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.
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.
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.
Asheville City Hall
After visiting Asheville City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Asheville. In the area, take in the lively festivals and mountain views.
Things to do
Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour
Blue Ridge Parkway South Self-Guided Audio Tour
Asheville: Roaring '20s Walking Tour with Drinks
Asheville Terrors: Ghosts of the Blue Ridge
Asheville: Guided Craft Brewery Tour with a Snack
Asheville: Terrors, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Downtown Asheville
Aloft Asheville Downtown
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The Restoration Asheville
Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG
Downtown Inn and Suites
Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown by IHG
Moxy Asheville
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Asheville
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.
North Downtown
North Downtown might not have many top sights, but Buncombe County Courthouse and Pack Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Chestnut Hills
Chestnut Hills might not have many top sights, but Buncombe County Courthouse and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Buncombe County Courthouse and Pack Square.