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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
Grove Arcade
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Grove Arcade during your visit to Asheville. Discover the area's lively festivals 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 top-notch restaurants 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.
Things to do
Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour
Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour
Scenic Driving Tour of the Blue Ridge Mountains
RAD Rising: From Flood to Flourish – A tip-based RAD walking tour
Asheville: Ultimate Late Night Haunted Pub Crawl
Asheville's Famous Ghosts Smart Phone GPS APP Solo Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Asheville
Aloft Asheville Downtown
"Everything was on point and excellent."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Moxy Asheville Downtown
"Staff is excellent, so helpful and friendly. Awesome location. Nice parking deck."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel
"Room was clean & cozy! Staff was very helpful. Only complaint is having to pay for parking on the property."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Restoration Asheville
"The Restoration Hotel in Asheville is probably one of the best hotels I have stayed at in a long time. The staff was lovely from the valets, front desk employees, bartenders and cleaning staff. The hotel is beautifully appointed with unique decorations in the lobby and rooms. The rooftop bar is stunning ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG
"Great hotel, staff was super friendly and the food and drinks were great at the bar."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown
"This hotel needs modernization. The rooftop bar was great. The lobby bartend, Candy, was by far one of the best. The rest of the hotel staff was pretty unfriendly."
Reviewed on 20 May 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.
North Downtown
North Downtown might not have many top sights, but Thomas Wolfe Memorial 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 McCormick Field 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 Grove Arcade.
