Downtown Asheville Travel Guide
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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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 theatre scene.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Asheville's Historic Streets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour
RAD Rising: From Flood to Flourish – A tip-based RAD walking tour
Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy Mini-Retreat
The Asheville Abyss Ghost Tour: Ashes to Apparitions
Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Asheville
Aloft by Marriott Asheville Downtown
"The Asheville Aloft is very well located. Near great restaurants, venues, bars and museums. We enjoy staying here whenever we are in Asheville."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel
"breakfast was cold most selections were empty and service wasn't Marriott standard."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Moxy Asheville Downtown
"Staff were great and rooms clean. Only complaint was the rooms are quite small and can be cramped."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG
"We love this hotel. The rooms are stylish and clean. We had an amazing view. The bar area is beautiful and provides ample space for relaxing and conversation. We only had breakfast this stay and it was delicious. The staff goes above and beyond to assist and are all knowledgeable and friendly. We ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Restoration Asheville
"great location, great amenties"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Unique hotel in the heart of downtown Asheville."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Asheville
- South Asheville
- West Asheville
- Biltmore Village
- Downtown Asheville Art District
- South Slope Brewing District
South Asheville
If you're spending some time in South Asheville, Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Park Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
West Asheville
The captivating mountain views and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to West Asheville. A stop by French Broad River or Asheville Outlets might round out your trip.
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.
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.
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.
