Montford Home - Guidebook
Sightseeing
There is no shortage of sightseeing in Asheville, be it a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a day trip to the Biltmore Estate, a tour through the historic district, an art stroll in the River Arts District, a brewery tour, or a visit to bustling downtown, there's something for everyone!
America's largest privately-owned home. An iconic, must-see Asheville attraction!
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StAmerica's largest privately-owned home. An iconic, must-see Asheville attraction!
The Asheville corridor of the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a scenic drive with pull-off overlooks of the Blue Ridge Mountains https://www.romanticasheville.com/BlueRidgeParkway.htm
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayThe Asheville corridor of the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a scenic drive with pull-off overlooks of the Blue Ridge Mountains https://www.romanticasheville.com/BlueRidgeParkway.htm
Beautiful drive up the parkway. Food is decent, or you can grab a beer from the gift shop and enjoy the views from the deck.
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Pisgah Inn
408 Blue Ridge PkwyBeautiful drive up the parkway. Food is decent, or you can grab a beer from the gift shop and enjoy the views from the deck.
Walk to this sweet garden space with river running alongside lovely walking trail. At the entrance of UNCA.
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Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardWalk to this sweet garden space with river running alongside lovely walking trail. At the entrance of UNCA.
Lots to do on campus - walking distance along the greenway from Montford Home. Search for "UNCA events"
University of North Carolina Asheville
1 University HeightsLots to do on campus - walking distance along the greenway from Montford Home. Search for "UNCA events"
Greenhouse, hiking, exhibits - lots of fun for families
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The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayGreenhouse, hiking, exhibits - lots of fun for families
Adventure
Asheville's proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, trail systems like Pisgah National Forest, Bent Creek Experimental Forest, and the Mountains-to Sea trail make it a playground for all - choose your adventure!
Bent Creek is a forest system of 6,000 acres within the Pisgah National Forest near Asheville perfect for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, fishing and swimming!
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Bent Creek
Bent Creek is a forest system of 6,000 acres within the Pisgah National Forest near Asheville perfect for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, fishing and swimming!
Put in at Hominy Bay, float or paddleboard down the French Broad River, take out at your favorite riverside brewery.
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French Broad River
Put in at Hominy Bay, float or paddleboard down the French Broad River, take out at your favorite riverside brewery.
Mountain Bike Park, Ziplining, Golf!
https://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/kolo-bike-park/
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Kolo Bike Park
85 Expo DrMountain Bike Park, Ziplining, Golf!
https://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/kolo-bike-park/
Carrier Park
220 Amboy RdGreat nearby park with something for everyone!
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadMountain Biking, hiking, trail running, waterfalls, world-class trail systems
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Pisgah National Forest
Mountain Biking, hiking, trail running, waterfalls, world-class trail systems
McCormick Field- Home of the Asheville Tourists
30 Buchanan PlaceLocal Minor League Baseball
Neighborhoods
West Asheville
This is the part of town the locals go to eat!
Montford is the historic district of Asheville. Beautifully restored 1920s-era homes flank the streets, the neighborhood is quiet, friendly, and walkable to downtown.
https://www.romanticasheville.com/montford.htm
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Montford Area Historic District
Montford is the historic district of Asheville. Beautifully restored 1920s-era homes flank the streets, the neighborhood is quiet, friendly, and walkable to downtown.
https://www.romanticasheville.com/montford.htm
Artistic and eclectic, the River Arts District is home to New Belgium Brewery, Wedge Brewery, 12 Bones Barbecue, and loads of art studios, all connected by the greenway system
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River Arts District
3 River Arts PlArtistic and eclectic, the River Arts District is home to New Belgium Brewery, Wedge Brewery, 12 Bones Barbecue, and loads of art studios, all connected by the greenway system
Everything is happening downtown, and you're walking distance to it all!
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Downtown
Everything is happening downtown, and you're walking distance to it all!
North Asheville
Bird sanctuary, walking trail around Beaver Lake, short drive from Montford
Food scene
The Asheville Independant Restaurant aassociation website provides a current list of what’s open for take-out, dining
Award-winning restaurant. Make reservations well in advance, or try your luck at a seat at the counter.
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveAward-winning restaurant. Make reservations well in advance, or try your luck at a seat at the counter.
Outstanding, understated, iconic Asheville eatery. Make reservations well in advance, or try your luck at a bar seat.
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The Admiral
400 Haywood RdOutstanding, understated, iconic Asheville eatery. Make reservations well in advance, or try your luck at a bar seat.
Stone's throw from Montford Home, some of the tastiest food in Asheville! Dinner only
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Nine Mile
233 Montford AveStone's throw from Montford Home, some of the tastiest food in Asheville! Dinner only
Salsa's
6 Patton AveCaribbean-Mexican Cuisine -Downtown
All Day Darling
102 Montford AveShort walk from Montford Home, tasty treats!
Loretta's Café
114 N Lexington AveBest sandwiches, cheap and fast
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrGreat spot on the river, yummy tacos, price is right
Mamacita's Taqueria
77-A Biltmore AveBest burritos in Asheville
828 Family Pizzeria
946 Merrimon AveMy favorite pizza in Asheville!
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StDinner or Brunch. Pricey but amazing
Great lunch spot in Biltmore Village. Get the Reuben or Crispy Fried Chicken Salad.
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Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayGreat lunch spot in Biltmore Village. Get the Reuben or Crispy Fried Chicken Salad.
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StGreat breakfast
Great for Lunch and Brunch. Famous for their fried chicken. Great salads also.
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HomeGrown
371 Merrimon AveGreat for Lunch and Brunch. Famous for their fried chicken. Great salads also.
Chestnut
48 Biltmore AveBrunch
Liberty House Coffee and Café
221 S Liberty StCoffee, Breakfast
Best brunch. Huevos Rancheros! The wait can be very long - plan to head down there, put in your name and find something to do nearby while checking the app for your progress in line.
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdBest brunch. Huevos Rancheros! The wait can be very long - plan to head down there, put in your name and find something to do nearby while checking the app for your progress in line.
Vortex Doughnuts
32 Banks AvePeople lose their minds over these doughnuts
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 South Pack SquareLittle Jumbo
241 Broadway Stcute little bar in the neighborhood
Live Music
Die Orangenschale
101 Biltmore AveThe Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Ave
Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrOutdoor music and food right on the river
One World Brewing
520 Haywood RdLive Music and Brewery in West Asheville
Formerly the Civic Center - largest live music venue in Asheville, also holds more intimate Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.
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Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
87 Haywood StFormerly the Civic Center - largest live music venue in Asheville, also holds more intimate Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.
Rabbit Rabbit
75 Coxe AveAsheville's Newest Music Venue
Outdoor, Downtown
Beer
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayWhen in Asheville...
Order-ahead beer and wine. Your order will be chillin in your room when you arrive! www.ashevillebev.com
Asheville Beverage - (Event & Keg Orders)
19 Zillicoa StOrder-ahead beer and wine. Your order will be chillin in your room when you arrive! www.ashevillebev.com
Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrBurial Beer Co
40 Collier AveHi-Wire Brewing - South Slope
197 Hilliard AvenueHighland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyThe Whale
507 Haywood RdNew Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StSierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayTipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
Do you know about stinkbugs?
They won't hurt you, but you'll see them everywhere this time of year!
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Don't like the weather? Wait 5 minutes...
Pack for all 4 seasons every day!
Verkehrsmittel
Lyft, Uber, Walking, Biking
There are hills here! If you bring your bike, be warned! Lyft and Uber are readily available, and the bus system is reliable and safe. Downtown is walking distance from Montford Home
Bräuche und Kultur
Live Music
Looking for live music in Asheville? Here's a helpful guide put out by AVL Today: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/live-music-venues-asheville-nc/?omhide=true