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West Asheville NC Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

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West Asheville

Hip, eccentric,  and friendly, West Asheville has developed a reputation as downtown Asheville’s artistic, quirky, and spirited district.  For visitors looking to live like a local, West Asheville is the place.  Haywood Road, which lines a large portion of the community, leads to over 2 miles of coffee joints, tasty restaurants, funky shops, and plenty of bars and breweries. Shops range from vinyl record stores like Harvest Records to vintage clothing boutiques, independent bookshops, and other unique local retailers. Buyers attracted to West Asheville's character but looking for more acreage and space often find what they're looking for just down the road in Leicester, a rural community ten miles northwest that offers mountain scenery from the valley and spacious properties while staying connected to the heart of West Asheville. Those seeking more space without leaving the suburban amenities behind often look to Candler, just southwest of West Asheville along Smoky Park Highway.


    West Asheville Neighborhoods & Communities

    Hip and trendy West Asheville draws those looking for walkable neighborhoods with access to art, food, and culture like Historic West Asheville or outdoor enthusiasts that would prefer to step out the door and jump on a mountain bike to pedal a Bent Creek mountain trail.

    West Asheville Attractions, Restaurants, and Things to do

    The area’s housing is a wonderful blend of modern green-built homes sitting beside historic 1920s bungalows. These neighborhoods are often tucked within walking distance to popular restaurants such as Taco Billy, Sunny Point Cafe, Biscuit Head, and Gan Shan West. Just across the French Broad River, West Asheville’s Haywood Road corridor neighbors the popular River Arts District, which is home to hundreds of working artist studios and art galleries that are housed in what were previously textile mills, tannery facilities, and meatpacking warehouses in the early 1900s. The buildings are now adorned with vibrant murals and expressive street art., and the River Arts District is lined by a 2-mile greenway that is frequented by walkers, runners, bikers, and the occasional roller blader.

    Pizza Mind in West Asheville

    Restaurants

    • Universal Joint
    • Nine Mile
    • Haywood Common
    • Pizza Mind
    • The Admiral
    • SunnyPoint Cafe

    French Broad Greenway

    Attractions

    • River Arts District
    • West Asheville Tailgate Market
    • French Broad River Tubing
    • Visit local shops
    New Belgium Brewing Asheville

    Drinks & Breweries

    • New Belgium Brewing Company
    • Archetype 
    • The Whale
    • The Golden Pineapple

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