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2 (DAY) EXPERIENCES YOU CANNOT MISS... Lynne and Steve have come up with 2 great day experiences, one explores a slice of Asheville downtown culture, the other takes you out of town to explore the surrounding area. Both throw in a good dose of culture, outdoors, and (of course) some legendary Asheville food! 1 A Feast for the Eyes, Belly and Soul... First up, make a reservation ahead of time at Knife and Fork in Spruce Pine. You'll need that later... Next, go by High 5 for a latte and breakfast goodie to go, maybe run by Greenlife for snacks while you're near there. Head north on 19/23 towards Burnsville (there is another coffee shop and art gallery there), following directions to Roan Mtn. Hike the beautiful balds for a few hours and enjoy your snacks on one of the many overlooks. Then head to Bakersville - a one stop sign quaint town. Visit Jason Burnette's ceramic studio, get a cup of coffee at Dot's, and explore the greatest ceramic studio I've come across, Crimson Laurel. If you want more, visit nearby Penland School of Crafts to see the resident and student artists at work in the beautiful campus. Finally, reward yourself with a gourmet meal in Spruce Pine at Knife and Fork. They fill up way ahead, so often you can get that early dinner which works out well after your busy day, so that you can dine and head home to Asheville on the early side (it's 45 minutes from Asheville). 2 The River Arts District... The River Arts District is a little more than a mile from the Urban Nest,