Guidebook for Mars Hill
Food Scene
Stellar food! Unique environment… This Weaverville staple has been around for dozens of years with consistently good food. Three completely unique sections, each offer a different ambience ~ from open patio area to cozy & romantic. Great place!
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Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon AveStellar food! Unique environment… This Weaverville staple has been around for dozens of years with consistently good food. Three completely unique sections, each offer a different ambience ~ from open patio area to cozy & romantic. Great place!
Really good pub food at decent prices ~ good beer selections as well!
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Stackhouse Restaurant
37 S Main StReally good pub food at decent prices ~ good beer selections as well!
Just because… yum! Good deserts, coffee & tea & deli counter prepared from scratch food for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
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Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe
232 Reems Creek RdJust because… yum! Good deserts, coffee & tea & deli counter prepared from scratch food for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Italian food & pizza ~ offer take out or sit down lunch and dinners.
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The Original Papa Nicks
15 College StItalian food & pizza ~ offer take out or sit down lunch and dinners.
Good pizza, sandwiches & salads… & of course great locally crafted beer. Open mic nights happen spontaneously there. Seating on the covered porch is a good option most times of the year. Open for lunch & dinner 6 days.
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Blue Mountain Pizza
55 N Main StGood pizza, sandwiches & salads… & of course great locally crafted beer. Open mic nights happen spontaneously there. Seating on the covered porch is a good option most times of the year. Open for lunch & dinner 6 days.
Stellar restaurant ~ these folks know how to prepare great meals with finest ingredients & serve it well. One of my favorite foodie guilty pleasures. Open for lunches & dinners Monday ~ Sunday
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Glass Onion
18 N Main StStellar restaurant ~ these folks know how to prepare great meals with finest ingredients & serve it well. One of my favorite foodie guilty pleasures. Open for lunches & dinners Monday ~ Sunday
Good sushi with very pretty presentation, full dinner platters, miso & other soups & ginger tea chock full of fresh chopped ginger & honey… Sake & beer as well… Big place with lots of outdoor seating. Open 7 days for lunch & dinner.
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Soba Sushi and Noodles
76 N Main StGood sushi with very pretty presentation, full dinner platters, miso & other soups & ginger tea chock full of fresh chopped ginger & honey… Sake & beer as well… Big place with lots of outdoor seating. Open 7 days for lunch & dinner.
Nice little place on the quiet side of town with good coffee & sweet treats. With a piano in the cafe', you never know when someone will start tickling the ivories… Open early… close around 5.
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Allgood Coffee
10 S Main StNice little place on the quiet side of town with good coffee & sweet treats. With a piano in the cafe', you never know when someone will start tickling the ivories… Open early… close around 5.
Good pub food & nice selection of beers in this nice little bar in Burnsville… has good seating inside & walls open up in the summertime for outdoor seating as well. Fish tacos are a local favorite! I hear they have exceptional burgers too. Open from 3 til dark, 6 days… Owned by Greg & Hiroki who also own the Garden Deli right next door.
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Snap Dragon
107 Town SquareGood pub food & nice selection of beers in this nice little bar in Burnsville… has good seating inside & walls open up in the summertime for outdoor seating as well. Fish tacos are a local favorite! I hear they have exceptional burgers too. Open from 3 til dark, 6 days… Owned by Greg & Hiroki who also own the Garden Deli right next door.
A Burnsville favorite lunch spot that has been around for decades. Good basic menu that is family friendly… Also open for dinner Thursday through Saturday. Located right on the town square in Burnsville.
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Garden Deli
107 Town SquareA Burnsville favorite lunch spot that has been around for decades. Good basic menu that is family friendly… Also open for dinner Thursday through Saturday. Located right on the town square in Burnsville.
Unbelievably good dinner options ~ finely crafted and artfully served. There is art all around in this contemporary & nicely designed space. Outdoor seating is also available to experience the city scenes of Biltmore Avenue & Vance Monument.
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Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveUnbelievably good dinner options ~ finely crafted and artfully served. There is art all around in this contemporary & nicely designed space. Outdoor seating is also available to experience the city scenes of Biltmore Avenue & Vance Monument.
Tapas at its finest. Chef Katie Buttons is renowned for her incredibly imaginative & delicious creations. Fun urban interior & Spanish fare. Lunch & dinner. Great martinis too!
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveTapas at its finest. Chef Katie Buttons is renowned for her incredibly imaginative & delicious creations. Fun urban interior & Spanish fare. Lunch & dinner. Great martinis too!
Renowned Chef Joe Scully of the Corner Kitchen in Biltmore Village has opened up this great downtown location. Quality food, piano bar, well designed space atmosphere… Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Brunch!
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Chestnut
48 Biltmore AveRenowned Chef Joe Scully of the Corner Kitchen in Biltmore Village has opened up this great downtown location. Quality food, piano bar, well designed space atmosphere… Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Brunch!
I love Avenue M… It's a great big space with lots of seating indoors and out… is even dog friendly outside, I hear. Good food! Decent prices. Lunch, dinner & Sunday Brunch! 'Creative, casual fare prepared using locally sourced ingredients and served in a relaxed atmosphere. Avenue M features a full bar, made complete by a diverse offering of regional craft beers and a great wine list. Located in the heart of North Asheville, we welcome you to enjoy fresh mountain air from the comfort of our spacious, dog-friendly porch, our bar or one of our casual dining rooms.'
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Avenue M
791 Merrimon AveI love Avenue M… It's a great big space with lots of seating indoors and out… is even dog friendly outside, I hear. Good food! Decent prices. Lunch, dinner & Sunday Brunch! 'Creative, casual fare prepared using locally sourced ingredients and served in a relaxed atmosphere. Avenue M features a full bar, made complete by a diverse offering of regional craft beers and a great wine list. Located in the heart of North Asheville, we welcome you to enjoy fresh mountain air from the comfort of our spacious, dog-friendly porch, our bar or one of our casual dining rooms.'
Incredible experience ~ West Asheville River Arts District staple… loads of outdoor seating (with umbrellas) and some indoor.
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White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrIncredible experience ~ West Asheville River Arts District staple… loads of outdoor seating (with umbrellas) and some indoor.
Great place to get something good and yummy for lunch or dinner in the little town of Mars Hill… you can find it between the Stack House and Papa Nicks on Main Street. Authentic southwestern recipes done well… They even have tempeh, which I so enjoy.
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Baa'd Sheep Burritos
14 S Main StGreat place to get something good and yummy for lunch or dinner in the little town of Mars Hill… you can find it between the Stack House and Papa Nicks on Main Street. Authentic southwestern recipes done well… They even have tempeh, which I so enjoy.
Essentials
The absolute best shopping experience for healthy groceries in the area ~ hands down. They also have a cafeteria with good selections for breakfast, lunch or dinner… open 7 days 7a-10p
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Earth Fare
66 Westgate PkwyThe absolute best shopping experience for healthy groceries in the area ~ hands down. They also have a cafeteria with good selections for breakfast, lunch or dinner… open 7 days 7a-10p
Ingles Market
225 Carl Eller RdHere's your closest basic grocery store! Open 7 days.
I hear such good things about this store! Earth Fare move over? Not sure… They promise no GMO… that means a lot to me.
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ALDI
58 Weaver BlvdI hear such good things about this store! Earth Fare move over? Not sure… They promise no GMO… that means a lot to me.
Excellent choice for beautiful food with happy & helpful sales people.
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Publix Super Market at Weaverville Plaza
165 Weaver BlvdExcellent choice for beautiful food with happy & helpful sales people.
Parks & Nature
Incredible & breathtaking scenery around each bend. Go west around sunset… keep driving until the sun is just about to the horizon and then ~ park and find your quiet and breathe normally ~ allow your spine to relax and … I hope you brought your camera!
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayIncredible & breathtaking scenery around each bend. Go west around sunset… keep driving until the sun is just about to the horizon and then ~ park and find your quiet and breathe normally ~ allow your spine to relax and … I hope you brought your camera!
Want a one-of-a-kind adventure where you can really experience the animals of the Southern Appalachians? Visit the Western North Carolina Nature Center – home to over 60 species of animals including river otters, black bear, red wolves and cougars. See why over 120,000 people a year come visit us. From preschoolers to grandparents, from students to professionals, there’s something for everyone at the Nature Center! Open 361 days.
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WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdWant a one-of-a-kind adventure where you can really experience the animals of the Southern Appalachians? Visit the Western North Carolina Nature Center – home to over 60 species of animals including river otters, black bear, red wolves and cougars. See why over 120,000 people a year come visit us. From preschoolers to grandparents, from students to professionals, there’s something for everyone at the Nature Center! Open 361 days.
Because… nature is better than therapy. Go back in time in the sweet little town of Hot Springs & bring your backpack! An excellent trailhead to the AT is here in the town.
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Appalachian Trail Highway
Appalachian Trail HighwayBecause… nature is better than therapy. Go back in time in the sweet little town of Hot Springs & bring your backpack! An excellent trailhead to the AT is here in the town.
Many hiking trails & renowned waterfalls. A good day trip.
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Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadMany hiking trails & renowned waterfalls. A good day trip.
(1 to 10 miles, moderate) For sweeping 360-degree views, hike across these bald mountaintops. Almost entirely devoid of trees above 6000', the summit is more reminiscent of New England than North Carolina. Part of the 30-mile Art Loeb Trail, so you hike as far as you want. Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 420.
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Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb Trail(1 to 10 miles, moderate) For sweeping 360-degree views, hike across these bald mountaintops. Almost entirely devoid of trees above 6000', the summit is more reminiscent of New England than North Carolina. Part of the 30-mile Art Loeb Trail, so you hike as far as you want. Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 420.
(3.2 mile loop, moderate) Hike from downtown Hot Springs via the Appalachian Trail and as it climbs to a rock outcropping for beautiful views of the river and town. It's a romantic spot, but don't leap!
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Lovers Leap Ridge
(3.2 mile loop, moderate) Hike from downtown Hot Springs via the Appalachian Trail and as it climbs to a rock outcropping for beautiful views of the river and town. It's a romantic spot, but don't leap!
There's an entrance to the BRP right in Weaverville where you can hike the Rattlesnake Lodge trail, a favorite hike of locals. Beginning in Virginia the Parkway follows the Blue Ridge Mountains for the first 355 miles. Then it skirts the southern end of the massive Black Mountains, named for the dark green spruce and fir that cover them, weaves through the Craggies, the Pisgahs, the Balsams, and ends in the Great Smokies. The mountain ranges of the Parkway include the oldest mountain-building processes in the world.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayThere's an entrance to the BRP right in Weaverville where you can hike the Rattlesnake Lodge trail, a favorite hike of locals. Beginning in Virginia the Parkway follows the Blue Ridge Mountains for the first 355 miles. Then it skirts the southern end of the massive Black Mountains, named for the dark green spruce and fir that cover them, weaves through the Craggies, the Pisgahs, the Balsams, and ends in the Great Smokies. The mountain ranges of the Parkway include the oldest mountain-building processes in the world.
'Located in a 1,855-acre North Carolina State Park, Mount Mitchell (elevation 6,684 feet) is the highest point east of the Mississippi River. Located about 35 miles northeast of downtown Asheville, you reach Mount Mitchell via a very scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. From the Parkway, take NC Highway 128 all the way to the summit. From the parking are, walk up a 1/4 paved accessible trail to the observation deck for 360-degree panoramic views.
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Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128'Located in a 1,855-acre North Carolina State Park, Mount Mitchell (elevation 6,684 feet) is the highest point east of the Mississippi River. Located about 35 miles northeast of downtown Asheville, you reach Mount Mitchell via a very scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. From the Parkway, take NC Highway 128 all the way to the summit. From the parking are, walk up a 1/4 paved accessible trail to the observation deck for 360-degree panoramic views.
A nice hike around a beautiful lake right outside of Asheville city limits. There are 2 trails that start there ~ one is a 3/8 mile boardwalk through the sanctuary and wildlife oasis with occasional views of the lake. Another trail starts at the far end of the parking lot and circles all the way around the lake.
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Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
1056 Merrimon AvenueA nice hike around a beautiful lake right outside of Asheville city limits. There are 2 trails that start there ~ one is a 3/8 mile boardwalk through the sanctuary and wildlife oasis with occasional views of the lake. Another trail starts at the far end of the parking lot and circles all the way around the lake.
This lovely lake is 2miles north of Asheville on Merrimon Avenue and is a very sweet walk with lovely views.
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Beaver Lake
This lovely lake is 2miles north of Asheville on Merrimon Avenue and is a very sweet walk with lovely views.
Snakeroot Ecotours provide guided tours, there they invite you into astoundingly diverse habitats and reveal the mysteries of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
Snakeroot Ecotours
Snakeroot Ecotours provide guided tours, there they invite you into astoundingly diverse habitats and reveal the mysteries of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
A very sweet and easy hike/walk that ends in lovely waterfalls! Off of 80 South, Right past the Mt Mitchell Golf Course and before the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead
208 Busick Work Center RdA very sweet and easy hike/walk that ends in lovely waterfalls! Off of 80 South, Right past the Mt Mitchell Golf Course and before the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Because… it ends in a spectacular waterfalls! It's a moderate to steep hike ~ you'll need ankle support. Right off the Blue Ridge Parkway towards Little Switzerland near Grassy Creek.
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Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge PkwyBecause… it ends in a spectacular waterfalls! It's a moderate to steep hike ~ you'll need ankle support. Right off the Blue Ridge Parkway towards Little Switzerland near Grassy Creek.
This map does not bring you directly there… but if you travel up 26W to the NC/TN border, you'll see the dotted line for the Appalachian Trail… It's not as picturesque of an entry as the one in Hot Springs or Roan Mountain, but it's the closest!
Appalachian Ranger District
632 Manor DrThis map does not bring you directly there… but if you travel up 26W to the NC/TN border, you'll see the dotted line for the Appalachian Trail… It's not as picturesque of an entry as the one in Hot Springs or Roan Mountain, but it's the closest!
Arts & Culture
America's Largest Home ~ a mansion, really. More than 178,000 square feet of incredibly craftsmanship, Biltmore imported his tradesmen from Europe. The mansion is built with a Chateauesque style.
Celebrate the beauty of spring with the delightful sights of Biltmore Blooms. In addition to majestic sweeps of flowers coloring acres of gardens, America’s largest home embraces this season of new beginnings with the special exhibition Fashionable Romance: Wedding Gowns in Film, included in Biltmore admission.
Plan on a full day to tour the home & grounds. You need to pay a fee to enter the grounds. Antler Village has plenty of shopping & the Barn will sometimes offer demonstrations of old time crafts people.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StAmerica's Largest Home ~ a mansion, really. More than 178,000 square feet of incredibly craftsmanship, Biltmore imported his tradesmen from Europe. The mansion is built with a Chateauesque style.
Celebrate the beauty of spring with the delightful sights of Biltmore Blooms. In addition to majestic sweeps of flowers coloring acres of gardens, America’s largest home embraces this season of new beginnings with the special exhibition Fashionable Romance: Wedding Gowns in Film, included in Biltmore admission.
Plan on a full day to tour the home & grounds. You need to pay a fee to enter the grounds. Antler Village has plenty of shopping & the Barn will sometimes offer demonstrations of old time crafts people.
Obscure and independent films can be seen in this sweet little theatre on Biltmore Avenue right in the heart of downtown Asheville.
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Fine Arts Theater
36 Biltmore AveObscure and independent films can be seen in this sweet little theatre on Biltmore Avenue right in the heart of downtown Asheville.
Good place to attend plays and theatre with local and visiting talent. Fun family shows every Saturday morning.
Attic Salt Theatre Company
2002 Riverside DrGood place to attend plays and theatre with local and visiting talent. Fun family shows every Saturday morning.
The ACT has been around since 1946 & is a great performance venue…
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Asheville Community Theatre
35 E Walnut StThe ACT has been around since 1946 & is a great performance venue…
GPI has many things to offer under one historic roof ~ there are 5 restaurants, many local arts shopping options, a spa with massage, facials & a heated pool to soak in, the Nantahala Outdoor Center has an outpost here plus the building is steeped with rich history. The grand foyer is flanked with massive fireplaces built with huge boulders, and has plenty of comfy seating and a piano bar with a dance floor. Amazing place with incredible history. Great views from the Horizons patio seating.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveGPI has many things to offer under one historic roof ~ there are 5 restaurants, many local arts shopping options, a spa with massage, facials & a heated pool to soak in, the Nantahala Outdoor Center has an outpost here plus the building is steeped with rich history. The grand foyer is flanked with massive fireplaces built with huge boulders, and has plenty of comfy seating and a piano bar with a dance floor. Amazing place with incredible history. Great views from the Horizons patio seating.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing experience! A world-class eco-adventure owned and operated by industry leaders. A 100% tree-based adventure, Navitat has two courses in a secluded mountain cove. Fly from high in the treetops via 13 ziplines, ranging from 120 to 3,600 feet in length. Enjoy rappelling experiences, walk across suspended sky bridges, and take in beautiful long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from artfully crafted tree platforms.
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Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdAmazing experience! A world-class eco-adventure owned and operated by industry leaders. A 100% tree-based adventure, Navitat has two courses in a secluded mountain cove. Fly from high in the treetops via 13 ziplines, ranging from 120 to 3,600 feet in length. Enjoy rappelling experiences, walk across suspended sky bridges, and take in beautiful long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from artfully crafted tree platforms.
NOC's Nantahala River campus offers rafting, zip lines, hiking, biking, fishing and more for the whole family. Whitewater rafting outpost on French Broad River also.
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NOC French Broad Outpost
9825 US-25NOC's Nantahala River campus offers rafting, zip lines, hiking, biking, fishing and more for the whole family. Whitewater rafting outpost on French Broad River also.
The NOC outpost is located here in one of the most iconic places in Asheville. It is chock full of information for planning many outings ~ hiking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, zip lining, etc. And hey ~ you can get a meal while your here in one of the 5 restaurants located inside the inn and maybe get a massage when your day is done.
NOC Asheville
290 Macon AveThe NOC outpost is located here in one of the most iconic places in Asheville. It is chock full of information for planning many outings ~ hiking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, zip lining, etc. And hey ~ you can get a meal while your here in one of the 5 restaurants located inside the inn and maybe get a massage when your day is done.
The Asheville Outdoor Center offers canoeing, kayaking, river rafting, tubing & paddle boarding along the French Broad River with nearly the only views of the Biltmore Estate.
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Asheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy RdThe Asheville Outdoor Center offers canoeing, kayaking, river rafting, tubing & paddle boarding along the French Broad River with nearly the only views of the Biltmore Estate.
Skiing! And beautiful views are not far from you, weather permitting. The snowier, the better… obviously! But they do make snow if they need to.
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Wolf Ridge Ski-oord
578 Valley View CirSkiing! And beautiful views are not far from you, weather permitting. The snowier, the better… obviously! But they do make snow if they need to.