Downtown Asheville Art District 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.

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 great live music.

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.

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 acclaimed art galleries 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.
Things to do

Asheville's Historic Smart Phone Guided App (GPS) Walking Tour

French Broad Gorge Whitewater Rafting Trip

Downtown Asheville Tip-Based Sightseeing Walking Tour

Asheville's Famous Ghosts Smart Phone GPS APP Solo Walking Tour

Asheville's Historic Streets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

RAD Rising: From Flood to Flourish – A tip-based RAD walking tour
Top hotels in Downtown Asheville Art District

Moxy Asheville Downtown
Loved the hotel and the rooftop restaurant!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Aloft Asheville Downtown
ery difficult to enter, if it's your first time. No problem after you know where to go. Signs poor. Went around building several times, before seeing sign to drive in. Once in had to ask someone going to parking lot, how to get to front desk. Was on second floor.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel
Staff and facilities are wonderful
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

The Restoration Asheville
The staff was amazing!!! Jason was excellent in the bar and all the valets were very quick and knowledgeable! We will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG
The entire staff was very accommodating. Valet parking was streamline and efficient. Hotel lobby lounge had a nice selection of bourbons. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Downtown Inn and Suites
The hotel is well located to walk to activities in central Ashevillle. Good parking. Good breakfast. Needs updating but served well for a short visit to Asheville.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Asheville Art District

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.

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.

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.

East End - Valley Street
While visiting East End - Valley Street, you might make a stop by sights like Memorial Stadium and McCormick Field.

South French Broad
South French Broad might not have many top sights, but Grey Eagle and The Orange Peel 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.
