Downtown Asheville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Asheville
Popular places to visit
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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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.
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.
Basilica of Saint Lawrence
Admire the freestanding elliptical dome, the beautiful stained-glass windows and the hand-carved walnut tableau in this beautiful basilica in western North Carolina.
Asheville City Hall
After visiting Asheville City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Asheville. In the area, take in the acclaimed art galleries and mountain views.
Activities
Asheville Walking Tour: Self-Guided
Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour
Asheville's Famous Ghosts Smart Phone GPS APP Solo Walking Tour
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Self-Guided Audio Tour
Historic Music Scene Walking Tour in Asheville
Asheville: Terrors, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Our pick of the best Downtown Asheville Hotel Deals
The Restoration Asheville
Great hotel, friendly staff, tried to have dinner in the main and empty restaurant for dinner and was told they didn’t have proper staffing and couldn’t be seated; ate pub meal instead in basement with children in bar past cut-off time. Otherwise, great stay, loved the breakfast basket each day, ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Aloft Asheville Downtown
Rooms were beautiful. Our room was on the top floor. Amazing views of Asheville. Staff is very friendly and everything was clean.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Moxy Asheville
Nice cozy place
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel was beautiful
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown
Great stay
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG
Best hotel ever. Convenient location, Adam the front desk was amazing. I forgot a few things and the hotel was accommodating. Parking was easy. Snacks in the morning and evening was a nice touch.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Asheville
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.
East End - Valley Street
While visiting East End - Valley Street, you might make a stop by sights like McCormick Field and Memorial Stadium.
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.
South French Broad
South French Broad might not have many top sights, but Grey Eagle and Downtown Market Asheville are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Downtown Market Asheville.
River Arts District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in River Arts District. You might want to make time for a stop at Grey Eagle or French Broad River.
