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 lively festivals 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 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.
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.
Grove Arcade
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Grove Arcade during your visit to Asheville. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour
Asheville: Ultimate Late Night Haunted Pub Crawl
Asheville's Famous Ghosts Smart Phone GPS APP Solo Walking Tour
Scenic Driving Tour of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Asheville Walking Tour: Self-Guided
Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Asheville
The Restoration Asheville
Everyone at the hotel was super friendly and helpful! Top notch service all the way around! Loved sitting on the patio at the watch and people watching in the evening! Then the rooftop for sunset and cocktails, then the lower level for live music and arcade games! It was a special treat to have a ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel
Great hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG
Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Close to everything in downtown Asheville.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Moxy Asheville Downtown
Property is new and nice. The rooftop bar and restaurant is very lovely. The rooms are stylish with great views. There seems to be some issues with the key card elevator at times I saw staff struggle as well as once on my own technology at check-in seemed to be very challenging so the property is ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Aloft Asheville Downtown
Gorgeous mountain and city views. Convenient location.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection by Hilton
No bathrobe or slippers in a 4 star, super expensive hotel. Staff are lovely.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
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 Harrah's Cherokee Center - 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.
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 Basilica of Saint Lawrence.
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.
