There was a band across the street from the mime. We enjoyed listening to their music which was a mix of blues and soft rock with some country mixed in.
Asheville is the craft beer capital of North Carolina. One of the reasons we wanted to visit this city was to try tastings from several different breweries, to see if we agreed with their claim.
We first visited the Highland Brewing Company, this year celebrating their 20th anniversary.
The Highland doorway was unique with barley and hops on the glass. Behind these doors was the largest tasting room we have ever been in. We talked to their bartender about the large space, and she shared that they often have live bands perform here.
Hi Wire Brewery was the smallest tasting room we visited. There was room at the bar for about 12 bar stools, and there were a few tables in the area where this photo was taken. The band playing that afternoon was called Circus Mutts. Look closely and you will see the guitar player is sans shoes. Like most of the tasting rooms, this one was dog friendly. Fido is asleep on the floor while his master enjoys a pint at the bar.
The Green Man Brewery had a fairly small tasting room as well, but we squeezed in to enjoy the odd decorations suggesting fall and Halloween.
Green Man also had a large outdoor beer garden. When we got there there on a Monday late afternoon, there must have been well over 100 people in this outdoor area. There was corn hole, hammocks, and other things to do. Some of these patrons moved inside when the rain began to fall, while others just stood in the rain to enjoy their brew.
Wicked Weed was the only brewery that had a kitchen. Prior to leaving Hillsville, we talked to a half dozen people about places to eat while in Asheville. Every person listed Wicked Weed as their first or second choice. The food was excellent, and the beer was tasty. What more could you ask for?
Well, on a cool evening you might want to sit around a fire. Wicked Weed had a gas fire pit next to the outdoor dining area that we enjoyed as the evening got cooler.
This was a fantastic way to wrap up our summer adventure. It is easy to see why so many people come to Asheville to enjoy the cool weather and the many attractions the area has to offer.
