Things to do in Asheville, NC

Three days of indie screenings, themed Appalachian film blocks, filmmaker Q&As, and an awards gala at the historic Masonic Temple.

Acclaimed Spanish tapas bar housed in a historic 1927 bus depot, serving exceptional jamón ibérico, authentic garlic shrimp, and world-class sherries.

A two-day celebration at Sierra Nevada's sprawling Mills River brewery featuring headliners Phantogram and Toro y Moi alongside local art installations.

Browse sprawling open-air sheds overflowing with Cherokee Purples, Brandywines, mountain peaches, and just-picked local summer produce at its seasonal peak.

A stylish neighborhood lounge in the South Slope offering creative craft cocktails, natural wines, and a chic, intimate interior escape from the summer humidity.

Jamgrass pioneers Leftover Salmon headline this lively outdoor concert series stop complete with complimentary local beer tastings by the river.

Catch minor league baseball under the summer evening lights at historic McCormick Field with a cold local craft brew.

Enjoy live early-evening acoustic tunes on the vibrant open-air patio stage at one of the River Arts District's staple venues.

Drive two hours south into the plateau town of Highlands for cooler mountain breezes, lush temperate rainforest trails leading to Dry Falls, and downtown boutique strolls.