Downtown Asheville Art District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful views abound when you are driving the Blue Ridge Parkway.
April 2018 🧡🧡🧡
Asheville is such a cool city. I was walking down the street and I came upon this really cool wall. Asheville fits into the stereotype of Appalachia in a unique way. Appalachia doesn't exactly fit into the modern, mainstream culture. Asheville fits into that non-conforming mold. Asheville is also home to some pretty unique music. A lot of this music has roots in traditional "Appalachian" music, using instruments such as the banjo and mandolin. I associate this alternate art with the alternate music because they both call Asheville and the Appalachian mountains home. #appalachianechoes
A guilded age crafted Basilica in the inner city of Asheville, North Carolina. Stain glass windows were amazing and the Last Supper presentation are beyond words. This must be seen if visiting Asheville.
This is "The Cut" in Asheville, it is a spot that overlooks the beautiful city of Asheville. People come here for a variety of reasons but one of the most interesting reasons is to spray paint graffiti on the rock and express them self. You can see a hint of this in the bottom right hand corner. Appalachian residents enjoy sharing their opinions and thoughts just like anyone else but as you can see they do it maybe just a little differently. This picture illustrates the unique balance that the Appalachian region has of nature and civilization. Not many places could do this and have them blend so nicely but the Appalachian area can and has. #appalachianechoes

Popular places to visit

H5JNE7 The Orange Peel music venue in downtown Asheville NC

The Orange Peel

The Orange Peel is just one of the places to see in Asheville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.

The Orange Peel
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Fired Up Creative Lounge Ashville

Explore the campus of Fired Up Creative Lounge Ashville during your stay in Asheville. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

Fired Up Creative Lounge Ashville
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Grove Arcade

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Grove Arcade during your visit to Asheville. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its local tours.

Grove Arcade
Wandering around and found the Thomas wolf house. Lived here all my life and had never seen it.

Thomas Wolfe Memorial

You can find out about the history of Asheville when you stop by Thomas Wolfe Memorial. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Thomas Wolfe Memorial
Pack Square Park and highrises in Asheville, North Carolina.

Pack Square

Find out about the history of Asheville when you take a trip to Pack Square. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its local tours.

Pack Square
The Buncombe County Court House, in downtown Asheville, North Ca

Buncombe County Courthouse

Buncombe County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Asheville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views and lively breweries in this walkable area.

Buncombe County Courthouse

Activities

Asheville's Historic Streets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Asheville's Historic Streets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

AU$21
per adult
Asheville's Historic Streets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Asheville Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Asheville Walking Tour: Self-Guided

AU$14
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Asheville Walking Tour: Self-Guided
Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App

Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour

AU$14
per adult
Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour
Asheville's Famous Ghosts Smart Phone GPS APP Solo Walking Tour

Asheville's Famous Ghosts Smart Phone GPS APP Solo Walking Tour

AU$14
per adult
Asheville's Famous Ghosts Smart Phone GPS APP Solo Walking Tour
Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour

Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour

AU$50
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour
Historic Music Scene Walking Tour in Asheville

Historic Music Scene Walking Tour in Asheville

AU$42
per adult
Historic Music Scene Walking Tour in Asheville
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Our pick of the best Downtown Asheville Art District Hotel Deals

The Restoration Asheville

The Restoration Asheville

4 out of 5
68 Patton Ave Asheville NC
The price is AU$382 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$382
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Asheville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,159 reviews)
Very convenient to downtown, many great dining places in walking distance.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Restoration Asheville
Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG

Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG

4 out of 5
7 Patton Avenue Asheville NC
The price is AU$284 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$284
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Asheville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel

3.5 out of 5
31 Woodfin Street Asheville NC
The price is AU$167 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$167
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Asheville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel
Aloft Asheville Downtown

Aloft Asheville Downtown

3 out of 5
51 Biltmore Avenue Asheville NC
The price is AU$203 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$203
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Asheville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
This hotel is in the perfect central location to explore Asheville. It was very clean and the staff very helpful and welcoming.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Aloft Asheville Downtown
Moxy Asheville Downtown

Moxy Asheville Downtown

4 out of 5
61 Biltmore Avenue Asheville NC
The price is AU$181 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$181
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Asheville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Biltmore Estate and The Orange Peel are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (382 reviews)
Loved this hotel, would absolutely stay here again, great local walkable area.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Moxy Asheville Downtown
The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
51 South Market Street Asheville NC
The price is AU$313 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$313
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Asheville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (488 reviews)
No microwave or

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Asheville Art District

panorama of downtown Asheville, North Carolina

Downtown Asheville

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Grove Arcade and Pack Square.

Downtown Asheville
H5JNE7 The Orange Peel music venue in downtown Asheville NC

South Slope Brewing District

If you're spending some time in South Slope Brewing District, The Orange Peel and Wicked Weed Brewing are top sights worth seeing.

South Slope Brewing District
Nothing like walking into a shop and asking for a sampler of their favorite smokey delights, then walking out later with a selection of 4 , including tasso, several sausages and some rib bones and a pig knuckle for the dogs. PJ has an amazing business that I would definitely put on my 100 mile gottagoto radar. #gottagoto.

North Downtown

North Downtown might not have many top sights, but Thomas Wolfe Memorial and Pack Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

North Downtown
Asheville Tourists! Milb game on a beautiful afternoon.

East End - Valley Street

While visiting East End - Valley Street, you might make a stop by sights like McCormick Field and Memorial Stadium.

East End - Valley Street
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South French Broad

South French Broad might not have many top sights, but The Orange Peel and Wicked Weed Brewing are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

South French Broad
Really cool art studio. You are encouraged to look, as well as touch and even photograph the works of art. His use of color is really amazing

West End - Clingman Avenue

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West End - Clingman Avenue and surrounding area, you can visit Grey Eagle and Grove Arcade.

West End - Clingman Avenue

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