• Battery Park Hotel, 1 Battle Sq. A 14-story building faced with brick, limestone and terra cotta trim with a Mission Revival style roof, erected in 1924.

• The Biltmore Estate, 1 Approach Rd, ? 1-800-624-1575, [10]. A French Renaissance-inspired chateau; with over 250 rooms, it is the largest single family home in the U.S. and the largest privately-owned house in the world, just a few minutes outside the city and should be on any visitor's itinerary. Basic admission includes access to the fabulous gardens, stables, expansive hiking trails, vineyards and self-guided house tour. Adults $25-$59, Youth price half-admission, Children 9 and under are free.

• Buncombe County Courthouse, 60 Court Sq. M-F 8AM-6PM. Completed in 1928, the outside features complex setbacks, window groupings and overlay of Neo-Classical Revival ornamentation. The Neo-Classical interior lobby contains a sweeping marble staircase, bronze and glass screens, a coffered ceiling with ornate plasterwork and a mosaic tile floor.

• The City Building, [11]. Designed by Art Deco architect Douglas Ellington and completed in 1927, the City Building is constructed out of Georgia Pink marble, brick, and terra cotta. The steeped, octagonal shaped roof is the logo of the City of Asheville.

• Drhumor Building. The Drhumor (pronounced "drummer") is a boldly detailed, Romanesque Revival style building constructed in 1895.

• Flat Iron Building. A uniquely triangular shaped building bordering Wall Street and Battery Park Avenue constructed in 1926.

• Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave, [12]. M-Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 12PM-5PM. Commissioned by Dr. E. W. Grove, the Grove Arcade is an elaborate Tudoresque building occupying an entire city block. It is particularly worth noting, as it was, when it was built in 1927 by architect Charles N. Parker, one of the nation's most unique and interesting buildings. On each side of this city landmark, four giant arches allow entrance into the building. On the main side facing the equally impressive Victorian Battery Park Hotel, are two monumental gryphons, guarding the entrance into the expansive interior, which features oak shopfronts, spiral staircases, and opulence around every corner. Today, it serves as as an influential public market with several restaurants, vendors, and mountain craft shops.

• Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave,

• Asheville Brews Cruise, ? +1 828 545-5181, [55]. A personalized tour and VIP treatment at three of Asheville's finest local microbreweries -- Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company, French Broad Brewing Company, and Highland Brewing Company. $37 per person, $70 per couple; inquire about Asheville locals discount.

• Autorickshaw Tours, 235 Montford Ave, ? +1 828 280-6301, [56]. Tours last approximately one hour and run 10:30AM-4PM by reservation on weekends. A historic/architectural tour of Montford including Riverside Cemetery. The autorickshaw holds two per tour. $35 for two people.

• Haunted Ghost Tour, ? +1 828 355-5855, [57]. Adults $17, Children $9.

• Historic Trolley Tours, ? 1-888-667-3600, [58]. Sightsee Asheville aboard a vintage Trolley. Fully narrated, covers all major points of interest in Asheville including: the Grove Park Inn, Biltmore Village, the Grove Arcade, the Montford Historic District, the downtown shopping and restaurants district, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the Asheville Museum and Art Gallery district, the Asheville Chamber and Visitors Center. Adults $18, Children $11, special group rates available.

• Urban Trail, [59]. A self-guided walking tour in downtown Asheville, tracing the footsteps of Asheville’s historic past. Twenty-seven "stations" are highlighted in this continuous 1.6 mile loop, from churches and buildings to streets and landmarks. Guided tours are available April through November on Saturdays at 3PM. Tours leave from the front desk inside Pack Place. Headsets and maps are available for self-guided tours. $5.

Downtown:

• Barley's Taproom, 42 Biltmore Ave, ? +1 828 255-0504, [114]. Pizza (available by the slice), lasagna, and sandwiches; 42 beers on tap. $6-$15.

• Bouchon, 62 N Lexington Ave, ? +1 828 350-1140, [115]. M-Sa 5PM-. French comfort food of the Lyon area of France and wine bar. $10-$19.

• Doc Chey’s Noodle House, 37 Biltmore Ave, ? +1 828 252-8220, [116]. Su-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-11PM. Extremely affordable and consistently delicious Asian Fusion. You can get a bowl of Pad Thai and a Tsing Tao here for ten bucks. Many vegetarian options. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Don't forget to try some of their rice seasoning because you will probably only find it in an oriental market. $6-$8.

• Early Girl Eatery, 8 Wall St, ? +1 828 259-9292, [117]. M-F 7:30AM-3PM, Tue-Thu 5PM-9PM, F-Sa 5PM-10PM, Su 9AM-3PM. Made-from-scratch Southern regional cuisine using local organic produce and free-range meats. $4-$15.

• Ed Boudreaux's Bayou Bar-B-Que, 48 Biltmore Ave, ? +1 828 296-0100, [118]. Daily 11:30AM-11PM. Bar-b-que with 14 in-house sauces, large vegetarian menu, and stocks 140 different beers. $4-$10.

• Fig, 18 Brook St, ? +1 828 277-0889, [119]. M-Sa 11AM-3PM, 5:30PM-9PM (until 10PM F-Sa). Reservations recommended.

• The Flying Frog Cafe, 1 Battery Park Ave, ? +1 828 254-9411, [120]. W, Th & Su 5:30PM-9:30PM, F-Sa 5:30PM-11PM. Classical and innovative European and Indian cuisines. Reservations recommended. $17-$33.

• Gold Hill Espresso & Fine Teas, 64 Haywood St, [121]. Great selection of coffee and tea. New York bagels, light lunches, and desserts.

• Heiwa Shokudo, 87 N Lexington Ave, ? +1 828 254-7761. M-Th 1