Question about Asheville

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  1. adamsns6696

    adamsns6696 Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2013 Maine

    If I stay in a hotel outside of Asheville, will driving/parking be a problem when visiting wicked weed, green man, and other breweries around?
     
    #1 adamsns6696, Aug 27, 2015
  2. The_FishermanJay

    The_FishermanJay Pundit (936) May 16, 2010 Florida
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    Parking won't be; there's a municipal garage that's pretty well centrally located. Driving, on the other hand, might be after visiting all those breweries!
     
    #2 The_FishermanJay, Aug 27, 2015
  3. adamsns6696

    adamsns6696 Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2013 Maine

    Lol, I wont actually be drinking that much. I'm going more for the bottles. I will be taking a road trip from Maine to Pensacola, Florida. I'll be staying near Asheville for one of those nights.
     
    #3 adamsns6696, Aug 27, 2015
  4. adamsns6696

    adamsns6696 Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2013 Maine

    @MHorridge Is there any public transportation option besides taxi?
     
    #4 adamsns6696, Aug 27, 2015
  5. The_FishermanJay

    The_FishermanJay Pundit (936) May 16, 2010 Florida
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    Sorry, brother; I'm of no help here. I've either walked or had a DD while visiting. I'm sure some locals will hop in with some solid info for you. Sounds like a great trip!
     
    #5 The_FishermanJay, Aug 27, 2015
  6. KRubes

    KRubes Savant (1,183) Sep 7, 2014 North Carolina
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  7. montman

    montman Maven (1,444) Mar 10, 2009 Virginia
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    Ashville needs one of those "visiting 2015" info threads like some of the other good areas have, SD, Seattle, NYC, etc.
    Of course easy for me to say since I dont live there and do not have that much info. :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #7 montman, Aug 27, 2015
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  8. CGMLS3

    CGMLS3 Initiate (0) Jul 30, 2010 Florida

    Uber. I go annually and used uber the last weekend and last year. If you get to the south slope area by noon on the weekends there is street parking. Then walk to the rest.
     
    #8 CGMLS3, Aug 27, 2015
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  9. rgordon

    rgordon Pooh-Bah (2,701) Apr 26, 2012 North Carolina
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    I don't know your finances, but splurging on accomodations in downtown Asheville is a worthwhile treat. Haywood Park Hotel is my favorite.
     
    #9 rgordon, Aug 27, 2015
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  10. andyctree

    andyctree Zealot (663) Apr 20, 2010 North Carolina

    I typically Uber it home after doing my visits to the South Slope (Burial, Green Man, Funkatorium, etc.).
     
    #10 andyctree, Aug 27, 2015
  11. weaverr

    weaverr Zealot (729) Jun 10, 2008 California

    If you're trying to park directly in front of some places, that can be difficult depending on the time of day. The block around Wicked Weed seems to fill up fast, but if you're ok walking a couple blocks you shouldn't have too much problem finding a garage or street parking. I guess it all depends on how much beer you're buying.
     
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  12. c64person

    c64person Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2010 Michigan

    Just stay at the Downtown Inn and dont worry about it. Honestly, unless you have a DD, drinking in Asheville is tough, there are a lot of options and you will get drunk quick.

    Parking isn't a problem, park in the Aloft garage and everything is within walking distance.
     
    #12 c64person, Aug 27, 2015
  13. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    +1 for garage parking. It's ridiculously cheap, like $5 a day, whereas in Atlanta it's $5 an hour at some places.
     
    #13 RDMII, Aug 27, 2015
  14. adamsns6696

    adamsns6696 Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2013 Maine

    I really wanted to stay at the downtown inn. Unfortunately it is something I can't afford :/ that's why im staying outside
     
    #14 adamsns6696, Aug 28, 2015
  15. abb610

    abb610 Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2010 North Carolina

    I akways camp at Lake Powhattan. $20 per night. You can get from tent flap to wicked weeds downstairs bar in 15 minutes
     
    #15 abb610, Aug 28, 2015
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  16. NoMoreBeerBelly

    NoMoreBeerBelly Pundit (825) Dec 2, 2009 North Carolina

    Off topic: anyone get to try the new Buxton Hall BBQ yet? Former executive chef of the Admiral opened new BBQ joint on the South Slope smack in the middle of all the breweries. If well executed, this place should be able to just print money.
     
    #16 NoMoreBeerBelly, Aug 28, 2015
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  17. CGMLS3

    CGMLS3 Initiate (0) Jul 30, 2010 Florida

    Didn't stop in, but it smelled very good.
     
    #17 CGMLS3, Aug 28, 2015
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