Asheville On A Budget - Where to Eat, What to Do, and Where to Stay
Asheville, NC seems to be on the top of everyone's "Best Places to Live" list these days. That's no surprise for folks like me that already live here. Asheville is an amazing city to live in. From great dining and theatre to camping and whitewater, Asheville offers something for everyone. My goal is to save you money, and help out small, local businesses at the same time. This site is a collection of resources and reviews that will help you find the best of Asheville in a price range you can afford.
Hurrray for the 4th of July. Some folks were lucky enough to get a 3 day weekend out of it, some weren't. Either way, there well be a ton of people in Asheville for the weekend. I guess the main event is the fireworks downtown. The City has said the fireworks will be toned down this year to save money. But it's still better than nothing; some local towns have cancelled their fireworks entirely. So, come on downtown. Walk around, eat, drink, and be merry. Then watch the fireworks after dusk.
The farmers markets are in full swing this time of year. They are one of my favorite places to go grocery shopping. Get local (and frequently organic) produce for good prices and support local farmers. The WNC Farmers Market is the biggest one around, but there are lots of smaller ones. Another good one is the Asheville City Market, open Saturdays 8am to 1pm at 161 South Charlotte Street downtown. Or try the West Asheville market open Wed 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM at West End Bakery. The are everywhere during the warmer months here, just look around.
The Asheville Herb Festival is coming up next weekend. Its a cool opportunity to learn more about herbs and herbal products, and of course buy some plants. The festival is held at the WNC Farmers Market, May 1-3. Read more about it at www.ashevilleherbfestival.com/festivalinfo.htm. Admission and parking are free; just bring some cash if you plan to buy anything.