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Fresh local produce at a Farmers Market in Asheville, NC

Where to Find Farmers Markets and Local Harvest in Asheville, N.C.

An Emphasis on Fresh, Local Products from Asheville Area Farms Nearly 100 tailgate markets can be found in the Southern Appalachians and nine of them are located in the greater Asheville area. Shop at one of these many markets and odds are you'll be shopping alongside chefs from the best Asheville restaurants. Eateries like Rhubarb, Cucina24, Table and The Market Place are just a few

Amy Ager | Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Experience Farm Life in Asheville

Down on the farm Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) devotes itself wholeheartedly to fostering the area’s local-food movement. For the last two decades, the nonprofit group has carried out this mission by helping local farms thrive, linking food growers with buyers and generally creating a healthier community through these

Fall Drive

Fall Scenic Drives: Middle to Low Elevations

When the fall color reaches the middle elevations (about 2,500-4,000 feet), it brightens the mountainsides and begins to show up like candy dots in the valleys. While the highest elevation areas such as Craggy Gardens and Mount Mitchell have peaked by this time, they still make great vantage points for the changes happening below. If you want to be in the thick of it all, a scenic drive through

two people having drinks

Asheville's Top Romantic Weekend Getaway Ideas

Sweetie, Honey, Pumpkin', Boo—whatever you call your special someone, this is your chance to woo them with an incredible romantic getaway. Asheville is the perfect couples escape, whether you want to dine a romantic restaurant for a meal for two, stay at a romantic inn or hotel, or find romantic things to do like hiking, sightseeing or gazing at the breathtaking mountain scenery.

Blueberry Picking

Pick Your Own Asheville Berry Adventure

Make the Most of Asheville's Abundant Berry Season From farms to forests, berries burst their way onto the Asheville scene beginning in May, and continue to brighten dishes both sweet and savory through late November. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, wineberries, and raspberries (both black and red) are on menus, in the fields, at the farmers markets, and in the wilds of the