The gnome, known for his distinguished beard and unmistakable hat, hit up Asheville’s hot bars and restaurants, as well as other cool sites. He got a massage at the Omni Grove Park Inn, stuffed his face at 12 Bones and downed beers at Wicked Weed and Burial Beer (where I had the pleasure of meeting him.) Other spots the Roaming Gnome hit: Rhubarb restaurant, Grand Bohemian, Red Stag Grill, the underground skate rink Thrashville, the streets of downtown Asheville, the trails of surrounding mountains and more.
The gnome even got a paint job by River Arts District artist Jonas Gerard.