Glamper's guidebook
Food scene
Sweet little delicious coffee and pastry house. Go early for the jalapeño cheddar biscuits!
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Daymoon Coffeebar
381 Old Charlotte HwySweet little delicious coffee and pastry house. Go early for the jalapeño cheddar biscuits!
The Local Joint
1185B Charlotte HwyDecent brunch spot
Great spot to pick up a sandwich picnic, coffee and snacks for a day of exploring!
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Trout Lily Deli*Market
1297 Charlotte HwyGreat spot to pick up a sandwich picnic, coffee and snacks for a day of exploring!
Fun outdoor brewery with games! Check their website for rotating food trucks most days.
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Whistle Hop Brewing Company
1288 Charlotte HwyFun outdoor brewery with games! Check their website for rotating food trucks most days.
Sweet local spot with a relaxing vibe. Check their website for rotating food trucks as well.
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Turgua Brewing
3131 Cane Creek RoadSweet local spot with a relaxing vibe. Check their website for rotating food trucks as well.
Hilltop Ice Cream Shop
520 Old US Hwy 74Has vegan and sugar free options!
Piazza
4 Olde Eastwood Village BlvdGreat pizza for takeout!
Smokey and the Pig
913 Charlotte HwyDelicious take out BBQ
Get some yummy Mexican comfort food on an outdoor patio or inside an authentic silver vintage diner with sparkly with booth seats.
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Nachos & Beer
230 Charlotte HwyGet some yummy Mexican comfort food on an outdoor patio or inside an authentic silver vintage diner with sparkly with booth seats.
Delicious Vietnamese food. It’s always busy so call 30 min ahead so food is ready when you arrive.
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Wild Ginger Noodle Bar
1950 Hendersonville RdDelicious Vietnamese food. It’s always busy so call 30 min ahead so food is ready when you arrive.
Cane Creek Valley Farm
1448 Cane Creek RdThey now have a restaurant!
Food Lion
1350 Charlotte HwyClosest big grocery store with organic and natural food options.
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon AveAsheville TJ's!
Scrumptious local family-owned cuisine that's excellent for take out for a picnic or hike!
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Gypsy Queen Market, Deli & Food Truck
807 Patton AveScrumptious local family-owned cuisine that's excellent for take out for a picnic or hike!
Greenteasushi Japanese Restaurant
2 Regent Park BlvdTasty sushi spot!
Fresh tasty food and smoothies. The good times and cocoa for coconut smoothies are our favorites. Order 15 minutes ahead online for quick pick up during busy times.
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Simple Cafe & Juice Bar
643 Haywood RdFresh tasty food and smoothies. The good times and cocoa for coconut smoothies are our favorites. Order 15 minutes ahead online for quick pick up during busy times.
Plant
165 Merrimon AveGourmet vegan food that will please omnivores alike.
Decent fresh and healthy food. Check out their 3 locations.
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Green Sage Cafe Merrimon
633A Merrimon AveDecent fresh and healthy food. Check out their 3 locations.
Excellent food if you want to stay awhile and beautiful patio.
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Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
121 Biltmore AvenueExcellent food if you want to stay awhile and beautiful patio.
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdBig grocery story between the camper and parkway
Barn Door Ciderworks
23 Lytle Roaddelicious!
Fairview town’s own delicious authentic Mexican food truck. They take cash or cash app.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Deutschland
Fairview town’s own delicious authentic Mexican food truck. They take cash or cash app.
Worth a stop- you won't be disappointed! They usually even have vegan, sugar-free and keto pies.
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Baked Pie Company
4 Long Shoals RdWorth a stop- you won't be disappointed! They usually even have vegan, sugar-free and keto pies.
RosaBees
27 Foundy StAmazing food!
Bearwallow Provision Company
4612 Gerton HwyBeer and snacks near beautiful hiking
There are no words. Pure bliss. Go early and order ahead online— they sell out regularly and you don’t want to end up in tears.
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Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdThere are no words. Pure bliss. Go early and order ahead online— they sell out regularly and you don’t want to end up in tears.
OWL Bakery North Asheville
Decadence in baked form.
All Day Darling
102 Montford AveHip, yummy and outdoor-ish brunch spot.
Delicious beverages and snacks park and riverside. Check hours before you go as they vary seasonally.
High Five Coffee
Delicious beverages and snacks park and riverside. Check hours before you go as they vary seasonally.
Whole Foods Market
Closest whole paycheck to us if headed north to Asheville.
Whole Foods Market
Closest whole paycheck to us if headed south.
Sightseeing
Enter the parkway and pick a direction for breathtaking views. Go at least an hour either direction for the best views. We recommend going west!
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Blue ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob RdEnter the parkway and pick a direction for breathtaking views. Go at least an hour either direction for the best views. We recommend going west!
Short uphill hike to a meadow with great views. Might be some cows out. Bring an eno hammock or a blanket to relax!
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Bearwallow Mountain
4854 Bearwallow Mountain RdShort uphill hike to a meadow with great views. Might be some cows out. Bring an eno hammock or a blanket to relax!
Skinny Dip Falls
Blue Ridge ParkwayA bit crowded but absolutely stunning beauty.
Beautiful creek, waterfall on a granite face and rock climbing spot.
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Wildcat Rock Trail
3823 Gerton HwyBeautiful creek, waterfall on a granite face and rock climbing spot.
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StBeach, boating and flowering bridge walkabout.
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Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
2724 Memorial HwyBeach, boating and flowering bridge walkabout.
Trombatore Trailhead
Bearwallow Mountain RoadStrenuous hike with a view at the top!
Delightful local gardens and walking path by the water
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Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
3070 Memorial HwyDelightful local gardens and walking path by the water
Gorgeous views. Can be chillier due to elevation.
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Besucherzentrum Craggy Gardens
364 Blue Ridge PkwyGorgeous views. Can be chillier due to elevation.
Pisgah Inn
408 Blue Ridge PkwyIncredible views from rocking chairs
Blue Ridge Pastures
We haven't been yet but looks beautiful
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Hwyhiking with views
It’s a haul and can be crowded but you can drive right up to a 360 degree view on the Appalachian Trail!
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Max Patch
Max Patch RoadIt’s a haul and can be crowded but you can drive right up to a 360 degree view on the Appalachian Trail!
Woolyback Overlook
Blue Ridge ParkwayMy favorite overlook- a bit of a trek but don't miss it if you're out that way.
Lookout Observatory
Nut Hill RoadShort hike with great views of downtown Asheville
Steady incline through beautiful forest to a mountain view a little over a mile up.
Strawberry Gap Trailhead Parking
Steady incline through beautiful forest to a mountain view a little over a mile up.
Craven Gap Trail
Beautiful close trail along the parkway
Shops
New Moon Marketplace
1508 Charlotte HwyEclectic vintage finds
Troyer's Country Amish Blatz
14 Bonn E LnMeet the alpacas 🦙
L.O.F.T. of Asheville
53 Broadway StVery fun gift shop in downtown.
Horse + Hero
14 Patton AveLocal artist hipster shop
The Regeneration Station
26 Glendale AveBring a truck. Or just browse for fun!
Activities
Carp Lake
16 Spivey Lake DrCarp fishing lake
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
151 W T. Weaver BoulevardGreat spot for a short sweet walk in town.
Spring Mountain Community Center
807 Old Fort RdTrack, playground and small basketball court
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
2724 Memorial HwyWNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdAmazing well cared for animals
A lovely place to stroll and enjoy native plants.
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The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayA lovely place to stroll and enjoy native plants.
Farm stands
Farmer Gregg's produce is open seasonally before dusk and has delicious self-pay veggies.
Bleeker Lane
Bleeker LaneFarmer Gregg's produce is open seasonally before dusk and has delicious self-pay veggies.
Flying Cloud Farm
1860 Charlotte HwyDelicious crops and gorgeous flowers!
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow RdSee the animals and purchase grass fed meats
Cane Creek Farm
912 Cane Creek RdMeet the pigs and enjoy the meats!