Timeline
16:55
Start at Jack of the Wood for a locally-brewed Green Man Ale. The pub is open until 2AM, so it is ready for an early evening start.
17:25
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
Walk to the Botanical Gardens at Asheville. This half-mile loop takes you across streams and through meadows to a wildflower cove. Position yourself on the ridge facing WSW to catch the first rays of golden light.
17:40
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light bathes the woodland ridge and log cabin in a warm glow before the sky darkens.
18:10
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
Stay in the Botanical Gardens as twilight settles. The quiet atmosphere allows you to enjoy the transition from day to night among the native plants.
Local tip
The Botanical Gardens are just three miles north of downtown. Check the route if you are not walking from the pub.
Check before you go
- Jack of the Wood is open Mon-Sat 11:30AM-2AM and Sun 3PM-close.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Asheville (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).