This is a city I’ve been wanting to visit for awhile. I’ve put together a quick weekend trip itinerary below, with the idea that I’d fly in late on a Friday (or even take a red-eye on a Friday night) and have a quick fun weekend exploring Asheville. I’m interested in checking out the brewery scene (Nashville and Albuquerque’s brewery scenes are awesome and I’m excited to keep exploring one city at a time). I also want to eat yummy southern food and bike ride the city!
Day 1 – SATURDAY: Explore Asheville Brewery Scene
- Arrive
- Lunch at Early Girl Eatery
- Farm to Table, Modern Southern Comfort Food
- Walking Brewery Crawl in South Slope Neighborhood
- Asheville Brewing Company
- Burial Beer Company
- Twin Leaf
- Jack of the Wood – Irish Pub with beers from many local breweries
- Make our way to Wedge Brewing Co — a local favorite!
- Iron-Rail IPA is a must-try
- Dinner at Smoky Park Supper Club
Day 2 – SUNDAY: Explore the City
- Early Breakfast at Biscuit Head
- West Asheville: 733 Haywood Road; 828.333.5145;
- Downtown: 417 Biltmore Avenue #4F; 828.505.3449
- Morning Relaxation: Shoji Spa & Lodge in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest.
- 12 minutes from downtown Asheville
- Sauna and hot tub for him, Massage for her
- Lunch at Tupelo Honey
- Afternoon Exploration:
- Option 1: Walking Tour or Hike
- Walk through the lush North Carolina Arboretum – gardens, brooks and trails 10 miles from downtown Asheville.
- Urban Trail Walking Tour – Download the map and enjoy the beautiful architecture downtown
- Printable map online at gov
- Option 2: Bike Ride
- Rent bikes from Beer City Rentals and ride the 2.8 mile trail along the French Broad River Greenway in West Asheville.
- Dinner and Fly Home
- Option 1: Walking Tour or Hike
bikesandbordeaux.com 