Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, Cherokee

Enjoy a luxurious experience in a spacious room that includes plenty of amenities including the new outdoor pool with cabanas and bar area. The 21-story hotel includes a covered parking deck and views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Enjoy dining at five restaurants. Great mid-week rates are available.

Harrah's Casino Hotel Cherokee NC

1108 rooms, large baths, coffee maker, 42-inch HD TV, casino, spa, indoor pool, restaurants, fitness room, pet-friendly rooms. 

GRIND Coffee

Located in the River Arts District, Grind AVL offers a plush, sophisticated place for good coffee, co-working, community gatherings, and hanging out. Enjoy local coffee and a wide variety of donuts, pastries, ready-made sandwiches, and hot-press paninis. The creation of entrepreneur and nonprofit leader J Hackett and chef and Black business community leader Gene Ettison, Grind AVL is the first Black-owned coffee shop in Asheville. Open 7 AM-10 PM, daily. 

SmallCakes Asheville

Located in Biltmore Park in South Asheville, this cupcakery and creamery offer freshly baked gourmet cupcakes, along with housemade ice cream. The cupcakes come in various sizes, and you can add ice cream to create a “SmallCake Smash.” Enjoy 12 signature flavors with regular rotating specialty flavors. Order by the dozen or create a custom cake for special occasions.

AVL Cake Lady, West Asheville

This popular West Asheville bakery whips up unique cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other sweet treats for Asheville locals. They take custom orders for wedding cakes, birthday cakes, and holiday desserts, and also have a big variety of pastries to cure the occasional sweet tooth. A must-try is the banana pudding cupcake!

Black Mountain Cider & Mead

Crafting ciders and meads from local heirloom apples and honey, this cidery and meadery blend natural flavors for a robust and unique tasting experience. Enjoy small-batch cider flavors like Basil and Cucumber, and Watermelon and Mint with a pinch of sea salt. Their craft meads come in flavors like pistachio, coffee, and strawberry and tarragon.

Tiger Bay Cafe, West Asheville

Located inside Battlecat Coffee Shop in West Asheville, this female-owned, family-run cafe serves up breakfast and lunch, including bagels, waffles, paninis, salads, and more inspired by Southern, East Indian, and Latin culinary traditions. Try the breakfast bagel or the Cuban panini! Vegan and vegetarian friendly.

Hilton Garden Inn, South Asheville

Located adjacent to the Asheville Outlets and just minutes from downtown Asheville, Biltmore, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Wind down after a full day of exploring with dinner and drinks at the onsite Garden Grille Restaurant and Bar or relax by a fire in the expansive outdoor entertainment area. Enjoy a cooked to order breakfast daily and free area shuttle service. 111 guest rooms, service pet-friendly, fitness center, business center, WiFi, coffee maker, room service.

Elope Outdoors, Asheville

This team picks the perfect outdoor location for couples that love nature, including waterfalls and mountaintops. A variety of packages include professional photography session with gorgeous scenery, videography and custom ceremony with an officiant. Book weekdays (Mon-Thurs) for more private settings at some of the most iconic mountain locations. 
Rate: From $1250