Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Blue Ridge Mountains

"Grove Arcade has everything boiled into one spot, with local artists and galleries mixed in. This historic building was one of America’s first indoor shopping malls and has stuck around for nearly 100 years, like many places in Asheville. Whether you shop inside or grab a bite out on the street, stopping by the Arcade is definitely one of the best things to do in Asheville."

"Another architectural jewel, the unique Grove Arcade combines Art Deco, Italian Renaissance, and Gothic elements. Instead of leveling the foundation, Grove Arcade’s designers decided to follow the natural topography instead, a very noticeable feature when walking the shopping center’s sloping marble hallways. Grove Arcade, 1 Page Avenue, Asheville, NC, USA, +1 828 252 7799"

"One of those old historic buildings that survived is the Grove Arcade. It dates back to 1929, and today is home to unique restaurants and shops, most of which sell things made in North Carolina."

"Although not technically one of the ‘official’ Asheville museums, Riverside Cemetery is a historic landmark in Asheville’s Montford neighborhood. Walk the 3.5 miles of paved roads in this beautiful Victorian cemetery, especially if you visited the downtown Thomas Wolfe Memorial. Opened in 1885, Riverside Cemetery encompasses 87 acres of picturesque grounds filled with flowers overlooking the French Broad River."

"Address: 53 Birch St, Asheville, NC 288013.5 miles of paved roadsGrab Our Complete Guide To Riverside Cemetery With Must-See Sites. Find 3.5 miles of paved roads surrounded by Asheville history. This beautiful Victorian-style cemetery is the final resting place for literary greats like Thomas Wolfe and O."

"Step out of Gatlinburg to go to Asheville and see Riverside Cemetery, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Deep Creek, contemplate the long history of Walker Sisters' Cabin, and learn about winemaking at Tennessee Homemade Wines."

"Sitting atop downtown with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains is famed Grove Park Inn, a luxury mountain resort built soon after the completion of the Biltmore Estate. Behind the resort, the Vanderbilts founded an arts and crafts hub that now features an antique car museum, working artists studios, and restaurant. Grovewood Village, 111 Grovewood Road, Adjacent to The Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC, USA, +1 828 253 7651"

"This historic site is home to the Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum, the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum, and the nationally-recognized Grovewood Gallery. Grovewood Village has something for everyone. Your visit could include a leisurely stroll through the sculpture gardens, a lesson on vintage automobiles, or a meal at the contemporary Golden Fleece restaurant."

"The museum is home to several vintage automobiles that Harry and his dealership had come to own over time. Highlights to the collection include a rare 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham and Asheville?. s own 1921 American LaFrance fire truck."

"Address: 1056 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804Free and donation-based parking at the Sanctuary and surrounding lots/streetsPermit for dogs and boats at Lake (no dogs allowed at the Sanctuary)Perimeter Trail Length: 2.1-mile loopGrab Our Complete Guide To Beaver Lake. For hiking in Asheville, NC you’ll love this local spot. Beaver Lake Trail and Bird Sanctuary are stunning throughout the year."

"Although not technically one of the public parks in Asheville, NC, Beaver Lake is privately owned but open to the public for picnics and leisurely strolling. Here, you can walk the 2+-mile nature trail or visit the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary. If you love bird watching and nature trails at the Asheville parks, don’t skip a visit to Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary in North Asheville."

"Home of Asheville’s famous “Shindig on the Green” summer bluegrass concert series, Pack Square is a great park right in the heart of downtown Asheville. Even when the concerts are taking place (they start “along about sundown” on Saturday nights), there is still plenty of green space for kids to run around and play. One of my family’s favorite summer weekend activities is to walk around downtown, eat dinner, grab some ice cream, then set up our camp chairs and listen to some good bluegrass music at Pack Square."

"If you are looking for centrally located parks in Asheville, NC, don’t miss Pack Square or the iconic City Hall in the distance. If you are looking for parks in downtown Asheville, don’t miss Park Square. I consider Pack Square exactly that: a public square in the heart of AVL."

"This interactive water feature delights children with its 21 jets of water that run in 12 combinations. You never know where it’s going to splash you next!"

"I've been going to about one new one per day for the last three weeks and this is the best one I've ..."

"Edna’s of Asheville isn’t just a great place to enjoy locally roasted coffee, but a solid local dining option as well. Serving breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches, and more, you might forget that you stopped in for coffee. Don’t let it slip your mind, because their coffee menu alone is worth the trip."

"Little more than a year old, new-kid-on-the-block Elements Real Food sells its own nut “mylks” and smoothies with everything from spirulina and maca, a South American tuber. On the cafe side, Elements has a unique sipping broth (a good anti-cold elixir with its chaga tea, chickpea miso, ginger, and sesame); an ALT (an avocado, lettuce and tomato sandwich with veganaise and on bread from artisanal baker Farm and Sparrow); and raw food desserts such as an avocado-vegan chocolate pie."

"This cold-press juice bar and cafe serves and sells 16-ounce bottles of freshly made juices, nut “mylks” made with cashews, and smoothies. Those looking for a bit more texture can choose from acai bowls, salads or avocado toast, and gluten-free bread and other options can be found on their menu as well. And for raw dieters, their raw desserts earn rave reviews."

"A post shared by Elements Real Food (@elementsrealfood) on Dec 2, 2019 at 7:05am PST. An amazing organic dining experience accompanied by amazing drinks and perfect service, these are what await you at Elements Real Food restaurant. The restaurant is committed to preparing high nutrient food that is both satisfying in taste and quality."

"HOURS: Sun, Tue, Wed & Thu 5pm to 9pm; Fri-Sat 5pm to 10pm; Closed Mondays. Born and raised in a carniverous North Georgia family, I would have never imagined loving vegan food. Opened in 2011 by Leslie Armstrong, Alan Berger, and chef Jason Sellers, Plant was the restaurant that changed my mind, emerging as one of our favorite places to eat in Asheville."

"Our absolute favorite dedicated vegan restaurant in Asheville, Plant serves up entrees, tapas, appetizers, desserts, and delicious cocktails. Plant marks their menu for where you can make gluten-free substitutions. Reservations are recommended via phone."

"I didn’t like this place much when I was like 10, but having grown up a little more, I ..."

"Chef Meherwan Irani, the mastermind behind the Chai Pani and Botiwalla concepts, took his enthusiasm for bold Indian flavors in an American comfort-food direction with the recent opening of Nani’s Rotisserie Chicken in downtown’s Grove Arcade. Open for both lunch and dinner, the linchpin of the straightforward, takeout-only menu is sustainably raised chicken sourced from Joyce Farms in Winston-Salem. The birds are rubbed with a choice of a delightfully complex and spicy piri-piri rub or herb de provence and served by the quarter (choice of light or dark meat), half or whole along with drippings and flatbread."

"Nani's Rotisserie Chicken, a project of the Chai Pani restaurant Group, will take over the former True Confections space in the Grove Arcade as early as mid-October. The focus will be takeout-friendly American comfort food: roasted chicken, familiar sides and not much else. In Indian culture, "Nani" means maternal grandmother, and Chai Pani co-founder Meherwan Irani said he drew inspiration from his own daughter's nani: Roz Taubman, the former Blackbird restaurant owner whom he said makes a mean roasted chicken."