Recently, we (the writers of realgrownups) went to Asheville, NC with a few other friends. It was a great trip – none of us had been to that town before. Plus, we got to hang out away from kids and work and relax! Below are a few sentiments about the great food and places if any of our readers ever venture there.
The best and worst of Asheville:
Best:
- Wicked Weed Brewing & many other breweries! http://www.wickedweedbrewing.com
- Lookout Trail was an great hike for beginners. http://www.summitpost.org/lookout-mountain/617825
- Biscuit Heads for Breakfast was the preverbal southern meal, with lots of fresh ingredients and additions. http://www.biscuitheads.com
- The Bookstore! It was called Malaprops and of course it was one of my favorite parts. Independent. A great selection. A even a great kids section. http://www.malaprops.com
- The proximity of Everything. We stayed in West Asheville and definitely could’ve ridden bikes almost anywhere we wanted to go. We didn’t bring bikes this time, but it would be a great option!
- Tupelo Honey Café http://tupelohoneycafe.com
- Last but not least, the bar that was …in a gas station! Yes. In a gas station. This was my favorite place, The Brew Pump. It has corn hole and a yard with plenty of tables to sit outside and hang out while you have a beer. It had GREAT beers on tap. The atmosphere was really fun. http://www.thebrewpump.com
Worst:
- The locals don’t seem to like tourists, even though it’s a common occurrence to have tourists.
- Uber drivers might have just started 2 days ago. No big deal though, Uber gave us a refund, and we made it to our destinations. Eventually.
- The Drum Circle. Just Kidding 🙂
Other than those three things, it really was a great trip. It’s about 8 hours from Pittsburgh, so not a horrible drive. We would recommend it as a great weekend trip or longer for people with lots of time to hike, bike and chill with the hippies!
-A and K
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