North Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Downtown
Popular places to visit
Biltmore Estate
Wander through gardens and lush grounds, tour the grand mansion and learn about the history of this opulent estate in Asheville, North Carolina.
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.
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
Explore the great outdoors at Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance, a lovely green space in Asheville.
Asheville Outlets
You can enjoy retail therapy at Asheville Outlets during your stay in Asheville. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Walk around the campus at University of North Carolina at Asheville during your stay in Asheville. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Biltmore Park Town Square
You can do some window-shopping at Biltmore Park Town Square during your visit to Asheville. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Asheville's Historic Streets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
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
Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour
Historic Music Scene Walking Tour in Asheville
Our pick of the best North Downtown Hotel Deals
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Asheville Downtown
The place itself is very clean and nice. Rebecca was GREAT it is silly though that you pay for room but they still charge you extra for parking… The area around it, not so much. We did not feel Comfortable walking to Harrah’s Cherokee. Very sketchy.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
The Grove Park Inn used to be a five star property. It’s a 3 at best today. We went to the GPI to celebrate my son’s birthday. Just to hit the high notes, the service from the staff was terrible. They obviously have very little training in hospitality. Absolutely no enthusiasm by the person in the ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
The Restoration Asheville
Very convenient to downtown, many great dining places in walking distance.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Lantern Lodge - formerly The Residences at Biltmore
I didnt have yime to get to the spa. My stay was short.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville SW - Outlet Ctr Area by IHG
Clean room
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road
Breakfast sucks. It’s not edible. Hotel also charged me twice and would not refund my deposit
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Downtown
Downtown Asheville Art District
Downtown Asheville Art District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pack Square or Grove Arcade.
Downtown Asheville
Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Grove Arcade and Pack Square.
East End - Valley Street
While visiting East End - Valley Street, you might make a stop by sights like McCormick Field and Memorial Stadium.
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.
Five Points
If you're spending some time in Five Points, Botanical Gardens at Asheville and Kimmel Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Historic Montford
While visiting Historic Montford, you might make a stop by sights like Riverside Cemetery and Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre.
