Asheville Recommendations

Hi fellow travelers,

I%26#39;ll be in Asheville from June 7-12 with my wife and 5-month-old, and I%26#39;m looking for some ideas on things to do.

We%26#39;re staying at a cottage in Alexander (about 30 minutes from Asheville), and we%26#39;ve already planned to spend the first day (Monday) at the Biltmore Estates.

We%26#39;d like to do some light hiking, maybe drive the BRP, and of course explore downtown Asheville.

Any specific recommendations on places to go, eat, and explore? I%26#39;m a little overwhelmed trying to research all the options online, and I%26#39;d really just prefer to hear from people who%26#39;ve been there before.

Thanks!

Bruno

Asheville Recommendations

Alexander is very close to the French Broad River and not far (15min) from a nice flat but pretty trail (Laurel River Trail) that winds along the Laurel River Trail(www.localhikes.com). It would be great to do w/ a child in a backpack. To get to the BRP you%26#39;ll need to drive into Asheville or you could go north up to Craggy Gardens via Spruce Pine/Mount Mitchell and pick it up there.

There are all sorts of great spots to eat in Asheville - nothing in Alexander. You will also be close to WEaverville that has Stoney Knob which is quite good and kid friendly. There are some other restaurants in Mars Hill but I can%26#39;t vouch for them. Hot Springs has Mountain Magnolia Inn - very nice and your infant would probably be fine as at that age they mostly sleep. For other restaurant ideas go to chowhound.com and search on the South section and Asheville.

For other ideas go to exploreasheville.com