The Best Things to Do Near Asheville, North Carolina

The best things to do near Asheville, North Carolina – dog friendly breweries and hikes!

Nestled between the mountains and forest is Asheville, North Carolina. A lively city packed with dog friendly breweries and stunning views of the mountain landscape.

Breweries to Visit In & Near Asheville

A trip to Asheville isn’t complete until you visit at least one brewery. Listed below are our top four brewery recommendations:

• Sierra Nevada is hands down one of the coolest breweries we have ever been to. The atmosphere was light and exciting, beer was 10/10 and the food was, let’s just say, worth the wait!
• Hillman Beer is a small brewery located on the outside of the Biltmore Village (many cute shops in this area!). They had an array of beers ranging from German beers to Imperial Stouts. If you do visit this brewery, I highly recommend the HB Signature Burger – I mean, look at that photo 😮‍💨
• New Belgium – enjoy some hazy IPAs or fruity hard seltzers on their outdoor patio.
• Highland Brewing – the first legal brewery in Asheville since prohibition!

Top 3 Hikes To Do Near Asheville

Enjoy stunning views of the mountains from these dog friendly hikes listed below:

• Looking Glass Rock Trail – a 6.2 mile, out and back hike that provides a stunning panoramic view of the mountains. The Looking Glass Waterfalls is a short drive from the Looking Glass Rock trailhead – take the extra 20 minutes to go view the waterfall!
• Hawksbill Mountain Trail – a 2.5 mile, out and back hike. I’ll let the photos do the talking! This trail is located near Jonas Ridge, about an hour north of Asheville.
• Black Balsam Knob and Tennent Mountain Loop via Art Loeb Trail – a 4.6 mile loop trail with stunning views. This trail is located in Balsam Grove, about an hour south of Asheville.

Comment below some of your favorite breweries and hikes located near Asheville!