Food destinations within easy reach of Asheville, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Asheville, worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous for Cedric's Tavern, Village Social, the Bistro and Biltmore Winery in Antler Hill Village
Biltmore Estate's Antler Hill Village has Biltmore Winery and three places to eat, Cedric's Tavern, Village Social and the Bistro, inside estate admission.
Follow signs to the Biltmore Estate entrance at 1 Lodge Street, Asheville, NC 28803.
Famous for Dynamite Roasting Co on US-70, and the Sourwood Festival each August
Black Mountain, 15 miles east of Asheville, has Dynamite Roasting Co on US-70 and hosts the Sourwood Festival, which celebrates local sourwood honey.
I-40 east to Exit 64, follow US-70 west into downtown Black Mountain.
Famous for Downtown Main Street and the North Carolina Apple Festival
Hendersonville's downtown Main Street, 25 miles south of Asheville, hosts the North Carolina Apple Festival on Labor Day weekend, 4 to 7 September in 2026.
I-26 east to Exit 49 (Hendersonville/US-64 West) and follow signs to downtown.
Famous for Brevard Brewing Co., Oskar Blues Brewery, Noblebrau Brewing and UpCountry Brewing
Brevard, 35 miles southwest of Asheville, has several breweries, including Brevard Brewing Co., Oskar Blues Brewery, Noblebrau Brewing and UpCountry Brewing.
US-25 south to US-64 west, follow into downtown Brevard.
Famous for Sierra Nevada Mills River brewery campus, taproom and amphitheater
Sierra Nevada's Mills River brewery campus, 20 miles south of Asheville, is the East Coast production brewery for the California-based Pale Ale icon.
I-26 south to Exit 40 (Asheville Regional Airport), then NC-280 to Sierra Nevada Way.
Famous for Oconaluftee Indian Village and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Cherokee, 50 miles west of Asheville, is home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Oconaluftee Indian Village tours run April 21 to October 31, 2026.
I-40 west to Exit 27 (US-19/Maggie Valley), follow signs to Cherokee.
Famous for Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub, Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store
Weaverville, 10 miles north of Asheville, is a quiet downtown alternative where Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub at 55 N Main Street anchors the food scene.
US-19/23 north to Weaverville exit, follow into downtown.
