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The Windsor 8: Our top recommendations in Asheville.
1. Biltmore Estate.
George Vanderbilt´s National Historic Landmark and America´s largest home plus gardens, a winery, Antler Hill Village, historic farm, shops, restaurants, and outdoor adventures for children and adults. Be sure to ask us about discounted tickets!
2. Take a tour.
Asheville has you covered with art, restaurant, ghost, urban trail, breweries, rooftop, LaZoom adult and children's comedy, historic, and trolley tours just to start.
3. Explore Downtown.
With restaurants, local shops, breweries and galleries too numerous to count, exploring Downtown is an all day event. Our perfect location makes it easy to take a break and drop off packages.
4. Take a day trip.
Lots of Western North Carolina towns have reopened from Hurricane Helene including Sylva, Boone,
Weaverville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Highlands, Cherokee, Maggie Valley and Blowing Rock. Explore the town of Brevard with its quaint downtown featuring local cuisine, craft breweries, and live music surrounding by miles of hiking and over 250 waterfalls.
5. Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The entrance to America's favorite drive is just a ten minute drive from the hotel. Go by the Visitor's Center to plan your outing to the many hiking spots along the way. Don't miss the Folk Art Center Museum of Appalachian arts and crafts.
6. Enjoy family fun.
The opportunities for family fun in Asheville are endless including museums such as the Asheville Art Museum, the Asheville Science Museum and the Pinball Museum, outdoor adventures such as ziplining, tubing and canoeing and Splashville, a sprinkler park in Downtown Asheville as well as the Western North Carolina Nature Center.
7. Listen to live music.
There are numerous opportunities to hear live music every day in Asheville including such iconic concert halls such as The Orange Peel, intimate music halls, lively brew pubs, and even the streets of Downtown. Asheville also has many festivals featuring live music.
8. Pamper yourself.
Asheville is carrying on its history as a place of healing. From spas to wellness tours to salt caves to hot springs, Asheville is the perfect place to come for a wellness retreat.
Breakfast within walking distance
1. The Med
Looking for an amazing greasy spoon with organic and local ingredients? Then you have to check out The Med.
Creative cuisine daily for lunch, dinner and brunch.
3. Old Europe
The most amazing pastries, desserts, and coffee.
4. Early Girl Eatery
One of the staple restaurants of Asheville, this farm-to-table restaurant has been serving the Asheville community since 2001.
5. Tupelo Honey
Southern classics with a modern twist.
A short drive away
Delicious, homemade meals.
7. Biscuit Head
Southern home cooking with a butter and jam bar.
8. City Bakery
Pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and quiche.
Lunch within walking distance
1. Chai Pani
Indian chaat (street snacks) plus homestyle platters (thalis) in a funky, laid-back space.
2. Farm Burger
Burgers are made from grass fed beef, dry-aged, and ground fresh.
3. Mountain Madre & Agave Bar
Fresh Mexican plus an outdoor seating area and their signature margaritas.
4. Mellow Mushroom
Delicious pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads made with only the freshest ingredients.
Quick and easy casual cantina serving Mexican classics.
Craft made potato chips and paninis.
7. The Vault
Comfort food and arguably the best burger in town.
8. Roman's Deli
Great burgers, sandwiches, soup and salads.
Dinner within walking distance
1. Cúrate
A traditional Spanish tapas bar.
2. Limones
The love of Mexican food is combined with fresh California cuisine with a French twist.
3. Posana
Features an innovative 100% gluten-free menu.
4. Salsa’s Mexican Caribbean Restaurant
An eclectic fusion of traditional Caribbean and Mexican cuisines.
5. Table
An artful take on traditional classics.
Specializing in American farm-to-table cuisine with a menu that is equally healthy, locally-sourced, unique, and delicious.
7. Wasabi
Asheville’s favorite sushi restaurant.
8. Zambra
Zambra has a modern vision of the tastes and flavors of the western Mediterranean based on locally available ingredients.
Bars and breweries within walking distance
Just around the corner is the place to enjoy a superior mixed drink, crafted with the best ingredients, as well as elevated bar food with the highest commitment to local, organic and humanely raised meats.
2. Jack of the Wood
A cozy Celtic pub featuring the best in live music, handcrafted English-style Green-Man Ales and friendly conversation.
Savory sharing plates & sweet treats paired with delicious cocktails and an amazing patio.
Looking for a neighborhood pub? Look no further than Foggy Mountain. Great food and a large selection of local brews.
This is the bar to get dressed up and drink delicious cocktails in art deco style!
6. Capella on 9
This rooftop bar is located at the top of the AC Hotel, located just a block away from The Windsor. The views from here are stunning!
Live Music & Dancing
1. 5 Walnut Wine Bar
Live music every night at this favorite wine bar just steps from The Windsor!
2. Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall
A favorite among locals, the Grey Eagle plays host to a diverse mix of locally, regionally and nationally touring bluegrass, rockabilly, jazz, rock, indie-rock, folk and blues artists.
3. The Orange Peel
The Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club is one of the Southeast’s preeminent concert venues. The club features state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment rarely found in a club of its size.
Popular watering hole with a lively dance floor and an eclectic line-up of local and touring acts.
Dynamic outdoor event space with a food truck serving delicious tacos, burritos and poke bowls.
6. The White Rabbit
Cocktail and dance bar featuring electric music and a welcoming attitude.
7. Third Room
Live music venue and an immersive multimedia art gallery.
Home of the Asheville Symphony, this 2,000 person venue hosts the nation's best performing arts.
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