Swannanoa Gathering

Archaeology at Warren Wilson College

Summer sessions up to a month long are offered... More

Biltmore

The 1895 George Vanderbilt estate features 75 acres of gardens, which are bursting with hundreds of chrysanthemums through September. ... More

Grey Eagle

'The intimate Grey Eagle is one of the best venues to catch American folk music stars like Amy Ray of... More

Jack of the Wood

Hardworking acoustic soloists perform for tourists and locals alike at Jack of the Wood, a brewpub with a Celtic twist.... More

Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club

Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club, the city's largest venue, attracts national acts like Chattanooga heartthrobs the Kings of... More

Town Pump Tavern

Cheap beer flows and hometown favorites like the Greasy Beans and the Biscuit Burners jam at the Town Pump Tavern.... More

Ariel Craft Gallery

Local work is shown in a more intimate setting at Ariel Craft Gallery, a cooperative gallery where the person explaining... More

Asheville Wine Market

Back in town, the Asheville Wine Market carries all the best North Carolina vintages and has an exceptionally knowledgeable sales... More

Blue Spiral 1

The top gallery in town is the spacious three-story Blue Spiral 1, which specializes in Southeastern painters and sculptors. It... More

Longstreet Maps & Prints

Longstreet Maps & Prints, on the town square, holds one of the Southeast's finest collections of antiquarian maps, photos, and... More

Malaprop's Bookstore & Café

Bookworms and browsers throng Malaprop's Bookstore & Café on the main shopping drag. Malaprop's has fed the intellectual cravings of... More

Mast General Store

Preppies and gorp-munching backpackers alike flock to Mast General Store, a clothier and outfitter that's been supplying togs for every... More

Mountain Gardens Herbs

Joe Hollis sells Appalachian and Asian culinary and medicinal herbs like Indian cucumber root... More

New Morning Gallery

For the optimum craft perspective (with an emphasis on artisan-made fountains, furniture, and lamps), New Morning Gallery in Biltmore Village... More

Penland School of Crafts

Sign up for a two-week residency in pottery, glassblowing, metalwork, or weaving at the esteemed Penland School of Crafts, a... More

Screen Door

'My favorite antiques mall, the Screen Door, has lots of funky vintage finds like Russel Wright and Bauer ceramics.'... More

Sky People Gallery

The funkiest, crunchiest arts vibe can be found at Sky People Gallery. The work of the 28 artists who exhibit... More

Southern Highland Craft Guild

Along the Blue Ridge Parkway—one of the nation's most scenic routes—the Southern Highland Craft Guild offers the area's best collection... More

Tops for Shoes

If you forget sensible shoes, visit Tops for Shoes, a vast footwear emporium with two floors of everything from Taryn... More