Catawba Falls

Some of my can’t-miss spots from my solo trip to Asheville

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Asheville and Black Mountain! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Asheville for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

We love visiting & staying in North Carolina - in 2021 we found a place called Indigo Nature Retreat in Old Fort, North Carolina, and have been back many times since. I’m the fall of 2022, we are hosting a Retreat at Indigo & can’t wait to share some of our favorites with others. Situated off 1-40, Old Fort is a great place to rest for a bit - to have a coffee, chat with the locals, or catch a hike or quick bike ride.