Originally Posted by
brendog
One word: Beer. Asheville is the microbrew hub of the East.
Hiking, biking, and kayaking are also quite good in the area.
110% agree. breweries, my friend, breweries. The micro breweries of Ashville are social hubs. They feature, in addition to beer, music food and games.
AVL also has a nice zoo featuring animals native to the area.
Downtown is walkable and edible. The foodie scene is pretty well developed.
For an interesting drive, head west towards the TN border. Even the trip on I-40 is beautiful. Backroads are even prettier.