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Things to do in Asheville: 3 local trip ideas

3 ready-made day trips in Asheville, North Carolina: foodie, hidden gems and wellness. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.

FoodieHidden GemsWellness
Foodie trip

Downtown Asheville

5 stops · about 6 hr 45 min of stops · ~$108 per person

Savor the best of downtown Asheville’s legendary culinary scene on this walkable, flavor-packed day trip featuring historic diners, vibrant food markets, and world-class tapas.

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    The Med

    57 College St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    The Med, Asheville

    Grab a seat at the counter of this iconic 1969 diner for a classic breakfast platter or their famous breakfast burrito.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Asheville City Market

    52 N Market St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    Asheville City Market, Asheville

    Browse local farm-fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, mountain honey, and baked goods at this vibrant outdoor market.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr · Directions
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    The S&W Market

    56 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    The S&W Market, Asheville

    Asheville's first food hall, set in a stunning 1929 Art Deco building, is the perfect spot for a casual lunch from local vendors.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$18 per person · Directions
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    Grove Arcade

    1 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    Grove Arcade, Asheville

    Stroll through this historic, glass-ceilinged arcade to explore specialty food shops, local artisan stalls, and booksellers.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Directions
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    Cúrate Bar de Tapas

    13 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    Cúrate Bar de Tapas, Asheville

    End your culinary day with spectacular Spanish tapas and sherry pairings at Katie Button's highly acclaimed, award-winning restaurant.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$75 per person · Directions
Hidden Gems trip

West Asheville & River Arts

6 stops · about 6 hr of stops · ~$67 per person

Skip the downtown crowds with a curated, ultra-local loop through the neighborhood-centric streets of West Asheville and the industrial River Arts District.

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    Sand Hill Kitchen

    491 Sardis Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
    Sand Hill Kitchen, Asheville

    Yes, it is inside a BP gas station; order a scratch-made biscuit or their legendary, award-winning crispy chicken biscuit.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 45 min · ~$12 per person · Directions
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    Carrier Park

    220 Amboy Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
    Carrier Park, Asheville

    Stroll the paved loop of this former asphalt racetrack, a favorite local green space right along the French Broad River.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · Directions
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    Baby Bull

    1 Roberts St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    Baby Bull, Asheville

    A casual local spot tucked into the RAD industrial corridor, famous for serving arguably the best double cheeseburger in town.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 45 min · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Marquee

    36 Foundy St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    Marquee, Asheville

    Avoid the polished galleries; wander this massive, funky, 50,000-square-foot design market featuring regional makers and curation.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · Directions
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    All Souls Pizza

    175 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    All Souls Pizza, Asheville

    Locals crowd the outdoor picnic tables here for pizzas made with local heirloom grains milled in-house and seasonal farm toppings.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    Anoche Asheville

    176 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    Anoche Asheville, Asheville

    Directly across the street from dinner, cap off your night at this tiny, dim, incense-scented agave bar focusing on small-batch mezcals.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
Wellness trip

North Asheville Wellness

5 stops · about 7 hr 15 min of stops · ~$205 per person

Immerse yourself in Asheville's premier wellness pocket, transitioning seamlessly from organic eats and morning yoga on Liberty Street to peaceful gardens, mountainside soaking, and world-class plant-based fine dining.

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    Liberty House Coffee and Café

    221 S Liberty St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    Liberty House Coffee and Café, Asheville

    Enjoy a sourdough breakfast plate or honey lavender latte in their peaceful, spacious garden yard.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$18 per person · Directions
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    Asheville Yoga Center

    211 S Liberty St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    Asheville Yoga Center, Asheville

    Walk right next door for an alignment-focused, restorative morning flow in a beautiful eco-friendly studio.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$22 per person · Directions
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    Botanical Gardens

    Botanical Gardens, 151 WT Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC 28804, USA

    Stroll the serene, flat half-mile loop trail along the creek to admire native Appalachian wildflowers.

    about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions
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    Shoji Spa & Retreat

    96 Avondale Heights Rd, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
    Shoji Spa & Retreat, Asheville

    Soak in a private, outdoor Japanese-style salt hydrotherapy tub tucked away on a quiet, wooded mountainside.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$110 per person · Directions
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    plant

    165 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    plant, Asheville

    Treat yourself to acclaimed, chef-driven vegan fine dining like their house-made cashew cheese plate.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$55 per person · Directions

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