Explore downtown on a bike! Asheville can be a hilly and not easy to walk everywhere, but with an electric bike you can encounter the must-see sights in a short amount of time. These tours allow you to take your whole family on an adventure while you stroll by the historic downtown Asheville.

Blue Heron Whitewater outfitters is located only 22 miles from downtown Asheville, NC. This makes them one of the closest whitewater outfitters to Asheville. All of their trips are offered on the French Broad River. Half-day trips are five miles of whitewater and full-day trips are 8 miles. This company is great for the whole family. The minimum age is 8 years old.

With more then 3,000 miles of trout water Western North Carolina is a fisherman's dream. To fish all 3,000 miles, it would take you 2 years of fishing everyday. If you are looking to trout fish while you are here on vacation, Hunter Banks is one of the best companies to fish with. Since there are so many diverse rivers to fish around Asheville, using Hunter Banks as a guide makes perfect sense.

Dating back all the way to the mid 1930’s, Isis Music Hall was once a theatre. Open today now as not only a place of music, but of delicious foods and bars. They won third place of the best burgers in Asheville! With two stages and two bars Isis Music Hall will give you an incredible evening of fun and enjoyment. They operate from 5pm till Midnight most days of the week. Did that burger really get third place? Call to find out at (828) 575-2737.

Highland Brewing Company opened its doors in 1994 and is known for its consistently great tasting beer. Highland produces about 45,000 barrels of beer a year. Located about 20 minutes from our vacation rentals in Asheville, they offer newly release beers, live music and tours. They have some of the best food of any of the breweries in town.

The Grey Eagle rest right outside the historic and beautiful River Art District. Typically, this venue will host a mix of locally, regionally, and nationally bands of bluegrass, rockabilly, jazz, rock, indie-rock, folk and blues. Call to find out how you can join the party at (828) 232-5800.

White Horse Black Mountain sits outside of Asheville in the downtown of the quaint little Black Mountain area. This venue will let you experience a family friendly event while you are in a quieter town than Asheville. Even though it is not in Asheville, White Horse Black Mountain lies amidst beautiful mountains. Want to experience it for yourself? Call (828) 669-0816.

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium is one of the larger venues in Asheville. Giving you the ability to get lost in the beautiful opera, ballet, dancing, conventions, concerts while being in the depths of Asheville surrounded by unique and delicious restaurants. You no longer have to be restrained to your imagination, call (828) 259-5736.

If you are visiting Asheville for the very first time or you have spent your life here, this is the place to spend an evening. This venue is placed right along the peaceful and historic French Broad River. Salvage Station allows you to encounter a unique opportunity of variety, meaning that it is not only a venue but a bar and restaurant! Call so that you too can have a favorite venue in Asheville at (828) 407-0521.

The Orange Peel is known worldwide for their amazing venue! "Top Five Rock Clubs in the Country." Says Rolling Stones Magazine. This venue hosts a wide range of national music acts from all Genres. Top five really? Find out why at (828) 398-1837.

Deep within the heart of the lively and remarkable downtown Asheville, lies the Diana Wortham Theatre. This theater will give you the opportunity to experience the intimacy of a smaller, 500 seat theatre while encountering the best performances. For and enjoyable evening call (828) 257-4530.

On the outskirts of Asheville, you can have the pleasure of enjoying delightful music within only a few miles of the most beautiful waterfalls in Asheville. Brevard Music Center is under the direction of an incredibly talented director Keith Lockhart. He was the Principal Conductor of the Boston Pops and the BBC Orchestra in London. Is the director that good? BBC Orchestra? No way! Prove us wrong call (828) 862-2100.

Asheville Music Hall includes two beautiful venues under one roof. Providing for you every day of the week some of the best in music and food in Asheville! If your looking for a fun evening call (828) 255-7777.

Pack's Tavern is a family run business that prides themselves in family atmosphere and great food. The menu is quite extensive and there is something for everyone to enjoy. You can choose to eat outside on their patio if the weather is right or in the bar with plenty of TV’s to watch the game. They are easy to find in Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville. Call (828) 225-6944.

Posana is completely gluten-free and seeks to give the best food Asheville can offer. They partner with 65 different local purveyors & farmers to make sure that your food is fresh. Posana is located on the historic Pack Square. To make a reservation call 828-505-3969.

This café will bring you a delicious breakfast comfort food, in a quaint setting in the heart of west Asheville. It has been an Asheville favorite since 2003. Sunny Point is family owned and grows its produce on site for you to enjoy a refreshing brunch. Call (828) 252-0055.

Take a stroll through Biltmore Village and you will find Corner Kitchen waiting to serve you some unique southern gourmet cuisine. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner in their relaxing atmosphere with many choices in which to dine. Enjoy a meal on the sunny side porch or the outside patio or perhaps in an intimate fireplace room while you sample the remarkable food created by Chef Joe Scully. Call 828-274-2439.

Chestnut specializes in local flavors that are unique and amazing. The American cuisine they offer is inviting for a quick bite when you are in a hurry or a leisure meal with friends. They are conveniently located in downtown Asheville near many popular attractions. They are open 7 days a week, offering a brunch option on Saturdays and Sunday until 3:00. Call (828) 575-2667.

One of Asheville’s premier seafood in the historic downtown area. Since opening in 2005, they continue to be voted the best seafood restaurant in Western North Carolina. This is the restaurant that locals and visitors alike come together to enjoy fresh seafood from the Carolinas, Maine and Massachusetts. They also feature live entertainment each evening! Call (828) 350-0505.

Limones is the place to go for fine modern Mexican and California inspired cuisine. This is considered elegant Mexican food that goes beyond what you would expect. Be sure to get a reservation so you will not miss this fantastic fare in downtown Asheville. Call (828) 252-2327.