon - French Comfort Food
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Carmel's Restaurant & Bar - Contemporary American Cuisine
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Cucina 24 - Classic Italian
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The Flying Frog - Indian, German, & Continental Cuisine
- Laughing Seed - Completely Vegetarian
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Limones - Mexican & Californian Cuisine
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The Marketplace - European & American Cuisine
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Mela - Indian Cuisine
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Ophelias Restaurant & Bar - International Cuisine
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Salsa's - Mexican & Caribbean Cuisine
- Thai Basil - Thai & Asian Cuisine
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Tupelo Honey Cafe - Nouveau Southern Cuisine
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Vincenzo's - Northern Italian & Continental Cuisine
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Zambra's - Spanish & Medtierranean Tapas & Wine

Grove Park Neighborhood: (A few Miles from Downtown)
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Grove Park Inn - American Cuisine (Several Choices for Dining)

West Asheville:
- Sunny Point Cafe - American Cuisine
Biltmore Village Area: (Just South of Downtown, Near Biltmore Estate Entrance)
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Chelseas Cafe & Tea Room - Continental Cuisine
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Corner Kitchen - American Cuisine
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Rezaz - Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Cuisine + Wine Bar
- Luella's Bar-B-Que - Smoked meats & fresh sides made with love.
- 12 Bones Smokehouse - Southern Barbeque. President Obama ate here.
Weaverville: (Just 10 minutes North of Downtown Asheville)
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Stoney Knob - American, Greek, & European Cuisine
Montford Historic District:
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Nine Mile - Caribbean Cuisine, Vegetarian Friendly (1/2 Block from the Lion & the Rose)
Make Restaurant Reservations Online
Special Event and Conference Centers:
Each of these centers is just a few blocks from the Lion & the Rose. One is post-Victorian and one is contemporary.
Other Travel Sites :
The Lion and the Rose Bed & Breakfast
276 Montford Avenue • Asheville, NC • 28801
1-800-546-6988 • (828) 255-ROSE (7673)
Innkeepers: Jim and Linda Palmer
info@lion-rose.com



