River Arts District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Grey Eagle
You can make plans for a show at Grey Eagle on your trip to Asheville. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.
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.
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 River Arts District Hotel Deals
The Radical Asheville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
From the moment you walk in the hotel is beautiful and smells so good! Front desk staff was so nice and went ablove and beyind to make sure our party was on the same floor. The food was good and reasonably priced. I will be returning.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
Everything! Staff amenities and especially the spa and the spa treatments
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Restoration Asheville
Very convenient to downtown, many great dining places in walking distance.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville SW - Outlet Ctr Area by IHG
Room was mediocre clean. The mattress was the worst mattress I’ve ever slept on in my life! Check-in person was nice.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road
Very clean, staff was nice
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around River Arts District
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.
South French Broad
South French Broad might not have many top sights, but Grey Eagle and The Orange Peel are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
Historic Montford
While visiting Historic Montford, you might make a stop by sights like Riverside Cemetery and Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre.
