Traveling Thrifter - Asheville, NC

A short two-hour drive from Charlotte, Asheville is the perfect weekend getaway spot. Nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains, the city provides the most breath taking scenic views and fresh air. It also provides great places to thrift and dine. Check out some of my recommendations below!

Asheville Humane Thrift Store

Quaint but great finds

Friendly staff

Daily sales (ex. fill a bag (with books) sale)

Very neat and organized

Great for home decor, books, collectibles

Goodwill/Goodwill Outlet

Multiple locations as a part of Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina

Outlet location with bins to sort through (pay by the weight)/regular location next door (1616 Patton Ave)

Items are sized and sorted

Lots of great finds at Black Mountain location

Salvation Army

Great price points

Large store

Very organized

Good tshirt collection

Places to dine

Burgerworx (great for hotdogs too!)

Mayfel's (amazing cajun food)

Tupelo Honey (12 College Street is the original location for the chain)

Blue Ridge Restaurant at Omni Grove Park Inn (you absolutely must make a Sunday brunch reservation!)

Hemingway's Cuba (within Cambria Hotel)

Pie.Zaa (great for late night eats and to go boozy drinks)

Hotel accommodations: Cambria Downtown Asheville

Yours in thrift,