Southwest Asheville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Asheville Outlets
You can enjoy retail therapy at Asheville Outlets during your stay in Asheville. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Asheville Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Asheville Mall during your visit to Asheville. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
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 Southwest Asheville Hotel Deals
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Asheville
The room was very clean. Staff were friendly and attentive to all needs. The cooking facilities worked well. I look forward to coming back to visit and staying here again.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Outlet Center
Clean and spacious
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville SW - Outlet Ctr Area by IHG
The room was very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. This is a convenient location! We will stay here again when visiting our daughter in Asheville!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Area
I just popped in for one night and I had everything my pups and I needed
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn - Asheville South
Clean room, staff, very personable desk associate, convenient location
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville - Outlet Mall
Great staff. Great room. Parking very good. Hot breakfast was good. The breakfast room was kept very clean. The bacon was gone an hour before the end of the breakfast time. The breakfast attendant apologized. She fixed sausage and brought it out, but I was through eating by the time she brought it ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Asheville
West Asheville
The captivating mountain views and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to West Asheville. A stop by New Belgium Brewing Company or French Broad River might round out your trip.
South Asheville
If you're spending some time in South Asheville, Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Park Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
Biltmore Village
You'll love the majestic mountain landscape in Biltmore Village, and you might want to stick around to check out Historic Biltmore Village, a top place to visit.
Shiloh
While Shiloh may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Biltmore Estate and Asheville's Fun Depot.
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.
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.
