River Arts District Travel Guide
Asheville



Visit River Arts District
Stay near popular River Arts District attractions
Things to do

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

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

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

Asheville Walking Tour: Self-Guided

French Broad Gorge Whitewater Rafting Trip

RAD Rising: From Flood to Flourish – A tip-based RAD walking tour
Top hotels in River Arts District

The Radical Asheville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Room was totally inadequate had columns in my room inches from our bed and 2’ from bathroom sink."
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

The Artful Way
"We love this place. It’s new, clean, big rooms, full kitchen, and laundry! The only things we had issues with were the air conditioning was finicky and our accessible shower flooded due to lack of drainage for the water. Overall, we love the location and will come back."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa
"Beautiful location. Staff was excellent. Food was fantastic. I can’t t wait to return."
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Asheville
"We have stayed in 8 hotels in the last 2 weeks and this one was by far the best! It was very clean, the staff was courteous, the room amenities were good, and the breakfast was ample."
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville by IHG

Kimpton Hotel Arras by IHG
Where to stay in River Arts District

Downtown Asheville
Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and Grove Arcade.
South Asheville
If you're spending some time in South Asheville, Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Park Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

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.

West Asheville
The captivating mountain views and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to West Asheville. A stop by New Belgium Brewing Company or Asheville Treetops Adventure Park might round out your trip.

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 Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville or Pack Square.
















