It's TIMEEEEEE! Goodbye summer, hello fall in Asheville🍂🍁
What's on your Asheville itinerary this fall?
📽️: Rachel B. Pressley Photography
Looking for a classic fall experience near Asheville? 🍏 These four apple orchards are perfect for a family outing! 🍂✨
🍎 Jeter Mountain Farm -- pick a peck of apples in the middle of the Blue Ridge mountains
🍎 Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard -- apple picking + wagon rides + corn maze
🍎 Sky Top Orchard -- 9 apple varieties to pick + activities for the whole family
🍎 The Orchard at Altapass -- a historic apple orchard & education center
Which orchard are you planning on visiting?
FOUR ✨U-Pick flower farms✨ near Asheville you HAVE to visit before the season ends⬇️
What's in bloom right now? Beautiful zinnias, sunflowers, cosmos, marigolds, dahlias, and more for a bountiful bouquet!💐
🌻 The Never Ending Flower Farm
📍Barnardsville, NC
⌚8am-8pm every day
📝No reservations needed
22oz Stadium Cup $25, 8” Glass Vase $30, 3 Gallon Buckets $75
🌻Walker Town Farm
📍Black Mountain, NC
⌚Friday & Saturdays, 9am-12pm
📝No reservations needed
⚠️Final u-pick date is Sept. 28
32 oz cup: $30, 1.75 gallon bucket: $50
🌻Flying Cloud Farm
📍Fairview, NC
⌚Mid June-October
📝No reservations needed
$10/cup, $25/bucket
*Produce stand in parking lot that has seasonal produce, flower bouquets, and more that is open through December.
🌻Full Sun Farm
📍Leicester, NC
📝Reservations required; call to book
$70/5 gallon bucket for u-pick, $100 if they pick it for you (weddings + events)
Find more u-pick farm experiences near Asheville here >>> https://bit.ly/3NbgS57
📽️: Rachel B. Pressley Photography
If you were to ask us, "what is the best way to enjoy fall in Asheville?" we'd say...
Here's where to start➡️ https://bit.ly/2IZaVYX
At-a-glance, below are a handful of awesome things to do through the next couple of months in the Blue Ridge Mountains👇
🍂 Scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Any stretch of the parkway will give you breathtaking views of our long-lasting fall foliage!
☕ Rowan Coffee has great fall flavors for coffee fanatics
🍳 ELDR Restaurant offers a tasty brunch menu + outdoor seating to enjoy the crisp mountain air
🌿 Flora Asheville in West Asheville where you can sip on a coffee and browse the selection of plants, accessories, and gifts!
🍰 Well Bred Bakery Biltmore Village located in Biltmore Village has a tempting dessert case with a mouthwatering selection of fall bakery treats
🌳 Pisgah National Forest is overflowing with trails ideal for beginners or experienced hikers looking to get up close with the changing landscape
🏙️ Asheville Downtown Association is extra charming in the fall with many delicious restaurants + shops to pop into
🥖 Find Mother in the River Arts District or their new cafe in South Slope for some seriously good bread
🎨 Stroll down the River Arts District and browse through the galleries and artist studios
💚 therethereshop to look for consciously made and comforting goods
🍺 Burial Beer Co. in South Slope for a must-have cheeseburger and refreshing brews
🍎 Jeter Mountain Farm for a fun apple-picking experience
🍩 Vortex Doughnuts for amazing donuts and apple fritters! Plus, a menu full of vegan options 🙌
🛍️ Provisions Mercantile for great local finds & a furry friend
🥐 OWL Bakery has some of the best pastries and coffee around Asheville!
📽️: When In Asheville
Asheville is home to over 17 local tailgate markets, selling farm fresh produce and locally made products!
➡️Here are the three farmers markets you MUST-VISIT in Asheville:
🥕 Asheville City Market
🥕 WNC Farmers Market
🥕 River Arts District Farmers Market
📽️: Blair Meeks
Beer lovers, unite!🍻 Asheville knows how to deliver when it comes to craft beer. With more breweries per capita than any other U.S. city, we’re home to some of the best spots to enjoy refreshing IPAs, stouts, lagers, and ales—paired with incredible food.
Here's a handful of breweries with great food selections to munch on while you sip:
📍Burial Beer Co. (both locations)
📍Hillman Beer - Asheville/Biltmore Village
📍12 Bones Brewing
📍Rebel Burger at Hi-Wire Brewing
📍White Labs Brewing Co - Asheville Kitchen & Tap
📍Wedge at Foundation
Asheville breweries keep the beer flowing like mountain water🍺 Track down the best brews and bites here >>> https://bit.ly/37K0Mh4
📽️: When In Asheville
The crickets chirping after the sun goes down might just be our favorite sound😌⛰️
#BlueRidgeParkway #Twilight #BlueRidgeMountains #MountainViews #Asheville #AshevilleNC #NorthCarolina #CricketsChirping
3 EPIC Waterfalls You Can See in 1️⃣ Day 💦🥾
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💦Rainbow Falls | ~55 mi from Asheville, located in Gorges State Park
💦Turtleback Falls | ~55 mi from Asheville and on the same trail as Rainbow Falls
💦Whitewater Falls | ~61 mi from Asheville and just down the road from the first two!
⚠️Please remember to Leave No Trace when you visit and always pack out what you pack in.
Which of these gorgeous waterfalls are you visiting first?!
🎥: Where Katie Is
We are less than a month away before the magic of autumn appears in the Blue Ridge Mountains.✨🍂 The Asheville area is fortunate enough to host one of the most dramatic and lengthy displays of fall foliage in the country, complete with a full schedule of seasonal activities, events and family fun🍁The fall activities that make us happy are long drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway, drinking seasonal brews with friends, catching live music at 20+ venues, or savoring delicious bites of pumpkin flavored treats! What are you looking forward to the most when fall arrives in Asheville? 🎥: Rachel B. Pressley Photography
Looking for the best things to do mid-week in Asheville? We’ve got you👇
📍Soprana Rooftop Cucina for food & drinks with a view🥂
📍Eat your way through SWAsheville 🍴
📍Go shopping at the Grove Arcade 🛍️
📍Sign up for a LaZoom Tours Comedy Bus Tour🚍
📍Relax at Sauna House 🧖♀️✨
📍Enjoy local brews at Hi-Wire Brewing 🍻
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📽️: Blair Meeks
The time to start planning your fall trip to Asheville is NOW!🍁✨ Who will you be going with?
SUP for an adventure anyone? Though the French Broad River is often one of the first spots that comes to mind when you think of stand-up paddle boarding, check out these 3 lakes the next time you head out on the water 💦 📍Lake Julian 📍Lake Tomahawk 📍Lake Lure 🎥: Authentic Asheville
🌿Immerse yourself in the healing powers of Himalayan salt, where negative ions purify the air, promoting deep relaxation and respiratory wellness✨📍Asheville Salt Cave
🌿 Did you know that there’s a new multi use trail in Pisgah National Forest? 🌿📍Butter Gap Trail. There’s a new trail called the Butter Gap Trail in Pisgah National Forest that can be used for both hiking and biking, and it’s just beautiful! This trail isn’t on AllTrails yet, though it is on the Trail Forks app, but it’s well marked and easy to access. Park at the Fish Hatchery parking lot and start on the Cat Gap Loop that starts behind the bridge. Then you’ll reach a fork and you’ll see the Butter Gap Trail to your right, which you’ll want to take. There are some beautiful bridges on this trail that were hand built with lumber harvested on site! Next, you’ll take the Picklesimer Connector back to the Cat Gap Loop, which you can take back to the parking lot for a total of 3.5 miles RT. Or if you have the time and are up for a longer hike, you can hike the full Cat Gap loop as well. ⚠️Remember to follow all of the Leave No Trace principles when you hit the trails! Will you be hiking or biking the Butter Gap Trail soon? 📸: Where Katie Is
Saturdays are for hitting the trails🥾💦📍Graveyard Fields🥾The full loop is ~1.30 mi, but just to the falls is <1 mi✍️Rated easy, family and dog friendly! TIP: if you want to go straight to the falls, follow the boardwalk toward MST access ⚠️Please remember to #LeavenoTrace, pack in what you pack out, and stay on the designated trail📌Save this post for hiking trails near Asheville!
