Neighborhood Guide

North Asheville

North Asheville

About North Asheville

North Asheville stretches north of downtown along Merrimon Avenue, the main commercial artery, and mixes older neighborhoods, UNC Asheville, and a steady run of local restaurants and shops. It is a residential, everyday part of town where a lot of locals live and shop.

Gardens and Green Space

The Asheville Botanical Garden on W.T. Weaver Boulevard is next to the university campus and focuses on plants native to the Southern Appalachians.

Where to Eat

Luella's Bar-B-Que is at 501 Merrimon Avenue, and 828 Family Pizzeria (formerly Marco's Pizzeria) is at 946 Merrimon Avenue. PennyCup Coffee has a Merrimon Avenue location. See our Southern food and pizza lists.

Art Studios

The Beaverdam Studio Tour runs October 24 and 25, 2026, with 24 artists and craftspeople showing along Beaverdam Road in North Asheville, according to Explore Asheville's listing.

Local Businesses

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Nail Salons

K2 Nails & Spa

4.6(592)

K2 Nails & Spa is a nail salon on Weaverville Road, north of downtown Asheville. The service menu covers manicures and pedicures, gel and regular polish, acrylic and builder gel sets, dipping powder, ombre and pink-and-white nails, French tips, chrome, Gel X and nail designs, along with repairs and removals. Pedicures come in several tiers, starting with the De Base pedicure and moving up to options such as Signature Reflexology, Golden and Love Me Tender, which add scrubs, masks, hot stones and longer massage times. The menu also lists kids' services for children under 9. Waxing is available for brows, lips, chin, face, underarms, arms and legs. The salon's website includes a link for booking online.

Auto Repair

Jimmy's Automotive Center

4.8(927)
Auto Dealers

Motoriffic Sales and Service

4.9(83)
Tire Shops

Newbridge Tire Center

4.9(1042)
Electrical

Bolton Services Of WNC, Inc.

4.9(784)

Bolton Services is a plumbing, heating and air conditioning company serving Asheville and Weaverville. Its website traces the company's roots to 1925, when W.E. Bolton Company began installing and servicing heating systems. The site lists plumbing, heating and air, boilers, preventive maintenance plans, commercial construction and smart home solutions for HVAC and plumbing. It says 24/7 emergency service is available for problems like a burst pipe or a broken furnace, and it has pages for financing and for requesting service. The company also lists an apprenticeship program under careers. It serves both homes and businesses, according to its site, and customers can schedule service online or by phone.

Event Planners

Legacy and Legend

5.0(27)

Legacy and Legend is an elopement planning and photography business serving couples in Asheville and the surrounding mountains. Its website describes all-inclusive elopement packages that cover the officiant, a bridal bouquet, a venue and photography. It also offers adventure sessions, and its blog shares real elopements, including a sunset ceremony at Max Patch and a vow renewal. The site also has a free guide with tips for eloping in Asheville.

Florists

Charm's Floral of Asheville

4.9(40)
Towing

Asheville Recker Services

4.9(66)
Florists

Briar Patch Florist- Asheville Wedding Specialist

5.0(354)
Restaurants

The Original Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian

4.6(2714)

The Original Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian is a restaurant on Merrimon Avenue in North Asheville. According to its website, it opened in 2010 and serves old-school neighborhood Italian food inspired by the Italian restaurants of Brooklyn, the Bronx and Boston's North End. The restaurant offers indoor dining, patio dining and extended outdoor seating. The site says it does not take reservations. You can order to-go online or by phone, and the restaurant offers party trays. Vinnie's also runs a rewards program called the Goombah Club. A second location, Vinnie's South, is on Hendersonville Road in South Asheville.

Florists

Edenhouse, Llc.

4.8(19)
Event Planners

Engaged Asheville

4.8(28)
Hair Salons

Bella Chic Salon

4.8(65)
Hair Salons

Shear Delite Hair Studio

4.9(13)
Auto Repair

Larry's Performance Werks, Inc.

4.7(58)
Day Spas

Lotus Ridge Wellness

5.0(12)
Tanning

Tans on the Glow

5.0(24)
Car Wash & Detail

Sundown Home & Office Window Tint, Blinds & Shades

4.9(56)

North Asheville FAQ

Common questions about North Asheville in Asheville.

North Asheville is a residential area along Merrimon Avenue with local restaurants, shops, and UNC Asheville. It is quieter than downtown but only a short drive away.

Luella's Bar-B-Que (501 Merrimon Avenue) and 828 Family Pizzeria (946 Merrimon Avenue) are both on Merrimon Avenue. See our Southern food list.

Visit the Asheville Botanical Garden, browse local restaurants along Merrimon Avenue, or catch the Beaverdam Studio Tour on October 24 and 25, 2026.

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