Voted the #2 best breakfast spot in the U.S. and right here in West Asheville. And, we must agree with that (although we think they deserve #1). It is a small cafe, so if you're planning on joining us, please let us know and we'll try to get one massive table. They added a nice awning for a great outdoor area, so that's what we're shooting for.
How to find it: West Asheville is literally just west of downtown. The easiest way to get to Sunny Point it to get on Interstate 240 and look for Exit 2 (Haywood St.). Depending from which direction you are coming, you'll turn accordingly and head west. Sunny Point is on the right and parking is pretty much a "find it, take it" kind of area (it's a popular area).
12:45 pm Trolley Tour
We'll meet at the Asheville Chamber of Commerce, which has a nice parking lot and is very close to downtown. The tour is one of those "I live here, so I've never done that" kind of thing Dwight and I would actually love to experience with you all. We'll get the group rate at $15 a person. The tour mentions that you can get on and off at stops, but I'm not sure about all of that.
How to find it: Montford Exit from I 240. Turn North (away from downtown). The chamber is part of the visitor's center directly on the left and parking is behind the building.
4:00 Highland Brewery Free Tour
Now the fun begins! This is absolutely the best free tour you'll ever take if you like tasting beer and learning about how one of the biggest (and best) brewers in Asheville crafts their concoctions. You might think you're in a movie as they are located at the Blue Ridge Motion Picture Studios Back Lot, but believe us, it's really a brewery back there. And to top it off, they will also have live music and food available. Here's the group scheduled to play Friday. Buy a pint after the tour with us and hang out by the music or in the grassy area adjacent to the tasting room. And if you're a daring one- buy their newest t-shirt.
How to find them:
From West on I-40 East
Exit 53B to I-240 & 74-A
Stay in the far right lane, which becomes Exit 8 off I-240 then follow directions below.
From East on I-40 West
Exit 53B to I-240 & 74-A
Stay in far right lane.
Take first exit--Exit 8.
Turn right onto Highway 74-A.
Go straight through one more stoplight. (Stay in right lane.)
Get into right turn lane & make hair-pin right turn onto Old Charlotte Hwy.
(From the light at the exit to this turn, it's 2/10ths of a mile.)
Once on Old Charlotte Hwy.
Take second left into Blue Ridge Motion Pictures (past the guard shack and up a long, winding driveway). At the top of the driveway, continue straight ahead to the last building on the left.
From Downtown Asheville:
I-240 East to Exit 8
Turn left onto Highway 74-A.
Go through two stoplights.
Merge into right turn lane & make hair-pin right turn onto Old Charlotte Hwy.
Take second left into Blue Ridge Motion Pictures (past the guard shack and up a long, winding driveway). At the top of driveway, continue straight ahead to the last building on the left.
Everything here is great, from the delectable pizzas, hummus, duh knots, and of course, beer. It's just south of downtown, walking distance from Patton Avenue, but a bit far from Hotel Indigo or the convention center. And, we're sorry, but you'll get to experience the joys of trying to find a parking spot downtown on a Friday. Just a word of caution, if it looks sketchy, it is, so don't park there. It's a safe town, but in the evenings, you just can't be too safe. We tend to park towards downtown on side streets, versus away from. And usually, there are spots right around the restaurant. Let us know if you're coming and we can help advise.
How to find it: Umm, if you know where Patton Avenue runs right downtown, you're close. You'll turn right on Coxe Ave. but Patton is one-way at this point from the West. You can also take Broadway down from the center a bit and turn left on a side street towards Coxe. The best bet is probably to look on a google map, then give us a call.
8 pm Drum Circle Pritchard Park
This is hard core Asheville and it's crazy! The beat of native drums in mesmerizing patterns is heard all around town as locals join in Pritchard Park to pound away the night. Hippies, hoola hoops, homeless people and lots of spectators demonstrate why we love Asheville. Where else could you ever see this? (Julie and Christie don't count) :)
How to find it: Walking distance from Asheville Pizza and Brewing or anywhere near downtown as it's pretty much in the dead center of town. Listen for the thumping or look for the BBT building and head slightly west.
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