River Arts District Travel Guide
Asheville
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Asheville Walking Tour: Self-Guided
Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour
The Asheville Abyss Ghost Tour: Ashes to Apparitions
Asheville Insider Guided Walking Tour
Custom Half-Day Photo Tour with Photography Lessons from Asheville
Top hotels in River Arts District
The Radical Asheville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
I love the individually designed rooms. The decor is awesome almost club like we will absolutely stay there again. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
The Grove Park Inn used to be a five star property. It’s a 3 at best today. We went to the GPI to celebrate my son’s birthday. Just to hit the high notes, the service from the staff was terrible. They obviously have very little training in hospitality. Absolutely no enthusiasm by the person in the ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
The Restoration Asheville
Room was sty
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Lantern Lodge - formerly The Residences at Biltmore
I did not experience breakfast.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
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
Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG
I thoroughly enjoyed The Kimpton. The location was perfect, the staff was friendly and the room exceed my expectations.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
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 Downtown Market Asheville.
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 Pack Square and Wicked Weed Brewing.
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 Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville.
Historic Montford
While visiting Historic Montford, you might make a stop by sights like Riverside Cemetery and Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre.
