There’s always something to do!
Relax by the Koi pond or in a hammock. Watch the stars while in a bubbling jacuzzi. Visit a local brewery or visit the Biltmore House. Sit by the fireplace or play a game. Explore Asheville and the great restaurants of the area… or get a massage in your home at The Cove. It’s up to you!
Things to do on the property…
- Visit animals at the barn/pasture area – feed carrots to the donkeys, goat and horses & feed mealworms to the chickens
- Relax at the Lotus Pond – feed Koi and while enjoying beautiful Lotus Flowers
- Enjoy the sound of frogs at night
- Walk/run around the property and enjoy the landscaping while you exercise
- Enjoy outdoor fireplace & roast marshmallows (at the three larger homes and My Roundette)
- View the stars from your porch
Relax and Recharge with a massage at your rental house! Massages for $75/hr (License #9484).
$125 for an hour and a half Deep Healing Massage. A unique combination of different modalities and healing traditions. Contact us to arrange.
Things to do within a few miles…
- Dine at several local restaurants. Some restaurants are take-out only
- Shop at Amish Store, Food Lion, Trout Lily (an Organic Mini-Mart). Drug store and post office also nearby.
Fairview Restaurants
- Local Joint Great brunch, sandwiches, and dinner specials. We have referred more guests to Local Joint than any other restaurant. www.thelocaljointnc.com (828) 338-0469
- Nachos and Beer California Style Mexican Food – always good. (828) 298-2280
- Piazza Wood fired pizza, sandwiches, & pasta. http://www.piazzaeast.com (828) 298-7224
- Troyers Great Amish deli with made to order very large sandwiches. Try the delicious homemade cookies! http://www.troyerscountryamishblatz.com/ (828) 280-2381
- Trout Lily Organic Products, local items, deli, coffee drinks. Outdoor seating. www.troutlilymarket.com (828) 628-0402
- HillTop Creamery – Traditional (and unique) hand-made ice cream. Outdoor Seating. www.restaurantji.com/nc/fairview/hilltop-ice-cream-shop-/ (828) 489-2506
- Fairview take-out:
- Sky Mountain Pizza Excellent pizza. www.skymountainpizza.com (828) 338-5039
- Smokey and the Pig Wood-Smoked BBQ, ribs, and daily specials. (828) 242-1624
Food Trucks:
- Taqueria El Tapatio is an awesome Mexican food truck nearby. Cash only. (828) 337-2542
- Whistle Hop has a food truck for dinner (most of the time) and Turgua has a food truck for dinner (most of the time). www.whistlehop.com (828) 338-9447, https://shop.turguabrewing.com/ (828) 338-0218
Visit a local brewery or bar…
Here are some of our favorites:
Whistle Hop Brewing Company Drink an excellent beer while enjoying family friendly outdoor activities. Closest brewery. A food truck is available most of the time and there is often live music. www.whistlehop.com (828) 338-9447
Turgua Brewing Company “LOCAL Small Batch Craft Beverages.” Enjoy a beer brewed with mountain spring water! Outdoor areas by Cane Creek! Just 5 minutes away. Often has a food truck. https://shop.turguabrewing.com/
(828) 338-0218
The Joint Next Door Great local bar. Can order food from Local Joint restaurant at this bar. (828) 222-2012
Cultivated Cocktails Distillery and Tavern Enjoy cocktails at this awesome new location. www.cultivated-cocktails.com (828) 338-9759
Rooted in Wine In addition to wine and draft beer, his new wine bar also features wine by the bottle and local art. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor garden space. www.rootedinwine.com (828) 222-3630
Downtown Asheville has many great restaurants! Here are just a few…
- Bier Garden, 46 Haywood St., Asheville | Open Daily
- Cúrate, 13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | Open Tuesday-Sunday
- French Broad Chocolate Lounge, 10 S. Pack Square, Asheville |Open Daily
- Mela, 70 N Lexington Ave, Asheville | Open Daily
- Strada Italiano, 27 Broadway St, Asheville | Open Thursday-Monday
Things to do within a few miles…
- Horseback Trail Ride ($35 for a 1 hr ride in Hickory Nut Gorge. $60 for a 2 hr ride to Mt. Little Pisgah. Great for all riding levels.)
- Eat homemade ice cream at Hilltop Ice Cream Store
- Buy organic meats at Hickory Nut Gap Farms & fresh seafood at Trout Lilt (Friday/ Saturday only)
- Get fresh vegetables at two different roadside farmer’s stands (one is organic)
- Visit Whistle Hop…a unique craft brewery
Activities in the Asheville Area
- Asheville Art Museum www.ashevilleart.org (828) 253-3227 Located downtown at Pack Square. Small fee.The Biltmore Estate Explore the largest private home in America, the majestic gardens, and the award-winning winery. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance.The North Carolina Arboretum www.ncarboretum.org 828-665-2492 This family-friendly facility features elaborate gardens and educational displays. Wooded trails are closed. $20 parking fee.Asheville Pinball Museum ashevillepinball.com (828) 776-5671 “PLAY 40 PINBALL MACHINES & 40 CLASSIC VIDEO GAMES AS LONG AS YOU LIKE FOR $17 PER PERSON.”Snow Tubing & Skiing The Cataloochee Ski Area (in Maggie Valley) 1-800-768-0285 www.tubemaggievalley.com skiing www.cataloochee.com 45 minutes West.Snow Tubing & Skiing Hatley Pointe Ski Resort (828) 689-4111 www.hatleypointe.com 54 acres of skiable terrain. 45 minute drive.Grove Park Arcade www.grovearcade.com Shopping and Dining in the historic Grove Park Arcade. “All Grove Arcade retailers hail from our mountain region, proudly offering patrons something unique and evocative of Asheville’s character to discover while shopping.”Asheville Treetop Adventure Park ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com (828) 225-2921 “Asheville Treetops Adventure Park, an exciting Asheville attraction, is an aerial challenge course in the trees that has over 77 unique climbing, rolling, walking, jumping, swinging, and rappelling challenges anchored to over 30 trees and towering poles tucked into a wooded park for ages 4 and over.”
- Horseback Trail Ride ($35 for a 1 hr ride in Hickory Nut Gorge. $60 for a 2 hr ride to Mt. Little Pisgah. Great for all riding levels.)
Hiking
The 11-mile Asheville corridor of the Blue Ridge Parkway — from US 70 near the Folk Art Center (milepost 382.5) to NC Route 191 near the NC Arboretum (milepost 393.6) as well as the French Broad Overlook (milepost 393.8) — has reopened. The Asheville Visitor Center and Folk Art Center are also open. following on Saturday, Nov. 9. The nearest exit for the Blue Ridge Parkway is right before you hit I-40. The Parkway often closes due to ice and snow at higher elevations.
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