As much devastation as we have seen from Helene, what would prolong the heartbreak would be a second wave of devastation from a crashed local economy. We’re a tourist town and Downtown Asheville has often been a first stop for visitors.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ So we are sharing that many businesses are safely reopening. They could use your help so that they aren’t the next victim of the hurricane.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 〰️ If you’re local & ready to support downtown businesses during what would otherwise be their biggest season we have some info on who is open.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 〰️ Not local & ready for a day trip? Enjoy a great meal. Do your holiday shopping at local stores. Buy art. All of this will help locals whose livelihood depends on tourism. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ❤️‍🩹 Please visit respectfully. Come with patience. Know that many are broken. Know that things will be different. Don’t come for a tour of the hard hit areas, but do come to support local businesses in a safe way. Local residents alone can’t sustain the economy.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 〰️ Wondering what’s open?⁣⁣⁣ A few of the many:⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🍽️ @curatetapasbar @mellowmushroomasheville @luminosaavl @oldeuropeasheville @frenchbroadchocolate @mehfilavl @dilbar_asheville @ashevilleproper @earlygirleatery⁣ @whiteducktacoavl @rowancoffee @therhuavl @botiwallaasheville @wasabiavl @miyakohouse @maguroasheville @stradaasheville @contrada_avl @ashevilleclub @wickedweedbrewpub @hulisuesbbq @fivewalnutcheesebar @whitelabsbrewingcoavl @whiteducktacoavl @mamacitasavl @theblackbirdrestaurant @pennycupco @beethai_kitchen_asheville ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🛍️ Woolworth Walk, Mast, Duncan & York, Lou Lou, Nest Organics, Malaprop’s, Art Museum Gift Shop, Tops for Shoes, Hip Replacements, Himalayas Import⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🏛️ Asheville Art Museum, Asheville Museum of Science ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 〰️ Wondering how restaurants are open when there is a city-wide boil water notice? They installed potable water tanks & are serving bottled water + using disposable tableware. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ➡️ IF YOU WANT ADDITIONAL DETAILS on visiting Asheville post-Helene, LEAVE A COMMENT with the word ‘guide’ & we’ll send over a resource. It includes what’s open, what’s closed, our thoughts on where to stay and more.