Explore West Asheville

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Explore West Asheville

Neighborhoods

West Asheville is a trending Asheville neighborhood filled with colorful street art and delicious (and diverse) food. Dive bars and hopping breweries greet visitors and locals alike. Shopping in West Asheville for local specialty items is a must. Dine at some of the best restaurants for all meals of the day — breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Whether you favor 5-star restaurants, local breweries, drag show brunches, the chicest boutiques or highly recommended tattoo parlors, the things to do in West Asheville are endless. WAVL also has two gorgeous parks along the French Broad River, where you can escape the crowds or take a casual stroll. AND the best dog park in the city. Dip into a local West Asheville coffee shop, devour vegan ice cream a dairy farmer would love and world-renowned donuts. Plus, where can you find The Dude, Dolly Parton, and RuPaul? While West Asheville is mostly considered safe, like all cities, there are crimes and theft. We strongly recommend keeping cars clear of valuables and doors locked.
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West Asheville
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West Asheville is a trending Asheville neighborhood filled with colorful street art and delicious (and diverse) food. Dive bars and hopping breweries greet visitors and locals alike. Shopping in West Asheville for local specialty items is a must. Dine at some of the best restaurants for all meals of the day — breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Whether you favor 5-star restaurants, local breweries, drag show brunches, the chicest boutiques or highly recommended tattoo parlors, the things to do in West Asheville are endless. WAVL also has two gorgeous parks along the French Broad River, where you can escape the crowds or take a casual stroll. AND the best dog park in the city. Dip into a local West Asheville coffee shop, devour vegan ice cream a dairy farmer would love and world-renowned donuts. Plus, where can you find The Dude, Dolly Parton, and RuPaul? While West Asheville is mostly considered safe, like all cities, there are crimes and theft. We strongly recommend keeping cars clear of valuables and doors locked.

City/town information

Asheville is known as a unique little city where the mountains mingle with the weird. A city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture. The vast 19th-century Biltmore estate displays artwork by masters like Renoir. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums, and in the nearby River Arts District, former factory buildings house artists' studios.
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Asheville
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Asheville is known as a unique little city where the mountains mingle with the weird. A city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture. The vast 19th-century Biltmore estate displays artwork by masters like Renoir. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums, and in the nearby River Arts District, former factory buildings house artists' studios.

WAVL Restaurants

Best restaurant in West Asheville (some may say all of Asheville.) Reservations highly recommended.
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Jargon
715 Haywood Rd
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Best restaurant in West Asheville (some may say all of Asheville.) Reservations highly recommended.
Great atmosphere especially in warm weather - the burger is a MUST!
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Haywood Common
507 Haywood Rd
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Great atmosphere especially in warm weather - the burger is a MUST!
Best brunch. There will be a line - it's WORTH it.
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood Rd
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Best brunch. There will be a line - it's WORTH it.
Phenomenal Caribbean-inspired food. Unique and a favorite amongst vegetarians and carnivores alike.
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Nine Mile
233 Montford Ave
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Phenomenal Caribbean-inspired food. Unique and a favorite amongst vegetarians and carnivores alike.

WAVL Watering Holes

Showcasing local craft beers (also has a great wine selection,) with WAVL's best outdoor patio & people watching.
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The Whale
507 Haywood Rd
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Showcasing local craft beers (also has a great wine selection,) with WAVL's best outdoor patio & people watching.
Best wine selection in WAVL!
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Leo's House of Thirst
1055 Haywood Rd
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Best wine selection in WAVL!
You can't spit in AVL without hitting a great brewery -- this is one of the best nearby!
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Archetype Brewing
265 Haywood Rd
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You can't spit in AVL without hitting a great brewery -- this is one of the best nearby!
Craft cocktails and a fun vibe sure to leave you smiling
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The Golden Pineapple
503 Haywood Rd
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Craft cocktails and a fun vibe sure to leave you smiling

Things to Do

The River Arts District, or RAD, is a creative hub along the French Broad River. Former warehouses and mills, many with colorful exterior murals, contain glassblowing, pottery, and other artisan studios, plus indie art galleries. The buzzing dining and nightlife scene encompasses hip cafes, BBQ restaurants, craft breweries, and cozy, chilled-out music venues like the long-running Grey Eagle.
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River Arts District
3 River Arts Pl
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The River Arts District, or RAD, is a creative hub along the French Broad River. Former warehouses and mills, many with colorful exterior murals, contain glassblowing, pottery, and other artisan studios, plus indie art galleries. The buzzing dining and nightlife scene encompasses hip cafes, BBQ restaurants, craft breweries, and cozy, chilled-out music venues like the long-running Grey Eagle.
The French Broad River Greenway links three of Asheville's parks: Hominy Creek River Park, Carrier Park, and French Broad River Park. The urban hiking trail follows the river, coursing through a wooded strip of land, through the parks and among some residential and light commercial sites. Starting at the southern end in Hominy Creek River Park, you'll enjoy river access and picnic areas. From there, the trail heads north and then east along the river through Carrier Park, where you'll find many athletic facilities, a playground, picnic pavilion, river overlooks, boat landing and a wetland interpretive and education area. The continues along Amboy Road to French Broad River Park, which offers lots of open green space, a wildflower garden, a dog park, picnic areas, an observation deck and a playground. You'll continue north from the park to trail's end at Craven Street, just south of I-240. Parking and Trail Access Parking is available at Hominy Creek Park (220 Hominy Creek Road), Carrier Park (220 Amboy Road) and French Broad River Park (508 Riverview Dr.).
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French Broad River Greenway
French Broad River Greenway
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The French Broad River Greenway links three of Asheville's parks: Hominy Creek River Park, Carrier Park, and French Broad River Park. The urban hiking trail follows the river, coursing through a wooded strip of land, through the parks and among some residential and light commercial sites. Starting at the southern end in Hominy Creek River Park, you'll enjoy river access and picnic areas. From there, the trail heads north and then east along the river through Carrier Park, where you'll find many athletic facilities, a playground, picnic pavilion, river overlooks, boat landing and a wetland interpretive and education area. The continues along Amboy Road to French Broad River Park, which offers lots of open green space, a wildflower garden, a dog park, picnic areas, an observation deck and a playground. You'll continue north from the park to trail's end at Craven Street, just south of I-240. Parking and Trail Access Parking is available at Hominy Creek Park (220 Hominy Creek Road), Carrier Park (220 Amboy Road) and French Broad River Park (508 Riverview Dr.).
Visit Biltmore, America's Largest Home, built by George Vanderbilt. Explore the 8000-acre estate (and winery) in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge St
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Visit Biltmore, America's Largest Home, built by George Vanderbilt. Explore the 8000-acre estate (and winery) in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. The parkway, which is America's longest linear park, runs for 469 miles through 29 Virginia and North Carolina counties, linking Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge Parkway
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The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. The parkway, which is America's longest linear park, runs for 469 miles through 29 Virginia and North Carolina counties, linking Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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West Asheville Tailgate Market
718 Haywood Rd
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Live Music & Events

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Salvage Station
468 Riverside Dr
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The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Ave
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Home to AVL's iconic Friday night drum circle
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Pritchard Park
67 Patton Ave
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Home to AVL's iconic Friday night drum circle