Things to Do During Your Asheville North Carolina Vacation
While on your Asheville vacation at our inn, take the time to explore our fascinating city. 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, tourist attractions, and many excellent independently owned restaurants.
Check out these sites, so you can make the most of your visit to The Lion & the Rose:
Asheville’s Official Visitor’s Site
Around Town:
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Asheville Area Arts Council - for Music, Visual Art, Theater, & Dance
On the Blue Ridge Parkway:
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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:
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Horseback Riding at Sandy Bottom Trail Rides
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Navitat Canopy Adventures - Asheville's Zip Line Tour
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Smoky Mountain Llama Treks - Enjoy hiking scenic mountain trails with friendly pack llamas
Food & Libation:
- Eating Asheville - Walking Food & Brewery Tours
- Asheville Ale Trail - Your Guide to All Things Beer in Beer City, USA
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
- Bouchon - French Comfort Food
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Carmel's Restaurant & Bar - Contemporary American Cuisine
- Chorizo - Latin food in a casual atmosphere.
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Cucina 24 - Classic Italian
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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
- Modesto - Italian cuisine - wood fired oven.
- Posana - 100% Gluten Free, locally grown food.
- Salsa's - Mexican & Caribbean Cuisine
- Tupelo Honey Cafe - Nouveau Southern 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)
Montford Historic District:
• Nine Mile - Caribbean Cuisine, Vegetarian Friendly (1/2 Block from the Lion & the Rose)
West Asheville:
- Sunny Point Cafe - American Cuisine
- The Admiral - Inventive & delicious - defies classification.
Biltmore Village Area: (Just South of Downtown, Near Biltmore Estate Entrance)
- Corner Kitchen - American Cuisine
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Rezaz - Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Cuisine + Wine Bar
North Asheville:
- Luella's Bar-B-Que - Smoked meats & fresh sides made with love.
- Plant - Vegan - no animal products; sophisticated flavor, scratch made food.
River Arts District:
- 12 Bones Smokehouse - Southern Barbeque. President Obama ate here.
Tunnel Road:
- India Garden - Authentic Indian cuisine. No web site. Across from Asheville Mall.
Weaverville: (Just 10 minutes North of Downtown Asheville)
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Stoney Knob - American, Greek, & European Cuisine
Make Restaurant Reservations Online
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