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.
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.
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.
Asheville City Hall
After visiting Asheville City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Asheville. In the area, take in the acclaimed theatre scene and mountain views.
Things to do
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Self-Guided Audio Tour
Asheville: Ultimate Late Night Haunted Pub Crawl
Asheville: Terrors, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour
Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour
RAD Rising: From Flood to Flourish – A tip-based RAD walking tour
Top hotels in Downtown Asheville
DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown
Great
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Flat Iron Hotel
Great location. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Room was a great size. Loved it. Only negative is the slow elevator.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Asheville Downtown
Very close to downtown
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
The Restoration Asheville
Friendly staff… good valet parking staff
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Downtown Inn and Suites
Convenient location, reasonably priced. Building is a little worn out but rooms are clean and ours had been updated. Only negative was surly, resentful desk clerk who acted like she’d rather be anywhere else. To make it worse, she had a screaming baby with her at the desk.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Aloft Asheville Downtown
Everything was great. Parking is rough on the weekend. It’s a shared public garage. Staff were friendly, room was nice
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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.
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 Pack Square and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville.
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 New Belgium Brewing Company.
