Regional: Swannanoa & Black Mountain
The Dripolator Coffeehouse
The Trailhead
- Listings Directory
-
Arts & Entertainment
- Acoustic/Folk
- Actor (Male or Female)
- All-Round Favorite Band
- Americana/Country
- Art/Crafts Fair or Event
- Blues
- Busker/Street Group
- Comedy Troupe or Series
- Craft School or Place to Learn a Craft
- Craft-Oriented Gallery
- DJ (Non-Radio)
- Fiber Artist
- Funk
- Hip-Hop Artist/Group
- Jazz
- Jewelry Artist/Designer
- Listening Room
- Local Art Gallery
- Local Author
- Local Comedy Show/Night/Event
- Local Filmmaker
- Local Music Festival
- Local Poet
- Lyricist
- Metal Artist or Metalworker
- Movie Theater
- Mural Artist
- Music Engineer or Producer
- Music Instrument Repair Company
- Music-Related Nonprofit
- Nonprofit That Serves the Arts
- Old-Time/Bluegrass
- Open-Mic Night Venue
- Outdoor Music Venue
- Painter/Illustrator
- Performance Dance Company
- Photographer
- Place to Dance
- Place to Hear Live Music
- Place to Take Dance Classes or Lessons
- Potter/Ceramic Artist
- R&B/Soul
- Recording Studio
- Rock
- Singer-Songwriter
- Studio Stroll/Driving Tour
- Theater Company
- Trivia Night Emcee
- Vaudeville Troupe (Burlesque, Aerial Arts, Jugglers, etc.)
- Vocalist
- World Music
-
Drinks
- Bar for Live Music
- Bar or Brewery That Gives Back to the Community
- Bar That Best Represents the Spirit of Asheville
- Bar With a View
- Bar With Bar Games
- Bar: Local Beer Selection
- Bar: Unusual Beer Selection
- Bartender
- Beer Store
- Bloody Mary
- Brewery (for its taproom & atmosphere)
- Brewmaster
- CBD drinks/health elixirs
- Cidery
- Cocktails
- Coffee House
- Coffee Roaster
- Coffee/Tea House in Which to Read a Book
- Creative, Experimental Brewery
- Distillery
- Dive Bar
- Establishment With the Best Coffee
- Family-Friendly Bar or Brewery
- Favorite Local Beer Event
- Gay-Friendly Bar
- Homebrewing/Winemaking Supplies
- Hotel Bar
- Kava Bar
- Local All-Round Brewery (for its beers)
- Local Beer (Any Style)
- Local Dark Beer
- Local IPA
- Local Lager
- Local Sour Beer
- Local Winery
- Mocktails
- Neighborhood Bar - East
- Neighborhood Bar - North
- Neighborhood Bar - River Arts District
- Neighborhood Bar - South
- Neighborhood Bar - South Slope
- Neighborhood Bar - West
- Place to Drink Tea
- Smoothies/Juices
- Sports Bar
- Taproom With Child-Free Options
- Upscale Bar
- Wine Bar
- Wine Store
-
Eats
- Bakery (Bread)
- Bakery (Sweets/Desserts)
- Barbecue
- Best Service
- Best Value
- Biscuits
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Burger
- Burrito
- Butcher Shop
- Catering Company
- Cheesemaker/Cheese Dairy
- Chef
- Chinese
- Chocolate
- Desserts
- Diner/Homestyle
- Doughnuts
- European
- Favorite Restaurant
- Food Truck
- French Fries
- Fried Chicken
- Frozen Treats Other Than Ice Cream
- Greek
- Green/Sustainability-Friendly Restaurant
- Healthiest Food
- Hot Bar/Buffet
- Hot Dogs
- Ice Cream
- Indian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Kid-Friendly Restaurant
- Late-Night Restaurant
- Latin American
- Local Food Festival or Event
- Local Food/Drink Product
- Local-Food Emphasis
- Locally-Made CBD treats
- Lunch
- Lunch - Business Lunch
- Mexican
- New Restaurant (Opened in the Last 12 Months)
- Nonprofit Helping With Hunger Issues
- Outdoor Dining
- Pasta
- Pastry Chef
- People-Watching Restaurant
- Pizza
- Pop-Up Dining Event
- Pub Grub
- Quick Meal
- Restaurant in Downtown
- Restaurant in East Asheville
- Restaurant in North Asheville
- Restaurant in South Asheville
- Restaurant in the River Arts District
- Restaurant in West Asheville
- Restaurant Still Needed in Asheville
- Restaurant That Best Represents the Spirit of Asheville
- Restaurant That Gives Back to the Community
- Restaurant to Take Out-of-Towners to
- Ribs
- Romantic Dining
- Salad
- Seafood
- Southern
- Special Diet Options (Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free, etc.)
- Splurge Restaurant
- Sub Shop/Deli/Sandwiches
- Sushi
- Taco
- Take-Out
- Thai
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Wine List
- Farm, Yard & Garden
-
Health & Wellness
- Acupuncture Clinic
- Acupuncturist
- Alternative Healing Center
- Chiropractor
- Dentist
- Eye Care Specialist/Service
- Family Medical Practice
- Fitness Studio With Classes
- Gym or Place to Work Out
- Hospice
- Hospital
- Martial Arts Studio
- Massage Therapist
- Maternity Care/Service
- Mortuary/Funeral Services
- Orthodontist
- Pediatrician
- Physical Therapist
- Physician (General Practice)
- Pilates Studio/Center/Classes
- Place to buy CBD oil
- Place to Buy Supplements, Vitamins & Herbs
- Place to Center Yourself
- Place to Get Medical Care When Under- or Uninsured
- Psychologist/Counselor
- Women's Health Center
- Yoga Studio
- Yoga Teacher
-
Kids
- After-School Program
- Art Education Program
- Dance Studio for Kids
- Day Camp
- Day Care
- Day Trip for Kids
- Gymnastics Program
- Kids' Clothes
- Martial Arts Program
- Museum
- Music Teacher (Classroom)
- Nature Camp
- Overnight Camp
- Parents Night Out Program
- Pediatric Practice - Dentistry
- Pediatric Practice - General Medicine
- Place for Birthday Parties
- Place to Make Art
- Playground
- Preschool
- Recreation Center for Kids
- School (Pre-College)
- Toy Store
- Volunteer Opportunity for Kids
- Youth Sports Program
-
Media
- Favorite Feature in Xpress
- Local Events Information Source
- Local News Source
- Local News Website
- Local Print Publication Other Than Xpress
- Local Print Reporter
- Local Radio Personality/Announcer
- Local Radio Station (commercial)
- Local Radio Station (noncommercial)
- Local TV Personality/Announcer
- Most Important Local News Story (in the Last 12 Months)
- Most Over-Reported Story (in the Last 12 Months)
- Most Under-Reported Story (in the Last 12 Months)
-
Outdoors
- Backpacking Trail / Overnight Hike
- Bicycle Club or Group
- Canopy/Zip-Line Tour
- Day Hike
- Environmental or Conservation Nonprofit
- Fishing Spot
- Hiking Club or Group
- Mountain Bike Trail
- Outdoor Gear and Apparel Shop
- Picnic Spot
- Place to Car Camp
- Place to play tennis
- Place to stand-up paddleboard
- Place to tube
- Rafting Company
- Running Club or Group
- Running Event/Race Road or Trail
- Skate Park
- Ski Resort
- Spot to Camp
- Swimming Hole
- Waterfall
- Whitewater Paddling Section
- Personal Services
- Pets
-
Professional & Home Services
- Accountant/CPA Firm
- Alt Energy Sales and Installation
- Architectural Firm
- Bike Repair
- Car Repair
- Computer Repair
- Dry Cleaner
- Electrical/Electrician Company
- Equipment Rental Services
- Financial Adviser
- Green Builder
- Handyman (or Woman)
- Heating/Cooling Company
- Home Cleaning Service
- House Painters
- Law Firm
- Moving Company
- Pest Control Service
- Place to Get Your Taxes Prepared
- Plumbing Company
- Print Shop
- Real Estate Agent
- Real Estate Company
- Roofing Company
- Web Development Firm
- Regional: Brevard
-
Regional: Burnsville
- Art Gallery
- Best thing that’s happened to your town
- Breakfast Restaurant
- Business that best represents your town
- Coffee & Sweets
- Cultural Or Arts Event
- Dinner Restaurant
- Hottest Local Topic in the Last Year
- Local Bar/Brewery/Watering Hole
- Local Cause to Support
- Local Place to Enjoy the Outdoors
- Lunch Restaurant
- Music Entertainment Venue
- Retail Store
-
Regional: Hendersonville & Flat Rock
- Art Gallery
- Breakfast Restaurant
- Business that best represents your town
- Coffee & Sweets
- Cultural Or Arts Event
- Cultural or Historical Landmark
- Dinner Restaurant
- Local Bar/Brewery/Watering Hole
- Local Cause to Support
- Local Place to Enjoy the Outdoors
- Lunch Restaurant
- Music Entertainment Venue
- Retail Store
- Regional: Hot Springs
- Regional: Marshall & Mars Hill
- Regional: Swannanoa & Black Mountain
- Regional: Sylva & Cullowhee
- Regional: Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton
- Regional: Weaverville & Woodfin
-
Shopping
- Adult Toys, Lingerie & Naughty Things Store
- All-Round Grocery Store
- Antique Store
- Asheville-Style Clothes
- Auto Dealer - New and/or Used
- Automobile Tire Store
- Bed and Mattress Store
- Bike Shop
- Bookstore - New
- Bookstore - Used
- Budget-Friendly Grocery Store
- Clothing: Dress-Up/Stylin' (Women's)
- Clothing: Office (Men's)
- Clothing: Office (Women's)
- Clothing: Used or Vintage (for-profit store)
- Clothing: Used or Vintage (nonprofit store)
- Convenience/Corner Store
- Florist
- Gift Shop
- Head Shop
- Health Food Store
- Import/Ethnic Food Store
- Jewelry Store
- Musical Instrument Store
- New Furniture Store
- Pawn Shop
- Picture Framer
- Record/CD Store
- Shoe Store
- Skateboard Store
- Store That Best Represents the Spirit of Asheville
- Used Furniture Store (for-profit store)
- Used Furniture Store (nonprofit store)
- Vape Shop
-
Uniquely Asheville
- Activist Group for Civic/Political Action
- B&B or Small Boutique Hotel
- Best Thing to Happen to Asheville in the Last 12 Months
- Biggest Threat to Asheville's Uniqueness
- Bumper Sticker or Slogan About Asheville
- Historic/Interesting Building
- Holiday Event - Summer/Fall
- Holiday Event - Winter/Spring
- Hotel
- Local Asheville Attraction
- Local City Tour
- Local Fundraising Event
- Local Hero
- Local Politician
- Local Villain
- Neighborhood
- Nonprofit That Improves Asheville
- Nonprofit That Serves the Underprivileged
- Place to Connect With Nature Within Asheville City Limits
- Place to Get Married
- Place to Pretend You're a Tourist
- Place to Take Your Eccentric Friends
- Project You'd Like to See Local Government Do
- Street for a Stroll
- Thing Downtown Asheville Needs
- Thing East Asheville Needs
- Thing North Asheville Needs
- Thing South Asheville Needs
- Thing the River Arts District Needs
- Thing West Asheville Needs
- Venue to Book for a Party or Event
- Worst Thing to Happen to Asheville in the Last 12 Months
-
Work & Business
- Bank
- Bank Services for Small Business
- Business That Best Represents the Spirit of Asheville
- Business That Gives Back to the Community
- Business With Best Customer Service
- Business With Earth-Friendly Practices
- Co-Op/Worker-Owned Business
- Credit Union
- Employment Sector to Work in
- Minority-Owned Business
- Support Organization That Promotes New Businesses & Healthy Local Economy
- Woman-Owned Business
-
Listings
- Categories of directory
-
Arts & Entertainment
- Acoustic/Folk
- Actor (Male or Female)
- All-Round Favorite Band
- Americana/Country
- Art/Crafts Fair or Event
- Blues
- Busker/Street Group
- Comedy Troupe or Series
- Craft School or Place to Learn a Craft
- Craft-Oriented Gallery
- DJ (Non-Radio)
- Fiber Artist
- Funk
- Hip-Hop Artist/Group
- Jazz
- Jewelry Artist/Designer
- Listening Room
- Local Art Gallery
- Local Author
- Local Comedy Show/Night/Event
- Local Filmmaker
- Local Music Festival
- Local Poet
- Lyricist
- Metal Artist or Metalworker
- Movie Theater
- Mural Artist
- Music Engineer or Producer
- Music Instrument Repair Company
- Music-Related Nonprofit
- Nonprofit That Serves the Arts
- Old-Time/Bluegrass
- Open-Mic Night Venue
- Outdoor Music Venue
- Painter/Illustrator
- Performance Dance Company
- Photographer
- Place to Dance
- Place to Hear Live Music
- Place to Take Dance Classes or Lessons
- Potter/Ceramic Artist
- R&B/Soul
- Recording Studio
- Rock
- Singer-Songwriter
- Studio Stroll/Driving Tour
- Theater Company
- Trivia Night Emcee
- Vaudeville Troupe (Burlesque, Aerial Arts, Jugglers, etc.)
- Vocalist
- World Music
-
Drinks
- Bar for Live Music
- Bar or Brewery That Gives Back to the Community
- Bar That Best Represents the Spirit of Asheville
- Bar With a View
- Bar With Bar Games
- Bar: Local Beer Selection
- Bar: Unusual Beer Selection
- Bartender
- Beer Store
- Bloody Mary
- Brewery (for its taproom & atmosphere)
- Brewmaster
- CBD drinks/health elixirs
- Cidery
- Cocktails
- Coffee House
- Coffee Roaster
- Coffee/Tea House in Which to Read a Book
- Creative, Experimental Brewery
- Distillery
- Dive Bar
- Establishment With the Best Coffee
- Family-Friendly Bar or Brewery
- Favorite Local Beer Event
- Gay-Friendly Bar
- Homebrewing/Winemaking Supplies
- Hotel Bar
- Kava Bar
- Local All-Round Brewery (for its beers)
- Local Beer (Any Style)
- Local Dark Beer
- Local IPA
- Local Lager
- Local Sour Beer
- Local Winery
- Mocktails
- Neighborhood Bar - East
- Neighborhood Bar - North
- Neighborhood Bar - River Arts District
- Neighborhood Bar - South
- Neighborhood Bar - South Slope
- Neighborhood Bar - West
- Place to Drink Tea
- Smoothies/Juices
- Sports Bar
- Taproom With Child-Free Options
- Upscale Bar
- Wine Bar
- Wine Store
-
Eats
- Bakery (Bread)
- Bakery (Sweets/Desserts)
- Barbecue
- Best Service
- Best Value
- Biscuits
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Burger
- Burrito
- Butcher Shop
- Catering Company
- Cheesemaker/Cheese Dairy
- Chef
- Chinese
- Chocolate
- Desserts
- Diner/Homestyle
- Doughnuts
- European
- Favorite Restaurant
- Food Truck
- French Fries
- Fried Chicken
- Frozen Treats Other Than Ice Cream
- Greek
- Green/Sustainability-Friendly Restaurant
- Healthiest Food
- Hot Bar/Buffet
- Hot Dogs
- Ice Cream
- Indian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Kid-Friendly Restaurant
- Late-Night Restaurant
- Latin American
- Local Food Festival or Event
- Local Food/Drink Product
- Local-Food Emphasis
- Locally-Made CBD treats
- Lunch
- Lunch - Business Lunch
- Mexican
- New Restaurant (Opened in the Last 12 Months)
- Nonprofit Helping With Hunger Issues
- Outdoor Dining
- Pasta
- Pastry Chef
- People-Watching Restaurant
- Pizza
- Pop-Up Dining Event
- Pub Grub
- Quick Meal
- Restaurant in Downtown
- Restaurant in East Asheville
- Restaurant in North Asheville
- Restaurant in South Asheville
- Restaurant in the River Arts District
- Restaurant in West Asheville
- Restaurant Still Needed in Asheville
- Restaurant That Best Represents the Spirit of Asheville
- Restaurant That Gives Back to the Community
- Restaurant to Take Out-of-Towners to
- Ribs
- Romantic Dining
- Salad
- Seafood
- Southern
- Special Diet Options (Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free, etc.)
- Splurge Restaurant
- Sub Shop/Deli/Sandwiches
- Sushi
- Taco
- Take-Out
- Thai
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Wine List
- Farm, Yard & Garden
-
Health & Wellness
- Acupuncture Clinic
- Acupuncturist
- Alternative Healing Center
- Chiropractor
- Dentist
- Eye Care Specialist/Service
- Family Medical Practice
- Fitness Studio With Classes
- Gym or Place to Work Out
- Hospice
- Hospital
- Martial Arts Studio
- Massage Therapist
- Maternity Care/Service
- Mortuary/Funeral Services
- Orthodontist
- Pediatrician
- Physical Therapist
- Physician (General Practice)
- Pilates Studio/Center/Classes
- Place to buy CBD oil
- Place to Buy Supplements, Vitamins & Herbs
- Place to Center Yourself
- Place to Get Medical Care When Under- or Uninsured
- Psychologist/Counselor
- Women's Health Center
- Yoga Studio
- Yoga Teacher
-
Kids
- After-School Program
- Art Education Program
- Dance Studio for Kids
- Day Camp
- Day Care
- Day Trip for Kids
- Gymnastics Program
- Kids' Clothes
- Martial Arts Program
- Museum
- Music Teacher (Classroom)
- Nature Camp
- Overnight Camp
- Parents Night Out Program
- Pediatric Practice - Dentistry
- Pediatric Practice - General Medicine
- Place for Birthday Parties
- Place to Make Art
- Playground
- Preschool
- Recreation Center for Kids
- School (Pre-College)
- Toy Store
- Volunteer Opportunity for Kids
- Youth Sports Program
-
Media
- Favorite Feature in Xpress
- Local Events Information Source
- Local News Source
- Local News Website
- Local Print Publication Other Than Xpress
- Local Print Reporter
- Local Radio Personality/Announcer
- Local Radio Station (commercial)
- Local Radio Station (noncommercial)
- Local TV Personality/Announcer
- Most Important Local News Story (in the Last 12 Months)
- Most Over-Reported Story (in the Last 12 Months)
- Most Under-Reported Story (in the Last 12 Months)
-
Outdoors
- Backpacking Trail / Overnight Hike
- Bicycle Club or Group
- Canopy/Zip-Line Tour
- Day Hike
- Environmental or Conservation Nonprofit
- Fishing Spot
- Hiking Club or Group
- Mountain Bike Trail
- Outdoor Gear and Apparel Shop
- Picnic Spot
- Place to Car Camp
- Place to play tennis
- Place to stand-up paddleboard
- Place to tube
- Rafting Company
- Running Club or Group
- Running Event/Race Road or Trail
- Skate Park
- Ski Resort
- Spot to Camp
- Swimming Hole
- Waterfall
- Whitewater Paddling Section
- Personal Services
- Pets
-
Professional & Home Services
- Accountant/CPA Firm
- Alt Energy Sales and Installation
- Architectural Firm
- Bike Repair
- Car Repair
- Computer Repair
- Dry Cleaner
- Electrical/Electrician Company
- Equipment Rental Services
- Financial Adviser
- Green Builder
- Handyman (or Woman)
- Heating/Cooling Company
- Home Cleaning Service
- House Painters
- Law Firm
- Moving Company
- Pest Control Service
- Place to Get Your Taxes Prepared
- Plumbing Company
- Print Shop
- Real Estate Agent
- Real Estate Company
- Roofing Company
- Web Development Firm
- Regional: Brevard
-
Regional: Burnsville
- Art Gallery
- Best thing that’s happened to your town
- Breakfast Restaurant
- Business that best represents your town
- Coffee & Sweets
- Cultural Or Arts Event
- Dinner Restaurant
- Hottest Local Topic in the Last Year
- Local Bar/Brewery/Watering Hole
- Local Cause to Support
- Local Place to Enjoy the Outdoors
- Lunch Restaurant
- Music Entertainment Venue
- Retail Store
-
Regional: Hendersonville & Flat Rock
- Art Gallery
- Breakfast Restaurant
- Business that best represents your town
- Coffee & Sweets
- Cultural Or Arts Event
- Cultural or Historical Landmark
- Dinner Restaurant
- Local Bar/Brewery/Watering Hole
- Local Cause to Support
- Local Place to Enjoy the Outdoors
- Lunch Restaurant
- Music Entertainment Venue
- Retail Store
- Regional: Hot Springs
- Regional: Marshall & Mars Hill
- Regional: Swannanoa & Black Mountain
- Regional: Sylva & Cullowhee
- Regional: Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton
- Regional: Weaverville & Woodfin
-
Shopping
- Adult Toys, Lingerie & Naughty Things Store
- All-Round Grocery Store
- Antique Store
- Asheville-Style Clothes
- Auto Dealer - New and/or Used
- Automobile Tire Store
- Bed and Mattress Store
- Bike Shop
- Bookstore - New
- Bookstore - Used
- Budget-Friendly Grocery Store
- Clothing: Dress-Up/Stylin' (Women's)
- Clothing: Office (Men's)
- Clothing: Office (Women's)
- Clothing: Used or Vintage (for-profit store)
- Clothing: Used or Vintage (nonprofit store)
- Convenience/Corner Store
- Florist
- Gift Shop
- Head Shop
- Health Food Store
- Import/Ethnic Food Store
- Jewelry Store
- Musical Instrument Store
- New Furniture Store
- Pawn Shop
- Picture Framer
- Record/CD Store
- Shoe Store
- Skateboard Store
- Store That Best Represents the Spirit of Asheville
- Used Furniture Store (for-profit store)
- Used Furniture Store (nonprofit store)
- Vape Shop
-
Uniquely Asheville
- Activist Group for Civic/Political Action
- B&B or Small Boutique Hotel
- Best Thing to Happen to Asheville in the Last 12 Months
- Biggest Threat to Asheville's Uniqueness
- Bumper Sticker or Slogan About Asheville
- Historic/Interesting Building
- Holiday Event - Summer/Fall
- Holiday Event - Winter/Spring
- Hotel
- Local Asheville Attraction
- Local City Tour
- Local Fundraising Event
- Local Hero
- Local Politician
- Local Villain
- Neighborhood
- Nonprofit That Improves Asheville
- Nonprofit That Serves the Underprivileged
- Place to Connect With Nature Within Asheville City Limits
- Place to Get Married
- Place to Pretend You're a Tourist
- Place to Take Your Eccentric Friends
- Project You'd Like to See Local Government Do
- Street for a Stroll
- Thing Downtown Asheville Needs
- Thing East Asheville Needs
- Thing North Asheville Needs
- Thing South Asheville Needs
- Thing the River Arts District Needs
- Thing West Asheville Needs
- Venue to Book for a Party or Event
- Worst Thing to Happen to Asheville in the Last 12 Months
-
Work & Business
- Bank
- Bank Services for Small Business
- Business That Best Represents the Spirit of Asheville
- Business That Gives Back to the Community
- Business With Best Customer Service
- Business With Earth-Friendly Practices
- Co-Op/Worker-Owned Business
- Credit Union
- Employment Sector to Work in
- Minority-Owned Business
- Support Organization That Promotes New Businesses & Healthy Local Economy
- Woman-Owned Business
- Articles
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- Competition
- Dining Out
- Drinking Out
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