Riding a Segway was a bucket list item for me. When I got to do it a few years ago I couldn't wait…read moreto share it with my family. We took a two hour tour today and it was great! Ben was a great teacher and had us all (Mom, two teens) riding in no time. We had a great tour and got to see notable landmarks. For me it was the ride and bonding with my younger son over the experience. We had a blast riding the Segways. I highly recommend, 10/10, would do it again!

Three of us took this Segway tour and it was a really fun, unique experience. The price with tax…read morewas right at $200 not including the tip. We had such a great time exploring the city of Asheville and playing tourist. None of us had ever been on a Segway and we were happy for the time spent to make sure we were comfortable before heading out on the tour. They have a limit of 6 people per tour so it's a nice group and you can hear everything the guides have to say. I would highly recommend this as a great place to start on your visit to Asheville. You get to know the city, get recommendations for what else to do and where to eat for the rest of your trip and it's just a really fun way to start off your vacation!

Stopped in during a vacation in the south. I've ordered parts from their e-commerce and saw their…read moreratings are average m, but I can tell you their in-person customer service is above standard. A customer was asking several questions to the employee in the parts area of the shop, indicating he was newer to the hobby. He apologized for asking a lot of questions, and the employee said there's no need to apologize. It appeared the employee actually appreciated the intrigue and genuine interest in the hobby. In this case, they were talking about crawlers. We've all been where this customer was - new to the hobby, even if you've taken a long hiatus to be an adult.... But we can all remember the patience given to us when we had seemingly "noob" questions. Because of this, I'll continue my e-commerce purchases with Hobbytown!

I haven't worked on model cars since I was a kid, and I am getting back into it. I walked in and a…read morevery nice young man listened to me and took me right to the sections of the store I needed and even gave me a comfortable primer on the products I will need and some that might be handy. When he couldn't answer a question, he asked the older gent at the counter. Being a woman, I had worried that I would be ignored, but these guys were so helpful and encouraging; it was refreshing, indeed. This shop is an asset to Asheville and I'm glad we have them here.

I went in wanting their "Bulova 96B332 Limited Edition Breton" they had on display, although it was…read moreslightly used I still was very interested as it is such a nice piece. The price at first wasn't bad but then I checked for it online and it was a whopping $150 less and brand new online versus $900 at this store in Asheville. I'm visiting here for a small vacation and would've loved to take this watch with me back home but I cannot justify spending $150 more for a used watch than buying the same thing online brand new! Other than that the shop itself is very nice and their repair and service kiosk is great.

What an absolutely wonderful local establishment. My partner got her aunts watch cleaned here and…read morehad a band changed. The band broke the next week, but they replaced it for free. A testament of their dedication (and maybe the band quality). After having the watch a couple weeks, I accidentally shattered the crystal. So sad. I looked at a few options, but a lot of them you needed to ship in the watch and they couldn't tell you if they could even fix it before seeing it. Also, a lot of those shipping places starting at $70 anyway. It was coach. I took it to the coach shop, but they also did not fix that. With that in mind, I went back to where she had it fixed. The people working in there were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. They were upfront about the cost and let me know the waiting time. One of them makes their own jewelry and it's super beautiful. Luckily, the watch took less time than the maximum amount I would be waiting, but I was fine either way. They called and I went and picked it up today. The two humans were working and I can tell they truly want to help and enjoy their job. The Crystal was a bit particular but it looks just like new. The cost was $80 with tax which I found very fair as they replaced the battery as well. Wonderful establishment with great employees who are professional and approachable. Recommend it for sure.

I went back and forth on where to stay in Asheville. Do we go with the Biltmore or is that too…read moretouristy? Do we do the Omni Grove with the amazing spa or will the outdated rooms bug me? Or do I go with the Marriott option like I usually do? We opted with this Marriott, but then ended with a night at the Omni Grove so we could check out the spa we heard so much about. This is located right in Biltmore Village, which I heard had a lot more going on before Helene made her way to town a few years ago. :( It's right next to the Biltmore, but there's not really a lot in the area. In fact, when we first pulled up we noticed it was situated right between a McDonalds and a Hardees and wondered where we were staying. The lobby is very cool and modern....and all the staff were very welcoming. When we checked in we were told we were staying in the manor across the street. I don't remember booking that part of the hotel, but the man at the front desk mentioned he prefers those rooms. It's literally right across the street so super easy, but it's across the busiest street I saw in Asheville which requires waiting a very long time at the crosswalk. I didn't see very many people during our 4 nights in the Manor and wondered if we had it all to ourselves. The room itself was nice, clean and modern. There were little things i liked (ex: liquid hand soap) and things i didn't (ex: no trash can in the bathroom) but overall we were comfortable.And my husband mentioned many times he was very happy with the TV situation. While our stay here was fine I did regret not staying elsewhere. I would have loved an area to sit outside and enjoy the nice weather and just more in the area. I did like the room a lot better than the night we spent at the Omni Grove, but think i may have preferred staying at the Kimpton downtown or at the Biltmore where we could take advantage of the hiking, biking and everything else they have going on there.

My husband, our dog, and I were moving across the country and had never visited Asheville before…read more We chose to stay at the Grand Bohemian (the Manor) because of it's proximity to the Biltmore and we were definitely NOT disappointed! First, when we arrived at the hotel, the valet were so quick and efficient to unload all the bags we had with us, as well as ensure our car would be safe in their parking garage (since it was loaded for our move). They took our luggage across to the Manor and it was in our room before we were even there. Then, at check-in, they offered us a glass of champagne, gave us a quick orientation on the village, and we were off to check out our room. Not only was it a beautiful and comfortable place to stay, but they made our dog, Hagrid, feel so welcome (see the photos). Note: While this doesn't downgrade our score, there can be traffic noise at night and the pet fee is a bit pricier than other pet fees.

We went on a tour with Jennifer. It was well worth the time and money. Ashville Hiking Tours use…read morenaturalists as guides who each have unique backgrounds. It made the experience so much more interesting. She was so knowledgeable about the flora and fauna, history of the area, etc. We went to falls that most tourists aren't aware of. Enjoyed every minute!

Asheville Hiking Tours was a wonderful & unique experience! Our hiking tour was led by Paul who was…read moreenthusiastic & exceptionally knowledgeable. Our guide brought our wonderful small group of hikers together through laughs, & a deep dive into the diverse flora & fauna of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each stop along the way was a gem, all quiet & breathtaking. In total we saw 3 GORGEOUS waterfall views in just 2.5 miles total on a beginner level hike, Paul was also gracious enough to be everyone's photographer. We were in professional hands where safety is first & were provided equipment for a smooth & accommodating hike. This tour is a must for the whole family to explore some of the most beautiful parts of the country & make some new friends along the way!

If you're looking for higher end toys in the Ashville area, this will be one toy store that you…read moreabsolutely need to check out! There are so many brands from all over the world - some of the specialized German toys, which you don't find in other markets like Schleich, Bruder, and Playmobil of course! You can also find toys like Lego, Calico critters, Duncan Yo-yos and a great selection of educational toys as well. The store is fun, very large, and well organized with plenty of aisles that have so many different choices that your kids will absolutely love to play with. Also, if you're looking for a gift for a child and wanted to shop in person, this would be the perfect place to do so. You can get gifts wrapped and fully packaged, so you'll be ready to go for that next birthday party or special occasion! Make sure to check it out if you have a chance and enjoy!

I love Dancing Bear Toys. The employees are super nice. Their selection is always a big selection…read more They always usually have a bunch of different things to choose from the value is amazing. I love going here for all the squishy's reasonable prices too. I love this place. I always want to go and I follow them on Instagram for when they get new stuff.

I want to say this has been one of the highlights of my family trip. When your 16 yo his 17 yo best…read morefriend and wife all agree on this fact it says something. As adults we have this tendency to say "if I knew then what I knew now, I'd have paid more attention in school!" Well here's your chance. This tiny aquarium will impart more knowledge in a short visit than you probably take in most months if you take advantage of it. The interns and owner (a former teacher) are committed to answering questions. The things they are studying and sharing are amazing. If you go in and you want to learn and ask questions this will be an experience you won't forget. Think of the best science teacher you ever had, having an opportunity to show the world what she loves to talk about... and that is what you have here. Do yourself a favor, go, enjoy and learn!!

We went awhile back to see Charlotte and were sorely disappointed. Hearing of her death today…read morereminded me I had forgotten to write a review. This location is privately run and not for educational purposes. More like going to a friends house to see their pets. Please consider going to an aquarium run by scientists for educational purposes.

The campground has such potential to be a great place. The river is beautiful the location is…read moregreat. The train not a problem and bit of a busy road but that is ok. What is wrong is the care and love in maintaining the campground is non existent. Sent here on a recommendation from someone who had been here years ago. The bathhouse was disgusting has not been cleaned in years, there are several permanent campers in premium spots who's campers have tarps, duct tape and permanently installed window air conditioners. It would take so little to spruce it up with a fire pit, chairs along river and maybe even rake, sweep and maintain sites???

I was not able to stay here as this place was flooded three days before my stay. Airbnb canceled me…read morewith no explanation. That is not the fault of this business. What I did not appreciate was the angry response I received when I contacted them to inquire why my reservation was canceled with very little notice. Understandably this was an uncontrollable event. A simple explanation would have been helpful so I could scramble to find a new place. I am posting this in hopes the property has recovered and the man I spoke with would also understand the difficulties that we faced to secure a new place with no notice. I was polite to him. He was not polite to me.

This tour was everything we hoped for and so much more. We had booked a private tour for our group,…read moreincluding our pup. The whole process, from booking through the tour was fantastic. The team was very accommodating, had great communication and got us set up for the exact date and time we had hoped for. On the day of our tour, we met our awesome guide, Michael, at the first brewery and the day began. Michael was a wealth of knowledge, not just about the beer industry itself, but the craft beer movement in Asheville, the history of Asheville, and so much more. At every brewery he took us to he really had the inside track, knew everyone there, and was able to give us the perfect blend of history, education and beverages. Since we had already been to one of our planned stops earlier in the week, Michael was quick on his feet to identify another venue that had a fantastic selection and location. One of my favorite parts of the tour was getting to experience certain types of beer that I would otherwise shy away from. At the start of our journey, Michael asked our group what we liked, what we didn't like and from there, he really expanded all of our pallets and showed us just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what Asheville breweries have to offer. Even if you've been to every brewery, even if you're in Asheville expert, everyone can benefit from this tour, it was informative, entertaining and refreshing.

Went on a brew-Ed tour on our recent Asheville trip. Cliff…read moreprovided so much information. He even teaches brewing and the craft beer business at the local college. We went to 3 breweries and sampled 4 beers at each. It was nice to try beers I would never have ordered Cliff gives the history of beer around the world and in the US along with Asheville and some of the local breweries and brewers. This tour was a high point of our visit. Really helped us navigate the Asheville craft beer scene. Highly recommend and you can't go wrong with this tour!!

Had a breakfast sandwich to go: several choices of bread, meat, and other toppings, fantastic…read moresandwich, very friendly staff. Drove out of my way to get there and would drive back again highly recommended. Check it out! Chris Thompson

Silverball Subs is a hidden gem on the far west side of town. Not hidden in a "nobody knows about…read morethem" way because their review score and Mountain Xpress awards prove that people do. It's more of a "they are in a weird pseudo strip mall behind an urgent care on New Leicester Highway and you absolutely have to go there on purpose" thing. Whatever you have to do to find them - go. Top notch subs. The Lou Reed is excellent- not quite a Reuben because mustard and not rye and if purists saw you press a Reuben - Oi. The resemblance is strong and the sandwich is wonderful. I ordered the foot long and had half for lunch and half for dinner. Good choice, me. The service was friendly and efficient. The sandwich was finished quickly. I took it to go so I can't speak to the ambiance, but it seemed like a chill spot to enjoy your sub. I'll be back, you should make the journey.