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 great live music 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 theatre scene.
Grove Arcade
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Grove Arcade during your visit to Asheville. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its local tours.
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.
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.
Things to do
Asheville's Historic Streets: A Self-Guided 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
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel
"Staff is very helpful and friendly. Good food at the bar and the rooms are clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Moxy Asheville Downtown
"Room neat and clean but small, no mini fridge, walk in shower was nice, 1 of the 2 elevators was out of order, and shared stairwell was over in Aloft, so getting up to room was a bit inconvenient. Very nice staff."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Aloft by Marriott Asheville Downtown
"The air conditioning system kept tripping and the room was heard through out the night making it difficult to sleep"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG
"Beautiful hotel, great restaurant onsite."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
The Restoration Asheville
"We enjoyed our stay. Was as expected. Very nice place in a great location, with more than expected room amenities. A definite step above the typical hotel stay."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown
"All good"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Asheville
- South Asheville
- West Asheville
- Biltmore Village
- Downtown Asheville Art District
- South Slope Brewing District
South Asheville
If you're spending some time in South Asheville, Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Park Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
West Asheville
The captivating mountain views and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to West Asheville. A stop by French Broad River or Asheville Outlets might round out your trip.
Biltmore Village
You'll love the majestic mountain landscape in Biltmore Village, and you might want to stick around to check out Historic Biltmore Village, a top place to visit.
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.
