A weekend in Asheville
Asheville, NC · October 2026
2 days · 2 adults · balanced pace · $$
Day 1
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08:30
Coffee at Trade and Lore
“Downtown, good, and they do not mind you sitting.”
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10:00
Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens
“Clear morning or do not go. Forty minutes each way.”
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13:00
Lunch at 12 Bones
“Blueberry chipotle ribs. Closes mid-afternoon, so go at noon.”
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15:30
River Arts District
“Half the studios are open. Wander and talk to people.”
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18:00
Burial Beer Co.
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20:00
Dinner at Cúrate
“Tapas. Sit at the bar and let them order for you.”
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The Foundry
“Downtown, walkable, quiet rooms.”
Day 2
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09:00
Breakfast at Sunny Point Café
“Put your name down and walk. The wait is long and worth it.”
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11:30
skipped
Biltmore Estate
“Looked at the ticket price, looked at each other, went hiking.”
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12:30
Hike at Catawba Falls
“An hour and a half round trip. Wet boots, good falls.”
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16:00
Wicked Weed
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19:00
Dinner at Rhubarb
“On the square. Ask about the specials, they are the good part.”
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The Foundry
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