Custom Walk in Asheville, North Carolina by izdusekk_3e6a6b created on 2026-05-06
Guide Location: USA » Asheville
Guide Type: Custom Walk
# of Sights: 5
Tour Duration: 6 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 16.1 Km or 10 Miles
Share Key: LSWZY
Guide Type: Custom Walk
# of Sights: 5
Tour Duration: 6 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 16.1 Km or 10 Miles
Share Key: LSWZY
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1) Biltmore Estate (must see)
Biltmore Estate is a marvel of the Gilded Age and remains the largest privately owned home in the United States. Commissioned by George Washington Vanderbilt II and completed in 1895, the 250-room Biltmore House is a Châteauesque masterpiece designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt.
Drawing inspiration from French Renaissance châteaux, the mansion boasts steep roofs, turrets, ornate stonework, and lavish interiors. Inside, you'll find 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms, and marvels of 19th-century innovation-including an early electric elevator and forced-air heating.
Equally impressive are the 8,000 acres surrounding the mansion. The gardens are a tour de force of botanical artistry-from the formal Italian Garden with reflecting pools to the vibrant Walled Garden, home to more than 250 rose varieties. In spring, the estate bursts into color during the Biltmore Blooms celebration, highlighted by the Azalea Garden’s vast collection. A walk down to the Bass Pond leads visitors past the historic boathouse and a serene waterfall, offering one of the estate’s most peaceful corners and a glimpse of cinematic history-this area famously appeared in The Last of the Mohicans.
Beyond the mansion and gardens, Antler Hill Village provides a more relaxed extension of the estate experience. Home to Biltmore Winery-the most visited in the country-guests can enjoy a complimentary tasting of over 20 handcrafted wines. The village also features luxury accommodations, shops, and restaurants that serve dishes made with estate-raised ingredients and regional delicacies.
Drawing inspiration from French Renaissance châteaux, the mansion boasts steep roofs, turrets, ornate stonework, and lavish interiors. Inside, you'll find 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms, and marvels of 19th-century innovation-including an early electric elevator and forced-air heating.
Equally impressive are the 8,000 acres surrounding the mansion. The gardens are a tour de force of botanical artistry-from the formal Italian Garden with reflecting pools to the vibrant Walled Garden, home to more than 250 rose varieties. In spring, the estate bursts into color during the Biltmore Blooms celebration, highlighted by the Azalea Garden’s vast collection. A walk down to the Bass Pond leads visitors past the historic boathouse and a serene waterfall, offering one of the estate’s most peaceful corners and a glimpse of cinematic history-this area famously appeared in The Last of the Mohicans.
Beyond the mansion and gardens, Antler Hill Village provides a more relaxed extension of the estate experience. Home to Biltmore Winery-the most visited in the country-guests can enjoy a complimentary tasting of over 20 handcrafted wines. The village also features luxury accommodations, shops, and restaurants that serve dishes made with estate-raised ingredients and regional delicacies.
2) Jack of the Wood Celtic Pub
Jack of the Wood Celtic Pub has been a local favorite since 1997. Originally the birthplace of Green Man Brewing, this pub helped spark the city’s craft beer movement. Although brewing has since moved off-site, Jack of the Wood remains a popular destination for its rotating selection of craft beers, Irish whiskeys, and classic pub food. The pub has a warm, inviting atmosphere and is known for hosting live music every night-especially its old-time mountain music and bluegrass jam sessions.
The menu features a variety of dishes, including fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, burgers, and loaded pub fries. There are also vegetarian options like the tempeh cheesesteak and veggie burger with goat cheese. Guests can enjoy their meals with local beer or cocktails while listening to live music in a relaxed and friendly setting.
The menu features a variety of dishes, including fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, burgers, and loaded pub fries. There are also vegetarian options like the tempeh cheesesteak and veggie burger with goat cheese. Guests can enjoy their meals with local beer or cocktails while listening to live music in a relaxed and friendly setting.
3) Thirsty Monk
Thirsty Monk brings together three distinct experiences across one place dedicated to beer, cocktails, and Belgian traditions. Just upstairs, Top of the Monk focuses on crafted cocktails. A recent addition, the Delirium Bar, showcases renowned Belgian brews in an Old World-style atmosphere filled with monk and elephant motifs.
Founded in 2008, Thirsty Monk grew from a spontaneous decision by Barry Bialik, whose past instincts guided him toward brewing. Despite having no formal background in hospitality, Bialik developed the brand into a recognizable name in Asheville’s beer scene. The menu includes house-made frites, burgers, pretzels, and rotating food and beer flights. The kitchen stays open late, and the order-at-the-counter setup adds to the casual experience.
Founded in 2008, Thirsty Monk grew from a spontaneous decision by Barry Bialik, whose past instincts guided him toward brewing. Despite having no formal background in hospitality, Bialik developed the brand into a recognizable name in Asheville’s beer scene. The menu includes house-made frites, burgers, pretzels, and rotating food and beer flights. The kitchen stays open late, and the order-at-the-counter setup adds to the casual experience.
4) Basilica of St. Lawrence (must see)
The Minor Basilica of Saint Lawrence the Deacon and Martyr is a Roman Catholic church that was completed in 1905. The church was designed by Spanish architect Rafael Guastavino in a Catalan architectural style.
Guastavino worked together with architect R.S. Smith and local residents of Asheville to create a catholic church that was in keeping with the city's preferred style. The exterior of the church has a visible display of many ornate stained glass windows.
The interior of the church is as ornate as the exterior. It includes an Italian marble relief of the nativity of the Christ, a Marian altar with carvings of a number of female saints, wood carvings and terra cotta panels.
Visitors are welcome to tour the church, which was named a minor basilica by Pope John Paul II. They can attend services or enjoy the beauty of the church grounds. The Basilica of Saint Lawrence includes a Catholic library and a gift shop, both of which are open after church services on weekends.
Why You Should Visit:
Basilica of Saint Lawrence is a rare example of Catalan architecture in North Carolina and you get to appreciate the beauty of many religious artifacts in the church.
Tips:
Daily masses are available. Confessions are offered in the church vestibule on a daily basis. The library and gift shop are only open on weekends.
Guastavino worked together with architect R.S. Smith and local residents of Asheville to create a catholic church that was in keeping with the city's preferred style. The exterior of the church has a visible display of many ornate stained glass windows.
The interior of the church is as ornate as the exterior. It includes an Italian marble relief of the nativity of the Christ, a Marian altar with carvings of a number of female saints, wood carvings and terra cotta panels.
Visitors are welcome to tour the church, which was named a minor basilica by Pope John Paul II. They can attend services or enjoy the beauty of the church grounds. The Basilica of Saint Lawrence includes a Catholic library and a gift shop, both of which are open after church services on weekends.
Why You Should Visit:
Basilica of Saint Lawrence is a rare example of Catalan architecture in North Carolina and you get to appreciate the beauty of many religious artifacts in the church.
Tips:
Daily masses are available. Confessions are offered in the church vestibule on a daily basis. The library and gift shop are only open on weekends.
5) Bier Garden
The Bier Garden offers, regularly voted the city’s #1 sports bar for over seven years, it’s the perfect blend of laid-back charm, a top-tier beer selection, and nonstop good vibes, having a reputation for some of the best burgers, sandwiches, wings, and casual fare in town. Daily celebrations like National IPA Day, Chicken Wing Day, and even National Tell a Joke Day add a spirited twist to the menu, making every visit a reason to toast.
Tucked behind their Big Top Production Brewery and Taproom, the Bier Garden’s patio space offers a semi-private retreat with an industrial-bohemian flair. Lush greenery softens the urban edge, creating an inviting setting for casual gatherings or low-key events.
Tucked behind their Big Top Production Brewery and Taproom, the Bier Garden’s patio space offers a semi-private retreat with an industrial-bohemian flair. Lush greenery softens the urban edge, creating an inviting setting for casual gatherings or low-key events.
