Pennywise Coffee, Green Sage Cafe, Zen Sushi, Vinnies Italian, Urban Burrito, CVS Pharmacy, The Hop Ice Cream Cafe are a few places located just down the block on Merrimon. Two block walk or more is the restaurant Avenue M, Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co (they are have a movie theater where you can drink and eat while you watch a movie), Whit Frozen Custard, The Scarlet Bee (one of my new favs), HomeGrown and Luella’s Bar-B-Que (good southern food). Ingles, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s Are just a few places 1 mile radius from our home.
Botanical Gardens at Asheville a .8 of a mile walk (great location to sit on rocks in the stream and read a book) also a picnic.

Asheville has some of the best food that you will find anywhere. Most restaurants are “Farm to Table”. Also nearby towns like Weaverville and Black Mountain have a lot going on.

Downtown Asheville. So close, just a tad over 2 miles. Lots to do.
My favorite thing to do is go to the Drumming Circle” at Pritchard Park downtown and then go to the free concerts that are held on the 3rd Friday of month May to September 2019. May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16 and September 20. Check out online for band line up. Beer and Wine are available for purchase. Will have to show ID and by 2 dollar wristband. Local beers are available on tap. Also, another free fun event is Shindig on the Green. This is held at Pack Square on Saturday’s starting in the evenings at 7-10pm. Dates for performances are July 6, 13, 20, and 27 (2019). August 10, 17, 24, 31 (2019). Check out web to see who is playing. Also, love “5 Walnut Wine Bar”. Fun atmosphere with live music. LaZoom Tours, Plays, Orange Peel, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville Music Hall are all available for information online. A must for all is a visit to the Chocolate Lounge.

Another free event is the “Montfort Music and Arts Festival. Located on Montfort Ave. Saturday, May 18 10am-7pm (2019)

UNCA Tailgate market is a short walk. Opens on “Saturday’s” from 8am-12pm.
Runs from April 6-November 23 for the 2019 season.

Beaver Lake and The Bird Sanctuary just over a mile.

Grove Park Inn is just over a mile, as well.

BreweryTours (look online for booking) are usually a great way to hit the local breweries. Also if you are interested in doing the tours on your own look at Asheville Ale Trails for maps.

The Biltmore, Biltmore Village Shops are just under 5 miles. Just 11 mins usually by car.

WNC nature center is a fabulous place to tour with kids or adults. Everyday 10am-5pm. Check out web for additional info on cost.

Zip line Adventures along with rafting are very close. Whitewater tours etc... are amongst some of the adventures to encounter.

The NC Arboretum at bent creek is really great hiking. Check out the Calendar of Events for more information.

Trails, hiking, biking, waterfalls what more can I say. Information is available online for resources that are close or within a short drive.
So much to do.

Always check out the free festivals in or around Asheville. More than I can put on a page.

Or just relax, sit and enjoy.