Must See Sights and Landmarks in Lake Lure Area

"The man who commissioned the job was Ed Grove himself, a self-made millionaire who had moved to Asheville only a few decades earlier. Upon opening, it became home to local shops and services such as candy stores, cigar shops, barbershops, beauty parlors, specialty grocers, and bookstalls. In World War II, the federal government took over the building and utilized it as part of the effort to win the war due to its size and remote location."

"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"

"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."

"Address: 53 Birch St, Asheville, NC 288013.5 miles of paved roadsGrab Our Complete Guide To Riverside Cemetery With Must-See Sites. Find 3.5 miles of paved roads surrounded by Asheville history. This beautiful Victorian-style cemetery is the final resting place for literary greats like Thomas Wolfe and O."

"Step out of Gatlinburg to go to Asheville and see Riverside Cemetery, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Deep Creek, contemplate the long history of Walker Sisters' Cabin, and learn about winemaking at Tennessee Homemade Wines."

"Home of Asheville’s famous “Shindig on the Green” summer bluegrass concert series, Pack Square is a great park right in the heart of downtown Asheville. Even when the concerts are taking place (they start “along about sundown” on Saturday nights), there is still plenty of green space for kids to run around and play. One of my family’s favorite summer weekend activities is to walk around downtown, eat dinner, grab some ice cream, then set up our camp chairs and listen to some good bluegrass music at Pack Square."

"If you are looking for centrally located parks in Asheville, NC, don’t miss Pack Square or the iconic City Hall in the distance. If you are looking for parks in downtown Asheville, don’t miss Park Square. I consider Pack Square exactly that: a public square in the heart of AVL."

"This interactive water feature delights children with its 21 jets of water that run in 12 combinations. You never know where it’s going to splash you next!"

"This place is really amazing yes you might have to wait for a little while for the food but it's the best."

"One of our coveted tinier downtown Asheville restaurants, The Noodle Shop is all about noodles, stir-fry, and rice dishes. I’m always a fan of their soup. I can never say no to a fresh spring roll — not fried."

"From Business: Old school take-out pizzeria attached to French Broad Brewery's new tap room. We take pride in serving up traditional pizza, calzones, stromboli, homemade garlic…"

"Brought to you by the makers of Burial Beer, Forestry Camp is both restaurant, brewery and bar. They have a great indoor space that feels like you’ve stepped into a lodge at a National Park. (The buildings actually were constructed by the US Government and housed workers from the CCC who helped out on numerous projects including our beloved Blue Ridge Parkway)."

"This restaurant from the people who brought you Burial Beer has plenty of outdoor dining on an open-air rooftop deck and outdoor picnic area. Oysters and bubbles more your speed for brunch?"

"Vinnie’s is one of our favorite spots to indulge in all of the Italian classics. You can order individually or family-style, depending on your take-out crew. The menu includes antipasto, salad, pasta, specials, pizzas, calzones, and desserts."

"Even though I live over an hour away, if I want pizza, this is the only place to go!. Their pizza is second to none in Western NC.That being said, the last time..."