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 acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
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 art galleries.
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.
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.
Things to do
Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour
The Asheville Abyss Ghost Tour: Ashes to Apparitions
Asheville :Art Walk Unveiling Street Art Gems-South Slope
Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour
Custom Half-Day Photo Tour with Photography Lessons from Asheville
Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Asheville
The Restoration Asheville
Room was clean and staff was very helpful. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG
Clean, modern design, great location!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel
Loved this hotel. Everything was amazing.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Moxy Asheville Downtown
HVAC was adequate but a bit loud. I would really have liked to have a coffee pot in the room but coffee was available for free in the lobby. The staff was super helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Aloft Asheville Downtown
Convenient location. Great views
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection by Hilton
The foundry hotel is ideally located within walking distance of most anything you could need in the downtown Asheville area. Their staff was most accommodating, courteous, and genuinely nice people.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Asheville
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.
East End - Valley Street
While visiting East End - Valley Street, you might make a stop by sights like McCormick Field and Memorial Stadium.
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.
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.
Charlotte Street
While Charlotte Street may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Thomas Wolfe Memorial and Pack Square.
