Best Shopping Malls in Asheville Area

"Another architectural jewel, the unique Grove Arcade combines Art Deco, Italian Renaissance, and Gothic elements. Instead of leveling the foundation, Grove Arcade’s designers decided to follow the natural topography instead, a very noticeable feature when walking the shopping center’s sloping marble hallways. Grove Arcade, 1 Page Avenue, Asheville, NC, USA, +1 828 252 7799"

"Also known as the Arcade Building, the place is a wonderful pit stop for shopping and refreshments. The Grove Arcade was built between 1926 and 1929 and has a very Tudor’ish Gothic architectural style. It was renovated and reopened in 2002 and offers an array of stuffs like book shops, handmade crafts, Jewellery, antiques and so much more."

"The Grove Arcade was one of the first indoor shopping malls in all of the country, which makes it a unique mix of historical and fun on this list of places to go in the city of Asheville. Like many spots in this North Carolina city, it has existed for almost a century. Better yet, it has something for everyone."

"You will find over 100 stores at the Asheville Mall, including like H&M, Vans, Yankee Candle Company, and Champs Sports. If you work up an appetite during your shopping spree, there are several fast dining restaurants located in the mall. Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Chic-fil-A, Planet Smoothie, and Starbucks are just a few places to grab a quick bite!"

"This mall offers many of your favorite retail stores and an ample food court. Sears, Belk, JCPenney, and Dillard's anchor the shopping center, and there's also an Old Navy, Gap, Eddie Bauer, American Eagle, Champs Sports, and Bath & Body Works. For a quick fix, stop by Cinnabon, Starbucks or Planet Smoothie."

"Whether you are searching for home decor, kitchenware, or a wardrobe update, you’ll find it all at the Asheville Outlets. Their factory outlet stores include G.H. Bass & Co., GNC, Nike, J. Crew, and more."

"Located near the famous Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Village offers a wide selection of shops, including antiques, art galleries, home furnishings, and more. Notable stores include The Olde World Christmas Shoppe, Lululemon, and Village Antiques. You can even attend cooking classes at Williams Sonoma!"

"Clayton from Knox Road Tripper introduced us to Papa’s & Beer, and now, we cannot stay away. With multiple locations across Asheville, this is the perfect Asheville takeout restaurant for burritos. A family-run business, they boast of Authentic California-style Mexican cuisine."

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"Splurge a little at dinner at one of the top restaurants in town, such as Cúrate, Chestnut, Limones, Bull & Begger and Corner Kitchen. (You should think about making reservations several days in advance at some of these, which tend to be heavily booked, especially on weekends.) As to where to stay, again it depends on what you like and your budget. Asheville has around 50 B&Bs. It has a growing number of good hotels and inns Downtown."

"The Bull and Beggar is traditional and elegant yet cutting edge all at the same time. The menu is Euro-inspired, containing things like foie gras, oysters, and caviar. Located in the River Arts District, this place is the very definition of ‘treat yo’self.’ The food is divine and the ambiance is simple and elegant (even their silverware is second-hand, mismatched actual silver!)."

"Located in the trendy River Arts District, The Bull & Beggar is a high-end restaurant to take your date!. It offers New American Fare, wine and fancy cocktails in a two-story, rustic environment. This intimate restaurant has tons to choose from, with unique choices and small plates for sharing."

"While Plant is a relative newcomer to the Asheville scene, the Laughing Seed Cafe in Asheville’s bustling downtown is one of the city’s grande dames of vegetarian cuisine (with all vegan dishes clearly marked on the menu). And Laughing Seed’s maturity shows in well-balanced dishes such as its raw-food spinach pesto manicotti. In this case, the “pasta” are slivers of zucchini stuffed with a cashew “ricotta.” But the ultimate element of the dish is the chunky, raw tomato sauce that seems to channel the essence of the vegetable and sun directly onto a plate."

"A post shared by Laughing Seed Cafe (@laughing.seed.cafe) on Nov 28, 2019 at 8:48am PST. Other than being one of the best vegan restaurants in the city, Laughing Seed Café is also known for serving Sunday brunch. Reserve your table here and come and enjoy a plate of the finest organic cuisines prepared with the best farm-to-table ingredients sourced from the local farmers."

"This bright, inviting space has a playful approach to vegetablizing familiar dishes like lasagna made with zucchini noodles or pizza on a cauliflower crust. A smattering of outdoor tables make this a wonderful lunch escape, and raw diet followers will also find a few options here. Laughing Seed’s Sunday brunch is a vegetarian’s best brunch bet in Asheville."

"Our dining experience today at Another Broken Egg in Biltmore Park was below substandard. Everything from service to food quality was lacking."

"You will find all the traditional flavors you love and some newer, fun flavors, like cinnamon bun, dreamsicle, and green apple. There are dipped cones and more toppings than you can count, so that you can create your own original ice cream masterpiece!. This place also makes homemade nostalgic desserts, such as funnel cakes, beignets, shaved ice, and much more!"

"A post shared by Asheville Eats & Drinks🍻🌮🔥 (@ashevilleeatss). 10th Muse Comfort Foods offers caffeine, donuts and ice cream at their shop on Patton Avenue west of downtown Asheville. You'll love their amazing creations including bubble waffle ice cream sundaes, milkshakes, funnel cakes, fried oreos and coffee latte shakes."