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Information StationThere’s a mother lode of visitor information at the Asheville Visitor Center, located inside the Asheville Chamber of Commerce building at 36 Montford Avenue, close to downtown Asheville. A new downtown satellite visitor pavilion is now open in Pack Square Park.

Welcome to Asheville!Asheville comes alive in the summer and early fall months, with its many outdoor cafes, lively street culture and vibrant mix of shops, cafes and entertainment. We’re glad you picked up the Asheville Map & Guide. It’s our mission to provide you with a quick and easy reference to downtown Asheville. There’s much to discover and enjoy about this city and we hope that Asheville Map & Guide will help guide you in your discoveries. Enjoy, and please recycle this map by passing it along when you’re done.

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Asheville Map & Guide is designed and edited by John C. Tripp (jctcr8tv.com).

Get Wired and CaffeinatedFree wifi is available at these cafes:High Five Coffee, 190 Broadway St.Izzy’s Coffee Den, 74 N Lexington Ave.City Bakery, 60 Biltmore Ave.The Green Sage, 5 Broadway St.Hi-Fi Café, 45 S. French Broad Ave. Double Decker Coffee, 41 Biltmore Ave. World Coffee, 18 Battery Park Ave.

Lit, Bricks and VinoMalaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe55 Haywood St., (828) 254-6734One of the leading indie book stores in the Southeast, with a wide selection of regional and local literature. Readings and signing by leading authors. A downtown landmark.Firestorm Books & Cafe48 Commerce St., (828) 255-8115Carries off-beat, underground and indie-published materials. Also serving specialty beverages and vegan baked goods.The Captain’s Bookshelf31 Page Ave., (828) 253-6631 Sellers and buyers of second hand and rare books. Stock includes numerous signed books, first editions and leather bindings. Downtown Books & News67 N. Lexington Ave., (828) 348-7615Specializing in used and rare books. Also offer a large selection magazines, newspapers and micro-published ‘zines. Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar67 N. Lexington Ave., (828) 348-7615Offers books and wine, side by side. Peruse thousands of books in dozens of categories while sipping a fine wine, sparkling wine, or Champagne.

Vance MonumentStanding over downtown’s Pack Square, the 65-foot tall granite obelisk honoring Zebulon Vance, one of Asheville’s most distinguished sons, is a symbol of tolerance. The Vance Monument was constructed in 1897 to honor a man who dedicated his life to serving North Carolinians, and speaking out for the plight of Jews. At a time when Jews were despised, Vance would plead the cause of tolerance in his speech ‘The Scattered Nation’. For 115 years, the monument has stood as a beacon of freedom of faith. Each May a wreath of galax is placed at the monument in memory of Vance, whose message resonates as strongly today as ever.

Tours of AshevilleThe variety of tours of downtown Asheville are as varied as its people. If fun and audaciousness are your flavor, “Get on the Purple Bus” with La Zoom Tours (Tickets at 1 ½ Battery Park Avenue). For walking and history try History at Hand (828-777-1014) or the self-guided Urban Trail (www.ashevillenc.gov). If it’s a beer buzz you want there’s Asheville Brewery Tours (828) 233-5006. And if a trolley’s your ticket, try Asheville Trolley Tours (828) 681-8585. Or just create your own tour!

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Downtown Asheville is loaded with fun and free events. Here’s a few of our favorites:

Shindig on GreenShindig on the Green is a popular Saturday evening event that includes bluegrass and Old Time music, a stage show plus informal jam sessions scattered around Pack Square Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, family and friends.

Hoop Jam Asheville Hoops provides jammin tunes, demo hoops for all to use and a positive event that promotes movement and fun for all ages. Tuesday evenings at Pritchard Park from 5:30-7:30PM.

Downtown Drum Circle Bring your drum or just yourself and join the celebration of rhythm every Friday night at Pritchard Park. An Asheville tradition that unites people of all ages and outlooks. Active since 2001, the Asheville Drum Circle runs from 6-10PM during warm months.

Garden Fresh FindsOne needn’t drive to the country to �nd the freshest local produce. Downtown Asheville hosts a number of tailgate markets and locally-focused food markets. Here’s a quick guide to where the fresh �nds are.Asheville City Market161 South Charlotte Street, (828) 348-0340Saturday 8:00am-1:00pmDowntown Asheville’s producer-only market featuring local food from local farms. Includes farm-fresh produce, local eggs, grass fed beef, artisan art & crafts, nursery plants, mountain herbs, and cut flowers.www.asapconnections.org/citymarket

French Broad Food Co-op Wednesday Tailgate Market76 Biltmore Ave., (828) 255-7650 Wednesday 2:00pm-6:00pmThe market features fresh organic produce, local honey, bread, gluten-free breads, cream cheese, and more. Visit the adjacent grocery store for a wide selection of food and sit outdoors with a local brew. Asheville’s original organic, local food co-op. www.frenchbroadfood.coop

The Fresh Quarter ProduceGrove Arcade, (828) 348-0340Offers fresh local fruit and vegetables at prices you will appreciate. Featuring a seasonally rotating inventory, Fresh Quarter offers a wide selection of produce as well as local products. Fresh Quarter also offers a CSA.

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Asheville’sStreet PerformersOne of Asheville’s more entertaining traitsare its many streetartists and musicians (buskers). Found throughoutdowntown, they includejugglers, bluegrass bands,and living statues. Enjoy their talents and remember to treat them with kindness.

Asheville is home to the National Climatic Data Center, the world’s largest archive of weather data.

Asheville OnlineSites we like for keeping up on the news and freshest events in town:

www.exploreasheville.comwww.ashevilledowntown.orgwww.ashvegas.comwww.mountainx.comwww.citizen-times.comwww.metroasheville.com

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ARTArt After DarkAsheville Art Museum2 S. Pack Square, (828) 253-3227Art After Dark features the images of six artists – three photographers and three painters – whose works were either created during the darkest hours of the day utilizing artificial light, or use the night as inspiration for creating dream-like images. Artists in this exhibition include Steve Fitch, Yvonne Jacquette, Xavier Nuez, Matthew Pillsbury, Robert Yarber and John Zurier. www.ashevilleart.org

MARKETOoh La La Curiosity MarketPritchard Park, 10am-4pmOoh La La Curiosity Market is an artist's market showcasing the work of more than a dozen local artists. Ooh La La will feature works by local painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers, potters , up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the colored canopies of large market umbrellas. The market also features live local music.

MUSICDowntown After FiveNorth Lexington Avenue Downtown After Five, occurring each third Friday of the month, provides free live music entertainment in downtown Asheville. On August 16, featured bands are The Revivalists from the music capital of New Orleans and Asheville’s Lyric, filling downtown with their unique mix of rock, funk and soul. September 20 will feature Truth & Salvage Co. and The Blue Rags.www.ashevilledowntown.org

FOODThe Asheville Wine & Food Festival Downtown Asheville locations (see website for info.)The Asheville Wine & Food Festival brings together the finest regional, national, and international wines, exceptional local restaurants, craft beer and spirits, and handcrafted artisanal foods for three days of palate-pleas-ing indulgence. This highly anticipated event will be held in the heart of the city’s lively downtown. www.ashevillewineandfood.com

FESTIVALYMI 120th Anniversary Celebration YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market St.Celebrate the YMI’s 120 years of existence as an institution of national, state and local historical recognition. In lieu of a Goombay festival normally held in August, YMI are proud to celebrate this Founders Celebration. Events include The History of YMI Forum, a YMI Block Party, Founders Gala and Make a Joyful Noise: Celebration of Gospel Choirs.www.ymiculturalcenter.org

FILMClips of Faith Beer & Film TourPack Square ParkBenefiting Asheville on Bikes, New Belgium Brewing’s traveling beer and film festival, Clips of Faith Beer & Film Tour, returns to Asheville’s Pack Square Park. The national tour showcases short films made by New Belgium’s fans accompanied by tastings from the brewery’s popular Lips of Faith series as well as New Belgium favorites. www.clipsoffaith.com

ARTFirst Friday Art WalkDowntown AshevilleExplore 25 downtown galleries, studios and museums — all located within a half mile radius. Galleries, museums, and jewelry studios present a fun-filled evening full of exceptional art and activities for the whole family to enjoy. New downtown venues to be featured include Artetude, blue, Handmade in America, Mora, and Updraft Gallery. www.ashevilledowntowngalleries.org

ART/ARCHITECTUREHarry Seidler: Architecture, Art and Collaborative DesignThe Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center56 Broadway, (828) 350-8484Harry Seidler studied with Josef Albers at Black Mountain College in the mid-1940s and became a major proponent of Bauhaus principles of design in his architectural practice. The exhibition traces Seidler’s key role in bringing Bauhaus principles to Australia and identifies his distinctive place and hand within and beyond modernist design methodology. www.blackmountaincollege.org

THEATERSteel MagnoliasAsheville Community Theatre35 East Walnut Street, (828) 254-1320A play that is both genuinely funny and deeply moving, it follows a group of southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor over three years. The strong bond between the women is revealed as they deal with marriage, death, and birth - not necessarily in that order - and, in the end, the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters is illuminated. Finding a woman in this town who can't quote sections of this play verbatim will be a challenge! www.ashevilletheatre.org

COMEDY6th Annual Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy FestivalVarious downtown venuesIn only five years the Laugh Your Asheville Off festival has become one of the largest and most respected stand-up comedy events in the country. The event attracts top comedy producers and representatives that will be in attendance to scout the hottest new comedic talent. Comedians will include Landry, Ryan Singer, Jen Kober and Hampton Yount.www.laughyourashevilleoff.com

LITERATUREWriters at Wolfe: Trish FoxwellThomas Wolfe Memorial52 North Market Street, (828) 253-830412:00-2:00 FreeTrish Foxwell's new book, A Visitor's Guide to the Literary South, will allow readers to follow in the footsteps of some of American literature’s most renowned writers. This literary journey will acquaint you with the literary sites that inspired Thomas Wolfe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Stephen Crane, Edgar Allen Poe and more. From Virginia to Louisiana, A Visitor’s Guide to the Literary South allows one to experience the haunts, havens, and homesteads of important writers who were stirred by the South’s fertile soil.www.wolfememorial.com

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Left to right: The Bender Gallery @ First Friday Art Walk, Harry Seidler Exhibit @ Black Mountain College Museum, The Asheville Wine & Food Festival,Asheville’s Lyric @ Downtown After Five (photo by Wendy Lawrence), Art After Dark @ Asheville Art Museum.

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FOODOver Easy Cafe, 32 Broadway StreetBreakfast, brunch and lunch dishes made fresh to order. Supporting local farmers, organic ingredients whenever possible. Taste the difference.

Bobo Pho, 20 N. Lexington AveAuthentic Thai cuisine includes traditional pho, bahn mi, vegetarian dishes, and specialties. Chef Suwana Cry honed her skills in Bangkok.

City Bakery Cafe, 60 Biltmore Ave.Artisan breads, pastries, coffee. Specializing in traditional French breads, breads are formed by hand and use as little yeast as possible.

Early Girl Eatery, 8 Wall StreetA farm-to-table southern comfort food experience. A place for straightfor-ward, delicious, locally-sourced meals, well crafted beer and wine.

Mamacita’s Burritos, 77 Biltmore Ave.Fresh, made from scratch Mexican cuisine from fish tacos, honkin’ huge burritos, and pulled pork that converts vegetarians daily. Beer too.

Laurey’s, 67 Biltmore Ave.Gourmet comfort food served in an airy and open room. Delicious, made-right-here food from locally-sourced products.

Heiwa Shokudo, 87 N Lexington Ave.Heiwa Shokudo translated from Japanese means “Peaceful Dining”. A Japanese restaurant focused on providing quality, taste, good health.

Chai Pani, 22 Battery Park Ave.Innovative, fun, affordable & delicious Indian cuisine. Serving chaat - brightly flavored Indian street snacks; and thalis - traditional family meals.

The Noodle Shop, 3 SW Pack SquareAuthentic family-style Chinese food with an emphasis on noodles. Spicy Szechuan noodles, rice noodles, vegetable and meat soups and more.

Bouchon, 62 N. Lexington Ave.Traditional French comfort food including Croque Monsieur, Quiche du Jour and Boeuf Bourguignon. Extensive wine list. Daily specials.

Cucina 24, 24 Wall StreetTraditional Italian cuisine using local ingredients, with a Southern twist. Also featuring an ever-changing late night menu that is more experimental.

Storm Bistro, 125 S. Lexington Ave.An exceptional new-world approach to classic food and drink. Combining Low Country cuisine, a full bar and late night menu in an inviting setting.

Rosetta’s, 116 N. Lexington Ave.A whole-foods kitchen & cafe serving lunch, dinner, late night, and Sunday brunches. Vegetarian and vegan foods.

Zambra, 85 Walnut StreetA tapas restaurant with a modern, local vision of the tastes and flavors of the western Mediterranean: Spain, Portugal, Gypsy, and North Africa.

Limones, 13 Eagle StreetAn inspirational mix of Mexican and Californian cuisine along with inventive bar selections. Serving dinner and weekend brunch.

Table, 48 College StreetAlways inventive, at times whimsical, a daily changing menu inspired by the wealth of culinary traditions, paying particular homage to the South.

Laughing Seed Cafe, 40 Wall StreetOrganic, Seasonal, farm to table vegetarian cuisine with an interna-tional Flair. Serving beer, wine and sake. Outdoor seating on Wall Street.

Chorizo, Grove Arcade, Suite 139Latin fare and specialty drinks from Spain to Argentina using the freshest of ingredients. Delicious sangria, mojitos, paella and churrasco.

COFFEE, TEA + SWEETSIzzy’s, 74 North Lexington Ave.A Lexington Avenue meeting ground for all types. Counter Culture Coffee and local treats, stay for the free wifi and monthly artist exhibits.

High Five Coffee Bar, 190 Broadway St.Brewing coffee is a craft. Barista’s are Counter Culture Coffee-trained and High Five-certified to craft only the finest beverages. Local beers on tap too.

Double D’s, 41 Biltmore Ave.Set in a vintage double decker bus. With coffees from all over the world and local desserts made with love it’s one of Asheville’s most beloved staples.

Dobra Tea, 78 N. Lexington AvenueTeas sourced directly from their regions of origin. Tea menu is arranged by country, and each tea tells its own story based on travels and experience.

French Broad Chocolate Lounge, 10 South Lexington Ave.Hand-crafted artisanal chocolates and pastries featuring superb local and organic ingredients. Lounge and savor the delicious richness of chocolate.

BEER, WINE & SPIRITS

Sante Wine Bar, Grove ArcadeEuropean style wine bar featuring wines by the glass and bottle with flights and light fare including cheese boards, dips, salads and sweets.

The L.A.B., 39 N Lexington Ave.Serving a wide variety of in-house brews from farmhouse ale to nitro porter, along with American pub food. Live music in its back room stage.

Asheville Brewing Co., 77 Coxe Ave.Brews like Shiva and Rocket Girl. A full menu of great pub food and pizzas, a full bar along with fresh brews on tap straight from the tanks.

5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St.An eclectic selection of quality wines many in the $5-to-$15-a-glass range, favorite local beers on tap and local bites. Live music with local blues, rock and funk.

Wicked Weed, 91 Biltmore Ave.Crafting big-flavor, hop-forward beers that push our creative boundaries. We believe

in the wildness of beer, its’ nonconformist attitude, its’ ability to resist being tamed.

The Imperial Life, 48 College StreetAn extensive list of small batch spirits, local beers, a seasonally changing selection of craft cocktails—classic and modern—and a well honed wine list.

MG Road, 19 Wall StreetA cosmopolitan bar and lounge serving specialty, made by hand cocktails. A great place to lounge with friends. Low key, sophisticated and seductive.

Green Man Brewery, 23 Buxton Ave.The tasting room of Green Man, one of Asheville's best-kept secret hang outs. The brewery and tasting room are casual and have a great outdoor patio.

Burial Beer Co., 40 Collier AvenueTaproom of Burial Beer set in an industiral space. Serving Belgian farmhouse ales, german lagers and good ole American gold.

BOUTIQUESHip Replacements, 72 N Lexington Ave. Hand picked vintage, independent designers and local artists curated with nostalgia of yesteryear.

Minx, 64 N. Lexington Ave.Fashion that tells a story. Timeless, romantic, modern, playful. Ten years of clothing, adorning, providing for and empowering the women of Asheville..

Old North, 82 N. Lexington Ave.Superior goods for the rugged man. Men’s clothing, rugged wear, workwear, boots, shirting, selvedge denim.

Dolce Vita, 34 Wall StreetAn eclectic gift boutique that sells locally made wine, cards, handbags, candles, skincare, jewelry, art unique home decor items.

Union, 18 Haywood StreetA unisex boutique with a cosmopolitan sensibility. Stocking a curated assortment of quality brands known for their unique and sophisticated styling.

Spiritex, 14 Haywood StreetLocally sewn, organically grown, unique cotton clothing. Sustainable clothing for women, men and children.

L.O.F.T., 53 BroadwayLong forgotten treasures, mingled with unique furniture, handmade journals, ironwork, art, baskets, French Soap, candles, pottery and garden stuff.

Garage 34 Project, 34 South Lexington Handcrafted goodness. Local and national handcrafted wares and a newly launched Hitched Handmade ( a stylish, handmade, vintage modern wedding collection).

Maison Mary, 58 BroadwayUnique and one of kind pieces as well as the basics featuring limited exclusive designs, coats by Yeohlee NY, collectible vintage accessories.

Ragtime Vintage, 20 E. Walnut StRagtime Vintage Clothing specializes in stylish and wearable vintage fashion for men, women, and children. New items are added weekly.

Frock Boutique, 4 Battery Park Ave.Hip boutique operated by a mother-daughter team. A stylish perspective for all age ranges.

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