Five things I think of when someone says Weaverville, NC: Lake Louise, Stoney Knob Cafe, a quaint, walkable downtown, a cool little craft beer scene, and a lesser-frequented NC Mountain town worth your time. Plan your visit with our Weaverville day trip itinerary, including the best things to do, eat, and drink – from Asheville locals.
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Only a 15-minute drive north of Asheville, Weaverville is not only a nice residential area for home buyers but also provides a quieter sanctuary from Asheville. We head here for gardening supplies, flower picking, and quirky, local dining. 📸 All photos and experiences are our own. 💙 Christine
One Day In Weaverville Itinerary
Use this quick snapshot filled with ideas to plan your Weaverville escape. Then, keep scrolling for in-depth recommendations. You might also enjoy these other nearby day trips and gorgeous mountain cities/towns.
Morning
- Stroll Lake Louise Park
- Sightsee Along The Blue Ridge Parkway (Mount Mitchell, the Craggies, and Craven Gap)
- Pick Flowers At The Never Ending Flower Farm
- Grab coffee and breakfast at AllGood, Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe, or Yellow Mug Coffee Lounge
Afternoon
- Lunch at Maggie B’s, Soba, or Twisted Laurel
- Walk The Main Street Nature Park
- Shop for plants at Reems Creek Nursery
- Grab a drink with the pooches at Wagbar
Late Afternoon & Evening
- Brewery hop at Leveller, Salt Face Mule (play mini-golf), or Eluvium
- Nice dinner out at Glass Onion Tavern or Stoney Knob Cafe (make advanced reservations)
Best Things To Do In Weaverville
These are just a few fun things to do in and near Weaverville. Additionally, walk around Main Street Nature Park, with 10 acres of winding, sleepy nature trails.
Stroll Lake Louise Park
Coming from North Asheville, you’ll pass Beaver Lake, which has a beautiful 2.1-mile perimeter trail and bird sanctuary.
Similarly, Lake Louise Park boasts 15.5 acres, plus a shimmering 5-acre, man-made lake. Permitted fishing is allowed. Picnic or walk Lake Louise’s easy .61-mile perimeter loop trail, spying turtles, carp, ducks, geese, and a dam waterfall. Enjoy a children’s playground and fitness equipment. Seasonally, drop by the Weaverville Tailgate Market at the community center.
Shop For All Things Art, Plants, Wine, Pottery, & More
Weaverville has loads of great local shopping. A few stores to check out: Maggie B’s Wine and Specialty Store (also a terrific lunch spot), Reems Creek Pottery, Mangum Pottery, Miya Gallery, and Crucible Glassworks.
Reems Creek Nursery is a part of our annual spring tradition to kick off garden season. They have a great selection of plants, flowers, herbs, and essential garden supplies.
Pick Flowers At The Never Ending Flower Farm (Barnardsville)
About 15 minutes outside of Weaverville, The Never Ending Flower Farm is a “must” experience.
Go solo, with friends, or on a date, and start picking. While they have supplies, it doesn’t hurt to bring your clippers (and dress accordingly 🐝). They rely on the honor system and cash apps to pay. Picnics are welcome, but you will have to pay to utilize that gorgeous space (worth it!).
Where To Eat
We have a thorough guide to delicious Weaverville dining. We also enjoy great spots like Twisted Laurel. A few highlights that Tom and I most champion include:
Yellow Mug Coffee Lounge – Breakfast, Lunch, & Coffee
A Weaverville staple, Yellow Mug Coffee Lounge serves all-day breakfast, brunch, and lunch. It exuberates those Western North Carolina quirky-fun living vibes.
Dine here for budget-friendly prices, coffee, tea, smoothies, avocado toast, bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, and more – with vegan and gluten-free options.
Soba Sushi & Noodles – Sushi Specials
We are Asheville sushi pros, as it’s one of our favorite go-to meals. Soba Sushi & Noodles stays off the AVL radar but is a Weaverville local favorite.
Soba’s menu features budget-friendly soups, noodles, and of course, sushi. I highly recommend their hot ginger tea and sushi roll lunch specials. They have on-site parking, which is a bonus for their location.
Stoney Knob Cafe – Excellent Mediterranean & American Cuisine (Say Hi To Elvis & Those Lava Lamps)
If you think Asheville has unforgettable restaurants, wait until you see Stoney Knob Cafe. The outside resembles nothing like the colorful inside.
Stoney Knob is your go-to for delicious Mediterranean lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. We love their sangria, burgers, fish tacos, Thai lettuce wraps, and seafood entrees. They are so popular these days, I highly suggest making advanced reservations. They have on-site parking and sit just outside the walkable downtown area.
Glass Onion Tavern – Global Italian and New American, Perfect For Date Night or Celebrations
Even under new(er) ownership, Glass Onion is still one of our favorite date night restaurants. Here, they showcase North Carolina growers along with Italian cuisine in an intimate space boasting excellent service.
We highly recommend ordering from the specials menu for both entrees and wine. Think pork chops, pasta, and scallops. Park across the street at the lot with the clock.
Where To Drink
Be sure to read our complete Weaverville brewery guide, which includes more breweries like Zebulan Artisan Ales and Eluvium Brewing Company. Of course, we also have our favorite nearby Asheville breweries, too. Just a few places we recommend grabbing coffee, wine, and beer:
Leveller Brewing Co.
Leveller Brewing makes some of the best farmhouse ales around, and I love their small, farm-feel taproom, including all the sheep. 🐑
As a Lager and Blonde enthusiast, many of their beers are perfect for me, and they serve wine and local cider for Tom, plus N/A beverages. Sit inside or out. Leveller is pet and kid-friendly.
AllGood Coffee
My only (selfish) complaint about AllGood Coffee is that they close at 2 PM – and I want them to stay open all day because they are so good.
Visit AllGood for your caffeine boost and Back Porch Baking Goods (vegan!). They have the nicest staff, serve beans from local roasters, and are a great place to meet up with friends or get some work done.
Maggie B’s
You know that Tom and I love a good wine bar, and Maggie B’s is one of our favorites. Plus, eat an excellent, simple, and healthy sandwich or soup lunch, paired with fresh fruit.
Along with wine tasting events, we enjoy shopping at their specialty store selling wines, meats, cheeses, and olives. They are conveniently located next to AllGood Coffee; I highly recommend dipping into both.
Before You Go, You Might Also Enjoy These NC Mountain Towns
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🏔️ Plan a romantic date or shop in Black Mountain
Let us know your Weaverville favorites in the comments.
Weaverville is slowly becoming worse. Sure for adults there are intimate things to do. But what about kids? Look around Weaverville, there is nothing! Want to bike at the lake, well you can’t because of all the old geezers yelling at you. There was also a recent meeting of a recreation center but instead of a basketball court or something for kids they decided they are going to add pickleball courts. There are already 2 schools close by you can do that on! Anyways Weaverville only supports old people and there is genuinely nothing to do.
Aw, we enjoy Weaverville and love the restaurants, breweries, bars, and lake. Pickleball must be trending here in WNC because Asheville also opened up many courts. We’ve never played or even seen pickleball until recent years.
You should include the Yellow Mug in your list of special eateries in Weaverville. The Yellow Mug has a delightfully eclectic menu.
Yes! Thank you for the feedback!
A must visit is Sanctuary of Stuff! Such an eclectic collection of things and some antiques. Unique finds every time we go! It’s our first stop when we get off the highway!!!
Thanks so much for the great suggestion! We love learning that certain places and shops are a part of our readers’ traditions.
@Christine, Baad sheep burritos is permanently closed.
Thank you so much for the update. That’s so incredibly sad. I had to go see for myself, and I just saw their end-of-October announcement. Thanks for letting me know so that I can properly update all articles, too. I appreciate it.
Pick your own flowers at The Never Ending Flower Farm in Barnardsville, just a short 15 minute drive north of Weaverville.
Thank you so much for the great recommendation!
Hop on the Parkway via Ox Creek Road. Drive north to Craggy Gardens and Mt Mitchell.
In the winter the Parkway is closed at that point and it is a fun place to take the kids to walk and climb rocks.
Yes; we just love Craggy Gardens (and Pinnacle), and Mount Mitchell has stunning views on a clear day. Those are great suggestions. Thank you for sharing your experiences and recs for our readers, too. Have a great week.
Don’t forget to grab your morning coffee or smoothie at Yellow Mug right on Main Street!
Thank you! Will do!