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 art galleries.
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 lively festivals.
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.
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 lively breweries in this walkable area.
Grove Arcade
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Grove Arcade during your visit to Asheville. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its local tours.
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.
Things to do
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Self-Guided Audio Tour
Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour
Asheville Walking Tour: Self-Guided
Scenic Driving Tour of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Asheville's Famous Ghosts Smart Phone GPS APP Solo Walking Tour
Asheville: Ultimate Late Night Haunted Pub Crawl
Top hotels in Downtown Asheville
The Restoration Asheville
I always love my stay here! Super warm staff, comfortable and chic room, delicious breakfast basket! Makes time in Asheville perfect!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG
Room was beautiful with panoramic windows.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Aloft Asheville Downtown
Excellent place for pet family travelers!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Flat Iron Hotel
Excellent condition and wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was good
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Moxy Asheville
Super cute comfortable hotel, gave us Paris vibes with how compact everything was. The bar was very welcoming, surprising to find out that is where you check in. They also offered us a welcome drink we paid for with bottle caps (fallout fans)! We will definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown 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.
North Downtown
North Downtown might not have many top sights, but Pack Square and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville 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 Downtown Market Asheville 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 Downtown Market Asheville.
River Arts District
You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in River Arts District. You might want to make time for a stop at Grey Eagle or French Broad River.
