South Asheville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

French Broad River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at French Broad River during your travels in South Asheville.

Antler Hill Village
You can find out about the history of Asheville with a stop at Antler Hill Village. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its local tours.
Things to do

Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour

Historic Music Scene Walking Tour in Asheville

Asheville's Famous Ghosts Smart Phone GPS APP Solo Walking Tour

Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour

Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour

Asheville: Terrors, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in South Asheville

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville SW - Outlet Ctr Area by IHG
This is a very convenient location, the hotel was clean, very helpful staff and comfortable room.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

The Inn on Biltmore Estate
Wonderful hotel
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Brookstone Lodge near Biltmore Village, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Good value
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate
Love making this hotel our halfway point on our trip to Hilton Head. So clean and beautiful setting. We will be back!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Asheville
Newer facility with all the right touches
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville - Outlet Mall
Very great stay! Room was a great size and the breakfast in the morning was nice. Staff was very friendly and I really enjoyed how quiet the atmosphere was. Great location as well. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Asheville

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 Historic Biltmore Village.

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.

Oakley
Oakley might not have many top sights, but Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Historic Biltmore Village are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kenilworth
If you're spending some time in Kenilworth, AMF Star Lanes - Asheville and Innsbruck Mall are top sights worth seeing.

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 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.