The Asheville Shop

10/03/2022

AVLtoday shared a post on Instagram: "In addition to crackling leaves + cozy drinks, ‘tis the season for increased bear activity. 🐻 Statistically speaking, there are less negative human interactions with our furry neighbors this time of year, due to the increase of acorn availability. But the f...

09/14/2022

Happy Belated Birthday to the Blue Ridge Parkway! Sunday, September 11, marked the 87th anniversary of America's most visited national park site. This 469-mile roadway connects Shenandoah National Park in Virginia with Great Smoky Mountains National Park located on the North Carolina-Tennessee border. Some of its best scenery is featured in my new book "Blue Ridge Parkway, A Magnificent Journey" available at all parkway visitor centers and at jscottgraham.com.

08/07/2022

“Gradually and silently the charm comes over us; the beauty has entered our souls; we know not exactly when and how.” ~ Frederick Law Olmsted, Landscape Architect of .

Something is different about a summer storm in Asheville. It casts a calming effect that you cannot feel anywhere else. Thank you for capturing this moment.

07/22/2022

We love our bears in Asheville! www.bearwise.org

07/18/2022

The Craggy Gardens Picnic Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway is no longer an eyesore after volunteer repairs.

07/13/2022

We're excited to have in The Asheville Shop!

We're open everyday from 9a to 5p.

07/06/2022

"There are countless reasons why July is a marvelous month in The Land of the Sky — but today, we’re settling on eight. That’s the number of events scheduled for Connect Buncombe’s Brewing for Greenways initiative.

Now in its eighth year, the month-long fundraising and public engagement campaign kicked off Fri., July 1. For eight nights this month, a different local brewery will host the all-volunteer advocacy nonprofit organization as it works to educate folks about current + future local greenways and their benefits."

Today, we're looking at eight reasons to celebrate this month — Connect Buncombe's eight Brewing for Greenways events.

06/26/2022

We’ve rounded up five local ready-to-rent private dog parks for your pooch to enjoy, courtesy of Sniffspot — basically Airbnb for dog parks.

06/15/2022

"We’re kicking off our summer road trip series — Hit the Road — with a trip to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest: home to 400 year-old trees and one of the largest sites of old-growth forest in the eastern US.

With its awe-inspiring hiking trails and close proximity to the stunning Lake Santeetlah, this remote area (with the closest town being Robbinsville) is a great destination for experienced adventurers + novice nature seekers alike."

Head to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in Robbinsville, NC for an adventure filled with big trees, sparkling scenery, and plenty of hiking.

06/02/2022

“That’s the point of the new Blue Ridge Craft Trails, an online guide to more than 300 artist studios, schools, and galleries across Western North Carolina... At the center of this creative mecca is Asheville, where dozens of galleries and the River Arts District connect visitors hundreds of working artists....The Craft Trails were formed to promote cultural tourism and inspire road trips. For travelers, they’re an invitation to see glassblowers, potters, weavers, and wood carvers at work."

A new trail through Appalachia reveals folk-art schools, crafty galleries, and the studios of innovative glassblowers, weavers, and potters.

05/30/2022

05/28/2022

The Asheville Shop & Visitor Center will be open all weekend and Monday from 9a to 5p!

05/23/2022

“Vending machines that contain snacks are officially passé. The first Curio Machine, an upcycled local art vending machine, has arrived in Asheville and it’s dispensing everything from DIY dinosaur kits to funky shoelaces to mystery prints.”

The first Curio Machine, an upcycled local art vending machine, has arrived in Asheville and it’s dispensing everything from DIY dinosaur kits to funky shoelaces.

05/12/2022

Because sometimes you just need to see a sweet little baby black bear. ❤️

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05/05/2022

"Botany plants lately? If you’ve noticed gorgeous blooms abound in Asheville right now and want some peonies, ranunculus, and pansies for yourself, we’ve made you a spring flower guide.

From workshops on growing your own cutting garden, to spring plant sales, to places you can poppy-into any time, here’s four floral destinations around the 828."

Here's where you can buy bulbs and plants to start your own cutting garden, shop local flowers, and browse gardens in bloom in Asheville, NC.

05/04/2022

We're open all week and weekend from 9a to 5p!!

05/03/2022

"Many of Asheville’s nicknames are well known, but what’s less understood is how these nicknames actually came about. Here’s a look at how Asheville's various monikers came to be + why they stuck."

Many of Asheville’s nicknames are well known, but what’s less understood is how these nicknames actually came about. Here's a look.

05/01/2022

Festival season returns this spring and summer, so we rounded up 18 regional festivals that will be returning (or debuting) in the Asheville area for 2022.

04/30/2022

Residents and tourists spotted a bear strolling through downtown Asheville on April 21, 2022.

04/25/2022

"From bakeries to breweries, many businesses in Asheville want to show you some love on your day with a free or discounted goodie. Use our list below to find a spot to treat yo’ self. Pro tip: Always bring an ID or other form of birthday proof."

Whether you’re the type of person who likes to broadcast your birthday to the world, or more of the ignore-it-until-it’s-over kind of person, there’s a good chance you can appreciate a special treat to celebrate, well, you. From bakeries to...

04/22/2022

Happy Earth Day, Asheville. 🌎

Photo by Jared Kay

04/21/2022

"Just some light reading 💡

Did you know that the starry sky in Asheville is incredibly unique? Seriously, no two places in the world have the same view of the stars.....The thing is, it’s likely you’ve never gotten to fully appreciate the night sky.....The International Dark Sky Association has resources to help you use artificial light conscientiously — and with International Dark Sky Week from April 22-30, it’s the perfect time to jump in. [Read on for] some tips to get you started..."

International Dark Sky Week is on the horizon, so we’re covering the need-to-know on light pollution + how you can see the real night sky.

04/12/2022

"WNC is known for its rich biodiversity — but did you know it’s also a place where you can find birds from every continent (except Antarctica)? We recently visited these globetrotting birds at Carolina Avian Research & Education (CARE), a sanctuary for rare and endangered birds with special needs in Fletcher, ~25 miles from Asheville."

Did you know you can find birds from every continent on the planet (except Antarctica) at WNC's Carolina Avian Research & Education?

04/08/2022

04/04/2022

Dangggggg. 👀 Good afternoon to you, Asheville, our beautiful little mountain town.

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04/01/2022

Happy Friday and April 1st!

03/31/2022

Before we called it the River Arts District... "Before this mile and a half section of Asheville became a mecca for artists, outdoor recreation, and craft beer, it was our city’s first industrial hub. And before that, it comprised a town of around 500 people. Ready to go back to the 1880s?"

Travel back in time to the 1900s, when Asheville's River Arts District was a flourishing industrial district instead of an art haven.

03/15/2022

"It's time to break out your green clothes and shamrock swag — St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. 🍀💚

If you’re looking to spend the March 17 holiday with some local celebrations — you’ve hit the jackpot. We’ve rounded up six local parties, where you can raise a glass of Guinness, snack on Irish fare + shake your shamrocks."

Looking for local St. Patrick's Day celebrations ? You’ve in luck: we’ve rounded up six local parties where you can shake your shamrocks.

02/21/2022

We’re open all day from 9a to 5p. Check out our new Spring displays!

02/20/2022

We’re in the mood for Spring! Be sure to check out our new displays. 💖🐻🐝🌳🌷