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.
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.
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.
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
Asheville Walking Tour: Self-Guided
Scenic Driving Tour of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy Mini-Retreat
Top hotels in River Arts District
The Radical Asheville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
From the moment you walk in the hotel is beautiful and smells so good! Front desk staff was so nice and went ablove and beyind to make sure our party was on the same floor. The food was good and reasonably priced. I will be returning.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
Everything! Staff amenities and especially the spa and the spa treatments
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road
The only negative issues of a lovely hotel was the horrible location of the elevator and fact that the large bright sign says La Quinta. We could not find a Country Inn, after looking all over it. Local phone number was not listed. Is it legal to turn local residents away? It should not be!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville by IHG
As I write this review, it keeps mentioning a "mountain view". I don't think the location warrants a mountain view, although it is a peaceful setting away from congestion. The entrance and common areas were well decorated with great ambiance. The room was a standard hotel room with all the necessities ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
The Restoration Asheville
This hotel is amazing! The room and restaurants are everything you'd expect. The staff is always eager to offer assistance or make suggestions. Right in the middle of everything in downtown Asheville. Shopping? Right there. World class cuisine? You got it! Bar scene? Plenty to choose from. We dropped ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG
Such a perfect central location, within a few blocks of everything you'd want downtown: restaurants, shopping, the art museum... The most comfortable cloud-like bedding helped us relax and sleep in. The staff were so friendly, and gave us a list of area recommendations upon checkin. We tried the ...
Reviewed on 7 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 Downtown Market Asheville 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 Grove Arcade and Pack Square.
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.
Historic Montford
While visiting Historic Montford, you might make a stop by sights like Riverside Cemetery and Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre.
